The two attendants of the church came in and looked at Lucien. They asked without much doubt, "Sir, when did you arrive at the restaurant? Did you leave on the way? "
Although the front of the wax museum was deserted because of the explosion, there were still sharp boats coming and going on the canal. Some of them saw that the one who cast the fireball was a young man wearing a black hat and a monocle, but they could not see his face clearly because of the distance.
Ollier immediately thought of the young man when he heard about the black hat and the monocle, so he asked the attendants to search everywhere. However, Lucien was wearing a hat and a monocle, and the scene was very chaotic at that time. Ollier only described him as having black hair and black eyes.
Now, the two attendants found that Lucien did not meet any of the requirements except for black hair and black eyes. Therefore, they just asked him a routine question.
"It's 9: 40." Lucien answered calmly, "I had an appointment with this lady to discuss something here, and I did not leave the restaurant on the way." Lucien deliberately emphasized the restaurant to mislead Grace.
As expected, Grace continued, "This gentleman and I have been discussing the art of piano performance here, and he did not leave the restaurant." She was completely protecting Lucien, and she was sure that Lucien only went to the bathroom and did not leave the restaurant.
"Your testimony is reliable." The squire smiled in a gentlemanly manner and said, "Miss Grace, you have always been my favorite pianist."
After a brief search, the two Knight attendants left with jealousy. This noble young master must be using the excuse of music to pursue Miss Grace again.
Seeing the door of the private room closed, Lucien smiled and said, "Shall we continue to discuss the piano performance?"
In fact, it was not difficult for a sorcerer to kill Brown after using up all his divine amulets. However, the key to the assassination was how to avoid being surrounded and killed by the night watchers and Knight.
Therefore, the best choice was to let Brown run out of the circle by himself.
If Lucien did not have the improved version of Charm Person, if he did not have the support from the Congress of Magic in Sturk to distract most of the night watchers, and if he did not have Grace, who was a rather influential lady, to be his witness, Lucien would never try to assassinate Brown. No matter how good Lucien's reaction was, and how strong his mentality was after more than a year of experience, there was no way that he could succeed, because the sorcerers here were not idiots.
"Of course." Grace answered happily. She did not expect that Mr. Evans's private guidance would be the key to her rapid rise.
Lucien guided Grace until it was almost noon. When they were waiting for lunch, Lucien said slowly, "Grace, have you thought about what you're going to do in the future?"
Grace fell into silence. In order to beg for Mr. Evans' forgiveness, she had used a lot of difficulties in her life as excuses. Although they were true, such as her parents going bankrupt and being sued by the court, when she asked herself in the middle of the night, she realized that vanity and greed were the most important reasons. She opened her mouth and said with difficulty, "Mr. Evans, I'll do whatever you want me to do."
"You've done me a favor and helped my friend and Mr. Granneuve resolve the past. I'm very grateful for that." "If you really want to start your music career, you should go to Aalto with your family. Only in Aalto can you learn the latest styles of music creation and meet many talented young people. They will be the best motivation for you. I'll also write a letter to introduce you to Mr. Christopher and his friends." Lucien nodded sincerely, "Mr. Christopher, you're my student now." Lucien nodded.
"Mr. Evans, you …?" Grace was shocked beyond words.
Lucien waved his hand, "At least I did teach you how to play the piano, didn't I? If you just want to pretend to be my student and enjoy a good life in Sturk, I'll neither deny nor admit it. I won't expose you on the newspaper, nor will I provide any proof or introduction for you. "Lucien nodded his head.
"You have two choices. Choose one."
Looking at the white tablecloth, Grace fell into deep silence. If she went to Aalto, it meant that she would have to start a hard struggle, because in the Capital of Music, even Mr. Evans' halo was just a decoration. There were many talented young musicians in Aalto, but without the ability to compose or perform, the identity of Lucien Evans' student would be a great pressure. For example, Mr. Christoph's son, Lucien Evans' student.
If she wanted to enjoy the benefits brought by the halo, she had to study hard and practice hard. It was not hard to imagine that it would be a fulfilling but hard life. Once she relaxed, she would be crushed by the pressure.
As for staying in Sturk, there was no doubt that her life would be luxurious, beautiful, and pleasant. When she grew older, she could even find a rich businessman to marry. The only thing that she lacked was the real development of her music career.
Lucien did not urge her. After all, no matter what choice she made, it would not affect him at all. He was just following the principle of equivalent exchange. After all, it was very risky for her to deliver the note for him, and the person on the other side was Ranneuve, the contact personality of the Congress of Magic.
Of course, if Grace chose the first path, Lucien would appreciate her more. Not everyone could give up the easy life and start to work hard.
Knock, knock, knock. The waiter knocked on the door and woke Grace up.
After the waiter left, she said to Lucien firmly, "Mr. Evans, I'm going to Aalto. In fact, I'm going to stay in Aalto after the music festival."
