The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 268

Ciel’s topic jumps were a bit too large, causing Amy and Adele’s minds to not catch up for a moment. Only Avena knew that Ciel was preparing to try the “Musician” and “Blood Painter” potions.

The reconstitution ritual for the “Blood Painter” was something Ciel could find time to complete now. All she needed to do was hold an art exhibition. As for the paintings in the exhibition, Ciel would have to work hard and paint them herself.

For Ciel, what was relatively difficult now was the piano, because she had never used any musical instruments in the simulation. There was no “Music” option at all in 【Basic Subjects】. The system was currently upgrading, so she couldn’t learn music in the simulation.

She could only try it in reality and see if what she learned in reality would appear in 【Basic Subjects】.

“As for music, I do know a pretty good teacher,”

Avena looked at Ciel and said, “Now that Forte is dead, the Royal Orchestra is still in a state of turmoil. Perhaps some potions will become available… I will keep an eye out for you.”

“There’s still time… Should we go visit her directly?”

Avena looked at Ciel and asked.

“Now?”

Ciel thought for a moment. It seemed there was nothing else to do, so she nodded. “Alright.”

“Okay.”

Avena’s lips curved into a subtle arc.

The teacher she was going to take Ciel to was not someone to be trifled with.

She was a top-tier genius pianist who had received strict piano training since childhood and had started touring the world at a young age. She was definitely a genius in music. Even the Royal Orchestra had quietly approached her, but they stopped contact after confirming that she did not have the aptitude to become a transcendent.

She had been Avena’s private teacher for a period of time. Avena had a little bit of piano talent, but she was belittled as worthless by the master, who was extremely picky about music. Her piano lessons basically started with smiles and ended with tears every time.

Bringing Ciel directly to her was intended to see Ciel being severely humiliated while being clumsy at the piano.

Let’s properly take down Ciel’s arrogance!

Then she would show off her own piano skills and play a piano piece. Ciel would definitely cry and beg her to teach her!

No, I can’t smile yet. It’s not time yet.

Avena tried her best to suppress her upturned lips and prepared to get up and leave.

“Do you want to come along? There’s nothing else to do anyway.”

Ciel looked at Adele and Amy and asked. Soon, Ciel realized and looked at Avena, asking, “Can I bring others along?”

“Uh…”

Avena paused slightly and said, “You can… but…”

“But?”

Ciel blinked.

“It’s alright… Let’s go together.”

Avena gently shook her head.

She wanted to enjoy watching Ciel being scolded and crying all by herself. But she couldn’t voice this thought. She could only agree to let Adele and the others go along.

Amy, upon hearing Ciel’s invitation, naturally agreed immediately. Adele also had nothing else to do recently. Following the principle of going wherever Ciel went, she also agreed to go along.

However, this time they would have to split into two carriages to accommodate five people.

Their destination was St. Lawrence District, 9 Albert Road.

Albert Road was mainly inhabited by poets and painters. It was a more fashionable, romantic, and unrestrained aristocratic circle. The people there were low-key, elegant, and informal. This style had become a trend under their leadership.

After the carriage entered Albert Road and passed rows of terraced villas, it stopped in front of number 9.

This was an Italian-style villa with a glass conservatory. Wisteria wrapped around the outer fence, shielding it from outside views and noise.

No piano music was coming from inside. As the two carriages stopped, a maid who seemed to recognize the family crest on the first carriage opened the door and came out to greet them.

“Hello, esteemed young ladies, are you here to…”

The maid slightly lowered her head before Avena, who had gotten out of the carriage, and asked.

“I am here to visit Ms. Clara Victor. My name is Avena Roswell. I am her former student.”

Avena said.

“Please wait a moment.”

The maid went into the house. After a few minutes, the maid came back to the group and led everyone into the garden.

Amy kept looking at the flowers and trees in the garden along the way, occasionally nodding, seemingly approving of the villa owner’s taste.

Not until they entered the living room did a beautiful lady who had her hair styled up, looking close to 30 years old, walk towards the entrance.

“What wind has blown you here, little Avena.”

The lady who was smiling as she walked towards Avena reached out directly and playfully rubbed Avena’s head without any hesitation. “You are the first person who dared to skip my lessons… You’re finally back? What, are you here to make up for the lessons?”

“Teacher…”

Avena’s face was slightly awkward. She took a step back, evading Clara’s clutches, and said, “I’m not here to make up lessons… A friend of mine is very interested in the piano, so I wanted to bring her for you to see if she is suitable to learn the piano.”

“Oh?”

Clara looked up, scanned the young ladies behind Avena, and said with a smile, “Which beautiful young lady wants to learn the piano?”

“Hello, I am Ciel. I would like to learn the piano.”

Ciel took half a step forward and bowed.

“Oh?”

Clara looked at the very polite and courteous young lady before her, nodded, and asked, “Miss Ciel, have you had any prior experience with musical instruments?”

“No,”

Ciel shook her head and said honestly, “I just listen to music quite often.”

“Have you studied music theory on your own?”

Clara slightly frowned and continued to ask.

“No.”

Ciel was still honest.

Someone who can’t even read sheet music and has never touched a musical instrument… wants to learn piano from me?

Clara took a shallow breath, but out of consideration for Avena, she did not directly dismiss them. Instead, she said politely, “I understand. Then come with me.”

Clara led Ciel and the others to the piano room. Then she took three books from the bookshelf beside her and handed them to Ciel with a smile, saying, “You can read these two books first, Miss. If you have any questions, you can ask Avena first. She should still remember…”

Saying this, Clara glanced at Avena and said, “You haven’t forgotten, have you?”

“Of course not…”

Avena quickly nodded. Clara’s gaze reminded her of the difficult days of learning the piano.

Clara giving her books directly indicated that she wasn’t very keen on teaching and just wanted to pass the time by having this “noble young lady,” who clearly had a three-minute attention span and wanted to learn the piano, read the books.

Ciel didn’t say anything either. She just thanked her, took the three books, and glanced at the titles.

《Piano School》,《Introduction to Piano for Young Ladies》,《Music Grammar》.

Ciel subtly let out a breath of relief.

So you can learn piano by reading books?

That makes it simple.

Ciel quickly flipped through the books, using her ability to remember everything at first glance, and rapidly memorized the contents of the books.

This fast reading speed made Clara, who was originally preparing to practice the piano, subtly turn her head. After glancing at the red-haired young lady, Clara’s impression of the young lady also worsened.

As expected, it was just a three-minute burst of enthusiasm.

No passion for the piano…

Clara shook her head lightly. She sat down in front of the piano, slowly lifted the cover, took a deep breath, placed her hands over the keys, and prepared to play with emotion.

But before she could even press a key, Ciel, who was sitting on the sofa, directly looked up at Clara and said, “Ms. Victor, I’ve finished reading.”

Clara: “???”

It’s only been a few minutes?

She wasn’t even trying to keep up the act?

Even Amy beside her became nervous. She also didn’t think Ciel could have possibly finished reading so quickly. She thought Ciel was just going through the motions with the piano master, who didn’t seem to have a very good temper.

“Finished reading?”

Clara asked for confirmation.

“Finished reading.”

Ciel was still honest.