Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 713 Sisters and "Sisters"

North District, Backlund University of Technology.

Sunday morning marked the end of the entrance examination which lasted for a day and a half. Many parents of students gathered at the university gate, waiting for the candidates to leave the examination room.

Most of them were respectable gentlemen and ladies, who looked past the huge steam locomotive in the square in front of the school with concerned but not anxious eyes, toward the gradually becoming noisy teaching building. However, there were also a few parents wearing work clothes such as workers' canvas pants and postman uniforms.

The latter looked obviously embarrassed and nervous. Compared with the middle-class families who made more choices, this exam concerned the future of their entire family.

At a distance from them, on the side of the square, a man who looked to be over thirty, wearing a silk hat and a thin black suit, was looking up at the retired locomotive with an industrial aesthetic. Next to him stood a young woman with long light blond hair and a round face, who spoke slowly:

"…After the first batch of trains equipped with improved steam engines gradually replaced the old locomotives, the Technical College bought back the retired locomotive that was about to be demolished and used it as one of the college's external attractions. After the Technical College was upgraded to the University of Industry and Technology, the entire square was preserved…"

As she introduced, Benson Moretti, who had black hair and brown eyes with wrinkles around the corners of his eyes and looked older than his peers, nodded continuously. His curious eyes lingered on the complex pipes and rust marks on the locomotive, and he suddenly asked:
"Will it still work?"

"I think it should be OK. After all, it's just old, not broken. But maybe I should ask Melissa. She knows more about these industrial products."

The woman replied with a smile, looking towards the teaching building where candidates were leaving.

Among the crowd of people who were either excited or frustrated, a young girl with her black hair tied behind her head and a pencil bag in her hands strode towards this side, with an unconcealable joy on her face.

Seeing the other person's expression, Benson finally let go of his worries.

He knew how much his sister had prepared for the entrance exam, and if she felt it was okay, she would definitely pass it.

“Benson!” Melissa waved and greeted him from a distance. Then her eyes fell on the blonde woman next to him, and her tone immediately changed. “…Brother, why are you with Miss Lily?”

"I heard from Benson that you finished your exam today, so I came to see you. I didn't expect to run into him." Lily Granger, who was wearing a light green dress that made her blonde hair even more dazzling, did not hide her concern for Melissa. "How did you do on the exam? I heard that the test questions were set by the newly appointed Professor Mormont. He is well-known for his strictness at Backlund University."

"The previous questions were indeed difficult, but the final essay question was about the application of radio communications that has emerged in recent years. I... happened to have read relevant books and have a basic understanding of it."

Melissa first frowned as she spoke, but then she changed the subject and smiled.

"It looks like you'll be my schoolmate in two months. Congratulations, Melissa!"

"Thank you!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them left the square where the steam locomotive was displayed and walked towards the crowded gate not far away.

As a student who has been studying here for two years, Lily naturally introduced this newly reorganized school. Melissa listened with shining eyes, looking forward to the upcoming college life. Benson joined the conversation from time to time, guiding Lily skillfully so that her introduction would not get stuck on some unpopular topics.

When passing the gate facing the street, Melissa saw a one-meter-high temporary wooden platform next to the door, with tables and chairs on it. Several men and women who were obviously not dressed like students were busy around, and many students and parents were gathered around them, and noisy conversations could be heard constantly.

"What is that?" she asked curiously, her eyes fixed on the half-blocked banner, "Student Fund..."

There was also confusion in Lily's eyes. When she passed by here after school two days ago, there was just an empty lot.

"It's the Loen Charity Student Aid Fund." Benson stopped and explained with a smile, "It was only established this week by the Goddess Church, but many nobles and wealthy businessmen have made large donations. The Kingdom's Ministry of Finance will send a team to participate in the operation to ensure the safety of the funds. I have submitted an application and am ready to join this team."

“Why should the Treasury be involved in the running of charities?”

Lily's light-colored eyebrows moved, attracting Benson's attention, and she asked the question at the right time.

"Because their main target of assistance is students from various public schools. The Royal Government has just expanded its staff and is very interested in everything they can get involved in... and as a formal employee of the Ministry of Finance, doing this well will help my year-end evaluation, um, and increase my weekly salary."

Benson explained with great enthusiasm, and it was obvious that he was very satisfied with this system that allowed him to improve his salary through his own efforts.

He was more outspoken and confident than before, perhaps because he had completed his internship and became a formal government employee, or perhaps because Miss Lily was by his side...

Melissa's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes left the two people in front of her who were getting closer and closer due to their conversation, and looked towards the "Loen Charity Student Aid Fund" propaganda stand not far away, and suddenly stopped at a woman.

So beautiful... No, Benson said that it's actually rude to directly praise a woman like this in Backlund, but I can't think of any other words... Melissa stared blankly for a few seconds before looking away with difficulty.

Black hair, purple eyes, if they were still there, if they... Melissa blinked quickly, but found that Lily in front of her was walking towards the wooden platform hesitantly.

