Well-groomed golden hair and deep blue eyes like the sea. But that wasn’t all.
His profile was sharp and cold, like a well-honed knife. His deep and clear eyes gave the impression of being carefully drawn, as clean as the night sky on a clear day. A straight nose, tightly closed red lips, and fair, clean skin.
Moreover, at a glance, he was dressed in a black uniform. Seeing the simple badge without any chains or cords, it was a magician’s uniform. After all, why would anyone but a magician come to find a magic information dealer?
A quick glance at his waist revealed a hefty sword. This was a bit surprising. Most magicians don’t use swords. Maybe it’s a ceremonial sword? It looked a bit plain for that.
“Hmm, hmm.”
Ah, did I look too intently?
Another man standing behind him coughed conspicuously. He was definitely identifiable too. Judging by his attire, he was a model knight.
I quickly averted my eyes. I even pulled my hood down a few times.
The magician man strode up to the reception desk. The staff member who examined the man’s face and attire smiled brightly after checking his ID.
“You’re here! I’ll guide you right away.”
“I’m a bit late. I arrived late in the capital.”
“That’s okay. You came at just the right time.”
The staff member was overly friendly, even giving off a fawning impression. He was definitely not ordinary in both appearance and attire. Is he a high-ranking magician?
The old man looked displeased as he alternately looked at the man and the staff member, then tried to step back. Well, what’s the harm in waiting a bit? It’s an important issue. He should just sit next to me and wait.
“Old man, it’s okay…”
“Were you here first?”
Wow, his voice is amazing.
Before I could even comprehend what he said, I was captivated by his voice. It’s like… the oak tree in a forest after the rain. So what does that mean…? It’s low and soft, but with a firm core?
His visible profile was still cold, but his tone was warm. The old man nodded his head with a nervous expression.
“Yes. They said there was someone who had reserved before.”
“Ah, I see. I’m sorry.”
Saying that, the man turned his gaze to me. It seemed he had realized that I was the old man’s employer.
His face seen from the front was completely different from his profile. His profile looked cold and somewhat emotionless, but his front was kind and gentle. Perhaps it was due to his slightly lowered eyebrows expressing regret. And that face, it was surprisingly perfectly symmetrical. How do I know? You just see it.
“Lady?”
“Yes? Ah, yes.”
What did he just say? I didn’t hear because I was admiring his face. The old man gave me a hint while glaring at the man.
What’s wrong with admiring a handsome face?
“I apologize once again. Since we were late, you should go first.”
“No, there’s no need for that…”
“Thank you, sir!”
The old man cut off my words and interjected. Then he quickly approached me and urged me to get up.
Well, there’s no need to refuse a favor too many times, right?
“Alright, old man. Let’s go quickly. Thank you.”
I nodded slightly towards the man as a gesture of thanks. The man bowed his head in response.
“Not at all.”
As I was about to follow the reception desk staff, the old man grabbed my arm. Then he pointed his lips towards the man sitting where I had been sitting and mumbled something.
“What?”
“Reply, reply.”
“…”
Damn curse.
I turned my body towards the man and greeted him again. If I finish greeting and then greet again, I would look like a very strange person. But I can’t help it.
“Thank you for giving way.”
The magician and the knight both raised their heads to look at me at the same time. They had a puzzled and bewildered expression. I turned around with a half-enlightened feeling.
“I’m sorry for the inconvenience. I hope your wish comes true.”
Ah, why answer again. I showed the butler waiting in front of me an expression that I was going crazy, then turned around.
“Thank you.”
“Yes, lady.”
“Then, goodbye.”
“Yes.”
Why does he keep answering! I answered the man in a creeping voice, hoping he wouldn’t hear.
“Yes…”
The magician seemed to perceive me as a very strange person. It’s real, not a sense of victimhood. He even tilted his head slightly with a bewildered face!
But the man still smiled faintly and took care of the last answer.
“Please go ahead, lady.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Then, goodbye.”
…Hey, that’s my line!
I was so surprised that I opened my mouth and stared at the man. No, he’s a formidable opponent, on par with the Duke of Day. Do people usually answer this much? If they exchanged that much meaningless conversation, they would usually end it, but he answered until the end.
The old man, who had been watching the situation, muttered in a frustrated voice.
“Just answer and run away?”
Yes, that’s what I should do. The moment I was about to open my mouth with determination.
“Lady, is there a problem?”
The knight next to the magician asked with a suspicious face.
I understand why he would make such a face. How strange must I look? But that magician is also quite strange!
Do I have to answer the knight now? My head throbs, and suddenly I get angry. Why don’t people know how to be moderate? Why did I go to see my fortune and pick up a cursed note for no reason. No, I shouldn’t have come here at this time in the first place.
“No, there’s no problem.”
My voice answering the knight naturally became irritated. They might think I’m crazy, but I can’t help it. I have a situation too!
“But why aren’t you going? Didn’t we give way?”
“Because you keep answering.”
I retorted in a quarrelsome tone because of the irritation, and a slight crack appeared on the magician’s face. He seems quite flustered. The knight asked with a stern expression.
“Isn’t it just a greeting?”
“I greeted you too. You just don’t have to answer.”
“No, what is that…”
I’m going to jump and go crazy. The suppressed frustration exploded all at once. Let’s just be a crazy person!
“I’m going to answer for the last time! So both of you, don’t answer!”