I thought Arthurs was inside. He's my deputy, but one of the perks of being deputy is that he's free to enter my residence.
Even if I didn't have such authority, I was going to let my friend rest freely.
“Dylan?"
I was surprised. The voice was not Arthur's, but Arwen's.
Without time for me to answer, the door hook turned and the door opened wide.
I enjoy bathing with nothing on in the bath facing the door. And Arwen is standing there, so she can look in the bathtub.
Of course, Arwen and I had to face each other face to face.
“Gaaaah!”
Screaming so clearly. Arwen screams, covering her eyes with both hands.
Unexpectedly, my blindfolded finger popped open, and I met him again.
“Hey! Cover your eyes! Why are you looking at me? Turn around!”
“When I was a kid, I used to bathe with the three of you. ”
Once again, Arwen blindfolds herself, but smiles at you. Did she have this kind of audacity? That's amazing.
I answered with a bloody smile.
“Let's take a bath together like we used to. Come on in. The water's really cool. ”
“Pervert!”
“You're the one who started it. ”
I got up and rolled up with a towel covering the main area. It was a very big towel that was supposed to be in the hotel, so I could wrap myself up like a gown.
“So, what's the deal? ”
“I heard about what happened at the Duke! So I was wondering, and I came to congratulate you. ”
“Isn't there something else? ”
Arwen is surprised, shrugging her shoulders.
“How did you know? ”
“There's no way that news didn't get to the girl. Would you move on if it was my specialty? I'm sure he'll call you for a cup of tea. ”
Arwen grins.
I'm guessing it's real.
In fact, I haven't been with Sapiella for a while, but I feel like I'm getting closer to her. Do you feel like you know what you want without facing it or listening to it?
This is not just Sapiella's affair. The same goes for everyone else. The words made me notice faster, and I became interested. I think this is also Mana's positive influence.
“Then I should probably get going. ”
“Get ready and come out. I'll wait for you outside. Oh, but this... ”
Arwen holds out what she was holding in her arms. It was a broken bracelet that I put on the table earlier.
“Was it a defect? I didn't think it would be cut off already. ”
“No, that's not it. I think the Duke was cut off by the shock when he rescued her. I made an error, but I couldn't help but be shocked by the ornaments. ”
“I see! I'll put it back on. ”
“Thank you.”
Arwen smiles forcefully. I went back to my room and started wearing my smocks.
“I wanted to take a little more time off. ”
The cold bath was the next time I looked in the mirror and straightened out my wardrobe. Then I head out to the spiritual chamber with Arwen, who was waiting outside.
Today's spirit was a different shape.
I was sitting at my desk writing something on paper. From the size and shape of it, it looks like a letter. Looks like he's writing something to send to the mainland.
“I meet the noble lady. Peace be with you.”
“Yes.”
Did you just say yes?
This was my first reaction, so I was somewhat surprised, but I lowered my head slightly without revealing myself.
“I heard you called. Do you have anything to say? ”
“I hear you did a good job at Duke Bahamut. ”
“I did what I had to do. ”
“You're from the Adeline family. I don't think that's the right thing to do. ”
“Not as a butler, but as a man. It's natural to save dangerous people. ”
Sapiella's mouth shifts slightly. According to my interpretation, that's a smile. Arwen suddenly approached the spiritual side and looked at me like she was magnificent.
The things that I thought were natural in my place were being taken very specifically here.
“I heard from Britain. I heard you can make it up to the official butler this time. ”
“I think so. But we should wait for word from the mainland. ”
“Good. Really. ”
Sapiella looked really happy. The look on his face wasn't that big, but I, and Arwen, could feel it.
“I think I was really good enough to join the Adeline family. ”
“Why?”
“A lot of people care. And so do you. Every day is new."
Sapiella nods with an unfit look.
“Would you like some tea? I want to hear the story. How I saved the duchess. ”
“It was a small coincidence. ”
I was so unlucky that I explained what had happened to the Duke, putting all of it together, sometimes feeling of anxiety, like a hummingbird. Our story continued until late afternoon.
And finally, evening came, and I took Sapiella as my executive secretary to the Duke of Bahamut.
* * *
The Bahamut mansion was brighter all around, despite the sunset. I don't know how many lanterns are on without power.
It was not only glamorous.
Starting from where the wagon was parked, a thick red carpet spread out to the front door, and a butler and his maids plucked their neat outfits on either side.
This looks familiar.
Oh, I saw that on TV on a visit to Korea!
