6kv Chapter 975: Chris And The Noble Lady
Chapter 975: Chris And The Noble Lady
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The next day came, and the celebrations came at full swing. We gathered with all my friends and their families together to greet the Duke of the territory, who had arrived on an airship with his family.
The celebrations went as anticipated, my friends and family were very happy, we were praised as heroes, there was a huge feast. Many nobles gathered here. They flocked around us very annoyingly, so I had to bear with everything for a while.
Until I got tired of it and just walked away.
The chief's house had been remade into a very big manor, with a large flower garden surrounding it, so there was plenty of space for me to rest here.
"Hahh..." I sighed in relief, breathing the fresh air for once.
Being called a "legend" and a "hero" truly doesn't suit me. I don't have the knack for this at all. I mean, I can happily pretend to be their leading figure or something, but it still not something sincere.
"Wel, well, isn't it nice to meet you again, young man? You've grown a lot since the last time I got the moment to see you."
Suddenly, the voice of an old man echoed behind me. I looked, and there was a slightly fat old man, with short gray beard and fancy noble clothes. Accompanying him was a blonde girl with drill-shaped twin tails, wearing a red dress.
"Ahh, it's really you, Blake! Do you remember me?!"
Both ran towards me happy to see me, yet I could not... remember them? Wait, I do. Oh.
"You must be... Sir Eustace and Lady Frederica!" I nodded. "Yes, now I remember. Ahh, it has sure been a long time, you two. Especially Sir Eustace."
Eustace was the merchant at the beginning of my journey that helped me make the first Mana Potions of my second life, which allowed me to create my starting foundation by increasing my Mana quantity by a large amount, something completely vital at that point when I was very weak.
I had helped him make top-notch Mana Potions that sold incredibly well, and that was our whole deal. Since then I've received some letters from him, we've traded through long distance and created a pretty alright relationship between merchants.
But it was my first time meeting him in person again since I was like 4 years of age.
"Hah... Hahah..." I pretended to laugh, but I wasn't really enjoying this interaction. "Anyways..."
I quickly noticed Chris going around, so I dragged him here.
"This is Chris, my good friend. He's an amazing warrior and fire magician, I would dare say he's my right hand!" I presented him to Frederica. "He's single and has a bright future ahead. He helped me behead the White Dragon and took down a large part of his vitality, right?"
"Eh?! Huh? A-Ah, yeah! Yeah!" Chris just went with the flow as he locked eyes with the beautiful blonde noble girl in front of him. I could hear his heart beating rapidly, he liked her right away. Frederica was indeed quite a beautiful girl.
"Nice to meet you, Lady Frederica! I am Chris, mighty Fire Wizard and Warrior."
"O-Oh, nice to meet you, yeah." Frederica nodded, as she felt the strong yet gentle hand of Chris waving her own. "Wait, you insolent man! Why are you handshaking my hand?! That is not how you greet a lady!"
"Eek! I-I didn't know! I'm so sorry!" Chris apologized. "Can I do something to make up for this insolence? I'll do anything."
"Anything you say?" Frederica smiled teasingly. "Okay then... Let's go dance."
"Huh?!" Chris was shocked.
"I want to see if you're even good at that..." Frederica looked at him with an air of superiority.
"I-I'll do my best..." Chris nodded.
Chris would have a tough time courting such a refined lady, but she was desperate and rather eccentric in her own ways too.
Maybe, just maybe it could work?
Let's pray...
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