LOM: Lord of Mysticism

In the afternoon, in Viscount Glaint's luxurious mansion.

Audrey, with her maidservant in tow, followed etiquette, passing her hand to the host, and looked as he gave her hand a quick peck.

"Your beauty accentuates my salon." Glaint gave a compliment and lowered his voice. "The lady I mentioned is already here. She's a Beyonder and also an author."

"Author?" Audrey asked, not minding the presence of her maidservant, Annie.

Glaint straightened his body. "Yes, I believe that you have read her works in the past. She wrote the book, Stormwind Mountain Villa, which was highly acclaimed for the past two months."

"I enjoyed that book, especially the calm Lady Sissi," Audrey replied despite her latest hobby having nothing to do with novels.

Ever since she joined the Tarot Club, acquainted herself with the powerful Fool, and became a real Beyonder, she had been immersing herself in mysticism knowledge and was also learning about psychology, having lost interest in other activities.

Smiling, Glaint guided Audrey to a sofa in the hall. "I am sure that Miss Fors Wall will leave a good impression on you, for she is just like Stormwind Mountain Villa's Lady Sissi—calm, intellectual, and lazy. Also, my dear Miss Audrey, are you going to play the piano for us later?."

"My music teacher, Mr. Vicanell the pianist, said that my standards have deteriorated recently and need more practice." Audrey said, maintaining her elegant smile.

"Alright." Glaint saw a lady taking desserts from the long table and said, "Audrey, this is Miss Fors Wall, the author of Stormwind Mountain Villa."

Audrey looked over. Fors Wall was about 23 years old with slightly curly brown hair and pale blue eyes. She wore a pale yellow dress with frills and looked over as Glaint introduced her, with a smile that appeared ruminative.

Audrey had noticed several small details in a short time and wondered if Glaint discovered her identity or was she the one who voluntarily approached Glaint, having learned about their hobbies.

"Madam Fors, this is the Miss Audrey that I mentioned previously, the most sparkling gem in all of Backlund. Her father is Count Hall, a trusted aide of His Majesty and respected member of the cabinet." Glaint introduced.

"Good afternoon, Madam Fors. Stormwind Mountain Villa is still seated by my bed." Audrey adhered to the rules of the aristocracy and curtsied. That's because I haven't finished reading it even after a month...

Fors returned the niceties simply. "Good afternoon, Miss Audrey; your beauty sure leaves an impression. I think that I already have an idea for my next novel. Heh, Viscount Glaint said that you have exceptional talents in music."

They exchanged praises, and Fors continued towards the dining table, targeting a cream cake.

Audrey retracted her gaze and headed to the living room with Glaint.

After a while, she saw his signal and made her way to the study on the first floor. There she told her maidservant Annie, "I have something to discuss with Glaint. Guard the door for me. Do not let anyone enter."

"Alright." Annie nodded, knowing that Audrey and Viscount Glaint shared similar hobbies and would often discuss mysticism in a private setting.

Audrey entered the study and locked the door.

"I'll introduce you both again. Madam Fors, a true Beyonder." Glaint walked over.

"Is that so?" Audrey exaggerated her doubt.

Fors turned around. "It looks like I have to prove myself."

She walked over to the door and grabbed its handle. Audrey's vision blurred as if she witnessed Madam Fors turn incorporeal, passing through the door.

Concentrating, she realized that Fors was no longer standing in her original position.

A moment later, the door handle turned and the locked door opened. Fors Wall walked in from the outside. However, Annie, who was not far away, didn't seem to be aware of what had happened.

"A magical ability!" Glaint exclaimed.

Audrey took in a deep breath. "I have no more doubts."

Fors chortled and said, "Let us interact with honesty. I was once a doctor at a clinic and was given an opportunity to become a Beyonder. That was more than two years ago.

I hope that you can do something for me, and the reward I'll give you will allow you to join the ranks of true Beyonders. I will sell you the formula of a particular Sequence potion and its corresponding materials."

Glaint immediately asked, "What do you want us to do?"

"I have a partner who's in jail now, awaiting the final verdict. I hope that you can save her, regardless of the methods used," Fors said.

Audrey frowned. "Madam Fors, the abilities you have demonstrated should be better suited for the task."

Fors shook her head. "No, that is not the case. She cannot pass through the places that I can. I can only go in regularly and chat with her.

Also, I think that risking my life to save her is not a good idea. Life is short; there is much for us to do."

Audrey considered her words before asking, "I understand. What crime is your partner being locked up for?"

Fors's expression turned a little awkward. "My partner is a very respected person who can make others comply from the bottom of their hearts. She is of good character and kind. Well... Uh... It was that the means she used to convince a thug was a little over the top."