Lucien put the napkin on the table and cut the steak, "I'll write to Mr. Christoph and my teacher, Mr. Victor." Lucien was not worried at all that Grace would go back to Sturk as soon as he introduced her to the two musicians. If she did that, all the newspapers in Aalto would give her the worst comments, and she would basically lose her music career and her reputation.
When they were talking about the interesting stories of the Aalto Musicians' associations, someone knocked on the door again.
"What's the matter?" Grace relaxed after making her decision and asked in a cheerful tone.
"Grace, it's us." Grimm, the violist in the band, said.
Grace felt strange, "Why are you here?"
"We're going to practice in the music hall in the afternoon. We're here to ask you to come with us," Piola said.
After he said that, Grimm said in a low voice, "Grace, don't be stubborn. Since you've already embarked on the path of impersonation, you can only continue on it."
"Yeah, Grace, don't run away. We have no way out." Sharon, Piola and Lester all agreed.
Hearing their words, Grace forced a smile at Lucien with a pale face, and then said in a low voice, "After meeting you two nights ago, I've been very scared and uneasy. I'm not in the mood to practice at all. I didn't expect them to think that I want to quit and stop pretending. Haha, we've been friends for so many years. I didn't expect that they would say such things for money and status. "
Lucien didn't care too much and forked a piece of steak. "Since you've made your choice, deal with it yourself."
Grace nodded and walked to the door, a little sad and a little relieved. She opened the door halfway and said to Grimm, Piola and the others, "Don't worry, I'll play the piano this time. But after that, I'll go to Aalto to study music."
"What did you say?" Grimm, who was taciturn, had a twisted expression. "You're famous and made enough money, so you're going to draw a line with us and escape to Aalto?"
Although they were also famous, they were still far behind Grace. This made them regret that they didn't learn how to play the piano well and gave Grace the best opportunity. Seeing Grace use their fame to gain popularity, status and a lot of money, how could they not be jealous? How could they not feel balanced?
So, gradually, the few young people who were full of ideals changed a lot. In fact, if Grace continued, she would also completely become a vain creature that she couldn't imagine in the past.
Piola and Leslie thought of their friendship in the past and were about to say something but closed their mouths. Sharon stared at her toes and said hesitantly, "Grace, aren't you afraid that we'll tell this to the Sturk Daily?"
Grace, who was still a little guilty and ashamed, suddenly laughed and felt completely relieved. "Sharon, it's okay, I don't care, no one will believe you."
"Hey, do you think you're real after pretending for more than a month?" Grimm said sarcastically.
Grace completely opened the door. "Because I have a witness, a strong witness."
"Mr. Evans?!" Piola, Sharon and the others looked at Lucien in shock and confusion.
When did he come to Sturk? When did he have such a good relationship with Grace?
Lucien put down his knife and fork and walked to them. He first said to Grace, "I'll ask someone to give you the letter in the afternoon. You can take it to Aalto and give it to Mr. Christoph."
"Thank you, Mr. Evans. No, thank you, dear teacher. "Grace was a little excited.
When Lucien passed by Piola and the others, he said, "I hope you don't forget your initial dream when you set foot on the road of music. Other people's reputation will never be as good as your own strength."
This sentence was not only what Lucien wanted to say to them, but also a warning to himself. Don't be addicted to the professor's "powerful" identity and quick-wittedness, and forget that strength was the foundation.
When Lucien disappeared in the corridor, Piola and Leslie suddenly covered their faces and lowered their heads. Sharon was touched and deeply unreconciled, and Grimm was full of regret.
…
The next day, the sun was shining brightly and the weather was hot.
Lucien and the Ferryman, a thin and gloomy middle-aged man, stood side by side at the back of the pointed boat, passing through the buildings on both sides. At the same time, Lucien looked at the Ferryman with a slightly strange expression. How dare he show his face and walk in the city?
"Hehe, my blood power comes from a strange creature, and I have a different ability in disguise. That's why I was sent to Sturk." The Ferryman regarded Lucien as his companion and smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Evans. You helped us get rid of that hateful traitor and frightened those restless guys. Your cleverness and calmness left a deep impression on me. By the way, did you make that terrible explosion? Did you make it with the materials I gave you? "
The Ferryman did not think that the shaking of the stone bridge was caused by Lucien, and thought that it was just an accident. After all, Lucien seemed to be on the pointed boat at the time. At the same time, he also thought that Lucien only started the real operation after he helped to lure away most of the night watchers.
Lucien finally understood that the Ferryman's face was probably not real, but he did not dwell on this question, "Hehe, it's nothing. It's just a unique ancient alchemical explosive formula."
"Unique? No wonder. " The Ferryman did not ask about Lucien's secret and turned his eyes to the front, "Since you've completed your mission, Mr. Evans, I'll take you to a scholar's house later. Before you get on the boat and leave Sturk, you'd better not go out. "
Lucien was puzzled, "A scholar?" If you like this work, you're welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my greatest motivation. "
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