The importance of intelligence
The concert started on time, and Teresa and Adina separated to focus on enjoying the Symphony Orchestra's performance.
In Trier, the citizens still have a great passion for and respect for art. During the "Living Artists’ Exhibition," the number of visitors each day was more than the number of people who went to several Execution Ground to watch executions combined.
Franca regretfully withdrew her gaze, half-closed her eyes, and listened to a melody that seemed to resemble the shimmering moonlight on a calm lake at night.
Lumian had never received formal training in this field, and his understanding of music consisted of only three types: the tunes Aurora occasionally hummed and the Shepherd ' flutes; the songs in places like the Old Tavern, the Square in Cordou Village, and the Breeze Ballroom, which were either filled with vulgar language or had a strong rhythm; and the hymns during the Grand Mass at the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun. But at this moment, he was still affected by the band's performance, and his mood gradually calmed down. He seemed to see Cordou Village and the Highland Pasture Slumber in the darkness.
On such nights, the Stars twinkled, and the atmosphere was peaceful and serene.
Lumian wasn't fully immersed in the music; he kept glancing at That One Lady posing as the Art Dealer Teresa, observing her every move.
The fake Teresa seems to be very emotional, showing sadness in lyrical pieces and excitement in ensemble pieces, her whole being completely in sync with the Change in the music, presenting different states.
This left Lumian unsure whether she was simply too fond of music and easily moved, or if she had an insatiable desire to perform and felt compelled to show something.
If it is the latter, then Lumian can preliminarily judge that the fake Teresa is just an "Actor" of Sequence 7, because based on his understanding of the "Mother Tree of Desire" Gift Pathway, Beyonder will no longer be affected by the desires represented by that Sequence to such an exaggerated degree after leaving the corresponding Sequence, although it will still be a bit stronger than that of normal people.
Time flew by, and the three symphonies were performed. Finally, That One conductor turned, bowed, and addressed the Spectator: "The last movement was called ' The Girl Under the Moon.' I would like to invite the most beautiful Lady in the audience to come up on stage so that our entire orchestra may have the privilege of taking a photo with her, as a most beautiful memento."
Upon hearing this, Franca immediately lowered her head.
She didn't want to be chosen and subjected to everyone's gaze.
This made her feel a little ashamed.
Of course, she wasn't too worried. Having altered her appearance and height with "Lie," she was now just ordinary, with a bit of Charm. After all, the biggest obstacle for the "Pleasure Witch" in tracking her targets was that they were too beautiful, too Charm, and too eye-catching. If she didn't "Invisibility" or Hide in the Shadows, she would be easily discovered.
Similar requests are not uncommon in Trier, and several Women present were eager to try.
For them, being selected would be a great recognition of their appearance and temperament.
Lumian's gaze swept over them, and naturally over Adina and the fake Teresa.
The former was clearly looking forward to it, while the latter's body became unusually tense and trembled slightly, as if he was excited and nervous because of his strong inner desire.
Upon seeing this, Lumian's lips curled into a slight smile, having gained a general understanding of the situation regarding the fake Teresa.
The desire for recognition is one of the core desires of the "Mother Tree of Desire" Gift Pathway Sequence 6, the "Awarded"!
Therefore, the fake Teresa should be Sequence 6 "Awarded", not Sequence 5 "Fallen Dryad", otherwise her desire for recognition would not be so uncontrollable.
This event, which invited the most beautiful Lady to the stage for a group photo, was not a coincidence; it was directly "sponsored" by Lumian.
Knowing that the first step of the fake Teresa's date with Adina was attending a concert, he went to the Deland Concert Hall, found out what the program would be played that evening, and then designed a program that Attunement the style of Trier based on the name of the last movement, and tried to bribe the orchestra.
Ultimately, what convinced the Library was not only the 1000 Felkine spent by Franca, but also the excellent reason Lumian fabricated:
This is an attempt to please a certain Lady; it's a kind of romance that asks for nothing in return and leaves no trace.
"Romanticism" resonated deeply with these artists in Trier.
With this event, Lumian naturally "detected" whether the fake Teresa had an excessive desire for achievement.
A good Hunter cannot just wait for an opportunity; he must also know how to create one!
Of course, this is on the premise of having sufficient intelligence; otherwise, it's impossible to design something in a targeted manner or it will be easily detected.
That One conductor looked around and chose That One Lady he thought was the most beautiful.
He believed that she was also the object of the young man's admiration that afternoon.
Such a beautiful Women is a rare sight!
Women with bright, slightly melancholic Eyes and neatly styled black hair walked to the band's side, while the fake Teresa slumped into her seat, unable to hide her disappointment, regret, and resentment.
"I don't know how to address you?" the conductor asked That One Lady in the black Court Long Dress beside him.
That One Lady replied in a soft, pleasant voice, "Clarisse."
