The Mystery:The Witch and the Scourge

In the warm and bright living room of No. 59 Egram Street, three young ladies were sitting together, drinking tea, chatting about nothing, and enjoying the rare relaxing time in the afternoon.

Rebecca sat upright, feeling an inexplicable illusion. She suddenly discovered that after just one night, she seemed to have been completely accepted... It was clear that just yesterday, Katrin showed rejection and even hostility towards herself, but she could Today, it seems that we have become good sisters inexplicably!

This is so strange!

Sofia smiled and talked about the latest news:

"Claudia will return to Backlund soon."

Katrin was slightly startled. After a while, she recalled the name and suddenly said:

"That 'apprentice'... didn't Louise say that she is probably a member of the Abraham family?"

Sophia nodded and said:

"Yes, she left Backlund a few days ago to visit a sick relative. Yesterday I received a letter that she was about to return."

Katrin nodded slightly, said nothing, raised the tea cup and took a sip, then stretched out again, showing off her slim figure, and sank into the sofa in an unladylike manner.

Rebecca suddenly spoke and asked tentatively:

"Is the Abraham family the great aristocracy inherited from the Fourth Age?"

"You know a lot!" Katrin teased with a chuckle.

Although Rebecca didn't know where this kind atmosphere came from, she didn't reject it. She simply explained:

"My grandfather is a professor, and he will often teach me some historical knowledge."

Sophia said gently: "Yes, it is the Abraham family you know, but according to the lady, this great nobleman has become lonely. The reason seems to be that he was devastated by a curse."

Rebecca nodded silently, with a dull expression. She didn't know if she had known it for a long time or if it was the first time she heard it.

Just when Katrin was about to say something, there was a sudden knock on the door. She was a little surprised, but she quickly said:

"Please come in."

A young maid from the family opened the door and said respectfully:

"Ms. Sophia, a man came to visit, calling himself Lockhard Siakam."

Rebecca was okay, but Sophia and Katrin looked at each other, and both saw the confusion in each other's eyes. They were obviously very unfamiliar with this name. The latter sat up properly and asked aloud:

"Does the person have any characteristics?"

The young maid recalled for a second and described:

"The man is not particularly old. He looks very stable. He has long blond hair, but... his baldness is a little serious."

Later in the description, the young maid's tone was slightly hesitant, and Katrin even smiled slightly. But when she saw Sophia's stern expression, she realized that things seemed not simple.

The maid quickly stood up and ordered crisply:

"Invite the guests to the reception room first, and I will inform the lady."

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After the "Tarot Session", Louise stayed in the bedroom to rest.

The real reason why she took the initiative to reveal Bernadette's affairs to Klein was to continuously lower the latter's psychological defense. She only leaked a little bit of the secret today, so it must be excusable to reveal more tomorrow!

As long as Louise still wants to get the main potion ingredients and subsequent potion formulas from Bernadette, then Klein, or Klein's many vests, will be the most important weight... Although he I'll probably never know.

The main ingredients for the two "Pain Witch" potions have been found for the time being, and the direction of the auxiliary ritual has been found. The next main task is to complete the assassination of Duke Negan.

Considering Backlund's recent attitude that the storm is about to come, it seems that he is ready to take action.

Moreover, chaos is the best way for "Witch" to progress. Only by attracting everyone's attention can Louise be able to get something out of the fire.

Just as she was perfecting her plan, the arrival of the maid interrupted her thoughts.

"Duke Negan's secretary is here." Sophia closed the door and said in a deep voice.

Louise immediately stood up, took two steps back in the open space, frowned and said:

"Why is he here? Is he alone?"

Sofia nodded: "A person, the purpose of his arrival is unknown, but the carriage he rides on has the medal of the Duke Negan family."

The maid observed very carefully, and Louise smiled appreciatively at her, which proved that the blond secretary was not acting in private, but was visiting on behalf of Mr. Duke.

Louise quickly restrained her excess emotions, stopped, and said calmly:

"Let's go meet this secretary for a while."

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In the living room, Lockhard Siakam, Duke Negan's personal secretary, was sitting upright on a chair, not even touching the Earl Gray tea on the table next to him.

As soon as Louise walked in, she saw the blond secretary standing up straight and nodding towards her.

"Are you...Mr. Duke Negan's personal secretary?" Louise hesitated for two seconds and put on a look of surprise that she had just recognized.

The blond secretary didn't take it seriously and said without changing his expression:

"I am Mr. Duke's secretary. Miss Louise has a very good memory."

Louise smiled and said enthusiastically:

"I should say that you have made a very deep impression on me, Mr. Lockhard."

"Why are you here today?" Louise asked kindly after the two parties sat down. The maid standing behind her raised her eyes slightly.

The blond secretary seemed hesitant and glanced at the maid who had not left.

Louise explained calmly: "Sofia is my personal maid."

The blond secretary took a deep look at her, and without any further hesitation, she said:

"I came today under the instructions of Mr. Duke."

"Oh?" Louise was a little surprised and asked curiously: "What are your instructions, Mr. Duke? Are you going to invite me to the next ball again?"

To be honest, this question is not particularly appropriate. Even though there was a slight accident at the last dance, the person facing her was Duke Negan, the most powerful person in the Loen Kingdom. But Louise still said it, and her purpose was very simple.

, there are no outsiders here, she wants to test this blond secretary to see what he knows or what he wants to do.

Unfortunately, Louise's idea came to nothing. The blond secretary in front of her had admirable qualities.

He did not show dissatisfaction or any other attitude that might arouse speculation. If Louise hadn't known it well, she would have almost thought that he was a "great loyal minister."

The blond secretary spoke and explained the purpose of his visit:

"Mr. Duke would like to invite you to his private villa."