Mystery: The Stars Returner

Hasta followed Hibbert and met many people, and those people were all nobles who played better with Hibbert.

Facing Hibbert's intentional invitation, Hastur could only say hello and talk about something common in aristocratic circles.

After shopping around, Hastur had no intention of communicating with other nobles. He now wanted to end the party early, return to his home, and spend his own New Year.

Fortunately, both Maric and Sharon understood that as a noble, he always needed to participate in some necessary entertainment, otherwise he would be embarrassed to keep his guests waiting.

Tonight's desserts were naturally excellent, but Hasta didn't taste too much, just a small taste. He wanted to go home with a full stomach.

Now, he only needed to say hello to the adult Audrey before he was ready to leave the party.

However, there were many nobles surrounding Audrey at the moment. Seeing her elegant and calm manner, Hasta did not step forward to join in the fun.

He was sure that Audrey must be very tired now, even if she was used to such occasions.

He took out his pocket watch and checked the time. It was just after nine o'clock.

There was still a lot of time, so he tried to go back around ten o'clock.

In order to avoid unnecessary communication, Hasta went for a walk in the back garden and saw many interesting pairs of young men and women.

Fortunately, the atmosphere in the Kingdom of Loen is not as open as that of Intis. They all behaved very restrainedly. At most, they could hold hands, kiss on the mouth, and rub their ears together.

Compared to Russell's initial experience, it was already much better.

When Hastur returned to the party hall, Audrey walked towards him.

She still had that formulaic elegant smile on her face, but her eyes were much brighter.

"Mr. Hastur, I thought you had sneaked away."

"I won't do such a rude thing before I can say goodbye to Miss Audrey."

Audrey heard the implication of this sentence. Mr. Hastur in front of her really wanted to leave, but was just waiting to meet her.

"If I had known this, I shouldn't have taken the initiative to come here. In this way, Mr. Hastur would have stayed here for a longer time."

"I can pretend I haven't seen Miss Audrey tonight."

Hasta smiled and talked with Audrey for a while. At this time, melodious instrumental music sounded all around, which symbolized the beginning of the dance.

"Miss Audrey, would you be honored to ask you to dance?"

Hastur sent out the invitation smoothly, Audrey's eyes lit up slightly, she put her hand on Hastur's palm, and said with a smile on her lips: "Of course."

This is the second dance between them. Compared to the slight stiffness during the first dance, Hasta can now completely relax this time.

His dancing level is also much higher than last time.

When the two of them appeared on the dance floor, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. The nobles dancing nearby tacitly kept a certain distance, leaving the best focus stage to Hastur and Audrey.

Because this was Miss Audrey Hall's first dance as an adult.

Earl Hall, who was accompanying the queen and talking to several members of the royal family, also saw this scene, and his expression was quite calm.

But the two princes next to them looked at each other a little strangely.

For this most dazzling pearl of Backlund, they inevitably have some ambition and desire to conquer in their hearts.

Because whether it is Audrey's beauty and fame or the power in the hands of Earl Hall, they are what they want to pursue.

On some previous occasions, they had also thought of inviting Audrey to dance, but they were basically rejected.

Apart from her own relatives, Audrey rarely dances with outsiders, especially on a stage like tonight.

"That young man is Voltaire's son?" The queen also cast her gaze over.

"Yes, he is Voltaire's son, Hastur Campbell, and he is also the Earl of Campbell who is about to go to South Wales."

Earl Hall seemed to be introducing Hastur's identity, but he was actually giving the princes next to him a step down.

He is about to leave Backlund and head to South Wales. He is also a relatively close friend of Audrey. There is nothing wrong with getting Audrey's first dance tonight.

This can be understood as a farewell or a blessing.

"It's really good to be able to share the worries of the kingdom at such a young age."

The queen gave a pretty good evaluation, and the expressions of the princes nearby also improved a lot.

"I'm definitely the most jealous person tonight."

While Hastur was dancing with Audrey and chatting lightly, he could naturally feel all kinds of strange eyes from all directions.

"Didn't Mr. Hastur say that standing in the eyes of everyone always has to bear some pressure? Or does Mr. Hastur regret inviting me to dance?"

