[Phantom of the Opera] In Praise of Iris

Ms. Chaney's 15th birthday party was extremely grand, and the hospitality of most of the Loire Valley nobles added a lot of color to this carnival that was essentially political and commercial.Except for the sleepwalking sluggish look of the protagonist of the banquet and the overly attentive company of Viscount Charney, everything is perfect.

"Brother Raul, I've really been at Shani's house recently, and I've never been to any other place?" After finally fulfilling her obligations as a daughter of Shani's family, the girl returned to her flower-covered room. In the gorgeous boudoir, No.20 asked questions seven times without giving up.

Ah, my girl, perhaps you have been to my kingdom?In a corner that no one can see, the ghost wearing a white mask is thinking secretly, and solemnly writes a note on the letter paper in his hand.

"Of course, my dear little princess." The young man replied decisively, "the world outside Shani's house is not safe for a little girl like you. So, Alice, listen, stay at home obediently and don't worry about it." Don't run around casually, let alone start a conversation or sing duet with strangers, huh?" His gray-blue eyes silently resisted the bright emerald color in the girl's eyes, and sporadic green stubble appeared on his chin at some point Stretched into a slightly sharp angle - he looks a little tired beyond his age, but he has begun to transform into the calmness and ease of every successful man in the Shani family, such as his eldest brother Philip.

"Really? Well, I got it..." Irene listlessly responded to Brother Raul's instructions that seemed to be coaxing a child and were obviously aimed at Master Phantom.Raul gave a comforting smile very habitually, and walked out of the room with steady steps.

"I've never been anywhere... Then you walked here on your own?" Sitting alone in front of the gorgeous dressing table, the girl still drooped her head, but the focus of her eyes involuntarily fell on a dimly colored dried rose— ——It was just an ordinary red rose, as if it had been made into a dried flower by someone, and then it was carelessly hidden among the flowers of various colors on the dressing table. This small thing that should be inconspicuous has some eye-catching capital because of it .Irene had to distinguish very carefully, so that she could find out from the large bouquet of green and strong stems and leaves under the flowers, which stem belonged to the dried rose flower, and was extremely weak after all the thorns were pulled out.It's like she has to listen carefully so that she can occasionally catch someone's quietly approaching footsteps and deliberately suppressed breathing in every silent night.

Speaking of which, it's been almost a month, why hasn't the guy who is used to keeping secrets moved at all.The slightly yellowed stalks of dried flowers were carelessly covered on the white fingertips, and the girl's emerald-like eyes couldn't help showing a bit of distressed smile.

In fact, excluding this obviously social birthday party, Miss Shani, who was lucky enough to return to the family, can almost be said to be too low-key—even in the relatively tolerant Loire River, a young and beautiful unmarried lady was kidnapped It's almost a year, and it's really a matter of reputation.

Yes, Miss Shani, who is only fifteen years old, is still very beautiful, her platinum soft long hair and misty green eyes are undoubtedly the myth of the Creator!Pretty much all the gentlemen who were at that party said so.But the experience of being kidnapped seems to have destroyed her health - she looks as small as Asian, and now she can't even bear the restraint of the corset and the weight of the bone pannier; The once brightest pearl on the Vaal River seems determined to live in seclusion, and has no interest in everything that most young ladies are passionate about-afternoon tea, social balls, and even the horsemanship that was once the best.Perhaps that terrible encounter also broke her spirit?

Of course, such an irresponsible argument could not reach the ears of the "delicate" Miss Shani in the first place.In fact, it wasn't until late in the year that Irene was vaguely aware of certain unfavorable gossip about her physical and mental condition.At this time, the malicious speculation was fermented over time, and the silence of the person involved fueled the flames, which had already made "Miss Shani seriously ill and endangered" a certain fact in people's eyes.

fair enough.Irene smiled to appease the young maid who was regretting her leak, and thought casually: Although it is not auspicious, it just gives me time to fully "tick" the lovely Phantom-sama.shy ghost?No matter in the previous life or in this life, no one has this honor to see it.

Of course, the most important thing is that Shani's family is too dull and strict. Although she has a good life and has two capable brothers, she still doesn't have the confidence to play a dignified and elegant noble lady for a long time.Taking another look at the corsets that were innocently put on hold, Irene let out a long sigh, and began to think seriously about the possibility of feigning death to escape—there are always many childish thoughts in the minds of inexperienced girls, but the source The way of thinking from the same soul sometimes shows a surprising commonality.

"Alice, my dear little sister, I wonder if I am lucky enough to spend this meaningful day with you?" Needless to say, this guy with a slick smile is the glory of the Shani family, Miss Shani "Dearest Big Brother" —Count Philip.

"Hasn't there been a grand celebration at noon?" Irene blinked her eyes that were unfortunately caught by the ancestral platinum hair of the Shani family, and replied weakly.

"Oh, you know, some habits of nobles are always annoying." Philip puffed his cheeks playfully, his beautiful gray-blue eyes were full of elder brother's doting, looking kind and reliable, "Then It's something we can't avoid - but beyond that, I thought you might want to have a real birthday seder?"

