Chapter 63

Thank you for always reading.

I would like to make the following changes to the character settings in this work:

Erika's hair color: Brown → Silver

Adele's hair color: Black → Red

These changes will only be reflected in the initial appearance scenes. Please be aware of this.

As an apology, I will post another chapter around 9 PM today.

I hope you will continue to enjoy this work.

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As Adele and I walked through the town, which was growing darker, we arrived at the side hotel where we had stayed before.

Then, the elderly gentleman at the front desk approached us.

"Are you here for a reservation?"

"Yeah. I'm Siegvalt, with a reservation for the restaurant on the top floor."

"Understood... By the way, what about that cat?"

"It's a familiar. I'm a magician, you see."

You can't bring pets into a nice place.

But a familiar is different.

A familiar is an important partner for a magician, and some might get angry if refused.

By the way, I don't get angry, but I do make sarcastic remarks.

"I see. Then there's no problem. Please, this way..."

The elderly gentleman led us into the hotel.

We climbed the stairs and reached the top floor, where we entered the restaurant.

Immediately, a young waiter approached us.

"This is Mr. Siegvalt, who has a reservation."

"Understood... Mr. Siegvalt, welcome to our restaurant. Please, this way. I'll show you to your seat."

Following the young waiter, we were led to a table in the corner.

From there, we could see outside, and the view was indeed beautiful.

"Is the course meal correct for today?"

As we sat down, the waiter confirmed with us.

"No problem."

"What would you like to drink?"

Drinks...

"Would wine be okay?"

I asked Adele.

"Yes, that's fine."

"Please recommend a good wine."

"Understood. Please wait a moment."

The waiter left, and Adele and I looked at the night view outside.

"It's prettier from up here than from the room."

"Yes, it is. You can't see a view like this in the capital. By the way, did you also stay in a suite, Mr. Sieg?"

"Probably. They took me to a room without payment after I showed the discount voucher."

Even in a good hotel, a room that large and nice can't be a regular room.

"I see. That's why you're remembered. And we have such a good seat."

As Adele said this, I looked at the other seats.

A few were occupied by well-dressed couples eating and drinking.

However, as Adele said, this seat offered the best view of the town and the sea.

"It's been a while, but you remember things well."

"Because I mentioned your name, and you have Helen, so you left an impression."

Hmm...

"Hey, can I ask you something that's been on my mind?"

"What is it?"

"Why do you use formal language?"

You've been using formal language since you talked to Leonora in the dorm.

"It's the atmosphere. Don't worry about it."

What does atmosphere mean?

"Whatever."

As we waited, the wine arrived, and we toasted.

Then, we started eating the course meal.

"It's delicious, but do I feel like I should have come earlier?"

"Probably just you. That's how it is."

I know about course meals from my previous life...

But I can't help but think it's a waste of time.

"Do you often eat this kind of food?"

"I don't want you to misunderstand, but it's normal. Even when I was in the capital, I ate at regular places. Nobles only come to places like this on special occasions. Especially, Leonora and I are from lower nobility."

I see...

"Would a regular place have been fine?"

"Didn't you say that? But I'm glad you asked."

Adele looked at the night view.

"I should bring Erika and Leonora here too."

They'll probably pass the exam.

"That's good. They'll want to come, and as a master, you should do that for them."

Well, the view is beautiful, and the food is delicious, but it's a bit intimidating.

"How's your new workplace, Adele?"

"It's very good. I can work as an alchemist, and it's fulfilling. I have Leonora, who I know well, and Erika is a good person. Actually, I feel like I'm being taken care of too much."

In the end, Adele has been treated to meals all the time.

"How about you, Mr. Sieg?"

Hey, cat...

Don't ask such delicate questions.

I'll be hurt.

"Mr. Sieg teaches me the job carefully, and it's very good."

Adele smiled at Helen.

"Mr. Sieg is just honest and a good person. He's just a bit bad at communication."

Unnecessary support...

"I can understand that. I'm not that good at communication either."

Comrades, comrades.

There's a huge difference between heaven and earth...

"Being a receptionist must have been tough for you, Adele."

"It was... I was told I wasn't very friendly by my family. When I first heard I was going to be a receptionist, I thought, 'Me? Why?'"

"Unfriendly beauties are scary. Oh, I don't mean you."

"Mr. Sieg, you're talking about the scary part."

Helen quickly supported me.

"Ah, sorry. You're right, Helen."

The way I said it might have given the impression that I don't think Adele is beautiful.

That's very rude.

"I understand, so it's fine. Besides, you ignore greetings, so I know you don't find me scary."

"Ignoring is scarier, isn't it?"

Ha ha...

"No, sorry."

"Don't worry about it. It's in the past, and I was happy to be invited to the Riet branch. It's a comfortable place to work."

I'm glad you don't have any complaints.

"By the way, I met the mayor today, and it turned out that Adele is also a disciple. Sorry about that."

"Hmm? It's fine. I'm learning, after all."

"Really? Don't you mind having a classmate as a master?"

I don't like it.

"Even though we're classmates, there's a big difference between Mr. Sieg and me. I don't really think anything of it."

"I see... Well, that's how it is. Being a disciple just means I'll teach you a bit."

"Thank you."

We continued to enjoy the meal and conversation until we finished the last dessert and decided to go home.

As we walked back through the night streets, we could see the branch office.

"It was delicious."

"Yes, the view was great, and the atmosphere was good. Thank you for inviting me."

The price wasn't too high, so we could probably come two more times.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it. But you didn't drink much."

"That's the atmosphere."

It's all about the atmosphere...

"Well, getting drunk in a place like that would ruin the atmosphere, right?"

"Right? Besides, I don't drink much, and I hold back in such places. How about it? Do you want to invite Leonora and Erika for a drink?"

I didn't drink much either, and tomorrow is a day off, even if it's for fishing.

"Sure..."

We returned to the dorm and pressed the intercom for Erika's room.

Erika came out.

"Welcome back. How was it?"

"It was good. Good luck with the exam."

I'll bring you if you pass.

"Yes! So, what are you going to do? Have a study session?"

"Since we've been drinking, we won't do that. But since I didn't drink much, I thought we could have another drink. What do you think?"

"Ah, Sieg, let me have a soda with it."

Leonora, who was in the back of the room, raised her hand.

"Ah, that's fine... How about you, Erika? I'll make a light one for you."

"Okay. At your room, Mr. Sieg?"

Hmm... The soda machine is heavy...

"Sure."

"Okay, let's go. But I'll do the dishes first."

"I'll get some special jerky."

Leonora said this, came out of the room, and went upstairs.

"Are you going to change, Adele?"

"No, I'm fine like this."

"Okay... What about the formal language?"

"Done. It's the atmosphere."

Atmosphere...

What is atmosphere, really?

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