Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 183 Audrey’s doubts
The next afternoon, in a luxuriously decorated villa in Queens.

In the living room, the guests were communicating with each other, enjoying afternoon tea and exquisite snacks. The ladies chatted about the latest popular elements and anecdotes, and the gentlemen shared their opinions on music and literature.

The door to the study room was closed tightly, isolating the noise from the four people in the room.

Audrey Hall, wearing a complicated long dress decorated with lace, elegantly took a plump envelope from her side and handed it to the two women sitting opposite her.

"Thank you for your generosity, Miss Audrey."

Wearing a knight's training uniform and with messy yellow hair, Hugh Dilcha took the envelope, opened it and looked at the banknotes inside.

That was the reward they received for risking their lives to investigate "Hurricane Lieutenant General" Qilinges, a pair of brand-new gold pounds that still smelled of ink.

Fors Wall, who was on the side, also came up and looked at the banknote that Xio pulled out, confirming that it was a large-denomination 10-pound note.

One piece is 10 pounds. If the envelope is so thick, how much will there be in total...

Holding the envelope that clearly exceeded the original remuneration amount, Xio looked blankly at Audrey, who smiled, folded her hands on her lap, and looked at the two "detectives" who were helping her investigate Chillinges. .

"I'm sorry for the danger you encountered during the investigation. Here is a total of 800 pounds, including compensation for this accident. You can allocate it yourself."

800 pounds...even if divided equally, plus the money I saved, I can still afford the "Sheriff's" potion formula.

Xio squeezed the envelope in his hand again, suspecting that he was dreaming.

She wished she could open the envelope right now and count all the banknotes one by one. This was definitely not because she didn't believe in the beautiful and generous Miss Audrey, but... what if the person holding the money accidentally counted the wrong money?
Forsi, who was on the side, had quick eyes and quick hands, and held down the hand that Xio was about to raise.

It's so out of style to do this in front of two nobles!
Her eyes warned the other party.

Viscount Gralint, who was sitting on the sofa next to him, coughed lightly, attracted their attention, and then said:
"Where's the 'Medicine' recipe I need? Is there any new news from yesterday's rally?"

Due to the special nature of Extraordinary gatherings being held irregularly, he and Audrey would not attend every gathering of Mr. A. Instead, these two Extraordinary people would do it for them.

"I'm sorry, Viscount Graylint, there are still two purchase information published at the gathering. It seems that no member owns these formulas, but we have recently come into contact with people from the Psychological Alchemy Society," Forsi reported yesterday's events to the Viscount. details of the meeting, and then turned to Audrey, "Maybe we will get clues to the 'audience' formula soon."

"I really look forward to the day when I become an Extraordinary." Audrey replied with a slight smile, her eyes showing a hint of excitement that could be noticed by everyone.

Several people continued to chat about the rumors in their respective circles and shared knowledge about mysticism. Compared to the noisy salon outside the door, this place was more like a small fan club. Viscount Graylingt did not often act like an aristocrat. Miss Audrey was even more approachable, allowing Xio and Forsi, who had always been a little reserved, to quickly integrate into the friendly atmosphere.

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Using the ability of "audience" to secretly guide the conversation, the two Extraordinary friends became curious about the Viscount's book collection. After starting to select the books they wanted to read next to the bookshelf, Audrey quickly rubbed her stiff face, and then Put on a perfect smile.

Through many contacts with Forsi and Xio, she had already grasped the preferences of these two ladies and made corresponding arrangements in Gray Lint's study in advance.

Soon, the two "Tarot Club" candidates she likes will come into Mr. Fool's sight. After his confirmation, he will judge whether they are qualified to join this more high-end and more secretive gathering of extraordinary people.

Observing the two people next to the bookshelf calmly, Audrey breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xio taking down the "History of the Nobles of the Kingdom of Loen".

Tucked in the book is a page of Emperor Russell's notes, and the ancient Hermes text on the back that appears to be a translation, but is actually the name of the Fool.

When the curious Xio sees it, he will definitely try to recite it silently, and Mr. Fool said that as long as he recites His name, he will enter His sight. Once Mr. Fool passes the test, new members will be added to the Tarot Club. Recommended by yourself, a member of your own side!Of course, they belong to Mr. Fool first...

Audrey added silently.

"咚咚-"

There was a knock on the study door, and then Audrey's personal maid Anne walked in.

"Miss, Mr. Howard is back from the bank and he has something to report to you."

Howard is the manager in charge of Audrey's "private account" used to purchase extraordinary materials. When Audrey attended the salon this time, he asked him to go to the bank to withdraw some cash so that it could be used at the Extraordinary gathering next week.

After Anne informed him, he walked into the study, walked to Audrey without looking sideways, and without even looking at the other people, he whispered:

"Miss, the 2000 pounds you asked me to withdraw have been sent back to the Earl's Mansion, but..."

He hesitated, as if he felt that such a trivial matter should not bother his young lady, but finally decided to report the matter.

"There is an extra 350 pounds in one of your bearer accounts. Although it is a small matter, I think I should let you know."

350 pounds is indeed a small thing, but how come there is an extra amount of money in my account for no reason?

Audrey frowned slightly, thinking about her financial situation, and suddenly remembered that this amount had appeared somewhere.

"Which account is it?"

"The one at Backlund Bank..." Howard reported the account name.

The one I use in Tarot Club?
Audrey immediately remembered the purpose of this account, which had only been used once and was known to only one person...

"I checked the time and location of the remittance. The time was two days ago, and the location was in Backlund, in the Hillston area."

"Thank you, Howard. You and Annie can go out first. I want to talk to my friends."

Watching Anne and Howard leave the study and close the door, Audrey still had an unchanged smile on her face, but her heart was already in turmoil.

Miss Queen, who took a long leave from the Tarot Club and disappeared without a trace, actually appeared in Backlund?

Because they were both women, Audrey paid the most attention to this mysterious "Queen" during the Tarot meeting. Based on the information and chat content revealed by the other party at the Tarot meeting, she originally guessed that she lived in Tingen or In the area of ​​Enmat Port, it is not even ruled out that it has some connection with the local official Beyonders.

Unexpectedly, she was in the same city as him.

Seeing Xio and Forsi walking towards her after borrowing books from Viscount Gray Lint, Audrey had a plan in mind.

"Miss Fors, and Miss Xio," she showed a smile that could melt all ice, "can you do me a little favor? I need to find someone in Backlund."

"She is a young lady from Tingen City in Ahowa County. She recently arrived in Backlund..."

(End of this chapter)