Smile, me?
Angel was stunned at first, and then subconsciously raised his face to avoid exposing any flaws.
Then she realized that Audrey must have heard Sherlock's voice at the last second when she used Communication Potion to contact him last night, so she became a little suspicious.
"Just a correspondence with another friend."
She answered calmly, just like she answered Sherlock yesterday.
Taking these few seconds, she thought about some sad things in her mind, adjusted the micro-expression on her face, and then asked:
"What now? Does it look a little sad?"
"Ah, what?"
Audrey's face was full of doubts at this time. She glanced at Susie beside her and thought she had heard wrong.
A group of carriages soon arrived at the Earl Wolf manor, which was also located in Empress Borough. After going through complicated procedures, Angel, as an entourage, and Audrey, her personal maid and Golden Retriever Susie entered the ball hall, while others including Beyonder's guards stayed in the side hall to receive other entertainment.
Earl Wolf's manor was obviously not built for socializing, but even so, the luxury of the first-floor hall set up as a ballroom still exceeded other salons and dance venues Angel had seen.
The crystal chandelier above illuminates the hall like daylight. The orchestra plays soothing and melodious music on the marble platform. Men and women dance gracefully under the lights and music, or communicate with each other while holding champagne.
Except for the dinner party held by Prince last time, this is the most luxurious place I have ever seen... Maybe the cost of hosting this dance is enough to buy a Beyonder Characteristic with "Desire Apostle". Well, that might mean the life of a Duke?
Angel looked around the hall with some emotion.
Audrey beside her had a different view.
"Due to the abolition of "Corn Laws", food prices have dropped, and the land aristocrats' income from fields and pastures has declined severely. This Earl has sold more than 800,000 acres of land this year to maintain expenses on clothing, jewelry, and social banquets."
Do you mean that this Earl Wolf looks glamorous, but in fact he can't make ends meet?
Angel looked at Audrey beside him with doubtful eyes, wondering why she suddenly mentioned this, but saw a charming smile on the girl's face. She took two steps forward, lifted up her skirt, and gracefully saluted an approaching lady.
"Countess, good evening. Is the necklace you wear today a new work by Master Beluka? I just saw it in a magazine!"
"Finally someone has noticed, Audrey, you are really Backlund's most dazzling Angel."
Countess, whose chest was shining with emeralds, covered her mouth and smiled.
If the other person looks average, praise the clothes and jewelry. If the dress doesn't match, praise the behavior. If you really can't find any good points, say the banquet decoration is impressive...
Angel recalled the words in the social quick guide in "Noble Etiquette" in his mind, and felt that he had a new understanding of the conversation between the two.
Fortunately, the greetings between Audrey and Countess ended quickly. She turned around and restored her indifferent expression and relaxed behavior. It seemed that this was her true state, and the previous one was just a performance of "Spectator".
"She is the wife of Earl Wolf. That necklace is worth more than 10,000 acres."
Audrey added quietly.
After Countess, young men came over from time to time and invited Audrey to dance with her, but she declined them all politely. It was not until a middle-aged woman came over and whispered a few words to her that Audrey apologized and said to Angel:
"Sorry, Miss Irene, I'm going to the side hall for a while. Can you help me take care of Susie?"
This was the secret code the two had agreed upon in advance, which meant that "Psychology Alchemists" was coming.
Angel nodded cautiously. She knew that Audrey had prayed to Fool before setting off and received some kind of blessing. She was not worried about being spotted by "Psychology Alchemists", but with Ms. D's "role model", someone might still keep an eye on this beautiful girl.
"I'll be waiting for you in the lobby. If you have any questions, shout immediately."
She whispered, watching Audrey leave with the lady, and then brought Susie to the corner of the hall, where there were two long tables filled with food and wine for guests to take.
There is even a special area for guests' pets to eat and play.
