587 Thanos Demon (1/2)
On the thirty-first floor of the Allyn magic tower…
Although the magic tower was automatically closed and nobody was allowed to enter at night, Lucien was naturally not bound by the rule as a grand arcanist. Leading Natasha, he jumped from 'Atomic Universe', his demiplane, to his library on the thirty-third floor, before they stepped into the lift.
The magic tower at night was more quiet than usual. As they walked inside the silver corridor, their footsteps echoed loudly, further adding to the quiet and creepy atmosphere.
Hardly had Lucien and Natasha entered the area where the Sky Radio Station was at when a giant white wolf ran out. After realizing that it was Lucien, it immediately crouched and wagged its tail.
”Good morning, Mr. Evans. Good evening, Your Majesty.” Louise, who was wearing a daisy-colored dress, saw Lucien and his companion, too, and greeted them.
Hearing her sweet and familiar voice, Natasha asked in delight, ”Are you Ms. Nightingale? I love your program. Huh. Aren't you Louise, the missing musician of Aalto?”
She recalled the new musician of Aalto from her delicate face and her symbolic white wolf.
”She is the musician Louise. However, I think you must know her other alias, Mercury, Apprentice Mercury.” Lucien introduced her to Natasha.
Natasha tried to say something, but she eventually shook her head. ”The Musicians' Association of Aalto should be renamed to the Sorcerers' Association of Aalto. Is it easy for musicians to become sorcerers, or do sorcerers prefer to disguise themselves as musicians?”
She had known Apprentice Mercury through Sylvia before she knew Lucien, but she did not know that Mercury was also a musician who escaped to Allyn!
It's not the Sorcerers' Association of Aalto but a prep school for 'international students'… Lucien secretly remarked.
Louise replied, ”That was because a great musician and grand arcanist set an example for me. Your Majesty, you've come to visit the radio station?”
Natasha looked at Lucien with a smile and laughed warmly, ”I asked Lucien to bring me here because I like the voices of you and Ms. Lark. I didn't expect that I would run into you. Your real voice is even more pleasant than it is on the radio.”
”That's because the radios are not good enough.” Lucien defended the radio station.
Louise smiled sweetly and politely, ”It's an honor to be appreciated by the queen, but 'Arcana Voice' is about to begin. You'll have to excuse me. Mr. Evans, Samantha is waiting for you at the conference room.”
”Sorry for delaying you.” Natasha said joyfully, ”I've bumped into Ms. Nightingale immediately after coming. It seems that my bad luck is over.”
She was talking about the disaster in the laboratory in the morning, and the unexpected counter-dominance from Lucien.
”It's been a while since I saw you so courteous.” Lucien made fun of her while he led her to the conference room.
Natasha glanced at Lucien. ”My manners are reserved for ladies. Hehe. You will have a chance.”
The two of them talked and laughed, but Louise sighed in the broadcast room. ”The queen and Mr. Evans knew each other a long time ago. They must've been a couple since they were in Aalto… Now, they are finally together despite all the adversities…”
She saw clearly that Lucien and Natasha were both wearing a ring on the third finger on their left hand. Natasha's ring was even the famous Holm Crown Ring, 'Element'.
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After he opened the gate, all the arcanists bowed at him. ”Your Excellency, you are the truth of elements, and you master the staff of space and time.”
”There's no need to be so troublesome. Everybody's time is precious.” Lucien raised his objection humorously and then pointed at Natasha. ”This is Natasha, my fiancée and the queen of Holm.”
All the arcanists were refreshed by the first-hand news. Mr. Evans had acknowledged the engagement with the queen? Also, they secretly complimented Natasha's beauty and vibe, because they had seen few female sorcerers that were charming in such a way.
Briefly stunned, Samantha put on a sincere smile. ”I didn't know you were engaged. I wish you happiness forever.”
Natasha smiled, ”Are you Ms. Lark? Your voice is more pleasant than the sound of a real lark. I am your loyal fan.”
”It's my honor.” Samantha resumed her calmness and spoke to Lucien, ”Mr. Evans, it's indeed the Church's radio station. Its name is 'Sound of Salvation'.
As she talked, the whispers of the arcanists gradually stopped, and the sound from the magic circle came into Lucien and Natasha's ears clearly.
”We believe that there must be something that every race and every occupation can accept. That is the virtues such as benevolence, generosity, honesty and bravery; that is the holy light that the Lord favored; that pacifies our minds and protects us from the sins of this world. The evil sorcerers and dark knights, who violate the common sense, are corrupt and destined to be destroyed…”
”…We are brothers and sisters, and we will be saved when we pray in the name of the Lord. This time, we have invited the believers of different social classes. They will tell you about beliefs and virtues.”
”…I am a destitute believer. In my place, sickness and injury often mean death, but I survived a major disease because my neighbor, the reverend of my area, treated me and took care of me without asking for any reward. My health and my mental peace were recovered…”
”…I was always anxious in the past, but after the reverends talked to me, I calmed down and enjoyed unprecedented peace…”
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