56 The Night Watcher (2/2)

He did not realize how weak he was until his head hit the pillow. Storm boosted the energy for some time but also drained him completely. He was not very worried about the church, partly because of the bad weather, and more importantly, Lucien was pretty sure that the church would focus on investigating the dead baron, Laurent, since obviously, he was more related to the heresy, Argent Horn.

Soon Lucien fell into sleep.

The rain was still pelting down outside.

...

In the early morning, the rain did not stop.

Lucien was awakened by the different sounds coming from the people’s work in the neighborhood.

He felt sick, and his body was very heavy, so Lucien decided to skip his shift this morning. The library was never busy, and Pierre was there all the time.

Later, Iven was sent by his mom to see why Lucien did not show up for breakfast. Lucien made Iven go to the library to ask for a sick leave.

Then Lucien went back to sleep and did not wake up again until noon. He felt much better, but still a bit sick. He had lunch with auntie Alisa’s family and left for Victor’s place.

There were just three days left before the due time for Victor to submit his last piece of work for the concert.

...

Ten in the morning. Victor’s practice room.

Victor was very distressed, feeling desperate with the new melody. Then he heard a knock at the door. It was Lott, Felicia and Herodotus, who were supposed to come in the afternoon.

”Why so early?” Victor was surprised.

”Well… Mr. Victor…” Lott was a bit hesitant, ”Mekanzi asked me to tell you that… um… Baron Othello wants you to go to the association as soon as possible. The princess is there today. Her Highness wants to see your work, Mr. Victor.”

”…?!” Victor’s face suddenly turned pale, but he could not speak a word.

Then with a long sigh, he nodded, ”I will be there in half an hour.”

...

When Lucien arrived, Victor had already left his place.

”Mr. Athy, where did Mr. Victor go?” Lucien asked.

”Mr. Victors was summoned by the Princess in the morning,” answered Athy, looking rather worried, ”Her Highness wants to know about Mr. Victor’s three pieces of work for the concert today.”

”What?!” Lucien felt very regretful for being absent from work today.

”Mr. Victor left around ten forty. If you want to wait, Mr. Victor should be back soon.” said Athy.

Now it was twelve thirty-five in the afternoon.

”No, I need to find him now. Thank you, Mr. Athy.” Lucien grabbed his umbrella and dashed into the rain toward the association.