Chapter 1470 – 1470. The Dark Moon
I went out of the house with Yuria.
A pre-ordered carriage was waiting at the entrance.
It was a splendid carriage ridden by nobles. The horse was well-behaved, and the coachman had dignity.
“Your destination is Count Freewood, right? We will take you safely.”
“Please.”
I spoke politely, and I looked at the real live horse, not a mechanical one, curiously. A living horse is nothing better than a mechanical horse. They die when they get old, they have to be fed steadily, they can get sick, and they can’t run as long as a mechanical horse or get the strength they need.
However, the fact that it was not a machine captured the hearts of the nobles. Nobles used carriages drawn by living horses unless they had to. That was the coolness of Neo-London and aristocratic culture.
I held Yuria’s hand so that she could easily climb into her carriage.
“Thank you, but I am just a servant.”
“It’s okay since no one is watching. And to me you are a lady too.”
As soon as we got on, the wagon started running. The carriage started running. It was quiet inside the carriage. There was no rattling sound. Neo London’s advanced technology was in the carriage, not the horse.
I looked out the window. This city is amazing Futuristic yet old. While advancing technology, it insists on old culture. While talking about civil liberties, the caste system continues to be maintained. Neo London was a city-state full of contradictions.
“It’s the first time I’ve met a neo-London aristocrat… It’s pretty tense.”
“Don’t worry too much. Master will be fine.”
While I was thinking of noble manners in my head, the carriage arrived at Count Freewood’s house. When I saw the window, I let out an exclamation. It was because an aristocratic mansion that could only be seen in history or fantasy was spread out in front of them.
‘It’s huge. Security is also unusual. There is even a barrier… If you look closely, everything is up to date.’
Neo-London aristocrats hate machines. But that did not mean rejecting the machine. Use if necessary. Because what they really hate and hate is artificial intelligence.
YuRia opened the carriage door first and got out. I then slowly got off the carriage. Manners and leisure are the virtues of a gentleman. Don’t move fast.
“Eugene Mayer. Welcome to the Countess of Freewood. My name is Hermann, the butler.”
The butler standing in front of the carriage greeted them politely. His posture, clothes, voice, etc., Were flawless. And I was silently astonished at the power he possessed. It was because the energy I felt from the butler was stronger than mine.
“… I didn’t expect the head of the Freewood family to meet me personally.”
“Mayer-sama is a guest invited by the madam. One of my duties is to personally serve the lady’s guests.”
“It feels good to be treated so kindly. I have 1 attendant of mine. At her dinner, she will personally serve me. Are you okay?”
“Of course. Come on, go inside. The madam is waiting for you.”
“I can’t keep the countess waiting. YuRia.”
“Yes. Master. I got the box.”
I walked through the garden following Hermann, the butler. I slowly turned my head and checked my surroundings. It was full of green. Colorful flowers were in full bloom on the flower beds. The flowers planted in the flower bed were different from each other. It seems difficult to manage.
Found a gardener. Dressed in a maid’s uniform, she was carefully cutting tree branches with large scissors over a meter long.
‘… 3rd grade. No, 4th grade… ? It wouldn’t be strange if she cut off human hair instead of tree branches.’
Besides that, I found several butlers and maids.
‘One person, one person is unusual. I can’t even deal with quite a few military units.’
The inside of the mansion was also great.
I was dazzled by the splendor. What’s even more surprising is that items worth at least tens of millions of credits are casually decorated in the hallways.
I knew that Count Freewood was wealthy, but… I didn’t know it would work like this.
‘They must have been decorated like that on purpose to discourage the visiting guests.’
I was a bit stunned.
Arrived at the reception room.
Hermann cautiously knocked on the ornate door.
“Lady. Mayer-sama is here.”
“Come in.”
He quickly scanned the waiting room.
The room was, of course, gorgeous. It was expected, so I wasn’t surprised. What was surprising was the Countess of Freewood.
She was beautiful Her blonde hair was shiny, and her skin was as white as jade. I have no idea how much the white dress adorned with jewels cost. She covered her mouth with a fan of wine-colored fur, but only her baring nose and green eyes showed what an extraordinary beauty she was.
‘I think I heard that you are not young… She looks like she’s in her early to mid twenties.’
Her ears were pointed.
Elf.
To be precise, he is a human with an elf factor. That too is an innate factor.
Hermann went and stood behind the Countess. I walked up to her and greeted her in her manners.
“This is Eugene Meyer. She does mercenary work and runs a small food shop.”
“You mean chicken. The chicken sold there was delicious. Did you say Korean chicken?”
“Yes. We have reproduced the cuisine of Great Korea, an ancient country.”
“I am Garmeria Freewood. My husband is the owner of this family. Sit in front.”
She sat down slowly across from her.
“Unexpected.”
“What do you mean?”
“I have met many mercenaries so far. However, there were only two or three mercenaries like you who knew how to behave. All of them were butlers, but you’re not like that either.”
“Yes. I am a foreigner. Neo I was interested in the culture of London, so I learned a lot. I’m glad you weren’t rude.”
“He was more polite than my cousin grandson. I don’t know who taught it to me… You learned very well.”
She asked me various things.
Starting with why a 5th-level wizard works as a mercenary, why he settled in Neo London, what he did before coming to Neo London, and so on.
There were several annoying questions, but he answered them without showing them.
“I heard what happened a few hours ago. You killed the mother and daughter and the securites at the Gomez Clinic and used my name on the London guards?”
I hit my head right off.
“I am sorry if you were offended. Back then, the countess’s dress was my top priority.”
“It was a bit distasteful, but since the dress is fine, it’s just a trivial matter that can be overlooked. Please explain in detail what happened. You smell funny.”
