53 Before The Banque (1/2)
lNaga woke up early and prepared for his visit to the City Lord's Mansion. Old Samuel bought him expensive clothes but he still chose from his commoner clothes as these are more comfortable for him.
”Good Morning, young sir!” Naga was greeted by a servant when he opened the door of his house.
The servant told him that the carriage is already waiting. He was informed as well that the baquent will start at sunset and only the member of their House will be there.
”Thank you. You're a big help.” Naga said smiling to the servant when they reached the carriage.
”Thank you, young sir.” The servant bowed andlightly smiled.
The House of Iron Crow is treating their servants and guards fairly and kind so these people became loyal and diligent at their tasks.
It did not take long before Naga's carriage reached the City Lord's Mansion. Naga thanked the driver before entering the mansion's gate. Naga asked the guards if he could wait in the garden instead. The two guards agreed since they were advised to follow Naga's requests.
”Thank you. Please tell the young miss that I will wait here.” Naga said and smiled.
”As you wish, young sir.” One of the guards said. The other guard immediately left to look for their young miss.
The City Lord is looking at Naga from the window of her office. Her grandfather is also there and drinking tea.
”The Seven Sword...” The City Lord said while looking at Naga.
”Those idiot swordsmen will face a huge calamity this time. The young man with Ancient Prime will not even need to act.” The old man said.
”They started as a righteous sword clan then became an rganization that focus on profit instead of improving their art. It is time for them to go down.” The City Lord said.
”They are fated to go down.” The old man responded.
After a while, the City Lord said ”Bella is getting closer to young master Naga.”
”My dear little princess likes that kid.” The old man said smiling.
”Grandfather, the arrangement you...” The City Lord was about to remind her grandfather about a certain event when she was interrupted.
”I know. The arrangement with that old duke's successor...” The old man said and sighed.
”Bella doesn't like that arrangement anyway.” The City Lord said.
”Oh my cunning princess, are you suggesting to use the House of Iron Crow to break the arrangement?” The old man asked smiling.
The City Lord looked at her grandfather seriously and said ”No, Grandfather. We don't even know if the young master likes my sister too.”
She smiled and continued ”All we can do is to wait and see what will happen. Bella's happiness is important.
”Wait and see... I understand. You did not also like that arrangement before. I am sorry for failing both of you.” The old man said with a sad tone.
”Don't think about it, granfather. You are only doing what is best for our city. I understand your situation.” The City Lord approached her grandfather and hold his hands.
”I'm glad that the House of Iron Crow arrived.” The old man said and lightly smiled.
”The coming destruction of the Seven Sword Society will open everyone's eyes. The empire will not be able to do anything about it.” The City Lord said and looked at the window.
In the garden, Naga is looking at the plants and flowers. It's very much relaxing for him.
”Do you like those flowers? Liking flowers are only for us, girls, do you think so?”
Naga heard Bella's voice so he turned around and smiled at her.
”Greetings, young miss.” He lightly bowed and said.
He continued, ”As promised, I am here to deliver your orders. These flowers won't mind this lowly delivery boy, right?” Naga said while looking at the flowers.
Bella smiled and lightly shook her head ”They won't. Thank you.”
”I heard from my sister... the Seven Sword Society is planning to cause trouble to your House.” Bella said with a low voice.
”That's what they said. Let them be.” Naga chuckled.
”Are you not afraid? I heard that they are one of the biggest organizations in the capital.” Bella asked.
”I am scared but Lord Willard will take care of them.” Naga looked at Bella and said smiling.
”You don't look scared.” Bella said and smiled.
Both of them laughed after that. They talked about the products that Bella bought and Naga gave her some information he learned from the Book about mana since she wants to improve her mana reserve.
While they are talking, a young man wearing golden armor approached them.
”Greetings, young sir and Miss Bella.” The man said.
Naga looked at him and smiled.
”Naga, he is Sir Ludwig. A knight from the empire. One of the emissary's guardians.” Bella introduced the man.
Naga smiled and nodded at Bella. He looked at Sir Ludwig and said, ”Well met, Sir Ludwig. Please take care of Old Drun.”
”Rest assured. He is important to us.” Sir Ludwig said smiling.