Returning from the accommodation to the main house, I entered the guest room to which the guests had been led, and there was a dark elf man of the first age but with sharp eyes sitting on a sofa.
And on either side of him, two young dark elves with fine eyebrows stood a little disgruntled and reserved.
When the older dark elf sees us, he stands up on the spot, lowers the corners of his eyes, and lets out a bold voice.
"Oh⁉ Lord Rid. It's been a long ti since we t like this since the reception. "
"Yes, it has been a while. I am grateful to you, Curtis-dono, for accepting our sudden request."
When I approached him and offered my hand, he grasped it strongly and shook it lightly.
"No " Curtis" is fine. Besides, I had given the reigns of the family to my son Othros and was retired. My son was not fond of because of my nagging. It was a perfect fit for ."
Curtis said, and began to laugh.
Then he looked at Fara, who was standing next to , and was awed.
"I am relieved to see that you have not changed at all, Princess. His Majesty Elias sends his best regards to Fara. And Eltia told not to forget that you are a princess."
"Thank you, Curtis. I am glad to see that you are in good health."
Curtis looked at Asuna as Fara narrowed her eyes and replied.
" Are you practicing your swordsmanship properly here as well?"
"Of course, Grandfather. In fact, I am learning not only swordsmanship but also magic from Master Rid."
"Oh, you are learning magic⁉ That's very encouraging. The Lanmark family may soon be famous for both magic and martial arts."
Curtis looks into the eyes and starts to laugh again.
But Asuna wrinkled her brow and looked at the two standing behind him.
'...... By the way, Grandfather. Why is Brother Stein and Brother Raymond here?"
"Ha-ha-ha. Don't say that. There is a reason for this. Why don't you two quickly introduce yourselves?
The two dark elves each take a step forward and bow with their hands on their chests.
"I am the son of Ortlos Lanmark. My na is Stein Lanmark".
"Likewise, I am Raymond Lanmark, the second son."
'I see. I see that you are the son of Ortlos. I am Rid Bardia. Once again, I am pleased to et you."
I approached the two n and held out my hand.
Stein and Raymond, looking a little bit guilty, said, "Pleased to et you," and grasped my hand back.
What's going on? I thought I had never t them before.
"These two were asked by Norris to do a lot of small tricks for him at the ti of the ga.
"Tricks ......?"
Raymond and Stein rolled their eyes as they tilted their heads.
'Nah,......⁉ Grandfather, you don't need to bother to tell it here"!
'My brother is right. This would be a disgrace!"
Curtis' eyes shone sharply at the two n, who were instantly flustered.
Fool! You cannot stand above others, no matter what your position is. Why, you don't understand. People always make mistakes and fail. But to make mistakes and not correct them, that is the true mistake.
Staring at the three of them, I wondered what they ant by "tricks. I wondered what they were talking about.
"Perhaps it was putting a crack in my wooden sword or spreading a bad rumor?"
When I asked them, they both turned pale with shock.
It was like the end of the world.
Then, Curtis bowed in place of their despondent faces.
"I am afraid so. As you know, Norris, the main culprit, has already been condemned, but these two have not been charged because they were not involved in the cri and they are still young. However, now that I have had the opportunity to et with you directly, it is only right that I apologize to you. I humbly ask you both to accept their apology."
"Ahh........., I see what you an."
Curtis and his team's words and actions gave a general idea of what they were talking about.
Asuna once described Curtis as "too free-spirited and dynamic.
Therefore, Oltros probably intended to make his sons chaperones.
In addition, as Curtis said, he probably brought them here to take this opportunity to correct their " character," or perhaps to make them reflect on their behavior.
But if they are the sons of Ortlos, they seem competent.
With that in mind, I glanced at their faces and saw that they were pale but sowhat dissatisfied.
At that mont, I realized.
Oh, they are competent, but they are the kind of people who fail because of their arrogance and overconfidence. ......
At that mont, I suddenly felt a tug on my sleeve.
"...... what's wrong, Fara?"
"Master Rid. Please forgive them and give them a chance to be rehabilitated. I think that talent itself is not so bad when you are Asuna's brother and Curtis's grandson."
"Yes, that's right. Besides, thanks to that incident, we were able to wipe out the Norris faction, and I ended up talking with Fara. In a way, I guess I can thank them both.'
When I narrowed my eyes at that, Fara smiled wryly, "Hmmm, I guess you're right."
"Then, I wonder, Lord Rid. Will you accept our apologies?"
"I am sorry to keep you waiting, but I understand, and I accept your apologies."
Curtis's face brightened with a flash as he replied.
"Oh, thank you very much! Thank you very much. Now, why don't you two apologize quickly?"
As if pushed by Curtis, the two n ca in front of and bowed.
"I am very sorry about that."
"Likewise, I am sorry."
I felt like I was being made to do sothing.
But, well, that's the way these people are at first.
Just as I was about to accept their apology with a wry smile, Diana stepped in front of them with a dignified voice saying, "Please wait a mont, please".
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