Chapter 485 What Power?
"Huh?"
Sidney was once again drawn to Elbert's laughter.
He held a paintbrush in his mouth, his eyes sparkling.
"This kid is something else!"
"Stands out in a crowd, carries himself with confidence, laughs freely, must be someone important!"
Meanwhile, Finnegan and his group were glaring at Elbert with malice.
After all, today was Aaron's birthday party, a very important event, and causing trouble was absolutely out of the question!
Finnegan turned to the person next to him and said, "Find out everything about him. In seven days, I want him ruined!"
"Mess with me, huh!"
Then, they retreated.
Elbert, however, completely ignored them, engrossed in the food before him.
Gotta say, this hotel, almost six-star, really knew how to cook!
And the portions were generous!
As Elbert was devouring the food, an elderly hand offered him a piece of cake.
Elbert looked up slightly and saw Aaron smiling at him.
Aaron said, "I don't think I've seen you before?"
Elbert took the cake and bit into it nonchalantly. "I was away on a business trip, visiting an obscure association."
Aaron nodded. "Are you friends with Melissa?"
Elbert nodded. "Mr. Clark, I just hope you won't trouble her anymore."
At this moment, Ronan walked over. "Kid, you're the junior here. Show some respect when talking to my brother, got it?"
But Aaron waved his hand. "So, you're the one backing Melissa?"
Elbert didn't hesitate. "We're just business partners."
"So, you're the one with ties to the Wavehaven underworld?"
Aaron squinted slightly. "You young people, why get involved in such things?"
Elbert's expression paused slightly. "Sorry, one moment, I need to take a call."
Elbert's phone had been shattered at the Whitebrow Temple. His so-called 'call' was now a virtual program by Robert.
Elbert's 'messages' had already piled up to 99+!
'Leonard: Someone wants to see you, do me a favor!'
'Leonard: Someone wants to see you, do me a favor!'
'Leonard: Someone wants to see you, do me a favor!'
...
The 'phone' kept ringing!
Elbert answered in his mind.
"Officer Reed, go ahead."
"Kid, I finally found you!"
"Someone important from Veridiania wants to see you, you can't refuse!"
Elbert hesitated slightly. "Alright, when?"
"Three days from now, fishing at Wavehaven Oceanview District, how about it?"
Elbert's voice was simulated by Robert's virtual program.
But to Aaron and Ronan, it looked like he was talking to thin air.
Ronan twirled his finger near his temple, glaring at Aaron.
Is this kid crazy?
When Elbert 'hung up,' Aaron sighed. "Kid, it's okay to make mistakes as long as you can correct them. I can see you and Melissa are close. Don't worry, I can help with your identity issues. You don't need to repay me. But tonight, don't leave. Come to my house for dinner."
Elbert rubbed his forehead slightly. Aaron must have misunderstood!
Just then, Aaron's phone rang. Seeing it was Leonard, his expression changed, and he hurried away.
"Hello, Leonard?"
"Got the time?"
"Great!"
Elbert watched Aaron's retreating figure and shook his head slightly.
He walked over to the painting master Sidney. "Master Sidney, I'd like to buy the painting you just made for Miss Clark as a keepsake for her."
Sidney, his face smeared with paint, tilted his head. "I, Sidney, don't seek fame or fortune, but I only give my paintings to important people. Kid, you seem impressive. Who are you?"
Elbert smiled. "Just an ordinary person, Elbert."
Sidney crossed his arms. "Then I can't give it to you!"
Elbert chuckled. "How about this, I'll paint something in exchange, how about that?"
"An exchange? Interesting."
Sidney stepped aside. "Go ahead!"
Hearing their conversation, many people gathered around.
The guy who encouraged Miss Clark earlier was now challenging Sidney?
Elbert approached the desk, one hand behind his back, the other picking up the largest paintbrush.
Sidney was taken aback. This kid knew his tools!
Elbert glanced at the canvas, closed his eyes slightly.
'Ding... 53 master painters' subconscious fusion complete!'
A prompt sounded in his mind!
Elbert hadn't used subconscious fusion in a long time!
Now back in the city, he suddenly felt like relaxing a bit!
In the next moment, Elbert's hand moved swiftly, cleanly, and in the blink of an eye, he had painted a picture on the canvas!
Then he dipped his thumb in red ink and pressed it on the lower left corner of the frame!
Elbert stepped back, smiling. "Sidney, how about it?"
"What is this?"
"What a mess!"
"And a thumbprint?"
These comments came from the onlookers!
But Sidney's eyes lit up as he looked at Elbert's painting!
He hurried forward to examine it closely!
The paper showed a strange pattern!
But Sidney seemed to see something, raising the frame to the light in the hall!
Everyone then saw it!
It was the people swaying on the dance floor at the party.
What does this mean?
Sidney was excited. "Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"
"The brushwork, the vibrant colors, the powerful strokes!"
"The structure, simply perfect!"
"And the use of color, so expressive and dynamic!"
In the world of painting, brushwork reveals a person's character, style, and vision!
Sidney had studied this for decades and could see it at a glance!
"Sir, you're no ordinary person!"
"Your painting style incorporates the best of many masters!"
"What style is this?"
Elbert smiled lightly. "My own creation."
"Oh..."
Sidney sighed, deeply drawn to Elbert's painting, becoming more and more immersed!
The painting contained endless details!
It had a grand momentum!
But this momentum was elusive!
"What is this momentum?"
Sidney kept asking himself!
The crowd was also a bit stunned!
Sidney was so shocked, could that kid's painting really be that good?
Elbert, meanwhile, took advantage of the distraction, rolled up Melissa's painting, and took her hand, running out the back door of the hall!
Outside, the air was fresh, and the greenery was abundant.
Melissa's tense nerves suddenly relaxed.
Elbert chuckled. "Family matters settled, let's head back to Wavehaven. I have some ideas for the shop."
Melissa looked a bit down. "Sir, I'm grounded by my father. Although the guards around the hotel are ordinary, we can't hurt them."
Elbert smiled again. "We can leave without anyone noticing."
Melissa brushed her hair. "Sir, there are also guards in the parking lot."
Elbert sighed slightly. "My car was dismantled by Dennis."
"But luckily, I got this."
As Elbert spoke, the air around them stirred!
From the bushes ahead, a disc-shaped aircraft slowly rose!
Melissa's eyes widened. "Sir, this..."
Elbert shrugged. "This is the Celestial Pioneer."
...
Inside the banquet hall.
An elderly man strode forward, shaking Aaron's hands. "Mr. Clark, sorry for being late, traffic was terrible!"
Aaron laughed. "Alaric, glad you made it!"
The newcomer was Alaric, head of Dragon Might!
He was about to chat with Aaron when he caught a glimpse of two figures outside the window!
Huh!
That back?
Could it be him?
Alaric was stunned. "Mr. Clark, did you invite Paul Five?"
Aaron shook his head slightly. "No way! That's Melissa's boyfriend. They can't leave now. Stay for dinner tonight, I'll introduce you."
"No, I need to check!"
Alaric wasn't convinced, stepping to the window, but saw no one outside!
At this moment, Sidney, engrossed in the painting, suddenly snapped out of it!
"I understand the 'momentum' now!"
Sidney slapped the table. "Brilliant! Brilliant!"
Others rolled their eyes!
Sidney was always acting crazy, what was he babbling about now?
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