Chapter 249 - Picking Up Lydia (2/2)
The mansion was big and well maintained, something you'd expect from an earl. Although it did have a rather old vibe to it.
Once he reached the door, he quickly knocked on it.
*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*
[Speaking of which... This city is part of the kingdom of Xoleria, so doesn't that mean that the Earl should have territory in other areas... Why is the duke and Earl both in the same City? Which noble owns this city anyways?]
As the question just suddenly popped up in John's head, the door to the mansion opened wide, showing a familiar maid waiting on the other side.
Her long pink hair floated downwards as she elegantly bowed to the guest with an impressive looking maid outfit. A mixture of both black and white, simple yet perfect.
[I wonder how those two would look in a maid costume...]
”Welcome, how may I help yo- John?!” Lydia asked with a surprised expression
”Yeah, it's me, John.”
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”And that pretty much sums it up.” Said John
John had just finished explaining the situation to Zakaragi's father, a man whose eyes never left the boy. John wasn't one to be intimidated, but the man reminded him of kurt, in more ways than one.
”I see... So you'll be taking your leave, urgent matters are indeed urgent matters.” Said Zakaragi's dad
The five of them, including Zakaragi's dad were in his office. John had come back to get Lydia and he was explaining the situation of everything that had happened before.
Lydia, her younger brother, future sister in law, Zakaragi and John.
”That is correct.” Said John as he tried to hide how nervous he actually was
”Very well, I take it you've already packed your things?” Zakaragi's dad asked as he looked over at Lydia
”Yes, sir.” Lydia replied
”Good, take good care of this young adventurer, you're free to go.” Said Zakaragi's dad
[Eh? That's it? No need for us to give compensation or nothing?]
Zakaragi's dad had sheltered and protected Lydia and her brother for John despite it having been an unreasonable request, and he asks of nothing?
”Huh...? We're leaving? Why?” Saphir asked
Suddenly, Lydia's younger brother, Hayden, ran straight towards Zakaragi's dad before he gave him a small hug.
Lydia who saw this felt her heart sink, before saying. ”Hay...den... That's rude...”
Her face had a smile displayed, but the words made chills go down the boy's spine, causing him to quickly let go of the hug.
”S-Sorry!”
”Sir, I apologise, on behalf of my younger brother, I'm prepared to face any punishment.” Said Lydia as she bowed nervously.
Zakaragi's dad gave the boy a head pat as he did so, before he said.
”Haha, don't worry, it's fine. That's quite the sister you have there.”
”Sir...”
”Yes! She's the best sister in the world!”
”Hayden...”
”Of course, she's my fiancée's sister, after all.” Saphir happily claimed
”S-Saphir...”
”If you ever decide to stop working for this adventurer, you'll have a place here. We could use a skilled maid like you.” Said Zakaragi's dad
[It appears That Lydia had helped with household chores during her stay here, and Zakaragi's dad seemed to have taken a liking to her, but... Sorry, you're 1 week too short.”
A smile was formed on Zakaragi's face as he saw this, before stretching out his fist towards John.
”Stay safe and become the strongest.” Said Zakaragi with a smile
John stretched out his fist and connected it with Zakaragi's as he said.
”And you, make sure you become a strong and high ranking noble.”