Chapter 514
It wasn't that she didn't want to hold Aivina's hand; rather, like Adele, Amy felt that Aivina was a more serious and stern person, making any intimate gesture seem out of place.
On the contrary, Charles appeared to be more approachable.
"Let's talk inside," Charles said with a smile and a nod.
Amy led everyone into the study, where Charles recounted the reasons for his recent disappearance, which he had just discussed with Adele.
Upon learning that the crisis was mostly averted, Amy let out a sigh of relief.
In truth, she hadn't felt much involved in the situation, especially since she had only recently stepped into the extraordinary realm.
In Amy's mind, it seemed that Charles could easily resolve these extraordinary events... The extraordinary world didn't appear to be as dangerous as she had imagined.
Charles's experiences proved that even an ordinary person, armed with exceptional wit, could deal with high-level extraordinary beings.
—If other extraordinary beings heard Amy's thoughts, they would surely be taken aback.
From the second tier onward, the gap between extraordinary beings and ordinary people could not be bridged by mere cleverness. Perhaps due to her close association with Charles, Amy's understanding of extraordinary beings seemed to blur, mistaking some uncommon knowledge for "common sense."
After chatting with Amy and Adele about their experiences since being escorted away by the staff of the De Shield Hotel on the 17th, Charles inquired about their recent plans.
Amy had no specific plans; she intended to gather with a few friends in Ansu City and then seek out Aivina and Charles to learn more about extraordinary knowledge.
Adele, on the other hand, seemed focused on building her laboratory and continuing her research on the antidote for the rot plague. During the construction of her lab, she planned to visit her sister, High Priestess Yulisi.
After sharing her thoughts, Adele quietly asked Charles if she could continue her research and visit her sister, receiving his approval.
Now, Adele even needed to seek Charles's opinion before daring to meet her sister—her previous unauthorized actions had led to trouble, leaving her feeling quite guilty, even though the fault wasn't hers.
"So, Charles, what about you? Do you have any plans?" Amy asked eagerly, looking at him.
She was ready to take Charles to meet her friends and have some fun—at that moment, Amy seemed completely unaware of her status as an extraordinary being, appearing more like an ordinary, cheerful girl than Adele.
Adele might not be well-versed in social niceties, but on the extraordinary level, she was still very reliable.
"Me?" Charles pondered the question, lowering his head in thought.
Most of the loose ends had been tied up, and Mond's memories regarding Adele had been erased.
To be on the safe side, all that remained was to hand over the remaining flowers to Professor Ashford and erase his memories of Adele having obtained the mutated violet, ensuring he took full responsibility for discovering the flowers and developing the potion.
That way, they could completely distance themselves from the matter.
As for Adele's desire to research the antidote, it wasn't a problem; Charles could directly exchange for the mutated violet from the system, requiring only one Fate Point.
With just one Fate Point, Adele would have a chance to quickly complete the replication ritual, and Charles was more than willing to pay.
Additionally, regarding Lucy, he had spoken with Duke Charles, who readily agreed to Charles's request. Now, there was a reason to approach the Dedton Group, even an opportunity to do a favor for an extraordinary being from the Dedton Group who could become an executive director—Duke Charles was quite pleased.
But aside from these matters...
"I don't know," Charles shook his head and said, "I might find a teacher to learn piano, or maybe try my hand at painting."
Amy: "Piano?"
Adele: "Painting?"
Charles's sudden shift in topics left both Amy and Adele momentarily confused, while only Aivina understood that Charles was planning to experiment with the "Performer" and "Blood Painter" potions.
The replication ritual for the Blood Painter could be completed at any time; Charles just needed to hold an art exhibition, and as for the artworks, he would have to put in the effort to create them himself.
For Charles, the real challenge lay in the piano, as he had never used any instruments in the simulation. There was no "Music" option in the Basic Subjects, and the system was currently undergoing upgrades, making it impossible to learn music in the simulation.
He could only try in reality and see if what he learned would appear in the Basic Subjects later.
"I actually know a pretty good teacher for music," Aivina said, looking at Charles. "Now that Qiangyin is dead and the Royal Symphony is in turmoil, there might be some potions coming out... I'll keep an eye out for you."
"Is it time to visit her now?" Aivina asked Charles.
"Now?" Charles thought for a moment, realizing he had nothing pressing to do, and nodded. "Sure."
"Great." Aivina's lips curled into a slight smile.
The teacher she was taking Charles to was no ordinary person.
She was a top-tier piano master who had undergone rigorous training since childhood and had begun touring the world at a young age. A true genius in music, even the Royal Symphony had attempted to approach her, but after confirming she lacked the potential to become an extraordinary being, they ceased contact.
She had previously been Aivina's private teacher for a time. While Aivina had a bit of talent for the piano, she was often belittled by the master, who was extremely critical of music. Each piano lesson typically began with laughter but ended in tears.
Taking Charles directly to her was intended to witness the clumsy Charles being thoroughly humiliated at the piano.
Time to sharpen Charles's edge!
Then, Aivina would showcase her own piano skills, playing a piece that would surely leave Charles begging her to teach her!
Not yet, though; it wasn't time to smile.
Aivina suppressed her rising smile and prepared to stand up.
"Are you all coming along? Since we have nothing to do," Charles asked Adele and Amy. Soon, he realized and turned to Aivina, asking, "Can we bring others along?"
"Uh..." Aivina hesitated for a moment before saying, "You can, but..."
"But?" Charles blinked.
"Never mind... Let's go together."
Aivina gently shook her head.
She wanted to enjoy the sight of Charles being scolded to tears all to herself, but she couldn't voice that thought, so she reluctantly agreed to let Adele and the others join.
When Amy heard Charles's invitation, she readily accepted, and since Adele had nothing to do lately, she also agreed to go along, following Charles wherever he went.
However, they would need two carriages to accommodate all five of them.
Their destination was Saint Lawrence District, 9 Albert Road.
Albert Road was home to poets and artists, a more fashionable, romantic, and free-spirited noble circle. The people there were understated and elegant, and this style had become a trend under their influence.
As the carriage entered Albert Road and passed rows of townhouses, it stopped in front of number 9.
This was an Italian villa with a glass greenhouse, wisteria climbing over the outer fence, shielding the interior from prying eyes and noise.
No music could be heard from within. As the two carriages came to a halt, a maid, seemingly recognizing the family crest on the front carriage, came out to greet them.
"Good day, esteemed miss. May I ask if you are here to..." The maid slightly bowed before Aivina as she stepped down from the carriage.
"I've come to visit Lady Klora Vick. My name is Aivina Russell, one of her former students," Aivina replied.
"Please wait a moment." The maid entered the house, and after a few minutes, she returned to lead everyone into the garden.
Amy spent the walk admiring the flowers and trees in the garden, nodding in approval, seemingly impressed by the villa owner's taste.
It wasn't until they entered the living room that a beautiful lady, with her hair tied up and appearing to be nearly thirty, came to greet them at the door.
"What brings you here, little Aivina?" The woman smiled as she approached Aivina, reaching out to affectionately ruffle her hair. "You're the first one brave enough to skip my class... Finally back? What, are you here to make up for the lessons?"
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