To confirm if the future plot would be affected, Altair asked with a look of curiosity, "Glelynt, what kind of 'occultism' knowledge have you found? Have you collected any potion formulas?"
At this moment, Altair was truly afraid they had obtained potion formulas and were beginning to become Beyonders. This didn't affect her much, but it would affect the subsequent plot. Could a Klein who knew nothing handle two Beyonders?
Would an 'Audrey' who had already entered the Beyonder world for many years still become 'Justice' and the 'financier' of the 'Tarot Club'?
Hearing Altair's question, Glelynt wasn't surprised but explained:
"Following your method, we no longer limit ourselves to the original channels and have begun exploring downwards. For example, we started gathering information from institutions like the Police Department. In just one month, we've collected as much as we did in the previous several years combined."
"For instance, a while ago, several murders occurred in the Docks District and East Borough. According to the information we obtained, it was a Beyonder attacking gangs. We initially wanted to find a formula through this Beyonder's channels, but unfortunately, she hasn't appeared again since."
"We learned from an auxiliary police officer in Iron Gate Street of the Bridge District that there's a place suspected to be a Beyonder gathering. We sent people in to explore. Although we haven't entered that gathering yet, we've still gained some useful knowledge."
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"For example, the 'Apothecary' Pathway. Those who consume this potion are skilled in concocting various medicines. As you know, for nobles like us, health is always a priority. There are also abilities from various Pathways like 'Hunter', 'Lawyer', 'Arbiter', and so on. The names of these potions are truly strange."
"Oh, and most importantly, Audrey has also joined our gathering. She also longs to become a Beyonder. She's at the ball today, and I'll introduce you to each other in a moment."
Regarding Glelynt's words, Altair focused and listened as intently as if back in her student days. She felt temporarily relieved upon discovering they hadn't obtained any formulas yet.
"By the way, you haven't answered my question. Why have you been sitting here since the start of the ball?" After Glelynt finished introducing the knowledge they had acquired, he brought the topic back on track.
As for this question, Altair had answered it so many times tonight she felt like vomiting. Who could have expected that she'd be forced to attend a ball even with a sprained ankle, and that these nobles would be so 'polite' that every single one of them would come over to ask?
Like a machine triggering its base logic, Altair said expressionlessly, "I accidentally twisted my ankle while watching the horse racing this afternoon, so I can only wait here for the banquet to end."
"Then you are truly unfortunate," Glelynt said with a look of regret. "The banquets these few days are the rarest moments of the year."
Glelynt didn't intend to chat with Altair indefinitely. Before the next dance piece began, a young noble lady stepped forward to strike up a conversation, and he took the opportunity to invite her to dance.
Just as he had said, these few days were the rarest in the Loen Kingdom. Most of those in power were here, and meeting even one more was the greatest harvest... Seeing more and more nobles coming over to rest, Altair felt the ball should be ending soon.
Glelynt brought a beautiful and moving young lady to Altair and introduced her, "Altair, this is the daughter of Earl Hall, the most dazzling jewel of Backlund, Miss Audrey Hall."
"Audrey, this is the Lucius Sheffield I told you about before, though I only recently learned her real name is Altair Sheffield."
Altair looked at the Audrey Hall before her. She had blonde hair and emerald eyes, wearing a light blue satin ball gown with a standing collar, high waist, and mutton-leg sleeves. The skirt was supported by multiple layers of tulle and decorated with ribbon bows. The elegance of the light blue complemented her blonde hair and green eyes perfectly.
Her long golden hair was coiled high, making her neck appear as slender and graceful as a swan's.
Whether it was the influence of the information age in her past life or her current deep understanding of Vivian, who was enhanced by the Demoness potion, Altair couldn't help but praise Audrey Hall's beauty.
Her beauty was a fusion of her appearance and her temperament. Altair had to admit it was the finest she had ever seen in her life.
"Good evening, Miss Audrey." After taking in her appearance, Altair greeted her with a smile and pointed to her foot, explaining:
"I'm truly sorry, but in my current state, I can't stand up to greet you."
Audrey Hall looked at the seated Altair and gave a polite smile, saying, "Good evening, Earl Altair. Glelynt already told me about your misfortune today on the way over. I wish you a speedy recovery."
Hearing Audrey's form of address for Altair, Glelynt's face filled with disbelief. He forcefully interrupted their exchange and asked, "Audrey, did you just call Altair 'Earl'?"
To Glelynt's question, Audrey asked back curiously, "Don't you know? Altair inherited the title of Earl Sheffield as early as three months ago."
"This..." Hearing Audrey's answer, Glelynt's face was also full of shock. After a few seconds of silence, he snapped out of it and said, "I really didn't know that. I did look up your information after that 'Memorial Service', but the news I got was that you were a Baron."
"I am truly sorry, Earl Altair. My previous behavior was disrespectful."
At this moment, Glelynt wanted to strangle the person who gave him the intelligence. Back then, thinking of apologizing to Altair, he had someone specifically check, and the result was just a Baron, so he didn't apologize in person.
Now being told that the person he offended was an Earl, Glelynt really wanted to slap himself twice, hoping to wake up from this dream.
Altair could see right through his thoughts. After all, the Telepathist potion's ineffectiveness only applied to the suppression of lower Sequences by higher sequences; reading the hearts of ordinary people was still very simple.
"There's no need to apologize to me again. As I said when we first met today, 'ignorance is not a crime'," Altair said with a light laugh, then turned to look at Audrey and noticed her panicked movements.
At this time, Audrey was only a 14-year-old girl. Since her mind wasn't fully developed, she often liked to make small gestures, and even Audrey was no exception.
Regarding the scene where the atmosphere had clearly changed after her identity was revealed, despite the conversation being relaxed before, Altair said in a light tone, "There's no need to be so respectful to me because of this Earl status. You've forgotten that I'm also just a 15-year-old girl. I don't really want this status. You can just call me Altair as usual."