For Sale. Fallen Lady. Never Used. - Chapter 124: To The Mansion

I practiced all day, but in the end, I failed to master Resonance.

Honestly, it was to be expected.

Resonate with magic? How exactly? I was still amazed by the mere existence of mana. What even was magic? How and with what was I supposed to resonate?

Above all… solve all these questions instinctively?

As Elisha said, it was nonsense. It was the Lindelheit family that was strange for being able to do this.

But no matter how much I struggled, time passed.

Eventually, without any notable achievements, the day passed, and the weekend arrived.

The weekend when Carla, Elisha, and Faye agreed to introduce themselves at the mansion I had bought.

At the predetermined meeting spot, the academy’s main square.

Even from afar, her presence was overwhelming… No, it was Faye. As soon as I saw her, I rushed over.

Then, I lifted her by the waist and buried my face in her soft chest.

“Uwaa. I’m baby Yandel. Feed me, mama!”

“J-junior?! Why suddenly…?!”

Faye struggled to break free from me.

But with her small stature, it was impossible for her to escape my grasp…

“Hey! Not here in the street! Anywhere else, but here!”

“Uh? What?”

Slowly releasing my arms, I got caught on her chest for a moment, but eventually, Faye slipped out.

What’s this?

“Why are you so strong, Senior Faye?”

“Heheh. Did you forget? I’m half-dwarf.”

“Oh.”

Right. Dwarves were unusually strong.

No wonder… I couldn’t let go of her all night the first time.

As I silently nodded, Faye poked my ribs with a sullen look.

“Junior. You didn’t think of something strange just now, did you?”

“Strange? I was just wondering how to introduce Senior Faye to others.”

“Hey, we’ve met these two before. Just greet them, right?”

Faye peeked to the side, looking at Carla and Elisha following us.

But upon making eye contact, she stiffened, perhaps nervous.

I realized that although Faye had gotten used to me, she was still awkward around others.

It was just a brief encounter at the workshop last time, and she only saw their faces because of me.

Moreover, Carla and Elisha had somewhat intimidating aspects.

Carla, due to her slave training, didn’t show it, but she was deeply ingrained with the manners of a high noble.

Her natural dignity might be traumatic for Faye, who was scolded and raised in a bad environment.

Elisha was not easier.

Although her significance had somewhat faded, high elves were still revered among elves.

Having been adored since childhood, and after joining the Sylvan Mana Tower, she grew up hearing she’d be the next great magician.

Unlike Carla, she wasn’t trained as a slave, so she always emitted a ladylike aura.

Even now, she covers her mouth with a fan, sighing like a typical lady.

Not just any servant, but a slave servant!

Well, I like such attitudes, but for Faye, it must be difficult.

Carla was standing demurely; Elisha was still emitting a high-pressure atmosphere; and Faye was stiff as a board.

Though not strangers, the silence lingered in the changed relationship between the three.

Just as Elisha, who was sighing until a moment ago, folded her fan and tapped my head.

“What kind of adult says ‘uwaa’? You were quite surprised just now, weren’t you, Faye?”

“Ah, eh. It’s okay…”

“Yesterday, Yandel was out of his mind due to excessive training. And you don’t have to use formal speech with me.”

“Is… that so?”

“I suppose so. I am younger than Faye, and more importantly, I am currently a slave.”

“But you said you’re not just any slave, right? So, I can’t treat you just any way I want…”

Faye was hesitant yet responding diligently. Elisha looked pleased with her answer and smiled contentedly.

“Oh? Did Yandel say that?”

“Yeah… He said that I’m like his lover, so we should get along well… And even though I’m older, in relation to Junior, I’m the junior, right?”

“Oh my? Oh my?”

Her demeanor clearly showed happiness.

Elisha, with a smug smile, confidently extended her hand for a handshake.

“You’ve said it well. Indeed, I, Elisha Sylvan Glenchiel, will someday be Yandel’s partner! The same goes for Faye. I look forward to our future. Please feel free to call me Elisha.”

“Yeah… I also l-look forward to it, Elisha!”

Faye, her gaze wandering in a friendly atmosphere, nevertheless shook hands with Elisha.

Now, it was Carla’s turn.

“Hmm. What should I teach Master first once he masters Resonance? Perhaps how to use it in attacks?”

“There…”

“No, maybe it’s safer to start with defensive magic. Even for Master, adapting to the sudden change in output will be hard.”

“Senior Carla?”

“But if Master has the same constitution as my ancestor, he might adapt quickly.”

“I think…”

“Haa. It’s tough… But what if Master settles for low-level magic and delays trying intermediate magic?”

“…….”

Carla, since yesterday, had been pondering what to do after I master Resonance, like drinking a bowl of kimchi soup in one shot.

It was too scary. How could she not have a single doubt about it?!

They say it’s all about feeling, but I hadn’t caught that feeling yet!

While I internally sighed deeply…

Guk guk.

