Mystery: But the Witch's Path

Chapter 2 Grynt

With Lucius's urging, the butler urged him to finish washing up, eating, and changing clothes, and then he prepared to depart for the military port.

"Hahn, is it necessary to wear formal attire?" Lucius was feeling extremely uncomfortable because of the formal attire.

"Yes, young master."

"Isn't there any room for negotiation?"

"No, young master."

This formal suit is really uncomfortable to wear! Unlike modern suits which come in both loose and fitted versions, the "formal suit" I'm wearing now is completely fitted.

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Now that he's transmigrated, Lucius isn't used to being called by Hahn's name, so he simply says, "Hahn, just call me Lucius."

Upon hearing Lucius's words, Hahn said with a serious expression, "Young Master Lucius, this is unacceptable. After today, you will most likely inherit the Master's baronial title directly."

"If outsiders were to find out that your butler did not maintain the proper respect for you, it would affect your prestige, and in turn, the Sheffield family's property."

After hearing Hahn's words, Lucius wanted to try it out, so he said, "From now on, when there are no outsiders, you can call me by my name. When there are outsiders, you can call me whatever you want."

Lucius, who came from the modern era, was really not used to Hahn's way of addressing him. After lecturing him for more than 10 minutes, he failed to change the butler's mind and was even lectured by the butler.

This is the first time that an "instigator" has been educated.

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With preparations for leaving the house complete, the iron fence used to isolate it from the outside world was opened at this house in Queens Backlund, which has a huge garden.

Lucius sat in the carriage, watching the scenery rush past him, and was filled with awe. No wonder it was a noble family with a history of over 600 years.

Even in the Queens Backlund district, where land is incredibly valuable, there is a medium-sized manor with such a vast area.

Lucius peered out the carriage window and noticed that another carriage had appeared in the caravan after they left the manor. He casually asked, "Hahn, why is there another carriage in the caravan after we left the manor?"

Upon hearing his young master's words, Hahn rolled down the car window, looked around, and said, "That's necessary security, Master Lucius. You are now the only member of Sheffield."

"I used my connections yesterday to get a special team from the Church of Storms to take charge of your safety in the near future."

At this point, Lucius felt that things were being exaggerated and said directly, "Hahn, there's really no need to go to such lengths. I probably won't be leaving the manor for a while."

"Once things are settled in the next couple of days, we can let them go back."

Storm Pigeon? Hearing that it was this church, Lucius wanted to know more and asked:

"Hahn, you are a follower of the 'Church of Storms'?"

Upon hearing Lucius's question, Hahn calmly explained, "It's not that I'm a follower of the Church of the Night Goddess, but rather that I am a follower of the Church of the Storm. The reason we were able to invite members of the Church of the Storm is because of my master; he is a follower of the Church of the Storm."

And when they didn't hear the answer they wanted, they lost interest in continuing to explore. The Church of the Goddess of Night didn't need Hahn's introduction.

I haven't inherited the title yet, so the Storm Church must be sending a small team to protect me because of the original owner's father. Otherwise, a nobleman who hasn't inherited the title wouldn't have such a big influence.

Lucius casually remarked, "We should use the legacy from the church as little as possible for now, since it's unclear when it will be of great use later."

"After this period is over, let them go back. Hmm... I'll give the team some gold pounds in my personal capacity."

After a moment's thought, Lucius asked, "How does 200 pounds feel?"

When Hahn heard the number, he felt it was a bit too much, saying, "Isn't this a bit too much? In just a few days, they can earn an average of 40 pounds per person."

After a moment's thought, Lucius said directly, "200 pounds it is. The Sheffield family can afford it. It's a decent extra reward for this 'Extraordinary' team."

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Prydz Harbour, Oak Island, Royal Navy base.

After the carriage stopped, Hahn spoke directly to Lucius.

"Young Master, we've arrived."

"You will need to proceed to the area where the nobles are gathered. I will take care of other matters and will wait for you here after the meeting."

After getting off the carriage, a soldier came forward to greet me and said...

"Lucius Sheffield?"

Upon hearing the question from the man in military uniform, Lucius immediately replied...

"Yes, sir."

After confirming his identity, the man in military uniform immediately said...

Please come with me.

Lucius's arrival also caused a small disturbance, because they discovered that no one recognized him.

Even among these well-traveled "nobles," none of them had ever seen such a "handsome man."

.......

Since Lucius didn't know any of them, he simply found a corner and waited for the banquet to end.

Are you also participating in this event alone?

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Hello, Grynt.

Lucius shook hands casually with the outstretched hand. He then spoke:

"Hello Lucius, Lucius Sheffield."

Grynter asked curiously, "Are you participating alone?"

Seeing that the person in front of him showed no sign of leaving and wanted to continue the conversation, Lucius casually said...

"Yes, it's because, um... I came to participate in the event to bring my father home."

Upon hearing Lucius's words, Grelint immediately spoke up.

"It seems we have the same goal."

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As the two became more familiar with each other, Grylint asked curiously, "Are you a permanent resident of Backlund? I've never seen you before."

Lucius did not hide anything about this and said directly, "I am based in Backlund, but due to personal reasons, I rarely go out and basically stay at home."

Grylint immediately replied, "No wonder. Although I can't possibly remember all the nobles of my age, I should have heard of them to some extent."

"Besides, I shouldn't have no impression of someone who looks like you."

