Marquis' Express Butler

Chris has succeeded in regaining his magic.

Rehabilitation is his job now. I plan to stay by my side and take precautions only when I need help.

He is the type with a lot of pride. At least as far as you know. I am more likely to feel like I am interfering with what I am doing as a favor.

Anyway, we ended up in a relationship. Chris's gaze at me got much deeper than before. In addition, the cold and sharp tone of the ice spear was slightly sluggish. It's a positive phenomenon

“I'll never forget this day. ”

After the ring of fate was formed, it was the first thing he took out. So it sounded more sincere.

“You can say it a little more harshly. This grace needs to be done in a way that you will never forget. You saved his life, right? ”

Chris, who blinked his eyes, laughed.

“At least I won't betray you first, unless you betray me. I, of course, will follow and support you all at the Mysterious Council. ”

“Glad to hear it. ”

This allowed me to truly embrace the mystery council. You don't need to double check the degree of his trust or belief as you have already confirmed it with the status window.

“Don't forget to thank Arwen later. ”

“Sure. But how are you related to her? You don't look like a normal maid. He wrote you a half-word. ”

“It's not what you think. So the mystery dealer doesn't have any information on Arwen? This is disappointing.”

“I know you're from the same hometown. But even the maids of the family don't know the inside of it. It's a good thing. No information means no headaches. ”

“That's right. ”

In that sense, my information value is set at 1 million gold, which means that I am in such a dangerous position.

“He's a childhood friend, to say the least. There's one more at Bourne Manor. It's also her source. I'll introduce you later. It'll help you, too. ”

“I wonder what kind of friend he is. ”

“You should check that later and rest now. It's late.”

“Would you be able to rest in this situation? ”

I laughed. He has recovered what was lost for a long time. You'll want to feel what you've got back.

“I've got a room ready, so you can practice over there. ”

“Thank you.”

I led Chris to his room where he could stay, and then I went back to his room. I was tired after putting a lot of effort into it. I was unconscious as soon as I lay down in bed.

* * *

The next day, I opened my eyes lightly. My body felt light. It's a good start.

I had a peaceful morning after a long time. I had to, because I solved most of the bandits' problems. I've mobilized the Blue Dragon Knights and made Chris my man there, so there's nothing to worry about.

In a way, Chris may have been the last puzzle. Obviously, he was heavier.

I no longer care about getting ambushed.

Rather, they will be attacked.

I plan to go hunting. With me and Arthur stirring from the front, and Eluna and Chris backing us up, we're good to go.

“Huh?"

Just as I got out of bed, I felt Mana's flow.

I pulled Mana up reflectively. You track which side of Mana's energy is flowing in. When I checked the location, I laughed.

“Did you stay up all night? That's a lot of enthusiasm. Well, it's been a long time since magic. ”

I might have worked harder because I thought it might be a dream.

What was still a bit surprising was that he felt a lot more than the amount of Mana he could express. I could see how hard I worked all night.

I think I finished all the training I needed in about a week.

“This is no time to be laying hands. I need to talk to Arthurs first. ”

After washing my face and getting dressed, I headed to the home of spirituality. The door was wide open. I looked inside the gap.

At that moment, Sapiella's eyes met mine. She claps her hands and orders you to come inside.

“Good night. Good morning, miss. Somehow the weather will be nice today. Why don't you take a walk for a while? ”

“That's a great idea. The medicine Ophelia sent me is working. I'm having a hard time today. ”

“I'm glad.”

There was definitely blood on her face. I could see that Princess Ofelia really cared a lot.

“By the way, you have a visitor. ”

“Yes, a friend of mine who was staying in the royal family and asked me if I could help him on his way home. ”

I put in a good word for it, and Sapiella's love didn't raise much of a problem. She already knows that her journey home can be dangerous.

“If you want help on the way home, you'll be a savior, so why don't you come for breakfast later. Sir Dylan's friend makes me curious as to who he is. ”

“That's a great idea, miss. He's going to be very pleased. ”

I asked the other butler next door to tell Chris to prepare breakfast. The butler quickly left the room.

That's how we met in the restaurant.

Chris faced Sapiella with his noble manners. But it wasn't her who greeted him first, it was Arwen.

“Miss Arwen. Yesterday, I had a lot of excuses. If you don't mind, I'd like to serve you a cup of tea next time. ”

“Oh, it's no big deal. It's okay."

“You're welcome to take it. I've been told to return the favor to Lord Dylan. ”

At the same time, the gaze of the nearby maids turns to Arwen. It was a gaze full of jealousy and envy. Arwen blushes and looks at me.

I stepped out.

