The cold-faced earl doesn't want to trigger the plot

The so-called "puppet thread", as the name suggests, is the almost invisible silk thread used to manipulate dolls.

Of course, because this world itself is magical, and Lily 99 is an even more magical existence, the puppet thread she took out is slightly different from Ribel's cognition.

That was not long after the Nightingale Qin was moved into the restaurant.

Riber soon realized that after the restaurant opened, he couldn't play as a player all the time.

After all, he played it once or twice, for some plausible reason, that would elevate his status and that of the nameless restaurant.But he is like a day worker every day, playing in the restaurant for hours.Let alone treating it as a feature of an unknown restaurant, it would make the Patriarch of the Campret family a laughing stock in the aristocratic circle.

As for cross-dressing, he has also thought about it.However, even with the Phantom Thieves as advisors, it may not be possible for him to keep concealing it forever.

What's more, showing the nightingale piano playing skills that is probably the only one in the world in front of others one or two times, maybe someone will be happy to show off in front of them.But too much, and Riber couldn't stand it.

Therefore, after brainstorming, Lily 99's puppet thread came into being.

After connecting Riber to someone through a puppet line, that person will make almost the same move as Riber.In other words, Riber can manipulate the opponent.

However, this manipulation is not mandatory, and requires the cooperation of the other party.

Originally, the person who often used the puppet line to connect with Liber was Lysa.

Because Lysa is the ideal player for Riber.The reason is also very simple, Lysa can transform into countless people.And one of her prosthetic limbs can also be better connected to the puppet wire.

You must know that if the nightingale piano is widely recognized after the nameless restaurant opens, it will be difficult for the player to avoid being chased by restaurant customers.

The unnamed restaurants target the upper class aristocrats.Therefore, if there is only one player, she will not be able to withstand the digging of the nobles.

Unless, often "change" players.And, this pianist can do it, truly mysterious without a trace.

However, since playing itself is a very delicate act.With the addition of Lysa and Riber, it can't really be called a co-production.So, after connecting several times from the puppet cable, the effect is not very good.

In addition, Lysa, who is able to do more work, needs to promote the unknown restaurant everywhere.Therefore, the Lysa player plan was temporarily shelved.

"Eh? Do you want to connect those lines again? I think it might be faster if the Earl taught me directly..."

Hearing that Riber asked Lily 99 to take out the fuck thread again, Lysa couldn't help complaining.

If other people said this, after practicing the piano for more than ten years, he could have the current level of Riber, and he might just smash the teacup in his hand on the opponent's head.

However, Lysa is different.

She is unusual.

Although, in daily life, it is easy to forget because there are too many comedians.But in fact, Lysa is at least half responsible for the reason why the "Phantom Thief" became a famous existence in the kingdom.

Lysa's learning ability is so strong that Riber even doubts whether there is a power of god's blessing or something at work.

It is also this ability to learn that Lysa can imitate perfectly in a short period of time when pretending to be someone else.

In addition, the nightingale piano is a new musical instrument in this world.The audience will not be so picky at once that non-masters will not recognize it.Therefore, it is really possible for Lysa to become a decent nightingale player in just dozens of days.

"You really need to concentrate on practicing the piano. Cut some sleep time from today on."

"...Hey?"

"As for the puppet thread, I hope Lily, you can connect me and Ewenna."

As soon as Riber's words came out, the three girls in the room showed puzzled expressions.

They couldn't figure out why Riber wanted Ywenna to be the pianist.Because, the reason why Ewenna didn't appear in the pianist candidates from the beginning is very real.

Ewenna's figure is very petite.

So, sitting on the nightingale bench for Ribel, her feet can't even reach the pedals...

"It should be, it's not some malicious joke, right? Mr. Riber."

Facing the scrutinizing gaze thrown by Ewenna, Riber repeatedly said that there was no such thing, and then said,

"If you want to explain the reason for this incident, you need to explain the situation we are facing now."

"Please, please wait!"

Seeing that Liber was about to tell everything, Ewenna couldn't help but stop him, and then cast her worried eyes in the direction of Lysa and Lily 99.

"Haven't the things in Greenwater taught you a lesson?"

Riber stared at Ewenna and asked seriously.

And Ewenna, who frowned slightly, looked at Ribel for a moment, then lowered her head as usual with her mouth pursed.

Afterwards, Riber roughly talked about what was happening in the old capital, as well as the cooperation with Fear and so on.

With the relationship between Lysa and Ewenna, it was only a matter of time before she was involved in this incident.Or in other words, if some conditions are relaxed, she has actually been involved.

As for Lily99, she is an "event" in her own right.So, if you want to escape, you can't escape.

It is Riber's consistent practice to tell the right person about everything at the right time.For a long time, Riber felt that it was the most helpful way to solve the incident.

Just imagine, in this inherently passive and complicated situation.If there are some misunderstandings among these teammates.At that time, how bad the situation will be.

All in all, Riber simply said everything.

He felt that the power of Lysa and Lily 99 was a great help to them.I also believe that these two girls are trustworthy in all aspects.

Therefore, let them know what they are doing and what they should do, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

While listening to Riber's narration, Lysa basically had an unbelievable expression as if she was listening to the Arabian Nights.

She frequently asked Ewenna for confirmation, and after getting a positive response, she once wondered whether Riber had done something to her beloved sister, which made Ewenna's mind become strange.

But in the end, she still listened to Riber's words.

If it is said that Riber said these things, what is he most worried about.