Faye, having tried to speak several times but failed, tugged at my sleeve with a crestfallen look.

I sighed lightly and nodded.

“Leave it to me.”

I gently tugged Carla, lost in her own world and mumbling to herself, by the cheek.

“Hyaah!”

With a strange scream, Carla leaped on the spot and looked at us with a dazed expression.

“Master…?”

“Exactly. It’s Master. I understand you’re excited, but calm down, Carla.”

“Yes… We were on our way to meet Faye before going to the mansion, right?”

“No. We’ve already arrived, and Senior Faye is right here.”

“Eek!”

Carla, seemingly unaware until now, bowed awkwardly in surprise.

“I’m sorry, Faye. Oh, is it okay if I call you Faye?”

“Yes, yes. I never imagined I’d meet Senior Carla like this.”

“Huh? What’s this, Senior Faye? Why are you only using honorifics with Carla?”

“Well… She’s still a very important senior to me. And even though she became a slave, she isn’t someone from any social elites, right?”

Faye tilted her head as if she herself didn’t understand.

I expected no major issues given Faye’s personality, but not to this extent.

It seemed like they would get along much smoother than expected.

It would have been really tiring if they were at odds, but fortunately, that didn’t seem likely.

We hadn’t met Iris yet, but with the current atmosphere, we should be able to get along with her too.

Thus, we left the academy, engaging in somewhat awkward conversation.

Rahim City on the weekend was bustling.

There were many students from the academy out and about, and numerous stores clamorously attracting customers.

However, this was only the story along the main roads.

As we moved further out towards the outskirts, the number of people around distinctly decreased.

After about 10 more minutes, a large mansion stood alone in our view.

A fence entwined with vines and a gate with a rather antique design.

And behind it, a two-story building predominantly white and blue.

Originally, it was a mansion built by a noble for their child attending the academy, just for weekends over a four-year period.

It seemed a bit much to build a house for staying only two days a week, and only for four years until graduation.

But, considering its potential sale, it might not have been such an irrational choice.

Property values around the academy tend to rise, not fall.

Actually, it was quite expensive when I bought it.

It had been only two weeks, but things had changed a lot.

We were supposed to go last weekend, but I got busy with the aftermath of the duel.

Anyway, although it had changed, the exterior of the mansion hadn’t.

The flow of mana surrounding the mansion had changed.

I wonder if I was the only one who felt it, as Carla and Faye’s jaws drop.

“I can’t feel it all, but the barrier is incredibly intricate.”

“Amazing… Who could have done this?”

Elisha, puffing up with pride, lifted her chin.

“Heheh. As expected of my teacher! Given more time and materials, a barrier similar to the Sylvan Mana Tower could be created!”

“A house is safer the safer the walls are. Oh, Senior Faye. Do you have anything to install here?”

“Me? Umm… I can’t say for sure without disrupting the barrier, but there are a few things that might be good to have.”

“Then, when you have time, please make a few. Of course, after consulting with Iris.”

“Iris… Elisha’s teacher? The one who owned the Sylvan Mana Tower.”

Faye, thinking of meeting the formidable Iris in person, nervously swallowed.

“There’s no need to be so nervous, Senior Faye. She’s kind of cute in some ways.”

Smirking, I reached for the magical knocker on the gate.

Creak.

Before I could knock, the gate opened by itself.

I wonder how I missed it, but one of the elf family members we brought along, the son, came to greet us.

“Welcome, Master. And your friends…?”

“We’re a bit closer than that.”

At my casual response, Faye blushed, and the son looked momentarily surprised.

Though he quickly bowed his head to hide his face.

“S-sorry. I was just surprised.”

“It’s okay to be surprised… By the way, what was your name again?”

I should start remembering the names of the elf family.

I couldn’t keep calling them dad, mom, and son.

“…It’s Orlan. I’ll guide you inside.”

Following Orlan’s lead, we crossed the garden towards the interior of the building.

Space distortion magic was applied here too, so the interior was quite spacious compared to the exterior.

After a brief look around, two other elf family members emerged, having noticed our arrival.

But that was all.

“Where’s Iris?”

“Master… I mean, Iris is probably in the underground workshop. She hasn’t noticed the outside yet since the equipment is incomplete, but she’ll come out as soon as she knows you’re here.”

“Huh? It’s okay. Since we’re here, let’s check out the workshop.”

Reassuring a somewhat tense Orlan, we all headed down to the basement.

Then we opened the thick door at the end of the stairs.

It had been quite a while since I last saw Iris, so I shouted with genuine joy.

“Iris!”

Silence.

No response.

For a moment, I panicked, wondering if she wasn’t here.

Thud.

“Huh?”

Something soft bumped against my foot.

Looking down hastily…

“…”

“Mmnya… Latte is…”

There was Iris, uttering sleep talk with a strangely sorrowful expression on her face.

Slurp.

You’ll get a crooked mouth sleeping like that.