E - Rank Hero In Another World
Arc 2 - Nobility
"Uugh.... What happened last night?" Leo asked himself after waking up.
His eyes are still a little blurry. His mind was still a little empty. Even his consciousness had not fully returned.
But what was in front of his eyes was the roof of his room.
"true too.... I partied all night and...."
'Sruuugg!'
Something seemed to be writhing under his blanket. Something big and a little heavy.
Leo, surprised by this, immediately opened his blanket. See the figure inside.
She has long blonde hair. Her hair looks so beautiful. Her face looked so sweet while she was asleep.
'Huh.... What do I think, Reina huh? True too.... I'm....'
Recalling what had just happened yesterday day and night, Leo's usually tense and flat face was flushed.
He couldn't believe what he had just experienced. And all that....
Impressed like a dream.
Leo watched the figure of the woman he loved for a moment before slowly waking up. Trying not to disturb his sleep.
He even tidied up the blanket that wrapped his body full of bandages and wounds.
Upon waking up, Leo immediately cleans himself and puts on his usual clothes. When he woke up and came out of his room....
"Master? Isn't it a holiday today?" Selene asked who had been standing next to Leo's front door.
Unlike the reply that usually seems indifferent and indifferent, this time Leo returned with a smile first.
"Haha.... Aren't you wearing your gear, too?" Ask Leo back.
"That's because I know, Mr. Leo doesn't really like unproductive days." Reply Selene with a smile.
They both went down the stairs, heading to the 1st floor. There are many people sitting and enjoying the food.
At one of the tables, Lucas is seen writing something on paper.
"Yeah, Lucas. What the hell are you doing?" Ask Leo in a slightly cheerful tone.
Looking at the scene, Lucas himself could only smile and bewildered over the drastic change in Leo's attitude.
"I didn't think you were the one Reina had been looking for all this time. Huh! Thank goodness you met and were happy. While me? I can only send letters with my fiance." Lucas replied with a light laugh.
Leo, eager to repay Lucas' kindness for taking care of Reina, offers his help.
"If you need anything, be it money or anything, just say it. I'll fulfill it as I can."
"What did Reina do until you turned out like that? But of course, I'll accept your offer."
Light talks between the two of them continued. Where occasionally Selene joined hoarding and laughing together.
In the end, Leo gave Lucas 20 platinum coins to buy a horse-drawn carriage and hire guards. That way, at least he won't have trouble making the long journey.
"Leo, thanks again. And also.... Please take good care of Reina. I've been thinking of him like my own brother lately." Lucas said as he waved his hand before leaving the inn.
"of course. You take good care of yourself too. If you need anything, come here."
With a light nod, Lucas left the inn. I don't know where else to go this time.
Meanwhile....
"Mr Leo. Regarding which Mana stone you previously ordered, we have bought quite a lot and stored it in the warehouse." Said a man who was none other than Leo's subordinate.
"good job. Now rest. You're on vacation, aren't you?"
Leo immediately cut the word off quickly. Directing his arm to block the man's mouth.
"Stop. This morning, I was just going for a walk. What about those 2 new people?" Ask Leo back.
"Well.... They are currently adjusting to the new environment here. Look, they're watching people working in the kitchen." Said the man while pointing his finger towards the kitchen.
"Is that so? Goody. Be nice with new people, okay?" Reply Leo with a smile.
He stepped his foot towards the entrance of the inn. Intended to get out and get some fresh air after everything that happened yesterday.
Selene now followed her Master's footsteps from her left side. No longer keep your distance like before. What's more, considering her Master who is now a little more 'complete' makes Selene unable to hold herself to continue to pay attention to him up close.
But suddenly....
"Selene. I was thinking of getting into the magic academy and studying there for a while. Maybe at least until I'm strong enough to cover up all my flaws.
Do you want to study there? I might as well offer it to Reina if she wanted to." Said Leo suddenly. His gaze also turned to the sky as if he was thinking of something further.
Of course, Selene who was amazed at the magic yesterday was very happy with the offer. He quickly nodded his head to accept it.
But nevertheless....
"Why all of a sudden, Mr Leo? Is something going on?" Ask Selene curiously. Both of his eyes continued to look towards Leo's Eyes from the side. Trying to get his attention.
Before replying, Leo turned his face away and looked into Selene's eyes directly. Not to forget that thin smile now makes her appearance more charming.
"I want to live in peace in this world. But unfortunately, peace is not something we get for free. Without the strength to defend it, peace is nothing but nonsense.
What's more.... I want to learn more about this world there. Didn't you see how big the library in the academy is? I'm sure there are a lot of secrets there. But more than that...."
Leo seemed to pause his words for a moment. Staring straight at Selene.
"I just want to see all my subordinates happy. Seeing your reaction yesterday, you really wanted to learn magic, didn't you?"
The words quickly left Selene helpless again. His admiration for Leo can only continue to grow every day.
And with all the mixed emotions behind her white skin, Selene could only give two words.
"Thank you, Milord...."
In the end, the two of them went around the district around their lodging place. Look for several shops and places that can be rented or purchased.
Although it looks more cheerful, Leo himself actually does not change so much. He only regained the happiness he had long lost.
And in his mind....
'Feris.... Somehow I have to be ready to face that woman later.'
Leo still kept thinking of the right steps to prepare himself for the woman he looked so horrible to him. It was even far more terrifying than Knights who could kill dragons.
The only cause was his intelligence that far surpassed even Leo's.
Leo thought that most likely....
Heroes of that size had controlled most of this Kingdom. And if the time comes, perhaps Leo will have to deal with it over differences of thought.
For that....
'I need to be stronger in terms of finances. Much stronger still. And if possible....'
Leo's journey has finally begun. Now with the loss of mind about how Reina is doing, and the 2 new workforce, Leo can take a little time to become stronger and more insightful.
And in the end, he hoped to enter the ranks of the nobility. Control of his own territory, and in the end....
Free from the time bomb that will explode sometime. Ferris.