Ah, it's Carol's birthday already?Wait, wait, my dear little apprentice, wait until this time next year... No, just tonight, you will have a truly unforgettable birthday!The oath of the ghost flows from the tip of the pen, and of course no one hears it.

A real birthday seder?Irene admitted that for a moment, her mind flashed the last stop before entering Lord Phantom's gorgeous underground palace - the famous underground lake.Of course, it is definitely not the cold lake where so many sinners' bones are buried, but the large candlesticks in the center of the lake that are worth thinking about for the girl—she obviously hasn't realized that, subconsciously, she has The phantom-sama is included in the too intimate category of "family".

How beautiful, the magical kingdom of mechanisms and illusions, the moving melody of light and shadow!Irene admired emotionally from the bottom of her heart, and then continued to maintain a listless appearance in a very unladylike way: "I'm really sorry, my dear brother. In fact, your poor sister, I have already been exhausted by the negotiations between the nobles. That's it—a good night's sleep is the plan I'm most interested in right now."

"Ah, that's really a pity—maybe the arrival of Mr. Chenier can cheer you up?" I don't know if it's an illusion, but Irene always felt that when her young and promising elder brother spoke to her, It often contains a special kind of sweetness, as if it is deliberately revenge, or at least it is a joke.

The kind of banquet that definitely invites confidantes is also called a family banquet?Thinking of the so-called birthday party of the two elder brothers, Irene couldn't help rolling her eyes secretly in her heart.But the girl quickly put these boring thoughts behind her, when she saw the familiar smiling face of the young man.

"Mr. Rand! Why did you come to my place? Well, I mean, isn't this a good time for you to flirt with 'lovely old girls'?" He clearly saw that the girl's charming emerald eyes were instantly lit up.

teacher?How dare you let my apprentice call you "teacher"?The sight in the dark was soaked with anger for a moment, but it was still silent.

"Don't say that, my little girl. Anyway, today is my closest friend's annual birthday-I believe that kind and warm old girls will forgive a young boy for occasionally missing appointments." Rand winked playfully blinked.His gray-blue eyes are gentle, wise and hidden sharpness, and he can't see the numbness and silence that was frozen like ice and snow at all.

Of course, this is all unknown to Miss Shani with a bright smile-in the eyes of Irene, this fellow who came first has always been gentle, amiable and capable, just like her two young and promising brothers Same.

And...and since he took the initiative to apply to be his piano teacher, he has been carefully taking care of and guiding me, a latecomer who has no great skills.It's no wonder that one of the four great joys in life in ancient China is "meeting an old friend in a foreign land"!Thinking of this, Irene joyfully gave the fellow a warm hug.

"Hey, my good girl, don't tell me that you plan to continue squatting in your room to grow mushrooms even on your birthday?" Rand folded his arms naturally, and looked around Irene's gorgeous boudoir with complacency. Qingqing exchanged several intimate cheek kisses with the little girl.But Philip just stood aside quietly, with a smile on his lips, as if he had no idea how inappropriate this kind of behavior happened between a teacher and student of the opposite sex.

no no!How dare you, how dare you seduce my girl!Jealousy gnawed at Ghost's heart, and he wished he could use the Bonga lasso in his hand to give these two shameless liars a good look!However, a slight smile on the corner of the young man's lips made him vigilant - he has a deep understanding of the kid's weird way of playing with memory!The ghost looked angrily at the stack of letter papers in his hand, gritted his teeth and endured.

"You know, I just like to stay at home." Just waiting for Master Phantom to come.Irene gave Rand a warning look, but immediately let go of the topic: "But since you're already here, maybe you don't mind giving me a fun tutoring session for your lovely student?"

"Otherwise what do I 'abandon' the warm and kind old girls and come here?" The young man smiled dotingly.

"Long live the teacher!" The little girl cheered.

"Well, well, it seems that our little sister has finally grown up too." Philip muttered "in a low voice" and turned away with exaggerated movements. "Have a nice afternoon—I'll watch Lao Er, won't let him know where you are."

"Thank you Brother Philip." Irene shouted cheerfully to his back—Brother Raul is good everywhere, but he pays too much attention to the reputation of her little sister.If he knew that he and Rand sneaked out to celebrate his birthday today, he would definitely preach to the end.The girl stuck out her tongue in her heart, and then quietly followed Rand out the window without feeling guilty.

It has to be said that, as a former college student with a serious martial arts plot, Irene has inherited the most complete and comprehensive "inheritance" from the original owner of this small body, which is her vigorous skills and keen five senses.Considering Lord Phantom's bad habit of greeting with a bangka lasso and the tragic ending of fleeing alone in the end, the little girl who felt useless under the comparison of the original owner had to practice her skills hard, hoping that she would have the opportunity to follow Lord Phantom to the end of the world.

The author has something to say: Well, the progress procrastination syndrome that I am used to... It doesn't matter, Bao Bao is a strong author, and the plot that should be written will always be written! !