– Uffffffff …
Bran stopped for a moment to wipe the sweat from his brow. He spent a full half day working on cleaning the new home together with Quin. From time to time he braked himself to touch the woods with a confused expression.
When the sequence of extraordinary events came to an end, he finally began to realize that they had their own home and a workplace. Although this was relatively similar to his life in the small town, now the situation was completely different.
~ Tap Tap Tap
– ……….
~ Tap Tap Tap
– Yey!
His sister’s relentless scampering indicated that she wasn’t taking the job too seriously, and instead was scouring every room in some sort of treasure hunt. He just smiled and let her be.
~ Sss
The smooth turning of a page distracted him again. In another section of the main room, a certain individual had been repeating the same routine sitting comfortably in an armchair.
– Kuhum … – He cleared his throat to get his attention – Isn’t there … I don’t know … something like a super famous martial clan that you should return to?
– Oh … – He smirked without turning his eyes – Little Bran … Do you want to know more about your future teacher?
– ………
Bran took a deep breath and counted to ten, before speaking again.
– About the house, I hope you don’t think I owe you something. You offered the money on your own, and I spent it the way you wanted.
– Sounds reasonable … – he agreed, turning another page with the same calm expression.
– ………
A moment of silence formed again as Bran tried to figure out how to deal with that person without losing his sanity in the process. The last time he had let his guard down for an instant he ended up accepting a huge gift.
– The truth is that … – Lehm spoke suddenly, with a sad tone – I am a poor errant erudite without a home.
– And I am the king of the world! … – he joked – It is impossible that you do not have other things to do …
~ Tap
After the sound of a book slamming shut, Lehm rose slowly.
– Reason you carry. I have a word to fulfill … – He nodded, as if he had remembered something, and walked straight to the front door.
Although he didn’t know exactly what he meant, Bran showed a satisfied smile at this development.
~ Tap Tap Tap
– Teacher! You go out?
– Mhm …
– You’re going to see Airy … Isn’t that right?
– You say well …
– Yey! Ride me…
– No! – Bran interrupted.
He definitely couldn’t let those two go together. Quin had become acquainted with Lehm at the speed of light, making it even more difficult to deal with him.
Whether it was because she was supposedly his “disciple”, or for any other reason, the truth is that Quin received a very different treatment. But still, he didn’t trust that he was a good influence on her.
– Buuu … brother. You promised you would let me visit her!
– And so it will be. But another day…
– Brother … Airy said she wouldn’t be much longer. What if I can’t find she anymore? Come on … say yes … – blinking pretty.
– ………
Seeing that pleading face and conditioned by his own words, he finally rubbed his temple with a resigned expression.
Before giving any answer, the shrewd little girl was already celebrating singing with her arms raised.
– Wiiii … ~ Ride, ride … the food is outside ~
Bran shake his head and then looked at Lehm, who returned his usual serene smile. He was sure that this person was not able to act normally in any situation.
– Ufffffff …
Sighing with an evident lack of will, he adjusted his clothes and prepared to leave.
–
–
After a walk through the city, with small fortuitous events, they finally reached the stipulated address.
Quin’s eyes widened in front of that huge building. The ostentatious building turned out to be none other than one of Medea’s governor’s mansions, Mileo.
For his part, Lehm stood quietly at the huge entrance door, while Bran waited behind him with his arms crossed, not particularly interested in the place.
– Identify …
The strict voice of the doorman was heard when he noticed the group established at the entrance. After being informed, he entered without delay to announce them while Quin observed the interior with great interest.
– Woooah! … Does Cake live here?
– Perhaps…
After a few moments the door finally opened and they were greeted. The only detail was that Airy was conspicuous by her absence, and instead an elegantly dressed woman appeared whose dark green eyes watched them with a certain coldness.
Although she appeared to be advanced in her thirties, she retained her youth very well.
With a refined complexion, not delicate, but impregnated with an air of maturity and experience. Her black hair was delicately combed, tied in a bun that was held up by a braid, and she was wearing a formal dress, which had some trouble hiding generous gifts.
She stared at her visitors for a moment. A beautiful girl with a cheerful expression, a fairly ordinary young cultivator and an indifferent attitude, as well as a young adult with an impossible to ignore appearance. With silver hair and eyes, as well as a carved face, his calm and carefree expression made him look like a spoiled prince from some story, who had no experience in the real world.
– What do you want?
– Mmm? Desires is not what I have, but what I come to hear …
– Ha … – She smiled with a certain contempt – As I thought, you are that “erudite” swindler. I do not know what you have said to our young maid, but you have made a trip in vain …
– Is that a no? … – he inquired, without changing his expression.
– At least you understand that …
– All right…
With a satisfied gesture, he nodded as if he had accomplished his mission and turned calmly to take the way back.