Franca looked at the woman with admiration, feeling that she had a special Charm, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what Charm.
After the concert ended, Lumian and Franca didn't follow Adina and the fake Teresa, but went directly to Apartment 50 and 2 at 25 Menier Street in the Square District.
This is Rented Apartment that is temporarily vacant due to its financial power. Room 401 of building 23 across the street is Adina's secret love nest.
She will also bring the fake Teresa back here tonight.
With Lumian and Franca's extraordinary eyesight, this distance was far from enough to prevent them from clearly seeing the situation in the target room. Their most important task at the moment was to Concealment themselves and not be discovered by the fake Teresa while spying.
Not long after the two of them hid in the shadows, the window of Apartment 401 in building 23 across the street lit up, and several Gas Wall Lamp instantly filled the living room with light.
Immediately afterwards, Lumian saw the fake Teresa and Adina passionately kissing as they approached the Glass Window.
They were reluctant to part, yet they also wanted to draw the curtains.
"You're very focused," Lumian said with a smile.
Franca didn't respond to him; her breathing became heavier.
"Get ready," Lumian whispered to Franca after confirming that the fake Teresa's attention was focused on That One female companion.
Franca nodded slightly and replied in a normal voice, "Okay."
Her main task was to guard against unexpected events.
Without further hesitation, Lumian activated the Black Mark on his right shoulder.
A faint light shone from inside his clothes, carrying him away into the shadows of Building 25.
In the Apartment across the street, Adina and the fake Teresa were entangled, pulling at the curtains in an attempt to block the Glass Window.
Lumian's figure instantly appeared two meters behind the fake Teresa, facing Adina, whose eyes were glazed and whose face was flushed.
Adina's eyes narrowed, her pupils dilated, unable to believe that a Blond Hair, blond-haired, blue-eyed stranger had suddenly appeared in her room.
In that moment, she felt like she was dreaming; the physical sensations and the mental detachment created a stark contrast.
Almost simultaneously, Lumian let out a heavy "humph".
Two beams of white light shot out from his nose, landing on the fake Teresa and affecting Adina.
Both Women closed their eyes simultaneously and Past consciousness.
Lumian stepped forward and caught the fake Teresa in time, then raised his right palm and slapped it behind her ear.
Mysticism compounded by physical coma!
After doing this, Lumian tossed the fake Teresa onto the carpet, placing it some distance from the unconscious Adina.
He then squatted down next to the Lady who appeared to be a "Awarded," rummaged through her clothes and handbag, and found a bunch of bottles and jars.
After a brief examination, he, who was already very familiar with several secret drugs commonly used by the "Bliss Society," picked out a bottle of sleeping potion, unscrewed the cap, and brought it to the nose of the fake Teresa, letting her smell it for more than ten seconds.
Only then did Lumian breathe a sigh of relief, put away the bottle of sleeping pills, and stop worrying that the fake Teresa would suddenly wake up.
He stood up, walked to the Glass Window where the curtains were not yet fully closed, and made a gesture towards the fifth floor of the building opposite, with his thumb and forefinger forming a circle and the other three fingers naturally extended.
This is to tell Franca that the operation was a success, the target has been captured, and she can come over now; they might need to use the "Magic Mirror Divination" later.
After drawing the curtains, Lumian turned to look at the unconscious fake Teresa and silently sighed:
"Intelligence is very important..."
The same applies to the combination of abilities.
If Lumian hadn't roughly grasped the names and characteristics of Sequence 9 through Sequence 5 of the "Actor" Pathway, and understood what desires they corresponded to and what state they were in, he certainly wouldn't have dared to take such a risk, and thus wouldn't have been able to resolve the battle in just a few breaths.
If the three abilities of the "Contracted One" are not chosen and combined well, they will be easily hunted down by the Sequence 9 "Hunter" like the Mouthpart Monster in the Ruins of Cordou Village. If "Spirit World Traversal" is combined with "Heng-Ha Art", it is not without the power to fight against some Sequence 5, but its endurance will be very poor.
While Lumian waited for Franca to arrive, Adina lived in the Apartment next door.
Blanche Soren hid in the shadows, listening to what was happening behind the wall while gazing at the building across the street.
She could already hear Adina and the fake Teresa returning to the Apartment and the sound of the curtains being drawn; the corresponding images seemed to already appear in her mind.
This caused her immense suffering, a sense of frustration and Pain akin to actively handing her Lover over to her rival.
Although she knew it was a trap, and that her actions were not meaningless, and that her Lover and rival had already been intimate several times, she was still extremely worried and anxious. Even the slightest sound she heard would make her imagine different scenarios.
This made her uncomfortable standing, and leaning against the wall didn't feel right either.
Looking at the Apartment across the street where Franca and her young lover Concealment, and seeing that nothing Change, Blanche Soren couldn't help but complain:
Why haven't you made a move yet?