Chapter 107 (2/2)

[Yes, I liked it very much. Thank you head maid.]

As the host I answered in a proper manner, however those were my true feelings.

This chicken meat tart was also exquisite.

[You honor me with your words]

For a moment she smiled delightedly while bowing respectfully.

After More left, it was Claura’s turn to attend to the guests.

[Margils-sama, may I start attending to our guests?]

[..... Yes, Please do.]

Claura was wearing a pure white dress decorated with gold threads, she then put both hands on her chest, one above the other, and bowed in such a unique way.

It’s not that she’s showing much skin, but the design of the dress was fit enough to highlight the curves on her body, she is so beautiful.

Originally, is the duty of the wife of the lord to attend the guests in this way but, whether it is the situation, her social status or just for appearances, she’s the best I could have ask for as a subst.i.tute.

Certainly, the guests attended by Claura have this really happy expression. I know that feel all too well.

[I’m Cozma Belgh, councillor of the city of Solel member of the Luce Union]

The first man to come along made such a solemn reverence already.

He’s the most influential among the emissaries currently in this place.

Everyone else of the emissaries is just a representative of the chairman of their respective city, an official of lower rank going as an “envoy”, and that's the reason why Solel is currently so important to us.

[Good evening, Councillor Belgh. I hope you are enjoying yourself tonight]

[But of course, after such a warm welcome]

[I’m glad. Please give our regards to the council chairman and the citizens of Solel. That’s the wish of the wizard Gio Margils, protector of the people in the fight againsts the dark beats]

[Such rea.s.suring words. That will surely restored the hope of the people, knowing that the wizard who can summon giants and meteors is their ally]

With such flatteries, the meeting proceeded smoothly.

I used the “ESP medal”, just to make sure no one was scheming something, but there was no one.

The last person to come was the “Pilgrim Knight”.

[An honor to meet you. I am called Elmer Ruk (Pilgrim Knight) Sandall!]

[..... I see]

He kneeled on one knee while bowing his head with a calm demeanor.

Well.... He’s very, very old.

His head is bald and smooth but, he has a thick white beard covering the lower half of his face. You could still see he was still fairly strong throughout his plain uniform. He has thick eyebrows, a sharp look and a mouth with firmly closed lips.

An old man as stubborn as a dwarf are words that comes to my mind.

The “Sense of the adept” spell showed: [Human / Male / 60 Years old / Warrior level 12], at level 12, he’s truly a master.

[I served under earl Frando of the northern kingdom of Shrendall but, for some trite reasons we severed our relations.h.i.+p!]

[...... I see]

[I adventured in search of a new master and came to this remote location. I originally intended to rely on the renowned Carb.o.n.e.ra Knights..... but, amidst my travels I heard rumors about you. By all means I wanted an audience with such an splendid person, so I came as soon as it was possible!]

[......... I understand]

Wow, he’s so annoyingly pushy this old man. I pull Claura who’s holding herself back from his side.

In any case, I’ll have Leiha to investigate this further.

Also, he’s not lying, I confirmed it with the “ESP medal”.

Problem is, this Earl is very important among the great n.o.bles of Shrendall.

In spite of what he said, I must consider the possibility of the earl sending someone because he has an interest in me, if not him, someone connected to Shrendall did.

There’s no doubt that any information from observing me is being reported to some country.

The northern kingdom of Shrendall.

Thought its golden age may be long over, is the country with the most history and territory on the continent. The Luce Union cannot match its national power.

[That said, my lord doesn’t know the extent of my abilities yet. In accordance with the “royal law”, I’ll have the privilege of staying with my lord for the time being. I won’t disappoint you]

[..................]

I will have to be very careful with him.

Notes:

There's a lot of polite talking done in this chapter, and also the old man speaks in a rather archaic way so I had trouble conveing that in English. I blame my lack proficiency in the language (both languages ;_;).

I also liked the old man. I hope he really is this cranky old dude who p.i.s.ses everyone off because of his weird antics.

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