In terms of relationship, Florenza was Maurice's student and Natasha’s senior, belonging to the same camp.
He should follow her request and decline Oliver's offer, but he had already promised Oliver, making a U-turn might not be good.After some thought, Lucien decided: "I will delay composing my opera until after they sever their marriage.
If Oliver still wants the opera and wishes for reconciliation by then, it won't conflict with Florenza’s request.""And perhaps, Florenza's request for me not to create the opera indicates she is still wavering internally, fearing she might be swayed by the operatic assault...
hoping they will divorce without a tragic ending..."De repente, su monocuadro volvió a calentarse.
Lucien tocó inquieto su frente y activó el array de invocación."Luzien." Maurice’s voice came from within the monocle.Lucien exclaimed, "Morning, Sir Maurice.""Why do you seem strange?" Maurice asked curiously.Lucien sonrió forzadamente y dijo: "Buenos días, señor Morisse."”Maurice was puzzled: "Why are you acting so weird?"Lucien tried to laugh it off.
"Sir Maurice, why did you call me?""Have you read the latest issue of The Arcanum?" Maurice asked in the same tone.In this way, Lucien spent his morning discussing with familiar and high-level mages, but Douglass and other Legend mages didn’t contact him because they could easily see the flaw in Oliver's paper.By noon, Lucien finally had some free time.
He planned to continue reading The Arcanum journal after lunch — without learning about the latest papers, even with his soul library, he might make a significant mistake.Then, Rock, wearing a black dinner jacket, entered and knocked on Lucien’s office door: "Luzien, do you have some time to chat?""Did I finish my mandatory task?" Lucien welcomed him with joy.Rock relaxed.
"Of course!As part of the Atomic Research Institute, my assigned mandatory tasks are quite simple—Lazarus should be close too.
Luzien, I wanted to talk about how our institute is running low on staff and space as research projects increase.""I will apply to the Research Committee to combine all the vacant labs in Layer 18," Lucien said easily.
He was undoubtedly an authority in atomic research, making it easy to handle this matter without needing his teacher Fernando's intervention.
"As for manpower, don’t we have enough Arcanists?"With himself included, there were now ten Arcanists.Rock shrugged.
"It’s just that with so many Arcanists, no one has time to do menial tasks;your students all have their own research projects as they mature.""So, maybe post some tasks in the task area or contact the magic schools to recommend elite apprentices?" Lucien suggested doubtfully, "Why are you concerned about this?"Rock didn’t seem like someone who would care.Rock chuckled.
"Seeing how you and Lazarus both have emotional connections now, I’ve grown a bit anxious.
And since I spend most of my time here, isn’t it necessary to introduce some 'fresh blood'?Your female students are great, but they've been spoiled by you, all with such high standards that none of them will look at me.""Never force or threaten." Lucien reminded him.Rock got up satisfied.
"According to your words, I am seeking a partner for marriage, not doing such things!I’ll post tasks in the task area;given our current reputation, countless apprentices will apply.
Uh, won’t that be too troublesome?""I'll handle the application screening, written tests, and interviews—let me oversee occasionally," Lucien said with a mischievous smile, letting magic apprentices experience the formal process of job hunting.