94 The Sword (2/2)
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In the following month, except for analyzing magic spells and reading the book named Astrology and Magic Elements written in the ancient Sylvanas language with the help of the witch’s note at night, Lucien spent all his time on studying music and composing his canon and the serenade. After all, music now could provide him with the chance to find the headquarter of the Congress of Magic.
With his hard work and great memory, Lucien now finally felt he was qualified enough as a music student. Within this month, he also successfully recomposed Canon in D and finished the serenade for Felicia’s birthday.
Meanwhile, John was still working on his knight training. Although he wanted to awaken his Blessing as soon as possible, he was warned by Lord Venn that, without a solid foundation, the awakening would be very likely to fail. Even if he succeed this time, his future growth would be very limited.
Thus, John was being very patient, even though that meant he needed to do the same training over and over again everyday. In John’s spare time, he would go into the Black Forest to fight with goblins and cynocephaluses to gather more experience. At the same time, Lord Venn gave John a sum of money and asked him to rent a unit in the administrative district, in order to protect his family.
Although Joel and his family had a pretty good time in Lucien’s house, they were definitely even happier with their own place, especially since it was a place that was earned by their son. Therefore, they soon moved out of Lucien’s house, and Lucien respected their choice. After all, they were family, and that would never change, no matter if they lived together or not.
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The last Thursday of the Month of Gold (October). War Gallery.
”I’m finally satisfied with this part.” Natasha just finished her discussion with Lucien about a movement, ”Now this part is exciting enough to meet the theme.”
”The last version was pretty good already.” Lucien smiled, ”You indeed have very high expectations on yourself, Your Grace.”
Natasha’s music knowledge was actually way more profound than Lucien’s. By working together, Lucien also learned a lot from the princess.
”Well… if you do something, then you do your best,” said Natasha in a good mood.
”Yes, Your Grace,” Lucien agreed.
When Lucien was about to leave, Natasha asked him with curiosity, ”I heard that you wrote a new serenade for your classmate’s birthday party tonight?”
”Yes.” Lucien nodded.
Pointing at the piano standing in the center of the room, Natasha asked, ”Can I listen to it first?”
”I’m sorry, Your Grace. It’s a gift for Felicia’s birthday,” Lucien refused the princess politely.
”Well, I guess…” Natasha took a few steps back and forth, ”Although I’m very curious, I think you’re right. I feel like writing a love serenade for Silvia’s birthday, too.”
”That’s… that’s very considerate.” Lucien was almost used to it now.
At this time, Natasha turned around and said something to lady Camil. Camil left the room and, a moment later, came back with a fine sword in her hand.
”This is the knight sword that I promised you,” said Natasha. ”Its name is ‘Alert’, and it’s a level one high rank sword with an extraordinary quality. With Alert, your instincts will be way sharper, making you more aware of any approaching danger.”