NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32
Brought along by Cortina, we headed towards Maxwells residence. Unfortunately, Michelles parents were not able to join us because they will be unloading and arranging their luggage. So right now, theres only me Cortina, Finia and Michelle-chan.
Although he was supposedly of royal bloodline, but he abandoned all of that along with his title of nobility when he started out as an adventurer.
But even with that, it still didnt change the fact that he was still a big shot of this country. Especially after finishing the extermination of evil dragons, he was offered to return to his position when he finally returned to his country.
However, even with all of his present achievements, especially the subjugation of evil dragons, there would still be various legal problems in bringing back nobility who once abandoned their position.
Thats why he was given authority, but was not posted on public office. And with his vague position, he was then appointed as the director of the Magic Academy.
He was Former Royalty and a Hero who subjugated Evil Dragons. Not to mention being a renowned Magician.
It would be impossible for Maxwell to reside in a plain looking house, thats why his residence is now a splendid mansion. Cortina simply walked straight inside the mansion without being questioned by the guards.
In my previous life, I have also visited places like this before so it didnt bother me much and I have a more relaxed atmosphere. And although I didnt live in such a mansion, I got accustomed to the fact that I would usually do business in such places.
Maxwell, I have brought them! Come, on let us enter!
Unlike us who are stuck to her waist, Cortina was knocking on the door forcefully without any hesitation. On the side though, I could see Finia whose face have started to turn pale.
Michelle-chan also had a surprised look, when the Friendly Older Sister took on a crude and hostile attitude.
Seriously, you are as noisy as always. Just wait for a second I also want to take my time leisurely from time to time, you know
An old man opened the door at his own pace without even being bothered by how noisy Cortina was.
He still has the same figure and ears similar to a dwarf that havent changed 17 years ago.
Now that I think about it, Cortinas short cut hair also didnt show any form decline since that time too. Well, although its not as long as how elves lived, cat beast-men also have a considerably long lifespan. Her current age should be over 30 years old, but if based on the lifespan of her tribe, then she could still be considered as a young one.
You finally came out. Why dont you take advantage of that short life you have left and do things a little faster?
I dont really care about that stuff. I will leave it to my successor to do things for if I really need to
dont, it would be a annoying
After doing their strange arguments and completely rejecting Maxwells claim, Cortina suddenly held me up.
Never mind that look here. Its Marias daughter, Nicole-chan! Isnt she cute?
After holding me up, she then held me close and hugged me from behind. She then without restraint rubbed her cheeks on me to the point that I felt like my cheeks would be deformed and was a bit painful.
Noticing my situation, Finia attempted to move her hands, but stopped and was not able to do anything. After all, the one in front of her is Lyells colleague. She cant just move on her own following strictly her own view of the relationship between everyone.
Hohou, so her eyes have unmatched colors. People with such eyes usually have a lot of potential in magic and their foundations are strong
Um, I have a gift on Interference Magic
I did hear about that, but I didnt know that you have such eyes. This is something I would look forward to! For now, come in. Do not act so reserve and have some tea
Maxwell invited us and guided inside his mansion. As I was walking inside the mansion, I made a further comment. It was dirty. Dust were accumulating all over the place, and some garbage or documents were piling up.
Thu, this is
I havent been here in quite a while. You could have at least hired a servant
Well, there are a lot of confidential documents lying around. So hiring a servant would be kind of troublesome if its not from a reliable place
If its just that, then clean it up yourself
Its a bother. Would you like to do it instead?
And why do you think I would
Finia who was watching the two bickering at each other is now even more pale and confused not knowing what to do with the current situation. Seeing the two of them argue like this gives me a sense of nostalgia.
The Magician and the Master Tactician, the two of them would also quarrel a lot in the old days. I was thinking at first that Cortina might have settled down after all those years because of how she conducted herself when we met her, but well you cant easily change a persons character even after a long time has passed.
After guiding to what seems to be a living room, Maxwell attempted to leave the room again.
Stay here for the time being. Ill go and prepare some tea for everyone
Thats not it! Didnt you remember what we came here for, Old Man!
Nn? Ah, thats right. It was for Magic Power Analysis. Then Ill go fetch the measuring tools
And just as easygoing as he usually is, Maxwell went out of the room. In the meantime, we cleaned a sofa for everyone to settle down.
Were you surprised? Especially at how different our interaction was
No, I could understand from how he reacts that maybe, he is just an easygoing person?
You are somehow acting like you have actually seen that person before. Thanks to that, I feel like I dont to hold back
Just like from the past
I involuntarily and immediately covered my mouth. There should have been no way for me to know the Cortina from before. But Cortina never missed mu grumbling.
Nn? Why do you know about how I was from the pastAh I see. Maria told you about me, right! Seriously, did she want to betray our Womens bond?
Eh, ummis, is that so?
Right now, Maria is closing to her 40s. But her appearance is still very youthful, enough that she would even pass if she says that she was still in her 20s.
On the other hand, Lyell is aging normally the as his age soon enough, he would probably look like a grumpy old youkai. Also, it would be horrible to compare humans to other races like the Elf Finia and the Cat Beast-man Cortina.
I have kept you waiting. I took a bit of time because I was brewing some good tea leaves
After a while, Maxwell finally came back holding a tray with a tea set placed on it. He arranged it on the table near the sofa where we were seated normally without even showing any form of elegance that you would expect from a Hero. But despite that, I know very well just how much of a master he is that is able to compete against an evil dragon.
Also the same with Cortina, even if she shows annoyance to him, she doesnt really dislike his ways. He quickly arranges everything in the table and offers us tea.
You know, I dont mind the tea, but where is the tool for measuring Magic which you should have prepared first! What happened to the measuring board?
Its fine, I didnt forget about it. I brought it along. See, its here
After saying that, he turns over the tray that he was using and showed it to us. No, thats not it, that was not a tray but a magic tool, and it was the magic measuring tool itself.
You dont just use expensive tools like that as replacements for tools you use or making tea!
Cortina couldnt help but put a tsukkomi to how he treats expensive magic tools.
Maxwell Sorry, but I also completely agree to Cortina.