Chapter 319: Audrey's Fabricated Story
The purpose of Thomas's trip was accomplished.
From the moment he stepped onto the warship that had returned from Byam to Beckland, he had been hesitant to see Louise again, and now that he had seen it, he had basically eliminated the deep estrangement in his heart.
After giving kind care and reminders, the conversation between the two became more and more enthusiastic, as if returning to the days when they used to drink and talk happily.
However, Louise is now an unmarried lady after all, and Thomas is inconvenient to stay too long, so he takes the initiative to say goodbye, which can be regarded as a hesitation and a happy return.
After sending off the guests, the maid said, "It's rare to see you so happy as you are today, Miss." ”
"Really?" Louise asked curiously, "Have I been acting serious all the time?" ”
Miss Maid shook her head and explained:
"It's not serious, you've always been a very gentle person, but today's smile is the kind of smile that comes from the heart, and I haven't seen it in a long time."
Louise was slightly stunned when she heard this, then she stretched out her index finger, nodded the forehead of the maid affectionately, and said with a light smile:
"You're becoming more and more like a 'spectator.'"
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Audrey recently started a new course, psychology class.
The teacher who taught her was a well-known psychology expert in Beckland, but he also had a hidden identity, that of being a member of the extraordinary organization "Psychological Alchemy".
Why didn't you invite me to join the "Psychological Alchemy Society", I didn't really want to study psychology...... Audrey pretended to be listening carefully on the surface, but in fact complained silently in her heart.
Inadvertently, her eyes swept to Susie, a big golden retriever dog squatting at her feet, wearing a small red vest and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose.
Audrey suddenly felt a little ashamed, and silently withdrew her gaze.
When the schoolwork was over, and there was only one person and one dog left in the room, Miss Justice asked:
"Susie, do you like psychology very much?"
Susie, the golden retriever, nodded, and replied:
"I thought it was fun, more fun than reading a book by myself."
Well, you're more of a "spectator" than I am...... Audrey blinked lightly and didn't speak.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door in the hallway, and when she entered, she found that it was Anne, the maid, who reported:
"Viscount Glerint is here and is waiting for you in the parlor."
"I'll be there shortly." Audrey replied, then cleaned up briefly, and led Susie to the living room.
It turned out that it was not only Grelynt alone, but also Furth, who should probably be called Miss "The Magician" by now...... Audrey subconsciously lowered her head, glanced at Susie beside her, and then greeted her warmly:
"Did something happen?"
Viscount Grelynt looked irrepressibly happy, and replied cheerfully:
"Furth helped me find the potion recipe for the 'Apothecary', and I'm about to become extraordinary."
"Congratulations." Audrey said happily as much as she could, trying to satisfy Gleilint's vanity, making the smile on the latter's face even brighter.
With a smile, Mr. Viscount said intimately:
"I'm sure you'll be able to get the 'audience' potion recipe soon, too."
"I hope so." Audrey replied reservedly, adding in her mind, "Although I am already a "mind reader" of Sequence 8. ”
Then, she turned her gaze to Furth and asked curiously:
"Why didn't Miss Hugh come along?"
Furth smiled and replied, "She's been busy with a bounty job lately, and it's paying well. ”
Audrey nodded slightly, and then exchanged pleasantries for a while, using the ability of the "audience", and unsurprisingly found the appearance of Furth who wanted to speak and stopped.
At last, Miss "The Magician" spoke:
"Miss Audrey, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."
Coming, coming...... Miss "Justice" showed a proper curiosity and replied: "Of course, please speak." ”
There was plenty of anticipation in Forth's tone, and he pleaded earnestly:
"I remember that you once collected Russell's notes, and I wonder if I can transcribe one...... I can pay for it. ”
Of course, not too expensive...... She added in her heart that because of the large purchase at the last tarot meeting, the manuscript fee that Miss "Magician" had accumulated over the years had almost bottomed out, and although she had just returned a mouthful of blood from Viscount Greint, she could no longer withstand the torture of the wind and waves.
"It's not a big deal, and it's not worth much......"
Hearing Miss Audrey's heavenly words, Forthth was excited, but she seemed to be excited a little early.
Audrey glanced at her, then looked down at Susie, the well-behaved golden retriever, and said with a little hesitation:
"Originally, it was not impossible to borrow you to transcribe it, but two days ago, Susie was inadvertently locked in the study by the maid, and she tore up a lot of papers and books out of boredom...... Those Russell notes were not bound into a book, and they were all accidentally scratched by Susie and had been thrown away. ”
Ah, how can this be...... It was as if she heard the sound of heavy rain falling in her mind, and the fire that had just ignited in her heart was instantly extinguished.
Susie, a golden retriever dog squatting on the ground, fully demonstrated what it means to be "stunned......
It stood up and barked twice at Audrey, then noticed Audrey's eyes and slowly sat down again.
Forth looked at Susie several times, endured the feeling of heartache and said:
"It's okay, I'm just curious anyway, and I'll collect it at an extraordinary gathering in the future."
Audrey smiled apologetically, reaching out her right hand and stroking Susie's head, carefully soothing her emotions.
She was not reluctant to give Russell's diaries to Mr. Fool, but those diaries had already been given to Mr. "Fool", and if Forth submitted them again, it would obviously be a very disrespectful act to Mr. "Fool...... Although Mr. "Fool" has always behaved mildly, the power of a god must not be doubted.
So, for the sake of her own safety and that of Furth, she decided to grieve Susie.
This is the solution that Audrey meditated on after Louise presented Russell's diary in public at last week's "Tarot Meeting".
Well, the "Colorful Lizard Dragon" sent from the Southern Continent is about to arrive, so let's use the opportunity to promote the "Mind Reader" to compensate Susie...... Audrey had already planned everything.
And this short story is being staged according to her own script, which makes her more deeply understand what a real "audience" is.