The Mystery:The Witch and the Scourge

"What? Invite me to be your guest tomorrow!"

Louise couldn't hide her shock after receiving the news... The old-school nobles of Loen always put complicated etiquette first, so why did they act so urgently this time?

However, after listening to the maid's explanation, she probably guessed the reason.

As a senior "audience", Sophia's observations are comprehensive, thoughtful and silent, and her narration is also lifelike:

"The Viscountess is a dignified and elegant lady. It is difficult to tell that she is nearly fifty years old. She was very surprised that I 'sent a letter', but she still received me warmly and opened the letter in person."

"After reading, the Viscountess' expression was a little complicated. She asked me a lot of questions. Although they were vague, the focus was mainly on the relationship between Mr. Thomas and you..."

"I don't know much, so I gave a vague answer, so the Viscountess extended an invitation to you for afternoon tea."

Louise remained silent for a long time. She understood the hint in the maid's words. She clearly suspected that I was Thomas's "girlfriend"...

What a sin...

But the letter didn't clearly indicate the relationship between the two, they were just ordinary friends...

Sigh... Louise sighed. She had ignored the sensitivity and importance attached to the marriage of her children as a parent. Especially aristocratic families like Thomas would often achieve a higher level of meaning through marriage.

In desperation, she had to explain it herself.

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Before going out the next day, Louise called Miss Fortune Teller and gave her instructions:

"I want you to go to the Metropolitan Domestic Servants Association and hire some servants, just enough to maintain the normal operation of the house on Egram Street. You can control the details yourself."

"I only look at the results. I want to be able to move in tomorrow."

Katrin raised her head, her eyes seemed hesitant, as if to say: "Aren't you afraid that I will run away?"

Louise smiled and slowly shortened the distance between the two until she could truly feel the other person's breathing. She stretched out her slender index finger, slightly raised the chin of Miss Fortune Teller, and said charmingly:

"You can choose to run away, but I will chase you. If you fall into my hands again, I will let you know that sometimes death can be very easy."

Katrin shook her head, her movements were not large, and she thought she was struggling. She said stubbornly:

"You should give me a deadline. Am I going to be your servant for the rest of my life?"

Louise blinked her eyes, her fingers gradually wandered over Miss Fortune Teller's smooth cheeks, and even her slender neck, and asked:

"What's wrong? I'll provide you with food and clothing, and maybe provide you with magic potion formulas from the fortune teller's path. Serve me, aren't you happy?"

Katrin was forced to hold her head high and look directly into Louise's magical eyes, her expression still stubborn, her mouth slightly opened, and she spoke out a title:

"Witch."

"Haha, I like your attitude. You obviously want to resist, but you can't help it." Louise was stunned for a moment, and then her smile became even brighter.

"Let's do this, you will serve me for half a year, and then I will let you go, and maybe I will give you a gift."

"It's a deal, you can't go back on it." Katrin's face turned red as she agreed to the condition.

Half a year later, if I am still alive, I must have been promoted long ago. By then, with the strength of Miss "Soothsayer", I will probably be of little use... Louise thought, taking back her mischievous right hand, and saw that Katrin was quickly

He arranged his clothes and said with a smile:

"When I go out today, I will order a copy of the 'Backlund Morning News' when I come back."

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It was her first visit to her elders, so naturally she couldn't come empty-handed. Louise brought a bottle of red wine from the Southern Continent, and a diamond necklace... Well, she just bought it in Backlund Mall this morning... After all, she left Baili

Yam was in a hurry and had no time to prepare any specialties.

Viscount Connor is nearly fifty years old. He is about the same age as the Viscountess, but he looks much older. His hair is already showing signs of graying, his eyes are slightly droopy, and his belly is slightly bulging. However, judging from his appearance, he was also handsome when he was young.

man.

The Viscountess looks much younger, her skin is smooth and shiny, her body is well maintained, and she wears a gemstone necklace around her neck, which is noble and elegant.

The living room is bright and clean, and the afternoon tea is rich in variety. The exquisite cream cakes are topped with a piece of green cucumber, which is sweet but not greasy.

After chatting for a while, the Viscountess finally couldn't hold it any longer and asked what she was most concerned about:

"Miss Louise, how did you and Thomas get acquainted?"

"Just call me by my name." Louise smiled and said calmly:

"I am a person who likes adventure. Once when I was hunting in the forest, a beast suddenly jumped out. Fortunately, Mr. Thomas appeared in time and saved me. After that, we became ordinary friends."

Although she deliberately emphasized her voice on "Ordinary Friends", it didn't seem to be of any use...

A hero saves a beauty, a heart secretly promises, and a life-long private decision... The Viscountess has already imagined a complete series of plots, turned to look at her husband, and then asked:

"Then what do you want to do when you come to Backlund this time?"

Louise fabricated it according to the description in the letter:

"My father was originally from Loen. He made some money doing business in the Southern Continent. Now that he is older, he plans to return to Loen to live. However, the transfer of business takes time, so I came to Backlund in advance. Mainly

I want to see the prosperity of the 'City of Ten Thousand Capitals'... However, my father wants me to get in touch with more friends. He wants me to get married in Backlund..."

As an unmarried girl, it was not etiquette to speak so bluntly, but in order to dispel the parents' concerns, Louise had no choice but to do this. She lowered her head and pretended to be shy and said:

"I have just rented a house in Egram Street, owned by a baronet."

Viscount Connor listened to Louise's story and found that it was consistent with the content of Thomas' letter. In addition, although this girl's etiquette was not as standardized as that of the nobles, she had obviously received a strict education, so he felt relieved for the time being.

He asked: "Baronet of Egram Street, Bartley, or Kurt?"

"This is Mr. Bartley, do you know him?" Louise asked, the surprise in her eyes was genuine.

"I know his father." Viscount Connor responded simply, "I heard that Bartley's recent situation is not very good?"

Louise shook her head slightly: "I'm not sure about this, but I heard from Mr. Bartley that he plans to leave Backlund and go to live in Disi."

Viscount Connor nodded: "That would be a correct decision for him."

After chatting about Baron Bartley, the Viscountess interjected and asked:

"I'm going to a dance on Sunday, but I don't have a companion. I wonder if you are interested, Louise?"

"Although this invitation is a bit presumptuous, I guess you have just arrived in Backlund and may not have any familiar friends yet... Since you are Thomas's friend, as an elder, I should provide you with some help."

Help? To verify what I said... The Sunday dance is tomorrow, but I am planning to move to Egram Street tomorrow and invite Will Asceptin to be a guest. The time should not be

Conflict... Louise thought quickly.

Meeting Will was an important event and could not be delayed, but the dance would start in the evening... So she readily agreed:

"It's my pleasure."