Her green eyes twinkle, and her pointed ears prick.
There is no hatred or fear of the slayer. There is only curiosity.
‘It’s just as Yuria said.’
YuRia said as they rode in her carriage. Most nobles, including Countess Freewood, didn’t care how many citizens died. The moment they pay attention is when they suffer a loss.
I summarized this work from the beginning. Going to the Gomez Clinic with Blue Distortion, defeating the Prong gang on Lana Gomez’s terms, and the fact that Prong teamed up with DeLloyd made her frown. She slammed the table annoyedly as she folded her fur fan.
“I guess that’s why Deroid’s fighter appeared in Neo London. Traitor of humanity… !”
“I used my trump card to deal with him.”
“Keep talking. Why was there such a fuss at the Gomez Clinic?”
“They tried to sell me to Cavalia Industries. Have you heard of the Cavalier Labs?”
“Ugh. I heard…. Are you conducting an ugly experiment? I thought Gomez and her daughter were decent people, but…. They say you can know ten ways under water, but not one way inside people….”
Gomez shook her head.
After the story, she looked at YuRia.
“I want to see the dress.”
I gestured to YuRia. YuRia came over and put it on the table.
Seeing Yuria’s movements, she exclaimed.
“Excellent maid. There is grace in your actions. They say you can tell the owner by looking at the servant. I can feel your dignity.”
“Thank you, madam.”
“How did you hire the maid?”
“We met by chance in Neo London. I came to Neo London empty-handed, and I needed someone’s help, and she needed her career.”
“What is the maid rank?”
The Countess asked Yuria. YuRia didn’t panic and answered steadfastly.
“I have no qualifications. After filling her career, I’m trying to get her license.”
“Okay? Would you like to pursue a career under our family?”
“I’m sorry, ma’am. There is only one master of mine.”
“It is good to see Chungjeong. Eugene Meyer, I’m sorry. As you can see, I lose my temper when I see good people.”
It wasn’t apologetic at all. I replied, trying to suppress the urge to slap her on the cheek.
“No. I am fine.”
The box was opened and the dress was revealed.
It looked like a gorgeous dress from the outside, but when the magic was activated, it became a more gorgeous dress. It was as if the starry night had been translated into a dress.
‘Honestly, I wonder if this dress needs to be made with magic….’
How can I know the inside of a nobleman?
Looking at the dress, the Countess frowned.
“The light is darker than I thought. Hermann. Can you find a repairman?”
“… We will try our best to find out, but it is difficult to guarantee that it will be fixed before the party.”
“I don’t like it, but should I wear it like this….”
Staring at the magic dress, I opened my mouth.
“I can fix it on the spot. It is not difficult to intensify the light.”
“… You? I am not ignorant of magic. Although this dress looks simple, it is intricately intertwined. Do you see a constellation here? You will see that the brightness of the stars is different.”
“Yes. Yes. If you do it wrong, the balance will fall completely. But I am confident. I will not use herd like a child. The owner of this dress is the wife, and her wife chooses.”
Chew!
She opened her fan and moved gently, in agony.
“… Let me give it to you once. I hope you don’t disappoint me.”
“Yes. Could you pass the dress to me?”
After receiving the dress, I opened Astral and used the moment. Check the magic structure engraved on the dress. It was intricately intertwined. However, it is more like a lock placed for magic security. One by one, it wasn’t that complicated.
Mana moves. Mana, which contained my will, instantly took over the magic of her dress.
I turned up the brightness of the starlight.
“Will it be as bright as this?”
“… Whoa. Did you understand and master magic all at once? That’s great. Turn up the brightness a bit more. Well. That’s good enough. I will pay you for this work.”
“No, it’s fine. This is my courtesy to your wife.”
“It’s just a note that doesn’t get favors… Remember this thing Hermann. Is the dish ready?”
“Yes. I will guide you to the banquet hall.”
The evening supper has begun. I faced the dishes that filled the table over 10m long. The taste was excellent. It is truly a meal for the nobility.
I couldn’t eat comfortably. Because there are many rules to follow.
‘It looks like you’re going to pretend to eat while paying attention to etiquette. I want a Coke.’
After dinner, we said our goodbyes and went home.
•••
“Herman. What do you think?”
The Countess asked Hermann, the butler, while drinking black tea.
“I am not an ordinary mercenary. He had a grace to him.”
“There’s no way a 5th grade wizard is ordinary.”
Originally, she was going to call Eugene Meyer and ask for guilt by threatening him. Mila Gomez was a good designer. And then she tried to lure him in and lure him in. It would be convenient to have a 5th-level wizard under your command.
However, Eugene Meyer, who I saw in person, was different. There was formality. His gaze went to the blue-silver haired maid next to him.
“A maid from a knight training center? What do you think?”
“There were no gaps. To be honest, it was chilling.”
“Are you quarter-level? Were you that strong?”
“I don’t know how she sounds, but she wasn’t strong. She’s good at level 3. Yes. It’s still at that level now. But I… I don’t have the confidence to completely defeat her. I don’t know why either. She can only say that she is a persimmon….”
“This is the first time you have ever seen a maid that you value so highly. I want more…. Can you bring her to the Freewood family?”
“Her allegiance is sincere. Even if she is forced to bring it, she will not comply.”
“… She must have looked that way. What about Eugene Meyer?”
“He is a magical master. She is also resourceful on the business side. If she continues like this, she will become a mercenary building.”
“Are you saying the business side isn’t enough to become a mogul?”
“It seems too soon to judge now.”
“Ugh. I want both of them, but… , Let’s watch quietly for now. When you become a big player, you will naturally meet again.”
•••
[End of play.]
