541 Felipes Surprise (2/2)
As time went by, the prince recognized his heart and realized that the mermaid girl was the one he loved most. Therefore, he set sail every day and called the mermaid girl's name, only to get no response. Days passed, and the prince finally died of sorrow. Near his death, his mind made him see the mermaid princess walking toward him, so he put on a sweet smile.
”Very tragic…” Lucien did not know how to comment on it.
Oliver sighed. ”Only a tragedy can move a lady and save a marriage.”
Lucien felt a toothache and couldn't help but observe, ”Mr. Oliver, I'm really confused about something. Why did you betray your marriage and hurt Lady Florencia again and again when you were in love with her?”
Oliver said solemnly, ”Lucien, you don't understand. I'm serious about every relationship. I dedicated my soul and my heart to them. My love was as scorching as fire. It was exactly in such love that my inspirations burst out. I achieved many of my results from there.”
”I love every one of them, but I love Florencia most.”
Lucien did not know how to react. After hearing Oliver's self-analysis, Lucien clapped hands for every lady that left him.
After only several seconds, Lucien overruled his previous decision to adapt the opera for Oliver. If Florencia demeaned herself by forgiving Oliver again, that would be her business, but he shouldn't be Oliver's accomplice. His conscience would be guilty if he worked on the opera.
Therefore, weighing his tone, Lucien said, ”Mr. Oliver, I'm truly sorry. Her Excellency Hathaway and His Excellency Morris do not want me to write an opera for you, and they…”
Lucien left his sentence unfinished, with a 'you know what I'm talking about' look on his face.
Briefly stunned, Oliver heaved a long sigh. ”I understand. They are the seniors of the Hoffenberg family. Lucien, I hope that I can cooperate with you on other operas in the future. The best librettos deserve the best musician.”
After seeing Oliver off, Lucien closed the door, not wanting to meddle in the family business at all. After all, Hathaway's impression of Oliver had been terrible for a long time. She wouldn't say anything even if Oliver went to ask her.
After pushing it away, Lucien had to learn the creation of operas himself. Thankfully, he had many classics in his head for reference, and he had selected 'The Valkyrie', the second part of 'The Ring of the Nibelung', written by Mr. Wagner.
Of course, in order to make the opera that was based on the folklores in German and north Europe fit for this world and Natasha, Lucien had to make fundamental adaptations, which could almost be called recreation.
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The second day after Oliver's visit, Lucien received a message from Fernando and knew that the ritual was good to go.
On the thirty-third floor of the Allyn magic tower, inside an empty hall…
Lucien saw Felipe again, who looked as pale and sick as before.
”This magic is improved based on his studies on cell memories. With his cooperation, my odds of success will be higher.” Fernando admitted frankly that he had never performed the improved Life Hiding before, and the Lord of the Undead would certainly supervise the ceremony for Lucian.
Felipe looked at Lucien, finding it hard to believe that his master had failed to kill the guy multiple times and even got killed. However, he would not speak of those things in front of Fernando. Instead, he nodded, ”Your magnifying magic based on the nature of light is good, but it's far away from the effect you promised.”
His magic level had been improved to the seventh circle, which was rather fast actually but poor compared to Lucien. His arcana level was close to level seven.
Lucien said solemnly, ”Improvements have to be made step by step. Rest assured. I will not abandon the studies.”
Lucien never had the courage to work on the experiments on the electron diffraction. He planned to wait until he digested the harvests brought by the special theory of relativity and the Silver Moon.
Then, Lucien asked the question that he cared about, ”Felipe, can the improved Life Hiding only use a limb?”
Felipe said coldly, ”Hair and teeth do not contain blood and are useless. Don't try to keep yourself safe without affecting yourself. Are you such a greedy and insane man?”
He never hesitated to mock Lucien when there was a chance.
Lucien frowned. ”What about the viscera?”
Felipe sniffed. ”They work, but what's the point? Even the radiant knights cannot sustain themselves a long time when part of their guts are missing. The parts cut by Life Hiding cannot be regrown, not even with Body Transformation. Stop fantasizing about the unrealistic things.”
”So you mean, the viscera do work?” Lucien was relieved. ”I request to use my 'intestine' in a certain part.”
Felipe looked at Lucien, somewhat stunned, as if he had never seen anyone as stupid before. ”Are you sure? I won't compensate for your losses if the ritual fails.”
”I am sure.” Lucien calculated and realized that he could afford two rituals. Therefore, he might as well have a try.
Half an hour later, Felipe was stunned as he watched Lucien leave with 'amulet of life' in a light mood.
”He is absolutely fine when a section of his intestines are gone…”
”He is indeed a monster…”