517 The Preparation (2/2)
Lucien rubbed his chin and the smile on his face was big, ”I'm always available when the queen asks.”
”Great. Then on June 25th, at Holm Royal Magic Tower, I'll celebrate your birthday with you,” said Natasha cheerfully, ”I've known you for so many years, but I never got a chance to do so.”
After they ended the call, Lucien walked back and forth in his room excitedly. He wielded his right fist in the air out of great excitement.
”One more step forward.” Lucien said to himself.
He could not sit down. Thoughts flashed through his mind. He believed that Natasha also had some feelings toward him. Maybe he should try to make a breakthrough.
Lucien decided to write it down - his plan:
”Target: To be with the girl I am in love with.”
”Step 1: Prepare good ingredients and make a couple of good Chinese dishes.”
”Step 2: Arrive at Holm Royal Magic Tower earlier. Make things romantic using candles, piano, and wine.”
”Step 3: Lead the topic and try to see how Natasha will respond. Three choices available: Keep trying, speak it out, and temporarily stop.”
”Step 4: Details - If Natasha doesn't like it, stay back but don't give up. Take more time to build it up. If Natasha's attitude remains ambiguous, keep talking about our past experience and building stronger connections. When things are right, seize the chance and speak it out.”
”Notes: What to prepare”
”First, Natasha fancies sweet and main courses that are tender and juicy. She doesn't mind spicy and less common food. So the dishes can include sweet and sour fish, sautéed lamb liver, roast suckling pig, honey pumpkin, etc, depending on what ingredients are available.”
”Second, get a piano and a violin ready. The music has to be romantic, but For Silvia and Exodus should be strictly forbidden in case sad memories triggered. Music list includes Marriage d'amour, Ballade pour Adeline, Canon In D Major..”
”Third, write down all the possible questions and get prepared…”
Lucien wrote a lot, like he was doing an experiment. He thought really hard, trying to find anything that he missed.
Lucien read the plan line by line. Then he started considering what might happen if his plan did work out. He felt the muscles in his arm and chest. Obviously, they were not very impressive, compared to that of the knight.
Lucien smacked his lips, slightly frowning.
”I gotta get prepared for this, too.”
Ten minutes later, Lucien had arrived at Allyn Advanced Arcana Library. His face flushing, his throat a big dry, Lucien said to the alchemical life,
”Umm… I just… Umm… Pink Book, please.”
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After seeing the sorcerers from the royal family, Natasha walked to the top floor of the magic tower using the excuse to take a rest. But she walked to the entrance of Hathaway's demiplane, with a big, sweet smile on her face.
Her left hand was still gently stroking the small laurel box in her pocket. She had hope in her mind. She believed that when he chose to wear the ring, all the barriers between them would disappear.
Lucien was good looking. If he became a lady, he must be gorgeous. She had to keep a close watch on her girl, in case someone would steal her.
That was what Natasha was thinking to herself.
But her left hand touched something cold. The big smile kind of froze on her face.
It was Pale Justice.
”I am a man.” said Lucien seriously. He once said this to Natasha.
The memories rushed back to her and filled her mind.
He was the black-haired, young man whose talent dazzled the audience;
He was that gentleman who she could talk to all day long about any topics without any stress or pressure.
He was the man that had great determination who never put her down from his back in the dark forest even when facing the greatest danger;
He was the resolved explorer who left Aalto for his magic dream;
He was that smart sorcerer who was always resourceful when Demigod-lich was chasing after them;
He was her knight, who cared about her, made fun of her, and stood in front of her.
Natasha stood where she was for a while. Then with a soft smile on her face, she turned around and left before she entered Element Paradise, Hathaway's demiplane.
The small laurel box had also been put into the bottom layer of her storage pouch.