Upon hearing Grelint's reply, Lucius immediately thought, 'That sounds odd. Someone who looks like me?'

While Lucius was still wondering, Grylint seemed to remember something and said, "Sheffield? I remember now, isn't it at number 59 in Queens?"

Upon hearing his address revealed, Lucius said helplessly, "Uh, yes."

Upon hearing Lucius's reply, the Smiling Grinder patted Lucius on the shoulder and said, "See? I told you I had some recollection of it. We live relatively close by, so we can keep in touch often..."

Listening to Grelint's rambling, Lucius regretted talking to him; the guy was a bit of a chatterbox.

Now I'm stuck replying to Grelint's posts.

Grelint covered his mouth, looking as if afraid of being discovered, and said, "Lucius, do you know about 'Extraordinary'?"

Looking at the person before him, Lucius asked in confusion, "An extraordinary being, you know... what's wrong?"

Looking at Lucius's nonchalant reply, Grynt immediately asked, "Have you done any research on this?"

Lucius asked with a puzzled look, "What kind of research is there in this area?"

"I'm talking about the way to become extraordinary."

After understanding Grelint's words, Lucius said directly, "No, these should be considered semi-public secrets. You can obtain the relevant knowledge by joining a church or special organization."

Upon hearing Lucius's reply, Grylint sighed helplessly. He had originally thought that Lucius had information about becoming an "Outstanding One" without joining the church, but now that hope was dashed again.

After connecting with the extraordinary and the noble, Lucius finally remembered who Grelint was: Audrey Hall's childhood friend who explored occult knowledge with her.

In order to catch the big fish, Audrey, you can set up a tarot meeting and share some less important knowledge.

Lucius casually mentioned:

"Actually, as long as you find the right potion recipe, you can concoct and take the potion to become an extraordinary being. Ordinary people only need to find the correct Sequence Nine recipe to become extraordinary."

Grelint is a descendant of a viscount and knows about Extraordinary beings and how to become one. However, because he still desires freedom, he has no intention of becoming an Extraordinary being by joining a 'power,' resulting in him only having a superficial understanding of everything.

Upon hearing this useful information, Grynt asked, "Is only Sequence Nine necessary?"

Seeing Grelint's reaction, Lucius calmly replied, "Yes, Grelint."

To everyone's surprise, Grylint had a wild idea and asked, "So, do you think you can get the potion recipe by bribing someone inside the Vatican?"

Hearing Grynt's words, Lucius was speechless for a moment. "Um, I think it's probably not possible."

What I was thinking was, "Is it even possible to think of bribing church staff? Aren't they afraid the church will come and check the gas meter? Besides, I remember even those insiders might not know the formula."

Helpless, he uttered words that filled Grelint with despair: "As far as I know, even church members may not know the potion recipe. Even if you could find someone who knows the recipe, there's no guarantee you'd make a deal, and the church would likely make them swear an oath never to reveal it."

At the same time, he was given a glimmer of hope: "If you want to become an Extraordinary without going through the church, you can attend some private Extraordinary gatherings to trade recipes. Sequence 9 recipes are generally worth around 200 gold pounds, but considering that very few people sell recipes, there should be some fluctuation, but it won't exceed 300 gold pounds at most."

It's a case of giving a stick and then a sweet treat.

Hearing that Lucius knew so much about potion prices...

Grynton asked curiously, "Lucius, how do you know so much about these things? Did you attend the Extraordinary Gathering?"

Upon hearing this, Lucius realized he had let something slip and retorted, "I have rarely left the manor since birth, and this knowledge is something I've heard from others."

Grylint was helpless

"That's probably all there is to it; it'll be difficult to get any further information."

"Each family never provides a pathway for those who aspire to become extraordinary. They usually have to apply to join the church or relevant departments themselves, but in return, they have to give up their freedom in exchange for the formula."

"Audrey's second brother became an extraordinary being through the kingdom's army, but he is still serving in the army in the southern continent and there has been no news of his transfer back."

Listening to Grelint's complaints, Lucius also got the information he needed and immediately said...

"Audrey Hall, the most dazzling jewel of Backlund?"

When Grynt saw that Lucius was interested in her good friend, she asked, "Have you heard of Audrey?"

Lucius casually remarked, "Yes, I've heard the name 'the most dazzling jewel in Backlund' even though I've always stayed at home."

But what she was really thinking was, "How could I not have heard of Backlund's most dazzling diamond, comparable to a high-sequence witch, Audrey Hall? These names are so famous!"

Seeing that this new friend was interested in her childhood friend, she joked, "I thought someone like you who always stays at home wouldn't have heard of her."

"It's a pity Audrey couldn't come today. If she had, I could have acted as a middleman and introduced you to each other."

"Today, only Uncle Hall and Audrey's older brother came from the Hall family."

He also joked, "But I think if you wore a dress, you would definitely be no less beautiful than Audrey Hepburn."

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Upon hearing Grynt's words, Lucius's hair stood on end.

Seeing Lucius's reaction, Grylint laughed and said, "A joker like this is what a Loen man should have. But Lucius, you'd better watch out for those people from the Republic of Intis, they're..."

Meanwhile, Grelint continued, "Lucius, I see you're quite interested in becoming an extraordinary being. Would you like to join our private gatherings? They're full of nobles who want to explore the mystical..."

After hearing that joke, Lucius didn't want to talk to Grelint anymore. It's fine to make jokes, but wouldn't it be really clown-like to be the one making jokes?