Chapter 198: Jarl, The Fool (1/2)
The entire audience grew still as the dead with a heavy heart while my soft cold laughter rang out. The sound of a pencil drop could practically be heard as I arose, causing my lovely wife, Lilith, to smile in amazement, ”I didn't know you could play.”
”You could say, this skill was something I never had to practice. I have always been a master in regards to playing the piano.” I replied lightly, bowing in grace towards the audience as Lilith and the others followed in suit.
Suddenly a wave of cheers filled my ears as Lilith's eyes glimmered with a vibrant light,” Do you know any other songs? Something just for us?”
”There was something from A Lie in April,” I muttered as Lilith sent a rather interesting gleam towards me.
”Ohhh, so you do have something?”
”Naw, just a fleeting thought. I can't play that. ” I muttered as Lilith snorted,
”We will just have a private session.” She whispered, taking my arm as we left the stage.
”BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO,” A man suddenly whispered as he drew close to Lilith and me. Around him stood a few of those from high society. ”Lord Snow, we had no idea you were so talented. It seems you are not just a detective. And I could say the same for your lovely wife.”
Studying the man that looked like someone out of a super villain's handbook, I simply eyed the man with short black hair and azure blue eyes. He was quite handsome, holding a rather ice hue within his gaze dressed in black and crimson. Standing around my height, he reached his arm out, ”I am Dulan Claremore.”
”The man who tried to kill me? Now, this is unexpected. I finally have a face to the man.” I said, shaking his hand as his smile slightly trembled at my bluntness. To my side, Lilith giggled.
”Sene, you truly are a strange creature.” She slightly said, covering her mouth as Dulan sent a particular stare towards her. Lilith, however, suddenly went a little icy akin to a switch. ”Were it me, I would have already torn his heart from his body and feed it to those he holds dear.”
Feeling a rush of killing intent, Dulan's eyes went wide, but he did not waver, reaching his arm towards Lilith. Who reciprocated with grace, ”unfortunately, you are Senes.”
With a ruthless gleam filled with contempt, Lilith turned to me, ”You have fun; I will look after the children.”
”Please do; Silvia and Zanris may end up killing someone.” I patiently said, turning to the cold Dulan.
”So, what is it you wanted?” I gently asked, trying to get a feel of his cultivation. However, even with my enhanced senses, I could not feel anything as he smiled.
”I am here to bring you to the Jarl.” He dutifully exclaimed, turning around, ”If you would, Lord Snow?”
Following behind, Dulan led me out of the party into a more secluded ear as I saw Kandis and Shana standing outside a certain door. A look of annoyance could be seen as they turned to me, forcing a smile.
”Lord Snow,” They called in unison as I merely smile.
Nodding, I looked through the door as I frowned. There was a familiar aura here. Sending Kandis a profound stare, I simply waited as more and more people began to gather.
Many of them were not familiar, but that did not stop me from making a conversation. Even Dulan would join in, even if we were enemies. I truly appreciated such an opponent that held a rather particular image to those he wishes to kill. Anger and Rage were rather boring and common sites in those that held zero ability to scheme.