Queens, inside the luxurious villa of the Earl Hall's family.

Audrey stood in front of the full-length mirror, looking at herself inside in a daze, looking a little worried.

And just then, she suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Audrey, what are you worried about?"

Through the mirror, Audrey saw embers that appeared with a burst of blue light. And Audrey was not surprised by the sudden appearance of Ember, but felt a little relieved from the bottom of her heart, because this was what she asked for - the so-called old place refers to her home, after all, they rarely see each other else.

"Ember,"

Audrey pondered her words and asked, "What do you think of Mr. Fool's prompt?" ”

Ember said succinctly:

"It has nothing to do with the rituals planned by the royal family."

"That's what I thought too."

Audrey nodded and said softly, "Mr. 'Fool' knows what the royal family is going to do, and he knows what Ember has planned. If he was to remind the other members about this, the prompt would have been 'Augustus' more broadly, rather than specifically Edssac Augustus and personally. ”

"But Prince Edsak is a member of the royal family, and what happened to him must also be related to the royal family's schemes."

Hearing Audrey's analysis, Ember groaned and asked:

"What is your impression of Edsak?"

"I've always disliked him."

The girl frowned slightly, and analyzed seriously, "He has pursued me for a long time before, and at the ball a few months ago, he enthusiastically stopped me from talking about some boring topics and playing with self-righteous and clumsy humor. But within a few days of that, his attitude became rather cold, and he even deliberately avoided me, which may have something to do with what happened to Edsak. ”

After a pause, Audrey asked, "Ember, what do you think?" ”

Audrey disliked Edssac for a number of reasons, the most important of which was that as a follower of the Night Goddess, she could not accept the Augustus, who had believed in the Storm Lords for generations. Because it means that their arrogance, arrogance, contempt, and extremism towards women have been deeply rooted in each other's bone marrow, and it is difficult to make changes, and this is the most intolerable thing for Audrey.

So much so that she was quite repulsed and even disgusted by Edsak's pursuit and courtesy. And the change in Prince Edsak's attitude before and after also made Audrey feel a little strange, because it was too abrupt and without any warning at all!

After listening to Audrey's analysis, Ember said slowly:

"Your analysis is very reasonable, Edsak is obviously not Nantong, he was still pursuing fiercely two days ago, but when he met again, he became extremely cold, and he disdained the most dazzling gem of Beckland, which is completely unreasonable."

Audrey rolled her eyes and said lightly:

"I'm serious."

"I'm serious too."

Ember did not change his color, but said very seriously:

"Edsak's obviously not the kind of person who is still sitting on his laurels, and his attitude towards you has gone from being diligent to extremely cold in just a few days, and there is only one possibility, that is, he has a better candidate, and he deliberately keeps his distance from you for fear of being misunderstood."

"A better candidate?"

Audrey frowned slightly, which could make Edsax feel that she was a better candidate than her, at least not inferior to her in appearance, or even surpassing her. But Beckland's aristocratic circle is not small, but it is not big, and after so many years of social season, Audrey, the nobleman of Beckland, basically knows everything.

And the fact that she was named the brightest jewel in Beckland speaks for itself. At least among her peers, there will be no more beautiful person in the circle of nobility. This is not arrogance, but a fact. Although Audrey is not proud of this, she cannot ignore the objective facts.

Moreover, in recent months, there has been no news that Prince Edssac is in love with a noble lady - in the past, even if the other party talked to him a few words, he could sometimes be talked about. If Edsakswastika is in love with a noble lady, it is impossible not to have the slightest rumor, unless......

Audrey whispered:

"Unless the better candidate in Edsak's mind is not a nobleman, but a commoner, so he doesn't dare to divulge any information."

Of course, Audrey would be a little curious about the person who was better than herself in Edsax's eyes. But she still felt a little strange, because a commoner was destined not to become a princess, and only a nobleman could become a princess. No matter how good the other party is, he will only be one of the concubines in the end, which is not enough for Edsax to give up pursuing himself for her.

