107 Lucien’s Repertoire (1/2)
Chapter 107: Lucien’s Repertoire
Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion
”Are they back?” Lucien was very surprised. He never expected that Argent Horn, after such a great loss, would bounce back so quickly.
”Yes. The Church has sent a Night Watch team out, as well as a bunch of pastors, even some bishops.” Natasha nodded, ”I wish I could go, too. Those heretics are just crazy…”
Lucien did not answer. He felt that some enthusiastic followers of the God of Truth were crazy as well.
Natasha sat down on the couch, ”Aalto is super busy right now. Our security check can’t be perfect, especially when we are actually short-handed. Please be careful, Lucien. I’m still eager to attend your concert.”
”I will. Thank you for reminding me, Your Grace,” answered Lucien. ”Also, I have Alert. Unless they send someone who’s of a grand knight level or above, they cannot get the jump on me that easily. Still, I’m just a nobody.”
”Come on, you’re not a nobody.” Natasha waved her hand, ”Your concert draws a lot of attention. We’re all looking forward to it.”
”I’m flattered, Your Grace.” Lucien paused a bit, ”I think I’ll be fine. But uncle Joel and his family…”
”No worries. I can take care of them.” Natasha immediately understood.
”Thank you so much, Your Grace,” said Lucien gratefully.
”How’s your preparation for the concert going, Lucien?” Natasha changed the subject and asked Lucien casually, as if they were close friends, ”I’m curious.”
”Well… not bad,” answered Lucien honestly. ”I Just need more time to practice with the orchestra. After all, it will be my first time as a conductor. I’m feeling a bit concerned about that, but that’s my only concern.”
”You have a really good understanding of music, and your Blessing has been awakened. I don’t think that will be a problem.” Natasha looked at Lucien with her beautiful purple eyes, ”What about the repertoire of the concert?”
Lucien happened to be going to meet Mr. Othello later to have his concert repertoire registered, so he answered directly, ”Symphony of Fate. Serenade for strings in G major. Piano Canon in D major. A piano solo recomposed from Violin Sonata in G minor. A piano sonata in C minor named Pathetique, which is a piece of theme music.”
”Quite different than I thought,” said Natasha with a bit hesitation, ”The whole concert is dominated by piano and piano only. I’m afraid that the lack of symphony might make your concert less solemn and grand.”
However, before Lucien made any explanation, Natasha smiled and said to Lucien, ”But anyway, it’s your own concert. You know what you’re doing, Lucien. I trust you.”
Lucien was encouraged. With the support of the princess, he believed that even Mr. Othello would not be able to say too much about his repertoire.
”By the way, Your Grace,” somehow Lucien’s mind was dragged back to the previous topic, ”Argent Horn happened to be detected around the time of Aalto Music Festival… It seems to be too big a coincidence.”
”I know your concern, Lucien.” Natasha did not seem to be worried, ”We’ll handle it.”
Lucien simply nodded without making any further comment on that. He clearly knew that he was not the only smart guy in Aalto.
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After Natasha and Camil left, Lucien ran into Othello, the director of the association, on the stairs.
This time Othello’s student, Mekanzi, was not with him. He had been receiving lots of negative comments since last time, when he accused Lucien of being a demon follower and failed. Thus, Mekanzi has not showed up in the association that often recently.
”Lucien, are you ready for the concert?” Othello looked a bit tired, ”Is your repertoire ready?”
”Oh Yes, Mr. Othello. Actually, I was about to hand in the repertoire list to you later,” said Lucien. Then, he took out the list and handed it to Othello.