Oh, it's beco sowhat troubleso.
Should I challenge them to a duel again?
That might be a good idea.
Pretend it was an accident and punch that little girl in the face.
It would probably be quite satisfying.
Inconspicuously, I sigh.
Well, if I can pull it off without a hitch.
As for other options… Elphimia's face cos to mind.
Power against power.
Even as a court magician, she's a worthy opponent.
I'll have to play it cool and seek her assistance.
At that mont, as I walk along the cobblestone path beside the grass, I suddenly sense a change in direction, and two figures are heading straight toward .
There are two of them.
"Alter-san?"
When I turn my gaze, Doris is standing there. With her is Liese.
"Why are you kneeling here like this?"
Luchena asks with irritation, even before I have a chance to respond.
Ignoring Luchena's rudeness, Doris gracefully curtsies, much like I once saw.
"I am Doris Viliana Diolt, the daughter of Count Diolt."
"Diolt…"
Luchena is frozen at the ntion of the Diolt family.
Upon noticing Doris's smile, she hastily stands up.
"I am Luchena Inine Walber."
"Oh, the Walber family. We t at the Filzach Marquis's ball, didn't we?" With that, Doris begins a casual conversation.
Luchena's high-handed attitude has completely disappeared.
She's quite transparent.
I didn't expect the influence of her noble lineage to be this strong.
She's a true aristocrat.
Luchena answers with a smiling mask, but her gaze suddenly drops. Looking closely, it's directed at the fur adorning Doris's neckline.
I wasn't comparing the size of their chests.
What caught Luchena's attention was the fur.
Out of curiosity, I used [Appraisal] and determined that it was Lathira fur.
Lathira is a small creature, and its fur is incredibly soft and faintly shimrs when exposed to light.
It's considered a luxury item among upper-class ladies, and even adventurers dreaming of striking it rich wouldn't bother to search for it due to its rarity.
In contrast, Doris, who adorns herself with this rare species, sees Luchena's fur as just a high-quality item.
Even in the sa aristocratic family, the difference in status is evident.
It's not the attire she typically wears to the academy, but she did well today.
I applaud her secretly. However, the focus suddenly shifts to .
"By the way, why is Alter-san here?"
"This man is my servant."
Luchena interrupts once again. But I don't need to correct her.
"That's strange. Alter-san has been my companion since my enrollnt, right?"
"Yes, Doris-sama."
I imdiately play along.
Whether it was Liese's idea or not, it's a lifeline.
I apologize deeply in my heart for my previous rudeness.
Luchenastared at intensely, as if she wanted to kill .
But now, with a shield of the sa status, I couldn't care less.
I remain composed, and Lucina puts on her smile again.
"I just rembered an errand. Excuse ."
She greets Doris and leaves.
She doesn't even spare a glance.
Do those who live by the logic of the nobility have to stand on the sa level to be noticed?
It doesn't seem possible for , a baron's 2nd son, from the beginning.
She's truly a troubleso bunch.
Watching Lucina leave, I turned to Doris.
"Thank you for your help, Doris-sama."
"Call by my first na; there's no need for formalities. Elphimia does that, right?"
"Don't trouble yourself."
While saying that, I bowed with gratitude.
"Thank you. I will find a way to repay this debt."
"In that case, you can visit —"
"I must decline."
I imdiately refused, and Doris smiled cheerfully.
Quite a sense of humor.
She has a much higher level of tolerance than Luchena. Reese and Karmar must be following her for a reason.
"You should also show so gratitude to ."
Reese, who was behind Doris, spoke up.
"I asked Doris for this favor, you know. Things could have gotten really complicated."
"What? Is that so?"
I laughed it off with my usual cheerfulness.
But Reese's expression didn't change in the slightest.
There's no way I'd go on a rampage, seriously.
It's just because she can't see the bigger picture. She's small-minded.
"Very well, then. We'll be on our way."
I began to thank Doris once more as they were about to leave, but suddenly, I rembered sothing
"I have one question. Is Karmar's fixation on swords due to your instructions, Doris?"
"No, that's his own decision. I'd prefer he had more freedom, but…"
Doris wore a puzzled expression.
So, it's Karmar's own judgnt, or perhaps Count Diolt insists on formality.
Either way, it's a sha.
"As long as he's headed in the right direction, he can beco a formidable knight. Please guide him."
"I will make the effort. Also… it's really as they said."
Doris looked at Reis with a smile, who responded with a bemused expression.
"Isn't it? I couldn't rember it either."
"I did rember."
Doris replied to my puzzled expression.
"It's Kautl. His na is Kautl Orus."
Then, she bowed gracefully once again, and this ti, the two of them departed.
I watched their backs with a sense of gratitude.
Doris's shoulder seed to twitch, but it was probably just my imagination.
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