After all, Edsax is obviously not an infatuated person, just like Audrey's impression of Augustus - the arrogance of women in this family is deeply rooted in the marrow, and it is impossible to make changes for an ordinary woman, no matter how beautiful she is. Unless the woman has some other 'magic' in herself.

Audrey, for example, if Edsak really decided to pursue her, he would probably have given up on other women because of this. But this is not because of how outstanding Audrey's looks are, not because she is the most dazzling jewel of Beckland, but simply because her father is the Earl of Hall, because of the power and wealth that her father has!

Even if Edssack would give up his pursuit of other women, it would only be to show his single-mindedness towards Audrey and win the support of Earl Hall, nothing more.

And a commoner woman, without power and wealth, her appearance alone is not enough to make Edsax die. And for now, there is only one other possibility for Edsak's change......

"Extraordinary abilities."

Ember tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said slowly, "The royal family has been cooperating with the 'Witch Church', and a witch can make Edsak's heart go down to it!" ”

Audrey obviously thought of this stubble, but she still frowned and asked:

"Can't it be because of love?"

Ember thought for a moment, nodded lightly, and said:

"It's possible, but I still think it's more likely to be extraordinary."

Audrey nodded silently, acquiescing to Ember's guess. Desperate for love, such a person must exist, just like her. But Edsak, or Augustus, could not have such a person, and they would not have believed in the so-called love at all, whose arrogance towards women was deeply rooted in the marrow!

So as Ember said, the possibility of extraordinary abilities is indeed higher.

Even though she had guessed part of the information, the girl still frowned and wondered:

But that still doesn't explain what will happen to him? The Witch Church is in partnership with the royal family, and he ...... They wouldn't hurt Edsak, and the royal family wouldn't allow that to happen. ”

Ember shook his head calmly and said slowly:

"Not necessarily, without the acquiescence of the royal family, would the Witch Church dare to let the witch tempt Edsak? Being able to be tempted by a witch already shows that Edsak is already an outcast. The only question is, what exactly is this discarded seed going to be used for? ”

Audrey frowned, and silently thought in her heart:

"Dad and Hibbert should know more, and we can wait until they come back in the evening."

——

Jowood district, 15 Minsk Street.

After finishing the tarot meeting, Klein went down to the first floor and sat in the living room, feeling the warmth of the fireplace. He swayed quietly in his easy chair, not reading the newspaper, not flipping through the magazine, not reading the book. It was so peaceful and silent until the sound of the doorbell jingled.

Crane, who was wearing a home shirt and a cashmere vest, got up and walked outside, and when he found that the visitor was a little unexpected, he opened the door and laughed:

"Good afternoon, Emlyn, aren't you supposed to help out at the Harvest Chapel at this time?"

It was Emlyn White, a vampire with his hair combed back diagonally and a somewhat feminine handsomeness. Hearing Klein's greeting, Emlin's expression, which was originally arrogant, suddenly froze, and it was not easy to recover.

"I've got something to ask you, Sherlock, Moriarty, Detective!" Emlin spat out word by word.

After inviting him into the living room, Klein returned to his easy chair and asked with a smile:

"What's the matter? The consultation costs £1 but cannot exceed 1 hour. ”

Emlyn White didn't pay attention to his words, and said in deep thought:

A big guy asked me to do something...... Although that incident can help me solve the hidden danger, it also contains a high risk. I don't have any friends, and I'm afraid my parents are worried, and you're a knowledgeable detective...... What do you suggest? Rejection, or acceptance? ”

Solving the hidden dangers? Clear mental suggestion? Klein pondered and said:

"With only the word 'thing', I can't give any advice."

Emlyn White was silent for a few seconds, gritted his teeth, and lowered his voice:

"It has something to do with the fool."

"Huh?" Klein almost raised his hand to pluck his ear.

——

In the evening, both Earl Hall and Hibbert returned home, and the family gathered at the long table in the dining room, where a sumptuous dinner shimmered seductively in the light of the candles.

Audrey cut a steak and asked without concealing her curiosity:

"Dad, what's happened to Prince Edsak?"

