Mio and I sat waiting for Mio's Mother to change her clothes. Because of our little fight, Mio's Mother uniform was messy and full of small cuts.
"Lily-sama, please enjoy this warm tea," said Mio.
The table that was previously empty has now turned into a small dining table filled with lunch dishes. Usually, this table is used to discuss quests and strategy tactics by adventurer groups. But, during lunchtime. This table is used by the Adventurer Guild staff as a place to eat their lunch.
"Um, Mio.. sorry about what happened earlier," because of my bad feelings after ruining Mio's Mother uniform. I apologized to Mio. My attitude towards Mio's Mother might have been a little excessive by destroying her work uniform.
"Uhm?? Something in your mind, Mio?"
Mio just stared at me and was amazed.
"Oh! That match earlier? That was amazing, Lily-sama!" praised Mio.
Eh?
Why did Mio suddenly praise me?
"I didn't expect Lily-sama to have such abilities. Moreover, fast movements like that are very difficult. If I may ask, where did Lily-sama learn that technique?"
Mio's question made me feel awkward and a thin sweat came from my forehead.
"Uhm.. Uh.." I found it very difficult to explain my situation with a series of words.
"Uhm.. I-I observed Mio who was practicing swordsmanship secretly" I was forced to say this little lie. Based on the information given by the Yurification System, Mio liked practicing sword techniques.
"D-Did Lily-sama realize it all this time?"
"W-Was I too noisy in the morning?"
Morning?
Has Mio been practicing sword techniques in the morning all this time?
"I'm sorry, Lily-sama. My training must have disturbed you in the morning, Lily-sama" Mio said while bowing to me.
"That's fine with me. Uhm.. since I already know about Mio's training in the morning, wouldn't it be better if we train together?" I suggested this training a little because of my guilt after lying to Mio.
Mio immediately stood up from her hunched position and looked at me with a wide smile on her face.
Joint training doesn't sound bad, right?
Moreover, Mio's abilities will develop further if she uses the effects of the Yurification System.
This reminds me of something, what was the reward from the previous Yurification Quest Mio?
Mio's Mother handed Mio over to me, is that what Mio Ownership means?
So, from now on. I'm responsible for taking care of Mio's development as my own.
This is a very heavy task, gaining Mio's Mother trust has already made me dizzy.
I drank Mio's warm tea, as usual.
In addition making tea in bad shape, the fragrant aroma of the tea really good, Mio was able to strengthen the quality of the tea leaves that spread perfectly even in this situation.
"Um! Delicious!" Hearing my praise, Mio smiled proudly.
"Sorry it took a while, finding the right size took a lot of time" Mio's Mother appeared from behind me.
"Let's eat together!" Mio's Mother invited.
Mio, Mio's Mother, and I immediately enjoyed our lunch. This food is simple but this different atmosphere makes me realize something, eating with someone feels more delicious than alone. Usually, I only eat after my family has finished occupying the dining room.
Eating with them is very difficult for me, especially with my father's cold treatment towards me. Compared to eating with them, eating with Mio's family like this makes me see a new happiness into this world. The warmth and comfort of eating with someone special.
"It seems... this scene is not bad either."
"Did you hear that? Our Old Devil handed over her Princess to the chosen Knight!"
"Isn't that her first record of defeat?"
"That's right, this is her first time losing!"
"We have to immortalize this moment in our memories!"
The group of adventurers around us watched our lunch, being the center of attention was very embarrassing for me. I'm not used to this kind of stare.
"Hey!! What did you say?" Mio's mother stared at them with a cold stare.
Receiving that stare, the group of adventurers around us also moved away.
"Now we can enjoy lunch without any disturbance."
We continued our lunch in silence. After the main course was finished and there were only small snacks left, Mio's Mother started a conversation about the sword technique I used.
"Lily-sama, if I may ask, where did Lily-sama learn such a technique?" Mio's Mother asked.
This question was very similar to Mio's question.
"I-I was just observing Mio while she was practicing," I replied in a small tone.
"Just observing Mio but being able to master it, isn't Lily-sama a genius in this case?" Mio's Mother praised.
It was because of the Yurification System and our very good relationship. I wasn't a genius in that regard.
"Could it be that Lily-sama came to the Adventurer's Guild to become an adventurer?"
"Cough!!" Mio who was sitting next to me choked after hearing this question.
"Lily-sama!!" Mio panicked and stared at me.
I shook my head, shouldn't Mio know that I was just following her?
"I want to find something for my little sisters, thats why I am here.." I replied.
"Hmm.. a gift for Alice-sama and Alyssa-sama?" Mio's Mother asked.
