TEASER CHAPTER 8 PART 7
By the time the lesson
from Madam Parline was over, it was already late in the evening.
The sun had completely
set and the stars were twinkling in the sky.
Nozomu and his friends
were treated to a late dinner at the Francilt Mansion and were planning to return
to the dormitory after enjoying the delicious meal.
However, after the
meal, Irisdina's words caused a bit of a commotion.
"Nozomu, it's
getting later than expected, so why don't you stay the night?"
"Eg?"
"Whaat
--------!"
The first one to
protest was, of course, Victor.
He said, "Even
though you know each other well, it's not right to let a person of the opposite
sex stay at your house!" and, "We mustn't make any mistakes! Aside
from the women who may not feel safe on the streets at night, the men should be
sent back to their dormitories!"
His words were all a
very straightforward protest.
Of course, there was
no doubt that behind those words was an outburst of love for his daughter.
But Irisdina also made
a counterargument.
"Not only women
but also male servants live in this mansion. Besides, there are more than
enough spare rooms in the mansion, so it's not a problem for the opposite sex
to stay in this mansion."
"In the first
place, Nozomu and the others are the benefactors of the Francilt Household. It
would affect the dignity of the Francylt Household to disrespect such
people."
She confronted Victor
head-on.
Although she had a
valid point, a slight hint of anger could be seen in her words.
Furthermore, Irisdina
secretly ordered the maids to prepare rooms for Nozomu and the others.
Moreover, the room
prepared for Nozomu and the others was on the opposite side of Irisdina and the
others' rooms across the center of the mansion.
In other words, it was
the furthest away from the women's rooms. This was also probably done to
persuade Victor.
"N-, no. As a
father, I cannot tolerate it, no matter what!"
However, of course,
Victor would not back down either.
He continued his
argument in an attempt to somehow get rid of Nozomu and the others, but Irisdina
completely ignored Victor's words and called out to someone else.
"We have also
prepared a room for Madam Parline. We hope you will stay with us today."
"Oya~, even
though letting me join you for dinner was enough to trouble you."
"No, I was the
one who forced you to come today. Please make yourself at home."
Madam Parline was
slowly sipping her after-dinner wine as she watched the turmoil of Irisdina and
Victor with amusement.
Behind her were two
female maids. They were the maids of Madam Parline. One was a beautiful woman
with short dark blue hair. The other was a pretty woman with fluffy brown hair.
Both looked to be
about the same age as Nozomu and the others. However, Nozomu was convinced that
these women were quite powerful and that they were the ones who had sent
warning glances to him at the entrance.
They stood behind
Madam Parline, blending in with the atmosphere of the place, but remaining
vigilant in their efforts to ward off any danger that might befall their
master.
Their figure was like
a guardian spirit.
"Irisdina! We
haven't finished talking yet!"
"Father, I am the
master of this mansion. And although I am still young, I am the next head of
the Francilt Household. Do you really think that I would act so rashly,
father?"
"Ugh……"