“Excuse me if I refuse. ”

“Then…. ”

Arwen nods. Chris was polite to her, too.

It doesn't mean much anyway. Chris didn't seem particularly interested in reason, and since we have to be close to each other anyway, tea time is all we can do.

That's how breakfast started. Sapiella draws a line and only talks about everyday life. Particularly impressive is that they did not ask about their families or their origins.

Because nobles value each other's families, they introduce their families before and after greetings. They didn't put much pressure there. Most likely a civilian.

“Then why do you want to go back to Adeline? The king's life won't be bad. ”

Sapiella asks, and Chris smiles and says,

“The king lives well, too. But what I do is important to people. There is a unity of intentions with Sir Dylan this time. That doesn't mean I'm ever going to move to Adeline, but at least for the duration of my stay, I plan to dedicate myself to Mathis and the Adeline family in the future. ”

“So you're going to work for Mathis? ”

“That's not it. I have my own organization, so it looks like we're working together. ”

“What kind of place? ”

“We run a small Merchant Guild. ”

Chris wrapped himself appropriately even if he didn't have to. This is why smart people are so comfortable. I'm on my own.

Sapiella nods.

“Please take good care of me in the future. ”

“Please take good care of me. ”

After breakfast, I put Arwen in charge of the baby for a while and headed to the Knights Headquarters.

It's a bit shabby compared to the Knights of the Mainland, but it still has all the colors. You go inside, saluted by the soldier guarding the gate.

Turning to the on call room, there was Arthur.

“Are you busy?"

“Even if you're busy, take your time. As long as it's not someone else and Lord Dylan's order. ”

I gestured to step outside for a moment. We talked in a secret place where there was no one.

“How's your training going? ”

“There has been some achievement lately. I won't be as amused as I used to be. ”

“That's a relief. There's a dangerous but interesting thing going on. Much worse than the old tax investigation. ”

Arthur narrows his eyes.

It's rare for us to talk in secret like this. They do different things to each other.

But I thought there was something about me dragging myself here, but I was nervous about it being much more dangerous than the old tax investigation.

“You don't have to keep it between us, so let me get this straight. A reliable source tells us there's some kind of force after us. They said they're planning an ambush on our way back. ”

“Ha... Why did I hear that the Blue Dragon Knights are coming? ”

“That's why the chief of staff gathered yesterday to set up a final operation. ”

I immediately brought up the story about the annex. Me, you, and one of Eluna's acquaintances will work in pairs. Of course, Arthur's expression can't be good.

“What are the four of you up to? I'm sure they have a user coming, too, but no matter how strong you are, if you start pushing against them, there will be no answer. ”

“Do I look like I'm risking my life for the impossible? I only bet on what's possible. You know that.”

“Tsk, what's the plan? ”

“We ambush where their ambush is expected. This is as far as the skeleton goes. ”

Arthur, of course, showed a sense of conferences. Rather, he's judging me calmly because he's an apprentice. You'd think it was the butler's arrival.

Do I really have to prove that I'm the Mana User?

But I decided to try to persuade him more. We haven't talked about Rewards yet.

“If you succeed in this operation, you will be knighted as soon as you return. I've given a special message to the Prince. ”

“What if nothing happens on the way back? ”

“Nothing will happen when we get back to the mainland. ”

Arthur sighs. The knighthood, as he put it, was something he couldn't let go of.

I have to live as an apprentice knight for three years.

If we can shorten the process, it's worth doing.

“Good. I heard a lot about you. I know it's a very attractive proposition. Then why is Miss Eluna in the choir room? ”

“Follow me.”

I took him to the training ground behind the mansion. Next to it is a facility capable of firing a bow. The target lies within 100 metres of it.

There, Eluna fires a bow.

“I hear you're a pretty good bowman, but you sure are in good shape. ”

Just as Eluna was about to pull the demonstration.

Tofu, tofu!

There are arrows bitten in a tense protest. Suddenly, the arrow shoots with a thumping sound.

The amazing thing was after that.

Eluna bends one knee, lowering her stance, and quickly picks the arrows from the ground and starts firing.

Thung! Thung! Thung!

All the arrows hit the target.

There were even several arrows that had already been pierced and were embedded in the same spot. Arthur looks at the nearest archery in its wonder and lets out an elastic expression.

“Huh...... That's not just a good shot! ”

“Would that be enough to leave us behind? ”

“Hmm."

Arthur took a moment to think and ripped his head off. I shouted. Thanks to this, Eluna, who was pulling the demonstration, looked at this side in surprise.

“Let's give it a shot! One death, two deaths? We can't miss our chance. What am I supposed to do? ”

Sheik laughs. I gestured to come this way toward Eluna.