"Um!" Mio's Mother seemed very sensitive to my situation.
"So, this is the reason why Lily-sama is here while Marquess Rommel's family is at the Temple Altar attending a religious ceremony?" Mio's Mother muttered softly.
"I more or less understand the situation, Lily-sama. What kind of gift is Lily-sama looking for? Maybe I can help," Mio's Mother offered her help to me.
I didn't want to waste this small opportunity and the amount of money I brought hadn't decreased yet. So, there was no reason to refuse it, right?
"I want to buy a magic book" I replied.
Hearing my answer, Mio's ears twitched slightly.
"A magic book? That's very easy to find. Some adventurers are selling magic books here, maybe Lily-sama will have a hard time choosing magic books rather than looking for them. If Lily-sama has trouble, I can help you choose some magic books that are suitable for Alice-sama and Alyssa-sama."
"Um, please help me!" I immediately handed the money I brought to Mio's Mother.
Braak!!
The money bag I brought sounded very heavy and attracted the attention of the adventurers around me.
"If Lily-sama was an ordinary noble girl, I would advise you to be careful when carrying this much money. But, since Lily-sama can beat me. I guess... there is nothing to worry about."
"Mio, take care of all this! And Lily-sama.." Mio's Mother extended her hand to me.
I immediately took the outstretched hand and Mio's Mother led me into the Adventurer's Guild building.
In the middle of this short journey, I realized the difference between one adventurer and another.
The Adventurer Guild divides adventurers into different classes such as SSS class for top adventurers and become kingdom heroes, SS class for the kingdom's main military force, S class to overcome high-level dangerous monsters, A class for veteran adventurers, B class for advanced adventurers, and C to G class which are divided based on their contributions and abilities. All of that can be seen in their weapons and armor.
Mio's Mother took me to the trading area managed by the Adventurer Guild. There was a shop where the place was filled with piled up books and an Elf girl standing reading a book among the piles of books.
"Good afternoon, Lisa. Do you have some free time to see me?" Mio's Mother asked.
The Elf girl closed the book in her hand and looked at the two of us.
"Eh? Helena? Since when did you have another child?"
"She is not my child but the First Daughter of the Marquess Rommel family, Lily-sama."
The Elf girl panicked a little when she heard that.
"W-Welcome to my little shop, Lily-sama. Sorry if it's messy like this" Realizing my status as an upper noble, the Elf girl changed her attitude to be more formal in front of me.
Is my father's noble status that big?
Forget that, I have to focus on finding a suitable magic book for Alice and Alyssa among this messy pile of books.
As Mio's Mother said, choosing a magic book is much harder than looking for one. The pile of magic books in this shop is very diverse according to the type of magic discovered.
"Uuhh.. this is much harder than I thought," I muttered.
In front of me was a messy pile of magic books. I have never studied magic books and this pile of magic books makes me dizzy to choose them. For that, I need help from someone who is an expert in this matter.
Um, Goddess.. can you help me?
[ Leave it to me, Lily-chan! ]
Rather than buying something uncertain, it's better to make sure first, right?
Also.. are there any magic books that are suitable for Alice and Alyssa?
[ What about magic books about elemental magic and spirit contracts? ]
Elemental magic?
Spirit contracts?
[ The biggest difference between the two lies in the source of their power. Elemental magic includes the ability to utilize the types of elements scattered in this world such as fire elementals, earth elementals, water elementals, wind elementals, and other elements that have not yet been discovered. At least, I have created 1,200 types of elemental magic and so far only 10 types of elemental magic have been discovered. Take a look at the magic book with the worn leather cover, Lily-chan. ]
Um, this is??
I took a worn magic book. The peeling leather cover felt rough in my hands, I was very careful when opening the cover and pages of the book. Most of the pages were in poor condition and looked very fragile. The writing inside was very difficult to understand and I didn't recognize the language it was written in.
What magic book is this?
[ Oh, this is the magic book my senpai made.. ]
Senpai??
[ Ahem! Lily-chan.. Has Lily-chan ever heard this story? ]
[ In the past, the world Lily-chan lived in was filled with dangerous monsters. Due to the uncontrolled monster attacks, humanity performed a special ritual to summon heroes from another world. Currently, the ritual has become a forbidden magic because it damages the order of the universe. Because that amount magic is very dangerous, we almost destroyed the entire universe. ]
Eh??
I don't understand what the Goddess said.
[ Back to the main topic! This book is one of the relics of the seven great heroes of that era. The language written in it is German. He was a genius in manipulating elemental magic because of his very high level of education in the field of Science. At least, he was the first person from another world to discover 1,200 types of elemental magic and the magic book is one of his greatest works which is divided into seven parts. ]
But, if this uses the language of another world. How am I supposed to read it?