– Weeeeee …? And Airy? I want to see…
– Wait!…
As Quin complained, the woman’s somewhat surprised voice called out for him to stop, causing him to turn his face towards her.
– Mmm? …
– Is that all? … – puzzled.
She did not expect that person to simply give up. Although she questioned his title very much, it was evident that he belonged to a special lineage, and even reminded him a little of certain people beyond the continent. But he simply ignored her doubts and accepted the rejection as if nothing had happened.
– I have done my part, and there is no work involved. What more can I ask for?
– I’m questioning your title … you know?
– I can live with that…
– ……… – his face again showed her unprepared for that attitude- I have met several real erudite in my life, and although they were all special, there is something in which they were alike. – argued ignoring his indifference – They could all easily be your grandparents.
– The teacher’s grandparents? Mmm… – Quin was interested, inclining her head towards Lehm with curiosity – Are they also rich?
– No, technically … – strange tone.
– ……… – the woman began to be somewhat annoyed at being ignored – What I mean is that mastery of three great trades is not an achievement that any young phony can boast of.
– Certainly. – Lehm agreed, nodding – The imposters abound …
– I’m talking about you! – She huffed, incredulous at his naive passivity. – Aren’t you even going to try to defend yourself?
– Defend myself?
Faced with this accusation and demand, Lehm turned to her completely to face her again. However, this time he was silent and began to rub his chin slowly, as his eyes started a tour of her voluptuous body without further dissimulation. From his expression, you could almost believe that this was the first time that she was actually “seen” by his gaze.
After a few moments, where the woman raised an eyebrow at feeling vulgarly observed, Lehm’s lips rose subtly in a curious smile.
– ………!
For some reason she instinctively took a step back. She had this unusual feeling, as if she had inadvertently pressed a strange switch with consequences as unknown as irreversible.
– Any defense would be an irrelevant effort. However … you are something interesting …
– Interesting you say? – Frowning – You don’t even know who I am …
– Redundant. The words are always there for whoever can see them …
– Words? – without fully understanding – And what do these “words” say about me? …
He thoughtfully briefly, before answering.
– Mmm … you are an intelligent woman, but stubborn and temperamental. You care more about others than you care about yourself, which has caused you problems. You are demanding, but behind it are good intentions. It can be said that you have a fairly broad education … – he began to casually relate.
– ………
The woman lost her bearing for a moment, unable to reply to his words, but after that surprise she quickly returned to her firm and somewhat contemptuous expression.
– Ho … good job, not bad. Unfortunately … I have met many liars who use that cheap trick. In the end, you say a lot but you don’t say anything, no real data … just humbugs … – she rejected with a certain contempt.
– Data? … mmm … – he nodded, not affected in the least – let’s say … about … Two hundred and eighty?
– Sorry? – raising an eyebrow – what is that supposed to mean?
– Oh … it wouldn’t be appropriate …
– ……?
With a confused complexion she tried to understand the reason for that random number, and how it might relate to her. Then suddenly her eyes came alive, as if she had come to an important realization.
– Liar! – She pointed angrily without care – You know who I am …
– Incorrect … – he calmly rejected as he continued rubbing his chin, thoughtful – You have failed an ice domain. Although you certainly knew your true affinity. Hmm … that was a little stubborn …
– …… !! – Her eyes widened in total shock and disbelief for the first time – Who … the hell … are you?! How do you know about it?
– Uffffff … – he sighed, shaking his head – I don’t like repeating myself. More importantly, this constant tension is not good for your cultivation – he advised with a sincere expression – Although, it is understandable … with so many years of chastity …
~ Crack
The woman’s fist creaked as her expression grew as icy as a glacier and clenched her teeth. Even a faint glow could be seen being born in her eyes.
– You … Are you tired of living?
– Violet! … wait … please!
The sweet voice of a young woman could be heard arriving on the run, and she immediately entered the scene launching herself to hug the woman.
– Please … Don’t hurt Mr. Lehm! – begged urgently, and then turned to Lehm – Mr. Lehm! Please … behave … – she chided, pouting.
– Cake!
– Mmm … I’m being very polite here. – He defended himself with an honest expression – But, I will try to improve … since my girlfriend asks for it …
– Girlfriend?
Violet turned to Airy with a big question mark on her face.
– No! Not so … – She shook her hands vigorously to deny it – That was just … a misunderstanding. Mister Lehm! – She snorted again.
– I keep hearing Mr.’s thing here … – he replied, in a playful tone – Although you slept in my arms …
– ………!
– Insolent! – Violet’s irritated response was immediate – You dare to slander about our … our … Eh?
Her words stopped, as out of the corner of her eye she perceived that someone was turning as red as a tomato.
– ……… A-Airy?
