Chapter 99: Natashas Request

Translator: Kris_Liu Editor: Vermillion

The breeze was gentle and cool. Standing on the patio and bathing the bright moonlight, Lucien felt revitalized.

However, at that time, Lucien realized that he was being rude since he saw that two beautiful ladies were on the patio as well, snuggling and kissing. The arousing scene of the two beauties showing their love toward each other in the moonlight was like a fabulous painting.

Luciens face twitched a bit and then blushed. When he was about to leave the patio, one of them stopped him and asked, Lucien, whats that look on your face? It was Natasha.

With a slight redness on her cheeks, Silvia was hiding behind Natasha, slightly gasping from the intense kissing.

Im fine fine. Lucien smiled in an embarrassed way.

Whats going on in your mind? Natasha slightly lifted her eyebrows and questioned Lucien closely.

Well Im thinking that what I just saw was not good for my eyes, said Lucien in a playful way.

Umm Natasha pointed at herself and then at Silvia, Arent we beautiful?

Sure, both of you are real beauties. Having never been with any girl before, Lucien made fun of himself, Let me put it this way. What I just saw hurt my heart.

Natasha laughed and stretched herself a bit, I like your personality, Lucien. Youre interesting enough to be my friend.

Then she said something to Silvia in a low voice, which made Silvia giggle.

Excuse me, I need to have some water. Silvia then said to Lucien and left the patio.

After Silvia left, Natasha asked Lucien to follow her back to the party. When they were on the dance floor, Natasha turned around, bowed to Lucien and reached out her right hand, May I have a dance with you?

Lucien looked at her hand and paused a bit, Your Grace, Im afraid that its not a proper invitation.

What? Natasha looked surprised. When she realized what was wrong, she took back her right hand and stood straight, waiting for Luciens invitation, Sorry, my bad. I forgot youre the gentleman and Im the lady. Im used to you know what I mean.

Lucien nodded and smiled, Yes, I know.

Recalling the dancing manner, Lucien reached out his right hand to the princess, Your Grace, may I have the honor to dance with you?

Sure, youre my music consultant. Natasha laid her hand on Luciens palm and followed Lucien to the center of the dance floor.

The dance between a decent gentleman and a beautiful young lady should be very pleasant. Unfortunately, their dance wasnt exactly like that.

You stepped on my foot, Lucien! said Natasha.

Im sorry, Your Grace, Lucien apologized. But have you figured why? Youre dancing in the manner of man.

Am I? Um

Your Grace, you just stepped on my foot.

Sorry Lucien. Why dont you dance in the ladys way, then? That would solve all the problems, Natasha suggested.

Id rather keep letting you step on me. Lucien shook his head.

It took them a while to become cooperative. Natasha asked, Lucien? Can I ask you to do me a favor?

What is it? asked Lucien.

Well A rare shy look appeared on Natashas face, Silvia likes your serenade a lot, and she wants me to play a piece of love-themed serenade for her birthday before the new year.

Thats sweet. Lucien did not understand how he would be useful to Natasha yet.

But you know Im not really a serenade person said Natasha, I like music which is intense and passionate, not soft and gentle. I just cant do it.

So, Your Grace, you want me to compose the serenade for you? Lucien asked.

Umm sort of Natasha looked a bit embarrassed but soon made up her mind, Yes, can you do me that favor?

Well I dont think a decent knight like Your Grace would find a ghostwriter for herself. Lucien blinked in a funny way.

Youre not my ghostwriter! I just dont want to present Silvia with a piece of mediocre work on her birthday. Natasha was trying to justify it, Ill tell Silvia that its your work

Dont worry, Your Grace. Lucien grinned, I was just joking. I would be honored if I could help you solve that problem, Your Grace.

Natasha nodded, Awesome. Thank you, Lucien. Ill at least try to work on it as well, and your work will be my second plan.

The name of the serenade will be For Silvia, then. Lucien paused a few seconds and looked a bit worried, Since I havent gone through any love experience yet, I may need some extra help.

Such as? Natasha leaned forward a bit.

I noticed that you have lots of books in your study, Your Grace. Lucien had been coveting the great number of books in Natashas study for a long time, and he would not let this precious chance slip away, I wonder if I can have the chance to read some of them, say, those love stories books and some books that introduce histories, cultures and traditions of other countries, in order to be inspired. The library of the association has only music books.

Of course. Natasha smiled, Its not a big deal at all. As many of the old books are actually written in the language used by the ancient Sylvanas Magic Empire, I can ask the scholars to translate them for you.

That would be great. Although Lucien looked pretty calm, his heart was full of excitement. He did not expect that one of his biggest problems could just be solved like that. By copying the many books from the ancient Sylvanas Magic Empire, Lucien could not only better plan his future trip on the continent, but also learn how to read ancient Sylvanas characters.

Although many books of college level were still sealed in Luciens spirit library, he was already way more knowledgable than a common sorcerer. Had it not been for the insufficiency of his spiritual power, Lucien should had already become a first circle sorcerer, which was exactly the opposite situation for the other sorcerer apprentices. Most of them were having a hard time moving forward because they did not have enough knowledge to analyze more complicated spells.

Lucien, you stepped on me again! complained Natasha.

When the dance ended, Natasha asked Lucien, Do you have any other plans recently, aside from composing the canon and finishing the bagatelle? I dont want to interrupt your schedule.

Um Not really. Composing serenade can help me relax. Actually, Im considering composing a piece of sonata to record the perseverance and the great faith that supported me all along when uncle Joel and his family were held as hostages, answered Lucien. All he wanted to do now was to come up with new music works and hold his own concert.

Im looking forward to that. Natasha looked at him seriously, I know youre good at this theme. And Ill have the scholars translate the books for you starting from tomorrow.

After the dance, Lucien was about to get some water when he met Rhine, who was holding a glass of wine in a very elegant way.

Good work! Then Rhine whispered to Lucien, I almost forgot to tell you that I already helped you get rid of your basement. No worries anymore.

You Lucien was very surprised. He never expected that Rhine knew this much about him. He was also glad that he did not have to worry about his underground lab anymore, which had been a burden on his heart for a long time since he just could not find a proper chance to destroy it.

I know you want to thank me, and youre welcome, Rhine said to Lucien, smiling, I mean no harm toward you. I hope you can trust me.

But why Mr. Rhine? asked Lucien. After all, the whole thing had nothing to do with Rhine at all.

Theres no why. Rhine shrugged casually, Maybe I just want to see a great musician making progress without being distracted by something trivial.

Then, Rhine raised his glass toward Lucien with a meaningful smile and left.

The party tonight was perfect because of Luciens serenade. Thus, Felicia exempted the debt that Lucien owned her to show her familys appreciation.

At a cost of ten Thales, Felicia made a great deal with Lucien!