The Multitalented Group Member (Continued)

Duke Elax raised his voice a few decibels.

Nick's mind cleared instantly, and he felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the expressionless Duke Kraes.

"Please do not bring shame upon your father," Duke Kraes said calmly.

"I... I understand."

He dejectedly let go of her hand and glared at Ling Yuan.

"You better remember this!"

After leaving behind a single sentence, Nick Carslan stormed off in a huff.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Mr. Ling Yuan." Duke Kraes walked over with an apologetic smile.

"I understand. Which family doesn't have some spoiled brats?"

"It would be best if you could understand," Duke Kraes chuckled.

Then he left.

But the surrounding nobles began to whisper among themselves.

"Who is that person who made His Excellency the Duke risk making an enemy of Count Carslan?"

"It seems to be a friend of Clares's daughter. In any case, let's go back and investigate. Maybe she's a high-ranking official in disguise."

The king, who was uncontrollable by the nobility, also knew this and secretly planted many seeds of discord.

If you encounter a stubborn person, you might suffer if you haven't made arrangements beforehand.

"..."

Watching Duke Kraes's retreating figure, Ling Yuan turned around and pinched Cecilia's soft cheek. "Beauty is a curse."

"Then you'd better take it seriously," Cecilia said with a smile.

"Do you need me to kill him?" Black Pupil, holding a mugwort, approached Ling Yuan and asked.

"It's not worth it."

Looking at the mousse in Black Pupil's hand, she asked, "Is it good?"

"It tastes pretty good." Black Pupil nodded.

"Thank you."

As he spoke, Ling Yuan snatched the plate from Black Pupil's hands.

She picked up the spoon that Black Pupil had used and started eating.

"Hmm, the taste is indeed quite good. I must say, it's no wonder it's from the Duke's family."

"Here, Cecilia, you should have a bite too."

Black Pupil was dumbfounded.

She stared blankly at the spoon in Ling Yuan's hand.

Is this... is this considered an indirect kiss?!

"Black Pupil- telephoto, what's wrong?"

Noticing Black Pupil's expression, Ling Yuan smiled knowingly.

"Idiot, you idiot!"

Her face flushed red, she angrily stomped on Ling Yuan's shoe and stormed off.

"Why are you still angry?"

"Ling Yuan, stop pretending. You've been stringing Black Pupil Sister along for a long time." Cecilia rolled her eyes at Ling Yuan.

"Hanging? How am I hanging her up?"

"You still say no? From the moment I joined the group, I could feel that Sister Black Pupil's feelings for you were different, and the subsequent meetings also confirmed my guess."

"But you, why have you been pretending to be ignorant even when you know the truth?"

"Perhaps I don't want her to be separated from her sister?" Ling Yuan said playfully.

Cecilia: "0.0"

What kind of bizarre reason is this? Is it because they want Black Pupil to convince Akame as well?

"Big brother, come and try this, it's super delicious!" Little Lingxi shouted.

"They're here, they're here."

As time passed, the banquet was already halfway through.

At this moment, Duke Kraes slowly walked up the steps.

In an instant, the previously noisy banquet hall became quiet.

"I am very grateful to all of you for coming to my daughter Katarina's birthday party."

"Next is a gift that Prince Aran has prepared for the little girl's birthday. I hope everyone will enjoy it."

After saying that, Duke Kraes left.

At the same time, the lights were turned on the piano above.

Little Aran sat earnestly on the piano bench.

"Call"

Take a deep breath.

dang

Aran placed his hands on the piano.

The next second, her hands moved like elves, and the sound of the piano, like flowing water, began.

The beautiful music brought expressions of enjoyment to the faces of the nobles present.

Although most nobles were morally questionable, they still possessed a certain level of musical talent.

Welt, who had been listening intently, slowly opened his eyes. "He is very talented."

"Someone is very talented, but he only takes a step after being hit hard," Tesla said, arms crossed, seemingly referring to someone.

"Uh, haha."

Welt could only manage a couple of dry laughs at this.

I almost took his ID card and said that.

"Since you have some free time, why don't you go up and play a piece?" Ling Yuan said with a smile.

"I'm not going to cause trouble," Welt chuckled.

"If you perform, we'll go too, how about it?"

Welt glanced at Kevin instinctively.

I don't believe it.

"Kevin, if Welt agrees to go up and play, would you be willing to perform a talent?"

"Okay." Kevin nodded.

?

This time, it was Welt's turn to be surprised.

The cycad is blooming?

"It's just a talent, I'm fine with that," Laxus said.

Anyway, they didn't say what he would perform; he can just go up there and electrify himself.

Perform a spell without chanting.

"Look, we've all made our stance clear, aren't you going to go up and show us what you've got?"

"Don't disappoint Nikola." Ling Yuan patted Welt on the shoulder and revealed a mysterious smile.

Welt: "..."

Looking at Tesla, I saw that he simply turned his head away and said, "What are you looking at? If you're going, then hurry up and go."

While being arrogant can ruin a life, what if it's an active form of arrogance?

"Duke Kraes".

As Aran's music ended, Ling Yuan called out to Katarina's father above.

The sound attracted the attention of the nobles present.

"We've also prepared some performances; could you give us the stage?"

Duke Kraes was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "I'm happy that Katarina has friends like you. Hmm? Where's Katarina?"

He glanced around the hall, a puzzled expression on his face.

"It seems I've been too lenient with her, as she was absent from such an important occasion." The Duchess's forehead veins bulged.

"Alas!"

Inside the room, Katarina, who was unwrapping a gift, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

"Young Miss, the Duke is looking for you." Ann ran in and said.

In an instant, Katarina understood where her chill was coming from.

"Isn't the speech in the middle of the ball?"

"It's Mr. Ling Yuan. He said he'd like Welt to play a piece to celebrate your birthday."

"Uncle Joachim? I'm coming right now."

Katarina's eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up.

He grabbed his two friends and rushed out.

At the same time

Welt was already seated at the piano, gently stroking this priceless treasure.

Just then, the door near the window suddenly opened, and Katarina, holding up her skirt, walked out panting.

"I'm not late, am I?"

"It won't start until you arrive," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

"Katarina, I don't recall ever teaching you to be absent on important days."

"!!!"

Katarina's hair stood on end.

The only thing in this world that I fear besides destruction.

Her mother, Duke Kraes!

"Madam, since Katarina is here, let's just leave it at that," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Fine."

Katarina: "..."

Why don't you deny it?

How could she possibly cause trouble for others?!

With Katarina's arrival, Welt also played "Vanessa's Smile".

The upbeat and lively melody made everyone feel as if they were in nature, and their mood improved considerably.

But...

Katarina: "..."