Chapter 51

After finishing dinner, I watched the three of them study.

This was the first time I watched Adele study, and it seemed that she had no problem with the written exam.

Probably, even if she didn’t say she was at level 8, she had enough ability to pass level 7.

“Adele, you’re fine.”

“I’m confident about the written exam. But the problem is the practical exam... I’m woefully lacking in experience.”

The practical exam...

“From what I saw today, you’re not without talent, but I felt your lack of experience...”

You only managed to make one ingot and three bricks in a day.

For level 9, I’d like to see a bit more than that.

“That’s why I said the exam next month is a bit iffy.”

“Well, there’s no helping it... You just need to practice more until then. Adele, from tomorrow, you don’t need to focus on the written exam; just make potions or ingots. The materials can be covered by the branch expenses. We’ll probably get more requests for items made from these materials, so you can just fulfill those.”

Potions and ingots last a long time, so there’s no problem.

Besides, it’s common to stock up on items made from these materials, as requests for them often come in.

“I see... Then, I’ll do that.”

That’s enough for today.

“Alright, today’s study is over. There’s no point in doing more.”

“I’m tired...”

“You did well.”

Leonor and Erika were completely exhausted.

“Good job. Leonor, can I borrow your phone?”

“Sure, but at this hour, who are you calling?”

“A dinner reservation.”

“Oh... Well, go ahead. Come on in.”

We decided to end the study session, stood up, and left Erika’s room.

Then, the three of us went upstairs, said goodbye to Adele, and entered Leonor’s room.

“Sieg, who are you going to dinner with?”

“Adele. The invitation to have dinner, which was just a formality in our letter exchanges, has become a reality.”

“Oh... I see.”

“Well, it also includes an apology for the other incident. I’m booking the top floor of the Side Hotel.”

“Oh! That place! I couldn’t go there. Sounds nice...”

Adele said that.

“If you pass level 9, I’ll take you too, Leonor.”

“Oh... Will you escort me?”

“That’s impossible. I don’t know the etiquette.”

I’m not a noble.

“I just need you to lead me to the table.”

“Then I can do it.”

Even I can manage that.

“Can I have some wine?”

“Only enough to get you home on your own.”

I don’t want to bring someone home like last time.

“Alright, let’s work hard! By the way, Erika too?”

“There’s a possibility that Erika passes and you fail, or vice versa, so we’ll go separately.”

“Hmm... Indeed, the atmosphere will be bad. I’ll be considerate if I fail.”

If I fail, it will be me.

Well, Leonor was late in preparing.

“Anyway, I’m borrowing your phone.”

“Sure. I’m going to take a bath. You can leave whenever you’re done.”

Leonor said this and went to the bathroom, so I called the Side Hotel and made a reservation.

“It was available...”

“That’s good. Let’s tell Adele right away.”

“Can’t it wait until tomorrow?”

“Probably, but she’s probably waiting, right?”

Is that so?

Ah... Indeed, she probably heard that I was borrowing the phone and is waiting.

“Visiting a woman’s house this late at night is awkward.”

“What are you talking about? You’re in a woman’s house now.”

Indeed...

I left Leonor’s room and stood in front of Adele’s door, ringing the doorbell.

The door opened immediately, and Adele appeared.

“Long time no see.”

“Yes. What’s up?”

“I called and made a reservation. It’s at 7 PM on the weekend. Let’s go after work.”

By the way, I wanted to make it 6 PM, but Helen said, “Women take time,” so it became this time.

“I understand. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Yeah. Good night.”

“Yes, good night.”

Adele nodded with a smile and closed the door, so I went down the stairs and returned to my room.

I filled the bathtub with water and took a relaxing bath.

“Ah, I’m tired...”

I’m glad I was reincarnated in a world with baths.

Nothing beats a bath and sauna for relieving stress.

Maybe I’ll build a sauna...

“You must be tired. Watching your... your apprentice’s studies on top of your work must be tough.”

“Yeah. But they’re motivated. I want to reward that.”

I can do little, but I’ll do what I can.

“You’ve changed.”

“Maybe... But I’ve started to look at people’s character. Maybe I’ve been too quick to judge people in the past.”

“Erika, Leonor, and Adele are all kind and good people. Even the intimidating former military branch chief is, isn’t he?”

Indeed...

“I’ve given up on promotion and will probably live here for a while, but I’m surrounded by good people.”

“Yes. I think Sieg is more suited to this kind of life. I think a gentle and understanding woman would be good for you.”

Hmm...

“You’re so cute.”

You’re thinking so much about me.

“...I still feel like I’m in the way.”

“No way.”

What are you saying!

You’re my reason to live!

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