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It was easy for Bal to understand that she was known and respected.

'This seems to be more of a town than a country, though.

Meena affirms his words.

'Yes. In human terms, it's the capital of the country.'

I see. I see.

Her explanation was clear and helpful.

'Oh, here it is.'

Meena walked for a while and then stopped in front of a house.

'This is it?'

It doesn't look particularly different from the rest of the house.

He was talking about home cooking, but I don't think he's even a cook.

His doubts were soon put to rest.

Meena knocks lightly on the door, and a blonde haired, blue-eyed woman of the same age as she and an outward appearance appears.

''Oh, Villehemeena-sama. Welcome.

She said with a smile before turning her eyes to Val.

'So this gentleman is Master Bartolomeus. Welcome to our home.'

She clicks her fists together in front of her ample chest.

It's a greeting of respect from the elf to her superiors.

Val straightens his right hand and raises it a few inches above his face and lowers it immediately.

It is the elf's return salute, and the woman is impressed that he knows it.

'A splendid greeting, sir. I'm sorry I'm late. My name is Ella. My mother was Lady Vilhemina's nanny, and as such I am very grateful for the opportunity to become your friend.

Oh, you mean like milk sisters instead of milk brothers?

He rolled his eyes.

'The Empire has them, but it's refreshing to see the same system for elves.

'Gyoi. Come on in. It's in the middle of nowhere.'

At Ella's suggestion, Baru was again surprised when he entered.

As soon as he entered, he found a large brown sofa and a round wooden table on his left side and a kitchen on his right.

There were large round windows on both sides of the house, allowing light to shine through.

'The structure would be somewhat different from a human home, but this is more common in elves.

Meena explains and encourages me to sit on the couch and relax.

Ella brings the cup on an oak tray and brings it over on an oak tray.

Rooibos tea. Go ahead.

Thank you.

Val enjoyed the aroma first and then took a sip.

The flavour was familiar, but there was a hint of sweetness to it.

The food is ready to be served, but you'll have to wait a little longer. Your family is arriving now.

Ella said and opened the sliding door at the back.

'She has parents, a husband and two children.

At Meena's words, Val understood what she meant by 'only increasing the amount' and felt sorry at the same time.

'Good grief. I would have refrained from doing so if I'd known that was the case.'

I'm fine.

She dismisses his concerns.

'Ella and Ella's family would greatly blame me if they found out later that I hadn't brought Master Val with me.

So that's the kind of elves you are.

Bal was somewhat predictable and decided not to worry about it anymore.

So far, the elf hadn't been overbearing towards him.

Perhaps Meena was the reason for this.

I don't think she's the one who cares when Ella's family blames her, but I'm going to make her face.