A Chronicle of Life in a Different World
Episode 508: Message # 1
Louis, who got off the carriage, raised his face as he noticed the approaching carriages of Reurus. As Reus and Natalia descend from the carriage, they approach with a friendly smile.
"Long time no see, Baron Amendora. And Mr. Reurus... no, should I call him the Baroness Reurus from now on?
"Hey, I can't help sitting down when the Baroness says so. It doesn't matter as it has always been."
"Well... I guess I'll let you do that. Oh, of course, I'm glad you're treating me the way you've always been."
That was Louis laughing joyfully, but he unexpectedly tightened his expression and lowered his head small toward Natalia.
"I think it would be rude not to send an envoy, but I would like to ask for forgiveness. The other day, my sister... came to apologize for Ruvillia's rudeness."
"Ahh... is this about that?"
Natalia, who heard Louis' words, smiled as vaguely as she was in trouble.
"Reurus, my sister was rude the other day... honestly, I don't know what you did, but I heard you left suddenly while visiting me. I'm here today to apologize."
Louis laughs as he apologizes for saying so. Behind it is an anemone, holding a box knitted with vines in both hands.
"Never mind. The temperatures were high, and I don't know if Lord Ruvillia's not feeling well... it's impossible."
Needless to say, Natalia proposes to leave it that way.
I thought it was a sudden visit from the other person, and then suddenly it came back. The Barons of Amendura and Werg are equal in rank. Compared to other aristocracy, it is a friendly relationship, but it does not mean you can work rudely.
Still, when I looked back at Ruvillia the other day, I saw this as an opportunity and didn't feel like applying any conditions.
There are aspects of the development of Baron Amondola's territory that have already been facilitated. Even in terms of repayment of the “loan” that Reurus has been doing, Natalia wasn't small enough to bother about it that much.
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"Thank you for saying that... Reurus, how are you? Do you have anything you need or need?
"I don't know... Baron Amondola is right, if you've lost your health, there's nothing you can do about it."
"I see... yeah, I got it. However, I think it would be nice if you could accept only the apology. I wanted to send an apologetic messenger as soon as I heard the story, but I'm sorry I had to send him by hand... I just bought a prestigious baked confectionery in King's Landing."
So I opened a box of anemones knitted with vines, and it was packed with sweets, as Lewis said.
Just by opening the lid, the sweet and aromatic fragrance spreads around, and the good taste is conveyed by the fragrance alone. It seems that there are several kinds of baked confectionery, and there are a number of aromas that stimulate appetite.
So Lewis turned to Natalia. After a meaningful look, Natalia thinks for a few seconds and opens her mouth.
"... so you can go up? I mean, there's nothing to go home without entertaining visitors... but there's not enough butlers and maids to entertain."
"Hahahaha... now let me sweeten your words. And, Anemone, would you be so kind as to help the Servant of Baron Amendura, while being careful not to be rude?
That's why he laughed back at Natalia, telling her that he wanted her to be a servant, and Lewis gave Anemone that kind of instruction.
"Kun-kun... it smells good when I think Reurus is back... ahh! It's not Anemone! Long time no see! And then... uh, yeah... yes, Ruvillia's brother!
"Isn't that Mr. Lewis!? Sorry!
Sarah stormed the house as she went back into the living room with Louis and Anemone.
Apparently I was caught by the smell of baked confectionery, but even though I remember Anemone traveling with me, I couldn't remember Louis. Eliza in her maid's clothes lowered her head in a hurry, but Louis only laughed brightly.
"This is Sarah, it's been a long time. And don't worry about Eliza. As far as the Spirit is concerned, it has nothing to do with whether the nobleman is the opponent or not... but when did you become a maid?
"Hahaha... my Sarah is sorry. I'm really sorry... but there were a few other people who could dress up as maids."
Reurus laughed lightly and apologized to Louis for forgiving Sarah. In this case, Reurus held his head and asked him to wait upstairs using the Idea Call.
"Never mind, Reurus. As I said before, I'm the one who worked rudely... and I'd be honored if you could behave like a spirit-sama."
That's how Louis smiles. However, he moved his gaze as if he had noticed something and looked at the edge of the living room.
"That's...."
Behind his gaze was Reurus's armor. The "Dragon Slash" and armor were neatly arranged by Meer's hand, softly reflecting the light that was inserted through the wooden window.
There was also a reason to bring the room into the private room assigned to the realuse, but all of it is something that can be said to be superb. Looking at the 'Dragon Slash' and armor lined up to replace the paintings and pots, Lewis exhaled with admiration.
Louis shrugs his eyes like a good man who finds rare gems because he can fight with his sword.
"Excellent sword and armor. If it's just a substitute for this, it's not a rare thing to see in a noble family with a long history... no, if the sword is even in the royal family... it's a blessing."
