77 Ratacia Palace (1/2)

Chapter 77: Ratacia Palace

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

Turning around, Felicia noticed that Annie, Colin and some other students were all standing around and trying to talk to Lucien. She slightly smiled and took a step forward.

”Ladies and gentlemen, in order to celebrate the great success of the concert and the achievement Lucien made with his Symphony of Fate, I want to invite everyone to the ball on Friday evening in my family’s house. Mr. Victor agreed, and now I want to see how many of us want to attend the ball.”

Although Felicia was not willing to let other of her classmates have a close relationship with Lucien like she already did, she understood that purposefully excluding the other classmates was not a good way to leave a favorable impression on Lucien.

”Really? I’d love to!” Renee put a big smile on her face, ”It’s my great pleasure!”

All of the other students promised to go as well.

”What about you, Lucien?” Felicia smiled.

An idea suddenly flashed through Lucien’s mind. He nodded and answered, ”Of course, Felicia.”

The other students looked even more excited hearing that Lucien would attend the ball as well.

”Ladies and gentlemen, let’s save the excitement for the Friday.” Mr. Victor walked downstairs with books under his arm, looking rather energized, ”Now we have to start studying.”

Lucien was about to find a seat to sit down when Lott stopped him. Lott whispered in Lucien’s ear, ”I heard that Mekanzi doesn’t like you at all. Be careful when you’re in the palace.”

”Thank you, Lott. I will,” replied Lucien politely. However, his mind was fully focused on how to save Joel and his family. Lucien knew clearly that the longer he waited, the less chances he would have to save them. He was really not in the mood to consider how to deal with Mekanzi.

Meanwhile, Lucien was also aware of the fact that he also had to be very patient. Unwisely rushing would put Joel and his family in great danger.

At that moment, Lucien felt like he was tightrope walking over a cliff. He had to find his balance between being patient and being ready to seize the chance. Leaning too much toward either side would instantly throw him off the wire.

With the outstanding memory and proper ways of studying, now Lucien could read most of the materials with ease. Immersing himself in the world of music, for a moment Lucien was distracted from his anxiety.

And a bold plan was gradually taking shape in his mind.

Finishing today’s study, Lucien went back to his shack, wrapped some stuff up and brought them to his rented house.

Everything seemed to be quite normal. Thus, when Lucien took out the letter at night, there were only a few simple sentences on it:

”Be careful tomorrow. Don’t do stupid things. We’re watching.”

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Lucien had a sound sleep last night, and he felt rather revitalized when he woke up.

”Today is very important. I can’t make any mistake.” Lucien thought to himself.

Nothing new was on the letter. After having breakfast, Lucien came to the association and found a practicing room. He started playing the piano to reduce his anxiety.

Lucien was still not skilled enough to perfectly play Symphony of Fate. After reviewing the basic fingering, Lucien started to play Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique.

He did not know why he found special affection in Beethoven’s music works. Maybe it was because he could understand the sufferings and the pain Beethoven went through, and he appreciated the music master’s perseverance and heroic spirit.

Since Lucien never practiced Sonata Pathétique before, his playing was pretty horrible. However, playing this piece of music over and over again became a good way for Lucien to exhaust himself and thus to release the pressure.

Later Lucien took a break in his office.

Someone knocked at the door of Lucien’s office at ten thirty. It was Elena.

”Lucien. The princess’s coach is waiting for you in the front.”