Stunning Edge Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Claire’s Perception

“What, what do you want to do?” Walter asked, shaking .

“Come on, genius magician, form a contract with my darling disciple . Become Claire’s second pair of eyes . ” Emery chuckled . A spirit’s senses were far better than the senses of a normal person .

“What can I do? Right now I don’t have even the slightest bit of energy . ” After hearing this, Walter was a bit relieved .

“No, I can let you gain some energy . But you must become my disciple’s second pair of eyes and help her detect and survive dangers . ” Emery said .

“What contract?” Walter asked doubtfully, then frowned . “I’m telling you, don’t even think about restricting me forever . And not the master-servant soul contract either . ”

Emery shook his head and said gently, “No, I only need an equal contract where you and Claire can communicate mentally within a certain radius . Claire will probably meet a lot of danger in the future . I hope you can help dispel those dangers with all your effort . As compensation, I’ll help you recover some of your power and find a suitable body for you . ”

“That good?” Once he heard this, Walter was delighted, but then asked in suspicion, “Are you trying to deceive to me?”

“Definitely not . I swear upon my honor as a magician . ” Emery said seriously .

“Then that’s good, no problem . ” Walter was happy again . In the days that followed when Walter met those unusually annoying problems, he would realize how tragic it was that

he agreed to Emery’s proposal . If Claire was a little devil, then Emery was a big devil .

Claire looked at the two negotiating, confused . Emery then made Claire put her hand on top of the Spiritual Stone and started chanting some strange incantation . A faint white light covered Claire and the Spiritual Stone . The white light dissipated after a short while, but Claire felt something different in her head . She could now communicate directly with Walter telepathically!

“Walter should be more sensitive to dark magic, so with Walter by your side, things will be much easier . ” This was what Emery said, but Claire didn’t really understand what he meant . She only felt that Emery was planning for something!

“Alright, Claire, you just came back today so you must be tired . You should rest early . ” Emery pushed open the window and jumped out .

Claire looked thoughtfully at the Spiritual Stone in her hand while stroking her chin . She knitted her brows, thinking .

“Walter, is this Spiritual Stone very valuable? Can you conceal your dark aura?” Claire frowned as she asked .

“Of course it’s very valuable . By attaching myself to this stone, I can hide my dark aura . If I don’t expose myself on purpose, then everyone would think this was a normal stone . ” Walter said, very pleased with himself . This meant that when Emery found out there was something in the stone, it was Walter himself who purposely exposed himself .

“Valuable?” Claire played around with the small stone, and said casually, “It’s disposable,

disposable, only able to be used once before becoming trash . This thing is valuable?”

“Of course, this could count as a sub-Artifact! You can store a spirit inside . There are very few people who can recognize this is a Spiritual Stone . Your master is remarkable . Even the Divine Prince couldn’t identify it . ” The last sentence was completely unnecessary . If the Divine Prince recognized this stone, Walter wouldn’t be here talking to Claire right now .

At least with Walter around her it would be easier to sense dark auras . Claire thought about it, then let it go . Today she was too tired . She would ask this guy about dark magic another day .

“Sleep . ” Walter was waiting for Claire to respond, only to hear this lazy word again .

Walter again stared at Claire when she calmly took off her clothes . Then with only one glance from Claire, Walter felt cold all over, and hurriedly squirmed into the Spiritual Stone .

The next day, as soon as Claire woke up, the housekeeper came to tell her that the scholar Camille would come and teach her literature and math . Looks like Gordan had already prepared a schedule for Claire this summer .

After breakfast, Claire went to her own study . Camille was already there waiting for her . Everyone had a study, but Duke Gordan’s study had more books, so Claire usually liked to read there .

Just like before, Camille acted cultured and refined, with his never changing gentle smile . His gorgeous blonde hair was still

was still splendid .

“Teacher, thank you for waiting . ” Claire smiled and curtsied before Camille .

“No, I’ve also just arrived . Let’s start class then . ” Camille smiled .

Claire sat down, sitting up straight . Someone already placed all the textbooks she was going to need on her desk .

Camille wrote equations on the blackboard while Claire listened intently . Suddenly, one of Camille’s small movements aroused Claire’s suspicion .

