Marquis' Express Butler

Once I returned to my quarters.

Just because I became a reference doesn't mean I can go to the Grand Marquis indefinitely. When they're ready, they'll call me. If you don't do something, you might get a bad feeling about it.

I have felt a lot of things in my graduate life as well as my life in Alba.

The truth that there is nothing good about me.

You just have to stay still and ask for what I need. Now I've raised the ball. Somewhat accommodates my request If you're good, you might ask if you have a wish.

I put the sword and Mana pistol in the wardrobe to unravel them. Then I suddenly remembered Smith.

“Then I owe Mr. Smith a lot of money. ”

The weapon I used today was actually born in his hands. And he built it, though it was a dud, to defeat his enemies with it anyway. Mana handgun was made exactly according to my drawing.

I felt I couldn't return the favor if I didn't get it right. I'm not a puppy.

“I guess I'll have to pay you back because I have the money, right? ”

I took the money they had when I fought the two scorpions near the Trainers' home. I hadn't counted, but my money was very thick.

Would that be enough to repay Mr. Smith? I've also traumatized Mana's pistol.

Once I sat at my desk, I opened a bag of loot money.

Glug-ug-ug!

A shimmering glow flashed through the coin.

They were all silver coins. Sometimes there were fairy tales, but they were overwhelming.

I guess silver coins are worth more than fairy tales, right? If this is a sensible world.

I counted the coins. The silver coins were all worth 53 and the fairy tales were all worth 15. In other words, it is 53 silver 15 copper.

I have no idea if this is big money or small money.

Mr. Smith has summoned 30 silver guns, so I'm guessing a few hundred thousand won. Maybe a little different depending on the refining or supply of raw materials.

Well, if you live a little longer, you'll figure it out.

I picked up 30 silver and put some extra money in my pocket. And the rest of the money was thrown into the drawer.

Then you take the old sword you left in the wardrobe and head for the forge.

It's a pity, but this will be returned. I have enough money, so I don't care if I get the right sword. There's even a Mana Pistol there, so there's no danger of that for now.

I suddenly stopped trying to get out. But I took another step. I was hoping to hear from you in the meantime, but it won't matter.

Now that we have the ball, let's have a little tinkle!

* * *

The forge was still busy.

Bang, bang! Chihuahua!

The sound of iron pounding and the sound of metal melting in the water is intense. The strong upper-body men are striking the metal chunk. It looks very lively.

I came inside and looked around. For some time, the people I worked for recognized me.

Not a favorable look, of course. I'm busy. Why are you here again? A little bit like this.

Meanwhile, I found Smith, and I approached him.

“Mr. Smith! ”

“Huh? You. What are you doing here again? ”

“Would you mind stepping out for a moment, if you have a moment? ”

He's a master, so there's not much to do. It is enough to build important weapons or assist the work of the workers working under them.

I was also supervising with my arms folded at my side today. So I could talk easily.

“You're still good at summoning people when you're busy. Friends look alike. ”

“Haven't you heard? ”

“What news? ”

It looks like word hasn't spread to the Forge yet. Well, I'm busy at work every time, but no one would jump right in with a rumor like that.

Oh, there's one. Lohan, our informant.

If he hasn't already, then the rumors haven't spread as far as I'm concerned.

“Isn't there a festival in the lower town today? ”

“Yes. It's an annual festival. ”

“There was a case there. Sapiella went to celebrate, but she was abducted there. ”

“…… what? ”

Smith frowns as if it were nonsense. If his relationship had not been established, he would have been beaten one by one.

I calmed him down first.

“You were taken hostage, but fortunately, the young lady is safe. The commotion calmed down quickly. It's still a relaxing atmosphere, so only Mr. Smith knows. ”

“Hmmm. I hope so. Haha, what kind of lunatics did that, anyway? But where did you hear that? ”

“I was just there. I was enjoying the festival with my outstanding card. ”

“Ah! I see. ”

Sharing secrets. It's one way to earn people's trust. He's the one who's giving me advanced information, so be nice to him. I have this idea.

“But did you call me here to tell me that? I don't think so. ”

“Hahaha. I'm here to pay for the forced trauma. ”

I gave him 40 silver coins prepared in advance. There is no bargaining. Cool deal is the answer.

“Forty silver. Thirty silver will cost you a fortune at that time, and the other 10 silver will cost you about interest. ”

“Oops?”