[ That's easy, Lily-chan. I just put that knowledge into your brain. ]
Eh? What does that mean?
"Ukh!!" I felt a pain in my head.
Just like what happened before, various kinds of information entered my brain. Slowly the pain in my head disappeared. I looked at the book I was holding and...
I understand the language of this magic book!
"Modern Science in Another World?"
"Table of Contents?"
"Basic elements of fire magic?"
"Scientific reactions in fire elemental magic?"
"Differences in fire temperature based on fire elemental color?"
What is this? The more I read and turned the pages, the more I became curious to learn its contents.
"This book is really interesting to study!" I muttered in an excited tone.
[ I-I didn't expect Lily-chan to be interested in such complicated science. If so, maybe the magic book next to it will interest Lily-chan too. ]
A magic book? But the one next to me was just a scroll covered in a leather cover.
[ Ah, the shape of this magic book is unique. I don't know why that person was so determined to make it. ]
That person?
[ Yep, one of the great heroes of the Demon race. He has the status of Demon Emperor and is still alive today. ]
Demon Emperor and hero of the Demon race? I once read this information in a history book. Wasn't it the Demon Emperor who saved the Demon territory from the invasion of giant monsters by himself?
[ History wrote it as "Alone" but in reality, he made a contract with the holy spirits and summoned them in that battle. ]
[ It can be said, that this Demon Emperor is very skilled at forming spirit contracts, most of the sacred spirits danced in the palm of his hand. However, there are still some holy spirits who refused his contract. ]
[ Forming a contract with a spirit allows one to use the spirit's natural power and summon it in battle. This magic book is very unique because it is in the form of an animal skin scroll, aside from its strange shape. This magic book is very detailed about spirit contracts and spirit summoning rituals. ]
[ Um, if Lily-chan wants to give this magic book to Alice and Alyssa. I suggest you translate it into human language first. Ah! There are books in this shop that study Demon Rune's script! ]
Is it just my feeling or... Alice and Alyssa will be plunged into quite a difficult situation in the future.
[ Isn't that great? Alice and Alyssa have an extraordinary talent for learning these two magics. ]
Eh, really?
These two magic books are perfect for them?
[ If Lily-chan is hesitant, why not study it first before giving it to them? ]
That's a good idea! I'll judge for myself how suitable this magic book is for them.
I immediately handed the two magic books to the Elf girl named Lisa.
"Um, I want to buy these two magic books and a book about Demon Rune script."
"Eh?" Lisa who received the two magic books from my hands was confused. One magic book with a worn cover and one magic book that uses animal skin.
"Um, Lily-sama. This isn't a magic book," said Lisa.
I shook my head, it seemed like Lisa thought this wasn't a magic book.
[ This Elf girl is still very young, she's never even read this magic book and immediately sold it without understanding its contents. Oh! Don't forget the Demon Rune script book. ]
Ah! I almost forgot about that one.
"Um, are there any books that study Demon Rune script?" I asked.
Hearing my question, Lisa just stared at me blankly and moved to meet Mio's Mother.
"Helena!! Is it okay to give the book to a noble?" Lisa asked.
"Um, maybe it's safe?" Mother Mio replied.
"Why are you asking me back?!"
"Ettoo.. am I not allowed to buy it?" I asked.
"Ah, it's not like that, Lily-sama. It's just that books that study Demon Rune script are strictly prohibited in this kingdom."
"So, I'm not allowed to buy it?" I was a little disappointed with the rules of this kingdom.
How am I supposed to study this magic book if there's a rule like that? I don't want to force Lisa to sell it to me.
"What if I buy it?" Mio's Mother said.
"Eh?" Lisa was very surprised.
"If I buy it, just think of myself as a freelance adventurer who happened to buy a book about Demon Rune script for my collection."
"T-That's fine. But, don't bring me into it if something happens!"
"Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for this," Mio's Mother replied while smiling at me.
"This is Lily-sama.." Mio's Mother gave me a book about the Demon Rune script.
"Eh?" I was surprised and accepted her gift.
"Um, this isn't free.. there's a fee to pay!" Mio's Mother said firmly.
Mio's Mother then lowered her height and was level with my height. Mio's Mother then stroked my hair and kissed my cheek.
"M-Maamaaa!!" behind me, I could hear Mio's footsteps running towards me and hugging me.
"W-What did you just do!!" said Mio as she separated the two of us.
Uhm, will this incident be a big problem in the future?
Mio's Mother and Mio then discussed with each other in the corner of the room and I completed the transaction to buy the magic book.
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