Camille was a little stiff when he wrote, and although it was only a tiny bit, the stiffness was definitely there . Claire knew that little movement by heart . It’s because when one is wounded, lifting one’s hand strains the injuries . Camille still had the gentle smile fixed on his face, and his face was also rosy, so one could ever tell that he was injured just from his external appearances . Also, as a physically weak scholar and the student of the most famous scholar in the capital, who would want to hurt him?

The truth is often surprising . Claire could be certain that Camille was injured, and it wasn’t minor either .

Claire didn’t ask . This was unrelated to her . Since Camille tried to cover it up, that meant he didn’t want people to know . Camille’s identity shouldn’t be so simple, but Claire wasn’t interested about it .

A whole morning’s teaching passed by peacefully .

Camille kindly declined the invitation to stay for lunch and left alone .

In the afternoon, as Claire, Gordan, and Katherine ate lunch, Claire discovered that Gordan’s mind was on something else .

As if .

As if something big had happened .

Gordan didn’t even bother to finish the meal before leaving hurriedly .

Claire thoughtfully watched Gordan disappear from the door of the Grand Hall and kept on eating slowly .

“Do you want to know what happened?” Walter’s voice appeared vulgarly in Claire’s mind .

“Speak . ” Claire replied coldly, without any emotion .

“Just go ask that knight of yours . When he met his Royal Highness the second prince in Gale Gorge, they kept making hand signals at each other behind your back . ” Walter hastily explained .

“I know he works for the second prince, but he also works for my Grandfather . ” Claire’s words shocked Walter .

“You know all this?” Walter exclaimed in surprise .

“If I’m not mistaken, they… ” Claire’s voice stopped, making Walter extremely impatient .

“They what? Keep on talking!” Walter urged .

“Walter…” Claire started in an carefree voice, “Don’t you know? Curiosity often causes people to lose their lives . ” But this nonchalant voice made Walter’s heart chill . This seemingly bright girl only in her teens was definitely not as innocent as her appearance seemed .

Walter obediently shut up, not making another sound .

After talking to Katherine for a while, Claire also left to take an afternoon break . After the break, she had equestrian and fencing lessons .

Jean followed Claire from behind all the way until they reached Claire’s door .

   Suddenly Claire turned around, looked at Jean and asked unemotionally: “Did something happen last night? Something related to the second prince?”

As soon as Claire finished speaking, Jean’s facial expression instantly changed .

