Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: 'The True Self'

"But what are you going to East Borough for?" Vivian asked curiously."To... play," Altair replied without thinking. After speaking, she added as a supplement, "I'm staying at home all by myself; it's truly too boring.""You should know that a while ago, during the Werewolf assassination and the 'cleaning up East Borough' letters, I had Simon secure a piece of territory in East Borough.""I'm planning to start a Beyonder gathering there to find some fun for myself."After putting down her cup, Vivian said to Altair, "A Beyonder gathering isn't something you can just hold whenever you want.""After all, these kinds of gatherings are private. You need to consider many things, such as: how to recruit people—how to get people to attend regularly—how to avoid being discovered by official Beyonders, and many other issues.""Of course." Altair nodded and explained to Vivian, "Don't forget, our family isn't exactly lacking in Beyonders.""Whenever I head to East Borough, I have a habit of always bringing Simon and the others with me.""When the gathering is held, I can still bring them along. At that time, they can not only protect my safety but also ensure the security of the gathering—and make up the numbers.""If we can't find wild Beyonders, then we'll find some ordinary people... wealthy ordinary people.""For example: Grelint, you know him?""That Viscount who has been writing to you consistently?" Vivian asked curiously.Altair nodded and said, "That's him.""He has always yearned to become a Beyonder. Most of the letters he writes to me are invitations to attend their gatherings or to discuss mysticism knowledge.""During the first gathering, I can reveal a bit of information to him; he should be very willing to participate.""I can even make money off him then.""You're really wicked, but I like it." After saying this, Vivian smiled and looked at Altair, adding, "It seems your gathering won't need me to recruit Beyonders for you.""Recruit as many as we can." Altair held Vivian's slender and soft hand and said, "I can't exactly have Simon and the others just keep acting in plays with me forever."At 3:00 PM on April 14, 1347, in the living room, Altair handed over the "Traveler's Sack" and asked, "Do you know about what happened to me these past two days?"Adam nodded slightly and smiled at Altair as usual. "I know, but please rest assured, I did not peek. I left as soon as that matter began.""I am not clear on the specific details of the event."After hearing Adam's explanation, Altair tapped her forehead speechlessly, thinking to herself, "That saying is really accurate: 'The air is thick with Amon, and Adam is sitting in the corner.'""Amon isn't here, right?" Altair asked softly with her head lowered."Not here," Adam replied, still maintaining his smile.After saying that, he changed the subject. "I knew Vivian's goal before you were even affected by the Sealed Artifact.""But I did not stop her idea.""Because in a sense, her approach was correct.""Please do not forget that the 'Acting Method' only helps you digest the potion and appropriately reduces the risk of losing control.""It is not a panacea.""When a Beyonder controls themselves, they must not forget the fact that they are human.""Do not excessively restrain your own emotions and desires.""When it's time to vent, you should vent appropriately.""You only need to keep these emotions and desires within a reasonable range.""In this regard, Huang Tao—Roselle Gustav—did very well.""There is a school of thought in your Great Food Empire that I don't quite like, which is 'excessively caring about the feelings of others.'""Abandon that line of thinking.""It is not conducive to maintaining your 'True Self'."As the last word fell, Adam's figure vanished.Altair fell into deep thought.On the evening of April 25, 1347, Altair looked at the two people sitting opposite her and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Audrey, why did you come along with Grelint?""At this time, shouldn't you be at home getting ready for bed?""My family happens to be hosting a small banquet today. Audrey's Mother, Lady Caitlin, just happened to bring her along. The Beyonder gathering you mentioned also just happened to be today, so I brought her along," Grelint explained with a straight face before Audrey, who was sitting there, could reply.After hearing his explanation, Altair couldn't help but shake her head, thinking, "This was probably your intentional doing. How could there be so many 'happened to's' in this world?"After putting down her teacup, Altair said to the maid behind her, "Go and prepare for the two of them—""Hooded cloaks, the kind that can conceal their figures."After speaking, she picked up her teacup again and tasted the newly arrived black tea."Aren't we leaving early?" Audrey asked curiously.Grelint was also very concerned about Audrey's question and nodded at the quietly sitting Altair.Looking at the impatient expressions of the two before her, Altair explained slowly, "There's no need to rush. The time for this Beyonder gathering is always fixed to start at 8:30 PM.""It's only 7:00 PM now; we can just set off at 7:30 PM. There's no point in going early; they won't open the door."After explaining, Altair asked curiously, "Grelint, when does your family's banquet end?""If there's not enough time, send Audrey back first, or Lady Caitlin will worry.""There's no need. My family's banquet will last until twelve midnight, and there are other friends at home covering for us," Grelint explained casually.After speaking, Grelint added, "Besides, Audrey and I are the vanguards chosen by everyone to scout the Beyonder gathering—"As Grelint was finishing his explanation, Audrey, sitting beside him, stuck her tongue out at Altair, her expression saying: "I'm definitely going to this gathering today, you can't stop me."At 8:15 PM, when the carriage came to a steady stop, Altair handed the hoods to the two of them and said, "Put them on, and remember to wrap yourselves up tightly."Once the two were fully covered, Altair led them down from the carriage.Grelint was somewhat disappointed upon seeing the ordinary-looking house in front of him and said casually, "Are you sure it's here? This place—""Is very ordinary," Altair finished Grelint's thought.After speaking, she explained, "Don't think of Beyonders as being so high and mighty. To put it bluntly, they are just a group of ordinary people who possess special abilities."