Soon, they concluded the discussion over the notebook as Michele began introducing the other items.
Time passed as the tour slowly came to an end. Audrey had planned on raising her request of purchasing the notebook to their next meeting in order to make her goal less obvious. However, in a friendly atmosphere and with the naturalness of their conversation, she sharply sensed that it was an opportunity. Hence, with the powers of Lie, she made her cheeks blush red.
“Mr. Deuth, that helmet from the Sauron royalty that originates from the White Rose War is a keepsake of my ancestors. Pardon my presumptuous, but can I buy it from you? Also, the notebook of the Twenty Year War. I’m very impressed by the knight that stood firm for Sonia Island and also wish to have it.
“I know it’s not a polite request, but I wish that you can understand how I feel. Of course, you have the right to decline.”
Her eyes moved as she obviously darted them around, partially deliberate and truthful to express her lack of confidence and embarrassment.
Michele subconsciously moved his gaze away as he said with a hoarse and slow voice, “I’m a collector. I won’t sell my collection.”
“Mr. Deuth, I heard that you’re requesting Stoen University to build an ancient relic research center?”
“Yes, that has been my goal for the past few years,” Michele looked at Audrey and answered frankly.
Audrey smiled faintly and said, “I’m very interested in the research in this area. I also feel a deep respect for you and hope to see your wish fulfilled.
“Mr. Deuth, I think you’re the most professional relic collector and researcher I know. I’m wondering if you’re willing to be the person-in-charge of this non-profit foundation?”
“I’ve already recorded the contents of the notebook. I will send it and the helmet to your residence tonight. Treat it as a gift from a sincere friend.”
“It’s my honor,” she said earnestly.
Although the two items were definitely not worth 10,000 pounds, it wouldn’t result in any loss on her part.
In her plans, this suggestion contained three important goals which yielded three returns!
The first goal was naturally to obtain the item and complete the mission. She would then successfully obtain the Hypnotist potion formula from the Psychology Alchemists.
The second goal was to enhance her prestige, standing, and image via donating to academic research and the preservation of ancient relics. This was something most nobles and tycoons needed to do. Even if the donation wasn’t today, Audrey would have to donate 3,000 pounds or more to the various charitable organizations. Therefore, she believed that her father, Earl Hall, wouldn’t stop her from doing this with a few of her properties.
The third goal was that by having a foundation that focused on the search and preservation of ancient relics, it made it easier for her to come into contact with historical records or mysterious items of value. Audrey didn’t need to personally do anything. All she needed to do was sit at home to receive items that might be beneficial to her. It was equivalent to using 10,000 pounds to produce even more money to establish her own “faction.”
Of course, if Michele Deuth hadn’t accepted this exchange, then she had other plans. The kingdom’s Higher Education Commission had someone from the Hall family, as well as noble friends she knew. As long as the Associate Professor had anything he needed, she was certain that she had the means to satisfy him.
However, Audrey didn’t like such methods. She had a nagging feeling that it was shady and would harm the public interest.
After discussing the matter, Audrey stayed for a little longer and chatted idly for about fifteen minutes. It made the wrapping up process not as sharp and abrupt.
Following that, she first left Michele’s house and rode her carriage back to the Hall family’s villa in Stoen City.
Past eight in the evening, she received the Sauron royalty’s helmet and the notebook from the Twenty Year War.
Audrey wore a pair of white-silk gloves and sat before her desk with piqued interest. She placed the helmet to the side as she began flipping through the content in the notebook.
She discovered that the records were sparse. The early records indicated how the knight who was stationed in the ancient elvish island had learned how to brew Sonia blood wine, how he chased after women, how he spent the boring days. In the later records, it entered the period of the Twenty Year War. It mainly included his cursing of the people of Feysac, his grumbling about his companions, and the consideration towards his plans to stand fast. It also included the end of how the Sonia Island was first lost.
She had used methods derived from mysticism to do her checks, but they were to no avail.
This made her unwilling to waste time as she planned to turn it in to the Psychology Alchemists.
As her thoughts raced, she suddenly had a new idea.
Audrey’s eyes turned crystal clear as it seemed to hide a clear resplendence.
She couldn’t help but turn her head and looked at the golden retriever sitting by the side.
Susie glanced at her owner and barked.
“Audrey, do you want me to praise you?”
“No, there’s no need…” Audrey turned her head back, feeling a little embarrassed.
Then, she discovered an important question. She wasn’t able to divine things herself, or it could be said that the revelation that she received from divination would be highly inaccurate!
Although she was rather incapable of divination, she had a certain level of understanding in the corresponding knowledge. She soon locked onto a particular method of divination.
It was to seek the help of a third party’s strength—an unknown or mysterious existence—via a certain ritual. The most classic example of such a method was magic mirror divination!
“Didn’t you use them before?” Susie asked, puzzled.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make the plea to a safe existence.”
“Alright.” Susie determined that Audrey was speaking the truth.
She took a few steps before turning around to exhort her.
“Audrey, you need to be careful about being possessed by a mysterious existence.”
“I know,” Audrey replied without feeling worried at all.
From her point of view, if Mr. Fool really wanted to do something to her, he had countless opportunities in the past. There was no reason for him to wait until this day.
After Susie opened and closed the door by herself and went out, Audrey sat in front of her desk and recited the honorific name of The Fool to request the use of magic mirror divination.
After a while, Klein, who was on the Future, went to the bathroom and headed above the gray fog. There, he heard Miss Justice’s prayer.
Audrey immediately picked up the notebook, sat in front of the dresser, and lit a candle while facing the mirror.