Chapter 21 Claire s Perception What, what do you want to do Walter asked, shaking . Come on, genius magician, form a contract with my darling disciple . Become Claire s second pair of eyes . Emery chuckled . A spirit s senses were far better than the senses of a normal person . What can I do Right now I don t have even the slightest bit of energy . After hearing this, Walter was a bit relieved . No, I can let you gain some energy . But you must become my disciple s second pair of eyes and help her detect and survive dangers . Emery said . What contract Walter asked doubtfully, then frowned . I m telling you, don t even think about restricting me forever . And not the master servant soul contract either . Emery shook his head and said gently, No, I only need an equal contract where you and Claire can communicate mentally within a certain radius . Claire will probably meet a lot of danger in the future . I hope you can help dispel those dangers with all your effort . As compensation, I ll help you recover some of your power and find a suitable body for you . That good Once he heard this, Walter was delighted, but then asked in suspicion, Are you trying to deceive to me Definitely not . I swear upon my honor as a magician . Emery said seriously . Then that s good, no problem . Walter was happy again . In the days that followed when Walter met those unusually annoying problems, he would realize how tragic it was that he agreed to Emery s proposal . If Claire was a little devil, then Emery was a big devil . Claire looked at the two negotiating, confused . Emery then made Claire put her hand on top of the Spiritual Stone and started chanting some strange incantation . A faint white light covered Claire and the Spiritual Stone . The white light dissipated after a short while, but Claire felt something different in her head . She could now communicate directly with Walter telepathically Walter should be more sensitive to dark magic, so with Walter by your side, things will be much easier . This was what Emery said, but Claire didn t really understand what he meant . She only felt that Emery was planning for something Alright, Claire, you just came back today so you must be tired . You should rest early . Emery pushed open the window and jumped out . Claire looked thoughtfully at the Spiritual Stone in her hand while stroking her chin . She knitted her brows, thinking . Walter, is this Spiritual Stone very valuable Can you conceal your dark aura Claire frowned as she asked . Of course it s very valuable . By attaching myself to this stone, I can hide my dark aura . If I don t expose myself on purpose, then everyone would think this was a normal stone . Walter said, very pleased with himself . This meant that when Emery found out there was something in the stone, it was Walter himself who purposely exposed himself . Valuable Claire played around with the small stone, and said casually, It s disposable, only able to be used once before becoming trash . This thing is valuable Of course, this could count as a sub Artifact You can store a spirit inside . There are very few people who can recognize this is a Spiritual Stone . Your master is remarkable . Even the Divine Prince couldn t identify it . The last sentence was completely unnecessary . If the Divine Prince recognized this stone, Walter wouldn t be here talking to Claire right now . At least with Walter around her it would be easier to sense dark auras . Claire thought about it, then let it go . Today she was too tired . She would ask this guy about dark magic another day . Sleep . Walter was waiting for Claire to respond, only to hear this lazy word again . Walter again stared at Claire when she calmly took off her clothes . Then with only one glance from Claire, Walter felt cold all over, and hurriedly squirmed into the Spiritual Stone . The next day, as soon as Claire woke up, the housekeeper came to tell her that the scholar Camille would come and teach her literature and math . Looks like Gordan had already prepared a schedule for Claire this summer . After breakfast, Claire went to her own study . Camille was already there waiting for her . Everyone had a study, but Duke Gordan s study had more books, so Claire usually liked to read there . Just like before, Camille acted cultured and refined, with his never changing gentle smile . His gorgeous blonde hair was still splendid . Teacher, thank you for waiting . Claire smiled and curtsied before Camille . No, I ve also just arrived . Let s start class then . Camille smiled . Claire sat down, sitting up straight . Someone already placed all the textbooks she was going to need on her desk . Camille wrote equations on the blackboard while Claire listened intently . Suddenly, one of Camille s small movements aroused Claire s suspicion . Camille was a little stiff when he wrote, and although it was only a tiny bit, the stiffness was definitely there . Claire knew that little movement by heart . It s because when one is wounded, lifting one s hand strains the injuries . Camille still had the gentle smile fixed on his face, and his face was also rosy, so one could ever tell that he was injured just from his external appearances . Also, as a physically weak scholar and the student of the most famous scholar in the capital, who would want to hurt him The truth is often surprising . Claire could be certain that Camille was injured, and it wasn t minor either . Claire didn t ask . This was unrelated to her . Since Camille tried to cover it up, that meant he didn t want people to know . Camille s identity shouldn t be so simple, but Claire wasn t interested about it . A whole morning s teaching passed by peacefully . Camille kindly declined the invitation to stay for lunch and left alone . In the afternoon, as Claire, Gordan, and Katherine ate lunch, Claire discovered that Gordan s mind was on something else . As if something big had happened . Gordan didn t even bother to finish the meal before leaving hurriedly . Claire thoughtfully watched Gordan disappear from the door of the Grand Hall and kept on eating slowly . Do you want to know what happened Walter s voice appeared vulgarly in Claire s mind . Speak . Claire replied coldly, without any emotion . Just go ask that knight of yours . When he met his Royal Highness the second prince in Gale Gorge, they kept making hand signals at each other behind your back . Walter hastily explained . I know he works for the second prince, but he also works for my Grandfather . Claire s words shocked Walter . You know all this Walter exclaimed in surprise . If I m not mistaken, they Claire s voice stopped, making Walter extremely impatient . They what Keep on talking Walter urged . Walter Claire started in an carefree voice, Don t you know Curiosity often causes people to lose their lives . But this nonchalant voice made Walter s heart chill . This seemingly bright girl only in her teens was definitely not as innocent as her appearance seemed . Walter obediently shut up, not making another sound . After talking to Katherine for a while, Claire also left to take an afternoon break . After the break, she had equestrian and fencing lessons . Jean followed Claire from behind all the way until they reached Claire s door . Suddenly Claire turned around, looked at Jean and asked unemotionally Did something happen last night Something related to the second prince As soon as Claire finished speaking, Jean s facial expression instantly changed .

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