Volume 5 Chapter 19 Let's Go To Pick You Up 1️⃣0️⃣
As they were talking about trading with the World Tree Forest, someone knocked on the door and asked to come in. It was the butler of Margrave Shield, so Margrave Shield said it was okay.
The butler came in, bowed, and whispered something to Margrave Shield. Margrave Shield listened and nodded, then said, "Okay, got it."
The butler then went to Lala and told him something. Lala listened and said, "Yes, yes," then quickly replied, "I'll go right away."
When the butler and Lala finished talking, Margrave Shield turned to Lydia and said, "It seems Aisha needs you. And it's urgent, sorry."
"What could it be? Mother doesn't usually get flustered."
Lydia tilted her head slightly, then said, "Well, excuse me," and left the room.
"Grandfather, did something happen to Grandmother?"
Cain asked after Lydia left.
"I don't quite get it, but Aisha wants Lydia to come right away. Even Aisha can get flustered sometimes, and the butler was surprised."
Cain listened and thought, "Hmm."
Cain was thinking, "She's always calm and cool, so she doesn't panic easily."
Margrave Shield also sighed and tilted his head. Cain thought, "Aisha always stays calm, doesn't she?"
"By the way, Cain will now have an elf guard."
"What? What did you just say, Grandfather?"
Cain was thinking about Aisha when Margrave Shield suddenly said something strange.
"I'll say it again: Cain will have an elf guard. The reason is, the 'Teleportation Staff' will be said to be in Zain's possession, but actually, Cain will keep it. Since Cain has to come here every 4 months, it's easier if Cain keeps it himself, isn't it?"
"Wait, what will you report to the king? To His Majesty? No way, you're going to keep it a secret?"
Cain, nearly panicking, started asking Margrave Shield about the original reason for relying on the "Teleportation Staff."
"So, we'll say the 'Teleportation Staff' is in Zain's possession, and we'll report that to His Majesty. But since the staff needs Cain's huge amount of Mana to work, we'll report that Zain can use it if Cain lets him. So, it's up to Zain to decide whether it can be used or not. And if the World Tree Forest's tribe leader, or the royal family, has it, we can avoid those stupid people getting involved."
Margrave Shield said it with a very pleased tone. Luke also looked like he was hearing it for the first time, and his cheeks were twitching.
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Lydia, who was called by Aisha, quickly moved to the room assigned to Margrave Shield and the others. Lydia took a deep breath in front of the door, said "Excuse me, it's Lydia," and knocked on the door.
From inside the room, Aisha replied with a very bright voice, "Please, come in." Lydia opened the door and saw Aisha sitting on the sofa in the back, with a 40-year-old woman in front of her.
"Lydia, sit down and listen. This is Merida, Mr. Zain's partner."
Aisha introduced the woman sitting on the sofa, trying to stay calm.
Notes:
• Margrave Shield - Cain's grandfather. An elderly man, robust, with white hair.
• Lala - Cain's companion, likely a servant or minder, cautious and protective.
• Lydia - Cain's Stepmother.
• Aisha - Lydia's mother. Cain's step-grandmother.
• Zain - A man in his 30s with long ears, possibly an elf or a similar race. He works in the basement of Ms. Merida's shop and is highly perceptive, noticing Cain's incredible mana from a distance.
• Luke - Cain's father.
• Merida - The owner or manager of the magic tool shop Cain frequents in Margrave Shield territory.
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