Audrey

To confirm if future plot points would be affected, Count Altair asked Grellint with curiosity, "Grellint, what kind of 'Mysticism' knowledge have you found? Have you collected any Potion Recipes?"

At this moment, Count Altair was genuinely afraid they would obtain Potion Recipes and gradually become Extraordinary. This wouldn't affect him much, but it would impact the subsequent plot. Could Klein, who knew nothing, handle two Extraordinary individuals?

Would Audrey, who had been in the Extraordinary world for many years, still become "Justice" and a "Patron" of the "Tarot Society"?

Hearing Count Altair's questions, Grellint was not surprised and explained:

"Following your method, we've stopped limiting ourselves to the channels of cause and began exploring downwards. For instance, we've started collecting information by delving into institutions like the Police Department. In just one month, we've gathered more than what we accumulated in the previous several years."

"Unlike before, there have been several murder cases in the Dock District and East District recently. According to the information we obtained, it was an Extraordinary individual cracking down on gangs. We initially tried to find a recipe through this Extraordinary's channels, but unfortunately, she never appeared again."

"Through auxiliary police officers on Qiao District Iron Gate Street, we learned of a place suspected to be a gathering spot for Extraordinary individuals. We sent people to explore. Although we haven't infiltrated the gathering itself yet, we've gained some useful knowledge."

"For example, the 'Alchemist' pathway. Those who take this Potion are skilled at concocting various Potions. As you know, for Nobles like us, health is often paramount. There are also abilities from pathways like 'Hunter,' 'Lawyer,' 'Arbitrator,' and so on. The names of these Potions are truly strange."

"Oh, and most importantly, Audrey has joined our gathering. She also yearns to become Extraordinary. She's at the ball today as well; I'll introduce you to each other later."

Regarding Grellint's words, Count Altair listened attentively, as if he had returned to his student days. He was temporarily relieved upon realizing they hadn't yet acquired any recipes.

"Right, you haven't answered my question. Why have you been sitting here since the beginning of the ball?" After introducing the knowledge they had acquired, Grellint steered the conversation back on track.

Count Altair felt like he was going to vomit answering this question tonight. Who would have thought he'd twist his ankle and still be forced to attend the ball? And these Nobles were so "polite," everyone had to come over and ask.

Count Altair's underlying logic triggered like a machine. He said expressionlessly, "This afternoon, while watching the horse races, I accidentally twisted my ankle, so I can only wait here until the banquet ends."

"Then you are truly unfortunate," Grellint said with a look of regret. "The banquets these past few days are the most precious time of the year."

Grellint had no intention of chatting with Count Altair for long. Before the next dance began, a young noble lady personally approached him. He took the opportunity to invite the lady to dance.

As he said himself, these few days were the most precious in the Kingdom of Ruun. Most of the power holders were here. Meeting even one more person was a significant gain.

Seeing more and more Nobles coming to rest around him, Count Altair felt the ball was nearing its end.

Grellint approached Count Altair with a beautiful and captivating young lady. He introduced, "Count Altair, this is the daughter of Count Hall, Miss Audrey Hall, Bexland's Most Dazzling Gem."

"Audrey, this is Lucius Sheffield, whom I mentioned to you before. However, I recently learned her true name is Altair Sheffield."

Count Altair looked at Audrey Hall before him. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a light blue satin Ball Gown with a stand-up collar, high waist, and leg-of-mutton sleeves. The skirt was supported by multiple layers of tulle and decorated with a satin bow. The elegant light blue complemented her blonde hair and blue eyes.

Her golden hair was styled high, making her neck appear as slender and graceful as a swan's.

Whether it was due to his past life in the information age or his current deep understanding gained from Vivian, who was enhanced by the Witch Potion, Count Altair couldn't help but praise Audrey Hall's beauty.

Her beauty was a fusion of her appearance and her innate temperament. Count Altair had to admit it was the most beautiful he had ever seen.

"Good evening, Miss Audrey," after taking in her appearance, Count Altair greeted her with a smile, pointing to his foot. He explained:

"I'm truly sorry, but my current condition prevents me from standing to greet you."

Audrey Hall looked at the seated Count Altair and offered a polite smile. "Good evening, Count Altair. Grellint already told me about your misfortune on my way over. I wish you a speedy recovery."

Hearing Audrey address Count Altair as "Count," Grellint's expression turned to disbelief. He forcibly interrupted their conversation, interjected, and asked, "Audrey, did you just address Altair as Count?"

Audrey curiously asked Grellint in return, "Don't you know? Altair inherited the title of Earl Sheffield three months ago."

"This..." Hearing Audrey's answer, Grellint was dumbfounded. After a few seconds of silence, he reacted and said, "I truly didn't know that. After that 'Memorial Service,' I did look into your information, but the information I received was that you were a Baron."

"I am truly sorry, Count Altair. My previous behavior was disrespectful."

At this moment, Grellint wished he could strangle the person who gave him the information. Back then, wanting to apologize to Altair, he had someone specifically investigate, but the result was only that he was a Baron, so he didn't go to apologize in person.

Now, being told he had offended an Earl, Grellint truly wanted to slap himself, hoping to wake himself from this dream.

Count Altair could see his thoughts clearly. After all, the Mind Reader Potion's ineffectiveness was merely the suppression of a higher sequence over a lower one; reading the minds of ordinary people was still quite simple.

"There's no need to apologize again, Grellint. I said when we first met today, 'Ignorance is no offense'," Count Altair chuckled lightly, then turned to look at Audrey, noticing her flustered movements.

At this moment, Audrey was only a 14-year-old girl. Girls her age had developing minds and often made small, fidgety movements, and even Audrey was no exception.

Seeing the atmosphere change noticeably after their identities were revealed, which had previously allowed for easy conversation, Count Altair said in a relaxed tone, "Don't be so deferential to me just because of this Count title. Have you forgotten that I am also just a 15-year-old girl? I don't particularly want this title. You can just call me Altair as usual."