The answer is, worrying about Lysa and Lily99's ability to bear it.

Lysa was fine with that.Although, a lot of information, and information that can change her world view, makes her head look like it is smoking.But Lysa, the difference between burning her head and not burning her head is not that big.

But for Lily 99, Riber didn't know if it would be cruel to tell her "life experience" so objectively.

"Lily..."

"It's all right! Count...Monsieur Riber."

Lily 99, who has been floating in the air with her head down, can't see much expression, when she raises her head again, she has a relieved expression.

"It's better to say, I want to thank you, Mr. Riber. In fact, I have been distressed. After all, I have been in this world for a while. Naturally, I also understand that it is impossible to make a living in a normal way." So, after knowing that I am from Master Manette...no, my father's 'wish', I am relieved. At least, I am not the kind of horror legend that uses the blood and flesh of a real person , and combined with the novelty-hunting ritual to make a terrifying doll."

Seeing Lily 99's slight smile, Ribel also heaved a sigh of relief.

Not to mention what this puppet lady was thinking in the past.

In short, in this way, Liber and Ivana can be regarded as two more reliable companions who can help each other in the real sense.

...

...

By the time Riber and the others finished their preparations, it was almost evening.

Lysa was still muttering key words such as "witch's core", "primordial witch", "reincarnation witch", etc., and she still couldn't digest it for a while.

Riber, who was worried that Lysa would do such a stupid act of "leaking the secret because of talking to herself" and put them in a disadvantageous situation, couldn't help but asked with a "kind" face, "Can you shut up?" ?”

So, Lysa, who was holding her head in front of Riber, ran to the corner and squatted and held her head.

Gee...

Although I just called her a "reliable companion" in my heart just now, it is somewhat slap in the face to question her now.

But Riber still wants to ask, is this guy really okay?

All in all, Riber and Ivana, who have already arranged the two ends of the couple line, have made preparations on the second floor and the first floor respectively.

Unlike Lysa and Lily 99 who are still in a confused period, Ewenna actually doesn't know why Ribel asked her to play.It's just that, out of her long-term trust in Riber, she didn't ask.

And Riber did conceal some things in this regard.

Because it is related to his identity as a time traveler.

In fact, he didn't even know the reason why he concealed his identity.

Are you worried about being exposed as the "Earl"?

Is it too complicated to explain?

Or, in his heart, he still felt that Ewenna and the others could not be completely trusted.

Or, telling his biggest secret is tantamount to exposing everything about himself to others.

And now, he doesn't have the courage to do such a thing.

No matter what the reason was, he couldn't say it now.

As for the reason for wanting Ewenna to play, it was because Riber felt that the reason why the Nightingale Qin did not exert its power was due to him, the player.

The key to becoming a witch for a person who holds a witch's core is the strong will that makes the soul resonate with the witch's power.

But Riber lacks this strong will.

In fact, he is not qualified to become a demon, and it is because he is afraid that all the roads are paved for him in order to achieve his own goals.

On the other hand, Ewenna has all the qualifications to be a witch.Moreover, she should have truly become the "Witch of Sorrow".

Therefore, even if Ewenna is now different from the original plot in many ways.Ribel still wanted to test whether the powerful thoughts possessed by Ewenna could trigger the "incredible product" of the Nightingale Qin.

On the second floor, Riber overlooked the lobby on the first floor.

Just when Ewenna raised her head, the eyes of the two collided.

A little embarrassed, the two looked sideways at the same time.

It was because of something that happened during the previous preparations.

That is, after the puppet line was connected, Riber found that it was much easier to "control" Ewenna than to "control" Lysa.Moreover, after the two are synchronized, the accuracy of the movement is also very high, and some very fine details can be perfectly restored.

Ribel was a little curious, so he asked Lily 99 why this happened.

And Lily 99 answered like this,

"It's because Sister Yiwenna has absolute trust in Mr. Riber. Therefore, she completely emptied her will and did not resist. That is, the reason for entrusting her body and mind unconditionally!"

"..."

"..."

Listening to Lily 99's completely innocent tone without any impurity, Ribel and Evanna fell silent.

Then, I don't know whether Riber is stiff or Ewenna is stiff. The "control" was obviously smooth before, but it hasn't been smooth after that.

However, this unhappiness was also temporary, and it soon returned to the smoothness at the beginning.

"Absolute trust?"

Whispering softly, Riber had a toothache.

How could he not see it at all?

Yiwenna usually has a stern face and frowns towards him, and she doesn't want to say a few more words...

Gee.

It's useless to think so much.

Now, let's play the piano in front of us first.

Watching Ewenna sit in the seat, she can indeed step on the pedal with a "pedal assist device".Riber moved his fingers and confirmed the distance between Ewenna's fingers on the keyboard.

Then, he closed his eyes a little.

Due to the appearance of fear, Riber was not sure whether the appearance of those two strange black birds when he played the nightingale for the first time could be regarded as an "unbelievable" event.

However, rather than playing with a clear purpose, Riber also felt that in addition to Ywenna, he should also integrate his own strong emotions.

It's just that since this matter is so simple, he won't waste so many things.

Riber recalled, recalled, until he recalled the reason why he started to practice playing.

I remember that at that time, he heard a piece of music, a piece of music that he found so beautiful that it was unbelievable.

He didn't know until later that the piece of music was one of many "Nocturnes" by a great musician known as the "Piano Poet".

Volume Three: Chapter 180 VI, "Magic"

What the hell is music.