The eyes of Louis staring at the "Dragon Slash" standing in the state of being pulled out of his sheath seemed sparkling like a child. It seems that the materials are the only ones, and Calvin and Dwarf's arms together look great from Lewis's perspective.
Meer, who was chasing Sarah into the living room, was somehow proud of Lewis's reaction.
"Excuse me. I brought you a drink."
That's how Anemone showed up with Corona. They seem to have brought drinks as they say, but their gaze is sometimes directed at the corona. Anemone and Corona both had bowls for meals in both hands, but there were teacups and teapots on the side of Anemone and plates lined with baked confectionery on the side of Corona.
Probably asked Corona to be easier to carry, but Corona is tense because of the fact that the Lord of the Count of Werg is against him.
Behind such a corona, Neddy was walking for some reason. The line of sight is pointing towards where the corona is walking, and perhaps the corona is careful not to panic.
The tea and baked confectionery brought there were placed on the table, and Reurus and the others took a break while having a chat. The same goes for tea, but all the baked goods that Lewis went out of his way to buy were exquisite, and Reurus rounded his eyes.
I added fresh eggs and a lot of sugar to the ingredients flour, cookies and muffins made with plenty of dried fruit, and a number of other baked sweets that I don't even know the name of Reurus, so I wondered how much it cost.
(Even if the cost of the ingredients alone seems to exceed the small gold coin... if you take it as an apology to the noble opponent, is it so natural...?
The corona I left with my partner was so amazing that I opened my eyes and solidified. Natalia was not surprised by the intense and violent taste among the Reurus.
"Oh... it tastes good inside. Where did you get this?
"It's a shop near the market in the western part of King's City. Recently, it has also become a topic of discussion among nobles in King's Landing."
Natalia, who spoke with Louis while drinking tea, was calm, and Louis, who answered it, was also calm when he entered the hall.
Louis drank tea slowly to enjoy the scent, but eventually put the teacup on the table and turned his gaze towards Reurus and Natalia.
"Well... before we get to the point, there's something I'd like to check. What happened the other day when our Ruvillia bothered you? I heard that Sebastian worked rudely even though he was with me, and I was really curious about what happened."
That said, Lewis and Natalia looked at each other unexpectedly. Whatever happens, Reurus and the others are in trouble because nothing happened.
"I came through the house by accident. Other than that, there is nothing in particular that comes to mind."
"My face turned bright red while I was greeting you, so I left. I don't remember saying anything special about this... were you angry?
There was nothing else to explain, and Reurus answered honestly. Louis then shook his head sideways with a bitter smile.
"I'm not mad at you... I heard from Sebastian, but he was confused. Still, it's about my cute sister, and as a brother, I'm curious."
Louis was still smiling bitterly, but at the same time he leaned his neck in a confused manner.
"The truth is, I was going to bring you here today to apologize, but now you can't wait a little longer, because your face turns bright red... if you'll accept my sister as a stupid brother's word for being rude... you really didn't have anything?
For some reason, Lewis asked while staring at Reurus. As for Reurus, I was not uncomfortable that Ruvillia was so cute. I thought it was a family thing.
"I swear by my family name, nothing happened."
"Likewise... no, I don't have a family name, so let's swear on my precious sword there. Nothing happened."
"Fumiu... I didn't..."
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The unexpected voice stopped Reurus.
"Mr. Reurus? What's the matter with you?
"... no, I feel like I heard something hallucinating."
Though I suspected it was someone's prank who could use 'Call to Thought', the voice I heard was deaf. Strongly speaking, it was a tone close to Neddy, but it was a very young and insignificant voice, and I don't think Neddy would bother to imitate it.
Did someone just talk to me?
Hmm? Why all of a sudden?
"What? Can I talk to you?
Me, I'm not used to using this magic from my side...
"... I don't know."
I used the Idea Call as a confirmation, but only Eliza and the others came back. Without a sense of magic connected to “someone else," Reurus leans his neck small.
I will send my gaze to Natalia, who is probably the most magical person on the scene, but Natalia just looks strangely at Reurus's remarks.
(There was something about senpai, and I heard hallucinations due to stress... no, that didn't happen in my previous life...)
Reurus wonders if he was feeling a lot of stress just because he wasn't aware of it. Even before I lost my life in my previous life, I was around, but I don't remember Reus having any symptoms such as hearing or hallucinations.
It was Louis who was watching Reurus like that, but he must have decided he wasn't lying. Sigh in trouble and put your body on the back of the chair.
"It's not what the rude worker said, but... I'd appreciate it if you'd miss it.” Since I got better, I've become a bit of a stranger.... "
"Hah...."
Reurus nods ambiguously without hearing hallucinations again. Then Lewis coughed up and then corrected his posture.
"Now... let's get down to business. Yesterday, Captain of the First Magic Corps visited our Mansion... Bernard of" Heavenly Thunder ". He asked me to leave a message.
That's how Lewis turned his face into something serious, and Lewis and the others tightened their faces.