Smith looks surprised when he gets paid for something. An apprentice, not a butler, suddenly asked me where I can get this kind of money. But I didn't ask in detail.

I added a smile.

“I'm sure we'll have more work to do next time, so please take good care of it. ”

I'm not just saying that. There will be more to leave with him, really. As long as I'm in this family.

“Hahaha. Leave it to me! You're more than welcome to make a deal. ”

“But is it okay for you to have a personal request? Are you from above.... ”

“Don't worry! There's no one higher than me in this forge. No one's gonna blame you. Some people actually leave it to themselves on the outside. ”

“I see. By the way, you used the sword you lent me earlier. I guess I can give it back now. ”

I unsheathed my sword from my waist and handed it to him. Smith, who received the sword, looked at me with a strange look on his face.

“You haven't broken more than I thought. Did you have something to swing? ”

Of course. I've been wiggling with Mana.

“I wrote it for you. ”

“I see. But if you return this, you will have no weapons to use." ”

“I think it'll be okay if I made something before.... ”

The scorpions have taken a lot of money, so it's a good way to buy weapons with it. Anyway, Mana's a submachine gun.

Smith shakes his hand and says,

“Let me fix this for you. I got the interest, but I can't just skip it. Just give me a little time to clean it up. I'll pick you up a little neater. ”

“Are you sure?”

“When did you see me lie? ”

Haha laughs. He gestures, looking back. I sincerely bowed my head and left the forge. This is why you have to make good friends. I thanked Lohan in my heart.

After escaping the forge, I entered the mansion again.

However, the eyes of the soldiers guarding the door of the mansion are dismal. They were looking at me with somewhat surprised eyes.

You heard the rumors?

As expected, the senior soldier next to me spoke to me.

“I see your training has bloomed. ”

“I got lucky. ”

“What luck. You were the only apprentice I trained every night. Reminds me of the time I fell asleep in the smokehouse? ”

There were times like that.

It was a long time ago, but now it feels like a long time ago. My abilities differ greatly then and now.

“Well done. Go inside. ”

“Thank you."

I came straight up to my room.

I went inside and there was someone standing. I was a butler in my outfit, but I had never seen him before. I have respect for my elders.

“Where are you going? Lord Roland told you to stand by. ”

“I'm sorry."

“Come with me. My master is looking for you. ”

“Yes.”

Here I come at last. I calmed my mind for a moment, and quietly followed behind the butler who didn't know his name.

The leader glances back and asks.

“Then how did you save the girl? You're just an apprentice. ”

Curious, don't you know?

* * *

Earl Kronos' office shows the status of the Adeline family. There was such majesty that could not be explained by saying that it was big and grand.

The gray-haired Grand Duke of Kronos sits on the throne and listens to someone's report. Lord Roland, the guardian knight, was there, and Chief Janroff was there.

It's Lord Roland, but I'm surprised to find Chief Janroff here.

“I'm here to see my master. ”

I kneeled politely, as my deacon told me, and expressed my absolute obedience.

“Rise.”

“Thank you, my lord. ”

I looked at the ground without raising my head. I have no choice but to follow it because it's polite.

“Your name is Dylan, right? ”

“That's right.”

“Where are you from? ”

At that moment, I was almost speechless. My head turned white. There wasn't much information about the original owner of this body.

“…… I'm from Portuna. ”

“Portunara. You've come a long way. ”

“I applied to the apprentice course with a friend. Another friend of mine works here as a maid. ”

“Really?"

It sounds like I'm not very interested. Hmm, a low groan came from the throne.

“Lord Roland told me all about the incident. I heard Sapiella wasn't mutilated by your actions. I heard you were bad at admission.... ”

Oh, that's why you called Janrov, the butler. To ask about me. But that's a very predictable question.

“I've been training hard since the accident. Only for the Adeline family. ”

“I see. I've heard that nowadays there are very few butlers who practice martial arts, but apparently not." ”

The lucky prince immediately got to the point.

“I want to pay for your balls. ”

“I'm sorry, but I did what I had to do. ”

“Some people don't do what they're supposed to do. Raise your head.”

Then I looked up and saw the head of the Adeline family. He was still expressing solemn expression.

“If you did a good thing regardless of where you're from, you deserve to be praised. Let me ask you a question. What is your wish? ”

Give me your daughter.

If you say something like that, you'll be strangled, right? For a moment I thought about it. Pretending to be locked. I've decided what to ask in the first place.