Watching Audrey's personal maid Anne take Susie into "Pet Zone", Angel couldn't help feeling a little emotional. The pets of wealthy people live better than East Borough people.
However, this is an extraordinary dog...
She comforted herself with this reason and turned her eyes to the dance floor in the center of the hall, but was surprised to find someone she knew among them.
Lola Swann, this Demoness of Pleasure is hugging the "Hunter" Pathway Beyonder Vincent who accompanied her during the previous secret meeting, dancing fast-paced to cheerful music.
Why is she here too?
Angel subconsciously looks for another Demoness of Pleasure, who is also her boss at the Demoness Sect, Sevillea.
It's a pity that Demoness, who also likes to join in the fun in upper-class social situations, did not show up. Angel has not seen her for nearly half a month. Several times he went to Baron Landon's home and could only see the housekeeper who sent the message.
This made Angel once think that Demoness Sect was taking some big actions, perhaps related to "Lady Despair" who was about to return to Backlund.
Since she came to accompany Audrey to contact "Psychology Alchemists" this time, she did not contact Lola. Instead, she hid behind, trying to avoid the other party's sight as much as possible, and at the same time prayed that Audrey's "interview" could end as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, trouble always finds her.
"I didn't expect to see you here. Did Sevillea ask you to come here?"
Angel A seductive female voice came from beside her, making her heart tighten.
It was Trissy, the Demoness of Pleasure who was assigned to the royal family by the Demoness Sect and was suspected to be manipulated by "0-08". He was also one of the people she least wanted to meet at this time.
Slowly turning around, she saw Trissy standing next to her wearing an old-fashioned palace dress that was not suitable for her age, with a faint smile on her face but very cold eyes.
Behind her was a Gentlemen with short curly brown hair. The latter politely kept a sufficient distance so that the two ladies could talk at ease, but his eyes remained on Trissy, his eyes full of admiration.
Not the middle-aged man who accompanied her last time... In such a short time, this guy deceived another one?
Angel A strange thought came to mind, and then he responded in a low voice:
"I haven't seen Sevillea for half a month. This time I came here with my friends." She quickly glanced around the hall, and then asked curiously, "Where is your Highness Prince? I thought you would always be with him."
"Do I look like the kind of woman who can't live without a man?" Trissy showed an expression of anger or helplessness on his face, "But this is better. I hope you can remember our agreement. If you don't intervene, I can deal with the other monitors on my own."
"Promise?"
Angel is a little confused. When did she reach an agreement with this Demoness?
Before she could figure it out, the man behind Trissy came forward. Trissy, who was saying that she was "not that kind of woman" a second ago, immediately greeted her with a bright smile, which made Angel a little funny.
But then, she thought of another possibility, and the smile gradually disappeared from her face.
Does this guy want to take the opportunity of attending the dance to break away from the control of Prince Edessak and Demoness Sect? That's why you mentioned the "promise", you want me not to stop it?
Watching the man quietly leave from the side door and Trissy return to the center of the dance floor with a smile on his face, Angel suddenly understood all this.
But she really had no reason to stop her. Trissy was obviously the top priority in the Demoness Sect's series of actions. It may also symbolize the cooperation between Demoness and the royal family. She originally I just wanted to find an opportunity to report it to the official Beyonder to destroy Demoness Sect's conspiracy. At this time, the chess piece tried to jump out of the chessboard, but Angel was happy to see it happen.
So she just held a glass of champagne and watched coldly in a corner of the hall. She noticed that several guests were staring at Trissy just like her. Those might be the "other monitors" Trissy said.
Within a few minutes, several sharp whistles suddenly came from the window, followed by chaotic footsteps and shouts one after another.
The guests in the ballroom quickly noticed the commotion outside, stopped the movements of their hands and feet, and looked around in confusion. Several people monitoring Trissy were inevitably attracted by the movement outside the door, and there was a loophole in the strict surveillance.
The next second, Trissy disappeared from the crowd.