Secrets: Priestess

Chapter 42 Rescue
Backlund.

In the magnificent ancient banquet hall, the flames of a huge stone fireplace flickered.

The high-hanging crystal chandelier is filled with candles, which emit a soothing aroma and a light that is no less than that of a gas lamp, illuminating the antique paintings and brass lamp stands on the wall.

The servants' wine trays were filled with Misty Champagne, Olmire Wine and Nanville Red Wine, which are rarely seen on the market.

Men and women in gorgeous clothes, holding crystal clear wine glasses in their hands, some gathered together to chat about the international situation, while others talked and laughed with the opposite sex in an ambiguous atmosphere, thinking of themselves as gentlemen and ladies.

Among them was a tall, blonde woman in luxurious clothes, standing quietly in the shadow of the curtains of the French windows, sipping champagne and looking at the crowd with a detached attitude, like a spectator.

The crowd was toasting and chatting, some were passionate, some were pretentious, some were romantic, some were having affairs... What was even more astonishing was that these words could be used to describe the situation in a flexible and continuous manner among this group of people.

The tall woman who had taken all of this in was cold and said, "Everyone is a good actor..."

She was originally among this crowd.

Even because she is Audrey, the daughter of the Hall family, she becomes the focus every time she appears.

But she came into contact with the mysterious Mr. Fool at a strange and dreamy party, and that was the contact that transformed her.

She got the potion formula she had always dreamed of, and she became an extraordinary person who took the "audience" potion.

She felt she was one step closer to freely exploring the mysterious world.

At this moment, she suddenly felt something and turned her head sharply, looking at the spacious balcony outside the floor-to-ceiling window. In the shadow, a black-haired woman squatted down and reached out to stroke her golden retriever Susie, who had accidentally drunk the "audience" potion.

She saw Susie lazily lying in the woman's palm, enjoying herself.

Audrey, holding up her long skirt, approached with an elegant and methodical demeanor: "Madam, this is my Susie. Can you give her back to me?"

"Really?" The black-haired woman was still squatting in an impolite posture, looking up at her, her black hair cascading like a waterfall.

The moment the black-haired woman lifted her hair and raised her eyes, her charm made Audrey's heart beat a beat slower.

Watching the black-haired woman stand up.

Audrey discovered that the woman was actually half a head taller than her. She was wearing a tight purple dress and had an elegant figure.

It looks neither too plump nor too thin, like a perfect masterpiece of nature, and every detail is full of feminine tenderness and charm.

Audrey envied the black-haired woman's outfit, which showed off her beauty.

No matter how much she objected in her heart, she had to observe etiquette when attending such banquets as a member of the Hall family and wear the cumbersome palace dress supported by whale hoops, which made her very tired.

She didn't think her charm was inferior to the other person's, but she envied the other person's sense of freedom.

"I'm Audrey Hall, ma'am." Audrey glared at Susie coquettishly. Susie wagged her tail, walked back from the black-haired woman, and squatted next to Audrey.

The woman lowered her head slightly, her dark eyes deep. "Backlund's most dazzling gem is even more beautiful up close."

The woman lowered her head slightly, and their eyes met, and Audrey actually felt a little shy.

"Tessa, why are you here?" a woman's voice came from the side.

Audrey shifted her gaze. It was someone she knew. She gathered her breath and smiled, "Mrs. Dimalia."

Mrs. Dimalia exchanged a few pleasantries and walked away with the woman she called Tessa.

Audrey watched the two of them leave and looked deeply at the lady named "Tessa".

After the woman disappeared from view, Audrey realized she was being watched.

Audrey lowered her head.

Her golden retriever was looking at her with a calm gaze.

Audrey's mouth drooped, and she spoke unnaturally, as if explaining to her golden retriever:

"I'm just a little curious about that strange lady." "Only a little."

……

Tingen, Zouteland Street.

Old Neil's problems were becoming more and more serious, making Claire hesitate about how to confess and remind Captain Dunn.

When she managed to organize her words, she found that Dunn's captain's office was empty.

"The captain went out early in the morning. He said he was going to the Mechanical Heart." Luo Shan was a little sleepy after being on duty all night. She dozed off on her desk and said this.

Claire asked again, "I see Mr. Neil is not here either?"

Roshan, who was about to take a break from her shift, added, "I saw Klein come in this morning and leave with Old Neil. It seemed he was going to Old Neil's house to learn ritual magic."

Roxanne's answer made Claire's heart skip a beat.

Thinking about the materials needed for Old Neil's life transformation, Claire suddenly suspected that Old Neil was trying to trap Klein and extract his blood.

But when I think about it, it seems... impossible.

Regardless of whether Old Neil would be so cruel, a Nighthawk like Klein was not a good target for murder and blood.

Too easily exposed.

The ritual doesn't specifically require the blood of a Beyonder.

But... I'm not afraid of ten thousand, but what if one?
Claire rubbed her forehead and decided that, just to be on the safe side, she should go to Old Neil's house.

Although he wasn't familiar with Klein, it would not be a pleasant experience if this new teammate ended up in an accident when he clearly had doubts.

Because she had some doubts about Old Neil, Claire decided to pull a teammate from the recreation room to go with her.

Leonard was hanging out in the rec room, a good candidate for conscription.

It was just that when inviting Leonard, Claire was a little confused by the conversation with Leonard.

"Mr. Neil took Klein to his house. I suspect something might happen, and the captain isn't here... Leonard, come with me."

Leonard jumped up from the recliner with a somersault. "Is something going to happen? Have you figured out Klein's flaws?!"

Klein? A flaw? What's going on?
Claire raised her eyebrows. She felt that Leonard was a teammate who was always lazy and his train of thought was a little hard to follow.

No... Or perhaps Leonard had sensed the secret hidden in this newcomer, Klein?

Thinking about Klein Moretti, who speaks Chinese.

Claire was silent for a moment.

Between Klein and Old Neil, it's hard to say who has more secrets...

Furthermore, was Leonard so perceptive that he could actually detect Klein's unusual behavior?

But then, Claire organized her words and explained a little to Leonard:
"I recently noticed that Mr. Neil had been exposed to a very dangerous ritual magic. This morning, I heard that Klein was taken home by Mr. Neil... I was worried that Klein was in danger. From what you said, it seems that there is something wrong with Klein?"

Leonard coughed twice and said, "No, nothing, I just think this new teammate is a bit mysterious."

Leonard's eyes grew cold. "But Old Neil...what happened to Old Neil? Is it serious?"

Claire paused for a moment before replying, "I'm not sure, but given what I know, I suggest not disturbing Mr. Neil to prevent the situation from escalating rapidly. I've already sent a letter to Sister Daly, an expert in this area, for advice, and I'm planning to wait for the captain to return and report back."

Leonard looked at Claire deeply, as if making a judgment. After a moment, he said, "A safe decision. Then I'll go with you to Old Neil's house...just in the name of visiting a teammate."

(End of this chapter)