Chapter 153 New Dance
Backlund, Queens District, Viscount Grallint's luxurious villa.

Audrey Hall walked with graceful steps, followed by a big golden retriever, towards the venue of the ball, surrounded by maids and bodyguards.

Grellint showed surprise on his face, and hurried forward to greet her, "Ms. Audrey, your beauty makes my ball full of brilliance!" Then he lowered his voice and said, "Thank you for coming to support me. This is the first ball I have been in charge of for so long..."

Because Conse will be here too! I need a lot of information now! Audrey took back her white glove-covered hand and smiled, "Friends don't need to be so polite. By the way, have you met Fors and Ms. Xiu recently?" She had only received letters from them before, but had not met them in person.

"No, I tried not to go out after I received the news of the martial law in Backlund. To be honest, I was almost suffocated! God bless you! I sent you an invitation letter as soon as I saw the newspaper yesterday... I also sent it to those two ladies, maybe they will come too?" said Greylint.

...If it's the dance, they probably won't come.

Audrey nodded, leaving Grallant to continue welcoming the guests, and she entered the ballroom with her maid Anne, while Susie played in the garden outside under the guidance of the servants.

As usual, this distinguished and beautiful lady instantly became the focus of the ball, and she greeted the nobles of the same age who gathered around her with perfect etiquette.

——Because Viscount Glint himself was too young, the balls he hosted were aimed at the younger generation of nobles. Even if older nobles were invited, they would most likely not come.

After calmly dealing with the politeness with her "audience" ability, Audrey came to a few friends she knew well who were interested in mysticism. After greeting them, she asked with curiosity on her face:

"Christine, what were you talking about just now?"

"Audrey, this is unbelievable. The great pirate Qilingos who often appeared in novels and newspapers died just like that!" Christine exclaimed, "But so many newspapers are promoting it, it seems to be true!"

"No, not necessarily. Nowadays, newspapers often make up some false news to increase sales... We need more accurate and official news! Jane, does your father have any new information in the police system?" Murray asked the girl with freckles on her face next to him.

"Some newspapers have exaggerated it... but that incident is true! The pirates were indeed killed by the Storm Church's non-... well, that kind of people!" Jane stopped talking in time and did not mention the existence of Beyonders in public.

Of course it was true, and it was done by our Tarot Club's "Priestess"! Well, "Justice" was also involved, a little bit, just a little bit. Audrey exclaimed: "So it was this! The newspaper also said that the executor was very old, and he was able to cross the age limit and kill the young pirates..."

"Yeah, could it be that becoming that kind of person can delay aging? Do the people of the Storm Church have mastered this method? Oh! Goddess, I admit that I was a little moved just now..." Young Christine was already thinking about maintaining her appearance. Of course, this is something every woman would desire.

At this moment, Viscount Glint led a young gentleman into the ballroom. It was Conseilson. Glint was extremely enthusiastic and led the latter to give a long opening speech before announcing the start of the ball.

After the opening dance, Audrey and the others gathered together again. The difference was that this time, Conse, a member of MI9, joined them. Audrey had read the "internal report" on her father's desk and knew very well that Conse was a member of Mr. Priestess's team! In other words, Conse had met at least three members of the Tarot Club in real life! Miss Justice, Mr. Priestess, and the "Fortune Teller of the Night"! She immediately entered the "audience" state and looked at the "actors".

"Cons, tell us some inside information! The matter has been reported, so there is no need to keep it secret, right?" Jane asked curiously.

"Yeah! You were so mysterious before...you must have gone to do something big, right?" Murray agreed.

Kang Si immediately recalled the two times he had embarrassed himself in front of Old Blue, and couldn't help but laugh:

“It’s no big deal… I’m just following along and doing some simple work.

"Well, there's not much I can say. Qi Lingos is a cunning pirate. You can't imagine where he is hiding..." "I can only remind you that you must hire a bodyguard at home, preferably a Beyonder bodyguard. Your parents will agree."

Hiding in Baron Gramiel's mansion... Fortunately, the Hall family has always had a close relationship with the Church of Evernight. The church has sent Beyonders to protect them, and my father has also spent money to hire Beyonder bodyguards... Audrey asked curiously:

"Where is it hidden? Beyonder bodyguards... Then wouldn't it be better if we became Beyonders ourselves?"

"Yes, Conse, what you said has aroused our curiosity... Are you doing this on purpose? You will tell us, right? Also, can the extraordinary people of the Storm Church stay young?" Christine asked.

"..." Kang Si waved his hand quickly and said:

“No, they can’t stay young… Where did you see that fake news?

“As for the pirates’ hideout… well, all I can say is that we may never see that certain Baron from Hillston again.

"Audrey, if you want to become a Beyonder, it's best to join the church system... I recently met a fortune teller from the Church of the Night, and he's an expert in mysticism! Uh, and don't try the magic mirror divination you mentioned before! It's very dangerous!
"According to what the fortune teller said, for beginners, 'Pendulum Divination' and 'Tarot Divination' are the most recommended..."

The expressions of Greylint and the others changed, as if they had guessed something... The Baron... The Beyonder bodyguard... What a vicious criminal!
Christine, who had studied divination, asked in confusion:
"Pendulum divination... is it really useful?"

Conse said with an exaggerated expression:
"Of course it works! You must have never seen real 'Pendulum Divination'! I saw with my own eyes the pendulum of Citrine spinning, spinning very fast! That is definitely the real occult!

"And it is said that it is also easy to interpret. Clockwise and counterclockwise represent..."

Audrey's eyes lit up instantly. She was extremely curious about the future Tarot Club member! If she could meet him before he joins and establish friendly contact! Um, I'm not thinking of forming a clique, I just... well, even if it's forming a clique! She immediately said:
"What a magical divination! Conse, can you introduce this fortune teller to us? All the divinations I tried before failed without exception..."

"Yes! Conse, we also want to meet a real 'fortune teller'!" Greylint and his companions stopped asking Conse about the things he wanted to keep secret and instead requested to meet the expert in mysticism.

Kang Si smiled. He said this on purpose to arouse the interest of his friends... He immediately said:

"No problem. In a few days I will hold a... um, party and only invite friends to participate. Of course, the 'fortune teller' is also my friend and he will also attend.

"I have asked him to give a seminar on the occult, and he has agreed."

Audrey showed a little excitement at the right time. According to her observation, Conse was showing off a little, but not much...

This friend whom I have known for a long time seems to have become more restrained and calmer... Is this the growth he has gained after working with Mr. "Priestess" and the fortune teller? It's really enviable...

But I'm not bad, I've realized a lot of my shortcomings! Soon I'll be able to become a mind reader!
……

"Audrey looks a little excited, but her chin is slightly raised, which means she is very proud...Woof, excited and proud? Why?" In the shadow outside the door, the big golden retriever, out of the servants' sight, squatted silently in the shadow, trying to observe everyone, especially his good friend Audrey.

(End of this chapter)