A large batch of Roselle's diary entries

Backlund, Empress Borough, Earl Hall’s residence.

"Father, you wanted to see me?"

Audrey entered Earl Hall’s study, lifted her skirt, and gracefully curtsied as she asked.

After bowing, she straightened up and her gaze drifted, intentionally or unintentionally, to the wall Wall Clock.

2:40...

Audrey read the number the pointer was pointing to and felt a vague sense of unease.

Today is Monday, the day for our customary Tarot Club. It's almost 3 PM, and if I linger too long with my father, I might get caught... I must leave the study before 2:50 PM...

She quickly decided that if she couldn't leave by the appointed time, she would have to use her abilities to secretly bring the conversation to an end.

"Come here, Audrey."

Earl Hall sat in the chair behind his desk, rubbing his temples, looking quite tired. But when he saw his most beloved and beautiful daughter enter, he perked up, smiled, and waved to her.

On his desk sat a newspaper with a large headline. "Feynapotter launches a blatant sneak attack; the King declares war on him this morning!"

When his daughter approached, Earl Hall handed her a piece of paper. "This is..."

Audrey took the paper, glanced at its contents, and gasped in surprise.

"The transfer agreements for 23 properties in the Cherwood Borough and North Borough —I bought them in your name," Earl Hall said with a smile. "All you need to do is sign your name, and they're yours."

"So many properties? Your Excellency Earl Hall, you certainly have a grand fortune."

"It must have cost a lot of money," Audrey said in surprise.

These two districts are in good areas of Backlund, where property prices are very high. She suddenly received a large sum of money, which made her happy but also somewhat confused.

"Hehe... Don't worry, I didn't spend too much money."

Earl Hall chuckled and explained, "These properties are all collateral for loans..."

It turned out that due to the ongoing impact of the Northern War, many of Earl Hall’s bank clients went bankrupt, and the properties they mortgaged when applying for loans were forcibly repossessed. Through some maneuvering, Earl Hall bought these properties at a low price in his daughter's name.

"These are all high-quality properties; their value will appreciate rapidly after the war ends."

The Earl smiled and said to his daughter, "However, I still suggest you use them as collateral to obtain more cash for financial investments..."

He gave a brief explanation, concluding that once this agreement was signed, Audrey would receive another tens of thousands of pounds. "I see..."

Audrey forced a smile.

The nation is embroiled in war, countless people are mired in hardship, yet we are becoming increasingly wealthy...

She couldn't blame her father, because everything she had was provided by him. And her father was also fulfilling his responsibilities as the head of the Hall Family, striving to acquire more profits for the family... There will always be residents who go bankrupt; even if they don't buy at rock-bottom prices, other wealthy people will step in...

No matter how much she tried to convince herself, Audrey's heart remained heavy.

"Father, I already have enough assets."

A smile played on her lips, a smile so beautiful even the strictest etiquette Teacher couldn't find fault with it. "Let's leave this money to my two older brothers."

"You don't want it? Fine then..."

Although Earl Hall had some doubts, he respected his daughter's wishes.

After that, Audrey chatted with her father for a while before making an excuse to leave the study and return to her bedroom.

"Audrey, are you alright?" Susie, the golden retriever, sensed her dejected mood and came over to ask softly.

"I'm fine."

Audrey patted the dog's head, then looked up at the Wall Clock on the wall; the hands were ticking toward 3 o'clock.

There's still time... She finally breathed a sigh of relief, then looked down at the golden retriever.

"I know!"

Before she could even speak, Susie immediately understood. It turned and ran to the bedroom door, pawed at the doorknob, and after going out, it used its nose to close the door, standing guard outside for her.

Having a pet that seems to know what you're thinking—I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing...

Audrey's initially low spirits were lifted by it, and she felt much more relaxed. She climbed into her large bed, lay down on her back, and waited quietly.

"Call!"

Before long, crimson light surged up from all directions, engulfing her...

When Audrey opened her eyes again, she was already Above the Gray Fog. "Good afternoon, Mr. Fool ~"

Audrey composed herself, stood up, lifted her skirt, and spoke in a lively voice to the mysterious figure at the head of the Bronze Long Table, then greeted each member of the Tarot Club in turn.

Mr. Fool is still as majestic as ever... Ms. Magician still looks sleep-deprived... Mr. World remains as profound and restrained as ever... Mr. Temperance's malice is growing stronger... Hmm? Ms. Hermit seems a bit off...

She instinctively observed each member of the Tarot Club and soon noticed that [The Hermit]'s condition was somewhat unusual.

Although she tried to conceal it, some subtle movements revealed that she seemed to be in a state of deep unease and worry... [Justice] Audrey even had the illusion that [The Hermit] at this moment did not look like an experienced Pirate Admiral, but rather like a little girl who did not know where her home was!

What happened...?

Audrey thought to herself.

"Dear Mr. Fool."

[The Hermit] Cattleya rose, lost in thought, unaware of Audrey's gaze beside her. "I've brought you a large collection of Roselle's diaries..."

After receiving the approval of the First Fool, she conjured a thick stack of Parchment.

Without a doubt, all of this was provided to her by the "Queen Mystic" Bernadette —and this is precisely the reason for the unease of [the Hermit] Cattleya.

Just a few days ago, Cattleya was summoned back to the Emerald City by the "Queen Mystic." Beldina told her that she was going to sea to find Roselle’s Mausoleum, a journey that might be extremely dangerous and she might not be able to return. Please remember the only official website for this novel: www. deqixs. org. This is the only website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

Even though Cattleya pleaded desperately, the Queen refused to take her along, instead entrusting her with many things as if she were giving her final instructions.

No, the Queen will definitely return safely...

[The Hermit] Cattleya suppressed her ominous thoughts and offered the diaries to the Fool.

So many...

Klein glanced at it and confirmed the astonishing number of diaries.

He couldn't possibly read through all those diaries slowly in front of everyone, so he only glanced at them before nodding slightly to the Hermit below, "These can be exchanged for ten questions."

"Mr. Fool, I have two questions and one request. May I save the rest for later?"

Cattleya asked respectfully.