The next morning, I planned to go to the Duke of Albad’s residence to check on the situation of “Julius” and visit the Duke of Albad.
Following the route from memory, a unique Elizabethan building soon came into view.
After the maid announced that someone had come to visit, I was greeted by the same butler from last time. He seemed to know I was coming and looked at me with a meaningful smile.
"..."
In short, it's not a feeling that's unpleasant.
Upon entering the mansion, I was led by the butler to what appeared to be a reception room.
There are two sofas side by side in front of me.
This was my first time visiting a noble family, and I couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Be cautious..."
I told myself that I couldn't afford to embarrass the Cabinet family at a time like this.
"Please sit down! I'll go and inform the head of the family right away."
"I'm sorry to have bothered you so much!"
I sat down on the sofa as instructed, but it wasn't the soft sofa I had imagined that I would sink into. On the contrary, it felt hard.
Sitting on such a sofa for a long time would surely cause back pain. I really don't understand why the Duke of Albayd would put such a sofa in the reception room.
"The nobility really have a twisted sense of humor."
Despite thinking this, he dared not show any unusual expression, after all, Duke Albad was very likely watching him from somewhere, which was a common test among nobles.
Especially when someone like me, a complete stranger, comes to visit.
"The head of the family will be here soon, please wait a moment."
At this moment, a maid will come to me with a tea set.
After tidying up briefly, she poured the steaming hot liquid, similar to black tea, into the rather impressive-looking tea set. She picked up the tea set, shook it slightly a few times, and then poured the liquid into a teacup before stepping aside to wait.
"Um……"
In short, the steps are very complicated... Can't we just pour it directly into the teacup?
I took a small bite.
My impression is that it's not bad. Although I can't tell the difference between good and bad black tea, the fact that the Duke of Albad served it to his guests suggests that it must be some kind of high-end product.
"Where is he?!"
Just as I put down my teacup and started to daydream, I heard shouts and rough footsteps outside the room.
Is this the place?
Immediately afterwards, a loud bang came from the doorway, seemingly caused by the man's rough pushing of the door.
When I turned my gaze over there, a burly man was staring at me.
He was probably around 50 years old, with dark brown hair mixed with a few white hairs. Was he the Duke of Albad? To be honest, he didn't seem like it.
However, since we have come to pay our respects, we must first do so.
"Nice to meet you, I am Leon Cabreen."
Facing this middle-aged man, I quickly stood up, bowed deeply, and extended my right hand in a gesture of aristocratic respect.
"Hmph! Where did this kid come from! Can't he even say hello?"
"..."
Hearing the middle-aged man's comments, I was stunned for a moment. Was there something I had done wrong?
The first time I heard such praise was from Duke Croggs. After learning from him, I realized that I would receive more praise from Duke Croggs.
The only undeniable fact is that they haven't encountered any problems along the way, but when facing Duke Albad...
Why would someone receive such a review?
Am I being too nervous?
"My lord, Leon is still young, and he has already done very well. Please..."
"Shut up!"
After being reprimanded, the butler who led me into the mansion fell silent.
"Master?"
Judging from appearances, the person in front of me is not Duke Albad. But who is the one who is called the Lord?
She glanced at him furiously and found him staring at her angrily, looking quite angry.
"Um... what exactly went wrong?"
Is it possible that so-called aristocratic etiquette is not universally applicable?
Or is there some special rule in Kylorans?
"Hmph! Anyone can just walk in like this! Didn't your parents teach you even the most basic manners?"
It seems that the world also contains the view that if you do something wrong, you should blame your parents.
"...How did this get involved with the Seg couple?"
"I'm so sorry! I will study hard!"
However, I still bowed my head and apologized.
After all, it was indeed his own fault for not doing a good job and for disgracing the Cabinet family; he was truly a complete idiot.
"Hmm... You didn't make excuses for your mistakes! Instead, you tried your best to show yourself, which is commendable! I'll allow you to be friends with Katya!"
After I apologized, the middle-aged man's attitude softened a bit, and he said something I couldn't understand.
"What is he talking about to himself?"
What do you mean by allowing me to be friends with Katia?
Haven't we always been friends?
Did they come here specifically to test me?
If I were to be hesitant and make up some excuse, would they immediately kick me out the door and I never see Katya again?
"However, if you can truly become a knight during this time, perhaps you can stay and work for our Albad family, hahaha... something to look forward to!"
After saying that, the middle-aged man suddenly turned around, laughed loudly, and left the room.
"Hey... what is he saying?"
Although I don't understand the situation, it seems that I have gained approval.
Who was that just now?
With a sense of doubt, I asked the butler.
"It is the owner of this mansion! Lord Cipriano Albade, who is also the father of Duke Albade."
Is that person the head of the family?
No wonder he's called "Master"!
However, this aura is far too powerful. If SEG becomes like this, I really can't accept it.
"What's wrong, butler? Why is the door open?"
At that moment, another man walked in.
"Also, I noticed that Father seems to be in a very good mood. Has something happened?"
Following the sound, one could see a man with brown hair, but with incredibly smooth hair, who looked to be in his early twenties.
However, compared to Duke Croggs, the man in front of him appeared thin and casual.
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