"On the contrary, I prefer to enjoy the jealous eyes of others. That is proof that I am far luckier than them."

"Is this what Mr. Hastur really means?"

"of course."

Audrey had a sweet smile on her face, and her tired mood improved a lot. This was one of the few freedoms she had tonight.

……

After Hastur returned home, Butler Neil had already prepared everything, whether it was drinks, delicious food, or even a little lighting atmosphere.

If he didn't want to reveal his identity as a time traveler, Hasta would have thought of putting up a few red lanterns. The New Year without red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets would always make people feel a little less festive.

The time agreed upon by Hasta, Sharon and Maric was 10:30. He went to the bathroom to take a shower, put on a slightly festive New Year's outfit, and then went to the back garden on the first floor to wait for Maric and Sharon. visit.

He also invited Lecturer Foulun, Professor Wayne, Fors and Xio, and Leonard, but they all declined, saying they had their own arrangements tonight.

In this regard, Hasta is still very grateful to Sharon and Maric for coming, which prevents him from spending New Year's Eve alone.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Sharon and Maric officially came to visit.

Maric came here many times and seemed very casual, but Sharon rarely came in through the door openly. In the past, she used the ability to teleport through the mirror, sneaking in directly from the window, and then hiding in the mirror.

"Hasta, Happy New Year, this is a gift for you."

Maric took out the gift he had prepared, and at the same time looked at Sharon, indicating that she also wanted to give a gift.

"Happy New Year, this is a gift."

Sharon took out a beautifully packaged box, which was not high and seemed a bit round.

"thank you, happy New Year."

Hastur accepted the gifts from Maric and Sharon and did not let Butler Neil take over.

After inviting the two of them to sit down, Hastur asked Butler Neil to lead the others to the other side of the garden to start their New Year's party.

In the quiet garden, red candles flickered, the dining table was filled with food, and next to it lay the fine wine Hastur had collected during this period.

Three people, no outsiders to disturb them.

Hastur glanced at Sharon. She was wearing a red and black palace dress tonight. She also had a rare royal blue necklace around her neck. She still wore her favorite black soft hat on her head. .

Although Sharon still looked expressionless at this moment, Hastur could feel that she was much more relaxed than when there were more people.

Sharon probably likes quietness by nature and hates overly noisy environments and irrelevant crowds.

Her indifference was not just for acting.

Hastur warmly invited Sharon and Maric to taste the food, and then opened a bottle of wine priced at 30 gold pounds, which he bought from Gray Lint.

There is also a more expensive bottle, worth hundreds of gold pounds. It was a gift from Hibbert. It should be part of Earl Hall's collection and is not sold on the market.

When twelve o'clock came, Hasta had already arranged for Butler Neal to set off fireworks, and even left a few larger fireworks to prepare for his own fun.

Hastur shook the matchbox in his hand and said, "Miss Sharon, do you want to give it a try?"

Sharon was a little tempted, but she politely shook her head and refused. Maric on the other side had already started playing with the strength of his drink.

boom!boom!

The sound of fireworks rising into the sky is endless.

"The stories in fairy tales are not all lies, they may also be true.

For example, if you make a wish during the New Year, your wish will come true in the next year. "

What Hastur said with a smile on his face made Sharon fall into silence.

Seeing this, Hastur said again: "In the New Year, I also want to give you a gift. If you don't make a wish, I won't be able to give you my gift."

"Do you know what my wish is?"

"You might as well give it a try and leave yourself with good expectations."

Sharon stood up, walked to Hastur, and took the matchbox from him.

Hastur placed a large firework in an open area and blocked its sides with rocks to prevent accidents.

After doing all this, he motioned to Sharon to light the fuse.

Sharon squatted down slightly, closed her eyes and made a wish, then lit the fuse and carefully stepped back a few steps.

After a few seconds, balls of fire took her wish and flew into the starry sky, turning into blinking stars.

"Under the gaze of the stars, your wishes will come true."

Hastur gave his blessing at the right time. Sharon looked at the dreamy fireworks in the starry sky, her eyes blurred for a moment.

At this time, she actually believed that the stories in fairy tales were not necessarily lies.

Maybe, fairy tales really will come true.