Earl Hall's knife and fork paused, raised his eyebrows, and said:

"What have you heard?"

Audrey, who read the message from her father's reaction, responded with a light smile:

"Some rumors, this seems to be true?"

Count Hall rubbed his forehead and said:

"It's not too serious. Audrey, I know what you're thinking, so I don't need to hide it from you, this involves a relatively ordinary royal scandal, simply put, Prince Edsak has a crush on a commoner woman. This led to the death of a descendant of a nobleman, and the royal family blocked the spread of the matter, not wanting to make much of a difference. ”

Audrey's heart was awe-inspiring, and there was a feeling of chill all over her body:

"Same as Ember guessed! That civilian woman is probably a witch! There must be a bigger conspiracy behind this! ”

Audrey pondered and said:

"I don't think Prince Edsak is such a person, and rumors have spread that maybe it's not what they really want to cover up."

"Maybe not?" Earl Hall chewed on these words, his brow furrowed unconsciously.

Audrey stopped and led the topic in another direction without a trace, her eyes revealing a hint of incomprehension and confusion, and asked:

"Didn't Alfred say he was coming back half a month ago? Why is there no news until now? ”

"It's a good thing."

Earl Hall's expression suddenly relaxed, and he said with a smile, "Alfred has been transferred by the royal family to carry out some confidential missions, and he can get great benefits after this mission. Say, a hereditary title of at least a viscount! ”

"Viscount."

Hibbert paused to cut the steak when he heard this, and there was obvious envy in his eyes. Although he could inherit the title of Earl lying down, Alfred's achievements made him extremely envious. Because if this trend continues, it is only a matter of time before Alfred becomes an earl, and even a marquis is not impossible!

Audrey frowned because her instincts were wrong! Obviously, when my father and mother secretly talked about this matter a few days ago, they were still worried about Alfred's safety, and even made it clear that they didn't want to be too involved with the royal family. And in order to prevent her from being involved with Hibbert, he didn't even reveal the news to them, in order to protect them in the event of possible accidents in the future.

And now, his attitude has suddenly taken a 180-degree turn. is not worried about Alfred's participation in the secret mission of the royal family, which undoubtedly makes Audrey smell something unusual!

In particular, the possibility of Edsax being influenced by the witch made Audrey instinctively associate - the change in Count Hall's attitude may also be influenced by extraordinary powers! And if you want to influence Earl Hall, who is just an ordinary person, you don't even need too strong extraordinary abilities, even Audrey herself can do it. As a psychiatrist, she can use psychological suggestion to hypnotize Earl Hall, who is just an ordinary person, without realizing it!

Of course she wouldn't do such a thing to her father, but what about the royal family?! The royal family has the existence of Herwin Billance, a suspected demigod of the audience's path!

Audrey frowned suddenly, and whispered with some complaints:

"Wouldn't Alfred be in time for the New Year's party?"

This is very much in line with the character of a somewhat wayward aristocratic lady and will not arouse anyone's suspicion.

The Countess reassured:

"Audrey, think on the bright side......"

Before she could finish speaking, Count Hall interrupted her, frowning:

"Audrey, you are almost an adult, you are no longer a wayward child, how can you still be so ignorant? This matter is about the future of Alfred and the entire Hall family, how can it be delayed by a New Year's party? ”

As soon as the words fell, the eyes of the Earl's family were all focused on Count Hall, and their eyes were a little suspicious. Now it was not only Audrey, but even the Countess and Hibbert found it incredible.

Audrey pursed her lips and lowered her head, looking like a little girl who was scolded aggrieved, to hide the tension and fear in her heart, if just now she just suspected that Count Hall was affected by extraordinary abilities, now it is completely confirmed!

"If it were a normal father, it would be impossible to say such a thing! He would comfort himself like his mother, instead of scolding him with an unsympathetic gesture. Something had influenced Dad to put the 'secret mission' that Alfred was carrying out in the first place, and that no one or anything would be allowed to contradict it! ”

This ability Audrey is very familiar with, because this is simply the psychological hint of the audience's pathway!

(End of chapter)