Episode 42.1 (2/2)
”Yea.”
They had a toast and the dinner began.
”Norma. Five days ago Findin arrived here before departing for the capital. I read your letter then. You wish to change the duel location because Lecan has a reason to avoid going to the capital, I believe.”
”Yes. That's right.”
”Would you be willing to share that reason with me.”
Norma looked at Lecan. She can't say a word without Lecan's approval.
Lecan did something that surprised Norma. He pretty much divulged how he is a Descender and Yacklubend would definitely find and lock him up like a rare magic beast if he ever sets foot inside the capital. And in a far more detailed account than during Findin's presence.
”Fumu. So that's your reason. Your master, this Shira, just who is she exactly.”
”I have to ask you not to touch upon that.”
”Oho. Then that I shall. Anyway, so Lord Yacklubend Tomato procured a remain of a sword possessing special Graces you brought from your world through a connection with your master, resulting in their bizarre interest in you. You also have other Grace Gear you don't wish shown to Lord Tomato.”
”Not exactly Grace Gear, more like items created by means unavailable in this world. Besides, there must be other items I brought from my world that's gonna pique Yacklubend's curiosity. I have a special <Box> only I can open and shut. If I ever got caught by Yacklubend, they likely won't release me until I took everything in it out.”
”A <Box> only specific persons can open huh. Our house does have such <Box> as well. Bought from none other than Lord Tomato themselves. Although Lord Tomato could likely open it. However yes, if it's a <Box> made by the technology of your world, Lord Tomato would definitely keep you bound until they're done analyzing it. Hold on.”
Manfrey contemplated with squinted eyes.
”I see. You yourself has a secret that would warrant Lord Tomato's boundless interest.”
As Lecan's <Box> is not an item, but his ability, Manfrey's guess is 100% correct. And that's not all, in a topic regarding connections between his world's abilities to this world's magic, Lecan possess the clue that would make Yacklubend go into frenzy if they knew.
”Yea.”
”I see. Understood. You must not go to the capital. That person is truly terrible indeed. Your concern is warranted.”
”You've met them?”
”No, I have not. I am not familiar with anyone who has met Lord Tomato directly. Perhaps I have met them as a high official of the PM Office, but they will never disclose such matters. Now then. Norma. You must head for the capital as soon as you could.”
”That is because?”
”Marquis of Smarc is at the capital right now.”
Norma thought they could only ask Pentaros about changing duel location, but it's another thing if the family head himself can be reached. Everything would be settled without clashing with what they discussed on the 30th if only they got the family head's approval first.
”I understand. I will head straight for the capital tomorrow. Lecan, please wait here.”
”Got it.”