……

"Christine, thank you for your advice last time. When I went to other schools with the staff of the scholarship fund to hold publicity activities the previous two times, I paid attention to the harmony between my dress and the environment..." During the interval of handing out flyers, Audrey, who was wearing a white dress, a veil hat and no jewelry except for the inconspicuous bracelet on her wrist, whispered to Angel beside her.

Her gratitude came from the heart.

When she went to a public elementary school on the edge of the East Side, Audrey finally understood what her "normal" living standards and dress meant in the eyes of poor students, and what she should really care about as a director of a charitable foundation.

In the past few days, in addition to necessary social activities, she has devoted herself to the operation of the fund and plans to compile a work manual suitable for the scholarship fund. In addition to the professional part, it also includes the dress and etiquette that should be paid attention to when contacting applicants from different regions and classes.

This was not difficult for Audrey, who was well versed in etiquette for various occasions, had a considerable knowledge of grammar, and was even an "audience" who could read people's expressions. However, she had no knowledge of this aspect until Angel reminded her.

Not only me, but also my family and servants didn't realize this. They felt that for an earl's daughter to go out in public dressed like I was now meant that the Hall family was in a serious financial crisis. When facing the public, she should not be arrogant, but should maintain the etiquette of the nobility...

She muttered to herself, took the scholarship application form handed to her by another staff member, checked it briefly and put it in the file bag. Then, because the "Queen" lady next to her did not respond, she looked over curiously and happened to see the surprise that flashed across the latter's face.

If it weren't for the "audience's" keen observation, she would have gotten away with it... Audrey immediately moved her eyes and followed the other person's line of sight, and saw a young woman walking towards the propaganda stand.

"Hello, I would like to ask, do you accept donations?"

The woman with long blond hair tied neatly behind her head, gem-like purple eyes and a reassuring round face looked around and finally chose Audrey, walked to her table and asked.

"I'm sorry, we don't accept private donations for the time being, but you can learn about the application requirements for the scholarship fund and introduce it to people in need. This will also help us and them."

Audrey gave a genuine smile and rejected the woman's enthusiasm.

This was the conclusion of the first board meeting after the establishment of the scholarship fund. Due to sufficient funds, there was no need to worry about operational issues for the time being. Everyone decided to accept donations from the society after everything was on track. Before that, Audrey would raise funds from the government, nobles and wealthy businessmen, so as to avoid operational problems and negative news to the greatest extent.

Recalling these contents in her mind, Audrey handed a beautifully printed leaflet to the enthusiastic blonde woman. At the same time, she observed her naturally, trying to figure out why she had received the attention of Miss "Queen", which even caused her expression to change slightly.

Upon closer inspection, the "hypnotist" immediately discovered the key.

Long blond hair, purple eyes, and a different face shape, but her facial features are somewhat similar to the "Queen" lady's other identity, Angelica Sage, the "Golden Queen" with a bounty of 10 pounds...

"Justice" A thought popped up uncontrollably in Audrey's mind.

She immediately convinced herself to bury it deep in her heart, and watched calmly as the lost blonde woman slowly left, meeting up with a man with a receding hairline but a serious temperament like a government employee who was waiting not far away, and walked out of the school gate accompanied by another black-haired girl who seemed to be underage.

After memorizing the appearance, gait, subtle movements and other characteristics of the three people, Audrey pretended to look at the "Queen" beside her casually and said:

"What a kind young lady, aren't you, Christine."

"yes……"

Angel also sighed, and withdrew his gaze from the backs of Lily, Melissa and Benson, looking at Audrey's burning gaze beside him, and felt guilty for no reason.

Next time, it will be Klein's turn to accompany this young lady who is passionate about charity and is also an "audience" of Beyonders!
She thought bitterly. While she was gloating in advance, she was also a little worried that Klein would be discovered by this audience member about something that she shouldn't know, such as last night...

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After finishing his work at the Loen Charity Student Aid Fund, Angel returned to his residence for lunch. Before he had time to take a good nap, he was informed by his butler, Ribak, that Baron Syndras was visiting again.

I hope it’s not another conspiracy by the demigod “audience”. Anyone would be annoyed if the same trick happened twice… She muttered as she received the baron at the same place as last week. The only difference was that Angel’s butler and the baron’s personal servant were present.

"After what happened last week, I am very relieved and sorry that you allowed me to come in here."

After sitting down, without much greeting, Baron Syndras implicitly apologized for last week's farce, then took a document from his valet and handed it to Angel.

The latter took it, and his puzzled eyes shifted from the baron to the document in his hand, and found that it was a property certification document and an accompanying transfer contract.

"Your Excellency the Baron, what is this?"

She asked back curiously, but a hint of anticipation arose in her heart.

"After you sign your name, this winery outside Backlund will belong to you," Sindras leaned back on the sofa and said calmly, "This is my 'apology'."

(End of this chapter)