The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 255

However, at this moment, Ciel had more important things to do and didn’t have much time to chat with Lucy. Moreover, Lucy had come to find her just to deliver good news, saying that she would be elected as an executive director at the board meeting on the 25th.

“Huh? Good afternoon, Miss Ciel, Miss Avena.”

Lucy, who was just about to knock on the door, saw Avena and Ciel walking out. She quickly took half a step back, removed her gold mask, and greeted them.

“Congratulations. The next time we meet, I may have to address you as Director Lucy.”

Ciel nodded to her through her silver mask and said, “I’m sorry, Miss Lucy. We are about to visit an old friend now. Let’s discuss your celebration banquet later.”

Lucy: “?”

Lucy: “Uh? Huh? Okay, okay, please take care.”

Only after Tara and Nia followed the two beautiful young ladies and left did Lucy gradually recover her senses on the spot, a little confused in hindsight.

She had rushed over to deliver the good news the moment she received it. She hadn’t even told anyone else… How did Miss Ciel know?

Thinking of this, Lucy couldn’t help but shiver.

Is this the organization I am about to join…?

What a terrifying intelligence network…

However, soon, Lucy calmed down. She even felt a bit excited.

The more powerful the organization, the more it proved that her choice was correct. Moreover, she also happened to catch a promotion and salary increase… Lucy felt unusually good today.

She felt as if even throwing two reverse-side Strong Luck Coins would not be able to stop the surging good fortune she had today!

At this moment, Ciel, Tara, and Avena had gotten into a prepared carriage. Nia was driving in front, heading towards Belgravia, away from Mayfair District.

That professor did not live in the expensive core area. Belgravia, as a newly developed and planned community, attracted many new aristocrats. Many senior executives of the Deton Group also resided there.

Compared to the luxurious villas in other areas, there were more terraced houses with white stucco facades here. They were mostly built around garden squares and were the preferred choice for the new elite class and real estate investment.

Belgrave Square. This was a garden square newly built in Holy Year 740. In the center was a private garden accessible only to residents. Surrounding it were rows of four-story terraced houses. The height and building materials of these terraced houses were very uniform, giving them a classical and grand appearance.

Number 36 on the east side of Belgrave Square. Avena’s carriage stopped at the entrance of this terraced house.

Ciel and Avena got out of the carriage together. Avena walked to the door and reached out to pull the doorbell.

It was now lunchtime. Most people would be having lunch at home. If they went to someone’s home at this time, they were unlikely to find them out.

After waiting for about three or four seconds, the door slowly opened. A chestnut-haired maid looked at Avena and Ciel at the door. She was slightly surprised.

Based on their attire and demeanor alone, the maid could easily tell that the newcomers were wealthy and noble, not to mention the luxurious carriage parked behind them.

“Hello, this is Ms. Ravenwood’s residence. May I ask who you are…”

The maid bowed slightly and asked courteously.

“My name is Avena, Professor Raven’s former student,”

Avena nodded slightly and said to the maid, “Is Professor Raven home?”

“Avena?”

Before the maid could reply, a slightly surprised voice came from inside the house.

The door was fully opened by the maid. At this moment, Ciel saw an elderly woman wearing glasses and with short, wavy graying hair walking towards the door. She bypassed the maid at the door, looking at Avena at the entrance with surprise.

“You’re back in Ansu City? When?”

Raven’s face showed a joyful smile. She quickly stepped aside to make way and said with a smile, “Come in, come in… Who is this child?”

“Her name is Ciel.”

Avena walked into the house, turned back to look at Raven, and said with a subtle smile on her face, “She is the most important person to me.”

“Oh… Please come in, good child.”

Raven seemed to have just finished lunch. She led Ciel and Avena to the living room. While waiting for the maid to serve tea, she reached out and held Avena’s hand. She asked with a hint of mild reproach, “Why didn’t you tell me you were back… I haven’t prepared any gifts yet.”

“I’m sorry, Teacher. There were quite a few things to attend to after I returned.”

Avena lowered her head slightly, speaking with some embarrassment.

Ciel didn’t interrupt their reunion. She just looked at Raven with a little curiosity.

Avena seemed to get along well with all her teachers… It was clear that Avena was also a good student who was well-liked by her teachers.

This contradicted Ciel’s usual impression of Avena, who always seemed cold towards others. Moreover, Avena had even “rebelled” and left… This made Ciel a little curious about Avena’s past.

Could it be that Avena was actually… a quite obedient and gentle little girl before?

“Let me guess, you’ve already finished reading the books I sent you, right? Are you here to ask me about something you don’t understand today?”

Raven adjusted her glasses and looked at Avena before her with a smile.

“Uh…”

Avena’s expression was slightly awkward. She subconsciously turned to look in Ciel’s direction, her eyes seeming to ask for help.

Raven also seemed to notice Avena’s unusual behavior. Following Avena’s gaze, she looked at the red-haired young girl wearing a silver chip mask.

Deton Group…

Raven didn’t have a good impression of the people from the Deton Group. They were all a bunch of unscrupulous gamblers who had driven countless people to ruin for money… There wasn’t a single good person among them.

“(Old Ansu language) I apologize for disappointing you, Professor Raven.”

Ciel stood up, bowed slightly to Raven, and said, “(Old Ansu language) Those books for Avena were for me. I have finished reading them. Thank you for the recommended books.”

A fluent command of Old Ansu language made Raven’s eyes light up.

These days, nobles were scrambling to learn Pharosian and Devo Federation languages. There were basically no young people who could speak fluent Old Ansu language anymore.

The fact that the young girl with the silver chip mask could speak fluent Old Ansu language completely changed Raven’s first impression of her.

“(Old Ansu language) Goodness gracious…”

Professor Raven released Avena’s hand and said to Ciel, “(Old Ansu language) Please sit, child… How long have you been learning Old Ansu language? It’s so fluent.”

“(Old Ansu language) I’ve studied it for a while, but not as in-depth as you, Professor,”

Ciel said with a smile, then continued, “(Old Ansu language) I came here this time to ask you about a few things… but it’s not related to Old Ansu language.”

Ciel also didn’t dare to say that she had only studied for two weeks. She knew the other party wouldn’t believe it.