I felt a real sense of the Adeline family and the symbol of Sapiella Infinity, but I also thought there would be a plus alpha because I had another ball built.
I knew you had to do something good.
The wagon stops. Line up the red carpet exactly.
I got out of the wagon first, then reached out for Sapiella's baby. She grabbed my hand and carefully got off the wagon. Then Hermes, the chief butler, approached.
“You've come a long way. It's an honor to be here for you. ”
“Thank you.”
“I'll take you this way. ”
I followed her behind like a shadow. Every time she passed, the family members politely greeted her. It was a fresh experience.
Maybe one day I'll be able to stomp on this red carpet all I want.
At the entrance, there were more and more Duke's children. I don't think we're all there. There's only one. Probably the First Confederate. What was her name?
“Oh, you're just as beautiful as I heard! Is this how it feels to be in love at first sight? Will you give me a chance to dance with you later? ”
“Thank you for your hospitality. ”
Young-chil did not answer, but only greeted me with a polite greeting. The first prince smiled shyly, but did not give up easily.
“Hahaha. You're shy. There were a lot of excuses in the beginning. ”
No, I'm not ashamed. I'm just not interested in you.
Suddenly, the Duke's gaze turned toward me. Are you learning your reading skills?
“I didn't properly greet you because of the situation earlier. Thank you so much for saving my mother. ”
“I'm glad you're okay. Confucius.”
“I will not forget this grace. ”
I showed compassion. And I thought to myself, Just forget about grace later.
“I can't tell you how happy I am to have two guests! I'll take you inside. The President is waiting inside. ”
It was an alligator rich in sealed substance. I'd like to take a look at the status window. Do you have a chance?
The First Confucius came forward, and we followed.
Just before walking down the hall into the dining room, a tall middle-aged man quickly approached us.
“Dear Dylan! ”
He looked as if he had met the Savior. The spirit stopped walking, and so did I. I've never seen him before. Who is he?
From the look of your outfit, you don't look like a commoner. Even so, it didn't look like a nobleman. Okay outfit.
“There was a horse accident earlier. That's the luggage wagon of our merchant guild, and thanks to your service, I was able to avoid a big deal. ”
“Ah. I see. ”
But Yongle's got a neck. I don't know how to use human strength to manipulate a horse, but at least the horse must have blown its head off.
Anyway, I think you came to ask for forgiveness, but in the meantime, you just happened to bump into me.
“Welcome back. My name is Manny. He is Baron Jun. He leads the Black Rock Merchant Guild. ”
“The Black Rock Merchant Guild? That's an unusual name.”
“This is the main item of our merchant guild. It is sold by Processing Black Rock. We're making decorations, construction materials and so forth. I tried to get the ornaments again today... ”
“I see.”
I felt like a merchant and was about to end the conversation. But he asked for a handshake with both hands, very politely.
“I'll be there to greet you soon. Please take your time. If you just wipe your mouth like this, your pride as a merchant won't allow you to do it. ”
With all due respect, I was forced to hold his hand.
At that moment, something unexpected happened.
The status window is open.
○ Mannim von Rosenthio
Rank:
Level: 16
Characteristics: AccountB, SpeechB, Trap Setup C, Trade C, Addiction D, Scheme D, Agility D, Swordsmanship D,??
Status: Disgust
Interest: revenge on those who interfered with their plans.
[not open]
……
Something doesn't feel right.
Looking at his own abilities, he was distracted by some traits, status messages, and interests, although not a very caring level.
There were trapping, addiction, and schematic traits, with the exception of traits that matched the merchant.
Then why do you hate me? You're thanking me on the outside.
Different from the outside, he's up to something.
Critically, I liked the keyword 'planning’.
I think I'm getting in the way of something he's trying to do.
Then there's only one.
He was working for the duchess. For some reason, it was too sudden to call it coincidence.
“There's no need to stall. I'm going to take a moment after dinner, so I'll see you outside. ”
“Oh, are you sure you want to do this? ”
“It's okay. It's not really a dinner I should be having in the first place. ”
I threw a half-true joke, and he let me go smiling beautifully.
“I'll be waiting nearby, then. ”
I nodded, and we began to head back to the banquet hall.
I guess I had an unexpected vendetta.
Then let it go. As soon as possible. in a direction that leaves no after-effects.
I think I'm good to be here armed just in case.
Now that I know I'm the one to come, I'll send a skilled one. But I wasn't afraid. I'm not a user, I'm a Mana user.
I wouldn't mind taking a little time off for the Duke.
Yuck!
The massive door opens, and I take the plunge into the banquet hall.