The Great Adventure In World Of Sword And Magic.
Chapter 40 - [ Duke Arcane]

...CHAPTER 40 - DUKE ARCANE...

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Magna City, Yu Deila Kingdom.

"Finally ... I've been too tired both physically and mentally" I said relieved to see the city gate not far after coming out of the Alta Forest.

After the Sylphy Summoning, I got a new comrade who would help me in every battle.

Then, since the Duke had recovered somewhat, we immediately returned to the city.

The journey home took a full day and until we got to the city, it was already dawn.

In that time, I trained my sword technique better with the Buff Spirit Sylphy. The results were better than I expected.

Then arriving inside the city, we headed straight to the Duke Arcane Mansion as soon as possible.

After the Mansion Gate opened, we entered into the Mansion and were greeted by Rosaline who was happy to see our arrival.

"Dad!" His shouting.

Rosaline directly ran to Duke quickly the moment we arrived in front of the Mansion.

"Rosaline," said the Duke descending from the horse-drawn carriage.

Duke caught him and they immediately hugged, it was so heartwarming to see him.

"Haha.. You still look beautiful, Rosaline." said Duke patting her on the head.

"Dad, Dad.. I'm safe, thank God.."

The Duke smiled and said softly, "Dad's coming home.."

"Dad.. Welcome. come.." Rosaline shed tears in Duke's arms.

I got off the train and looked at the meeting warmly, 'I want to see my parents again.' I saw them.

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[Rare Quest #3 "Save Duke Arcane! Unexpected attack and mysterious Ambition." Done it. ]

[Reward: Experience Levels, Magic Items S-Grade and Rosaline Affections go up! Accepted ]

[The Player Level has risen to Level 35]

Even though I heard Inorganic and Screen sounds in front of me, nervous and agitated feelings were still overshadowed by me.

Right now, I'm standing at the Duke's doorstep. Inside, Duke Arcane was waiting for me.

"Gulps.." Now I'm nervous about it, different from before.

I have a strange feeling for this, because if I'm innocent what makes me come here? I'm still confused.

So I ventured and knocked on the door.

"Mr Duke. It's me, Ren Maulana," I said knocking on the door.

"Come in." After hearing the answer on the other side of the door, I slowly opened the door and saw that in front of me there was already a Duke sitting on a chair with a table full of documents on his right and left side. It looks like how busy Duke is here.

Then at the right behind him, there was a man in a neat suit who seemed to be the Duke's assistant. While the Duke was seen scratching his head dizzy when checking the documents in front of him.

"Finally you came, Ren Maulana," said the Duke putting down the documents he was holding and looking at me kindly.

"Y-yes!" Nervous reply.

"Haha.. No need to tense up, just sit there," he said with a friendly smile.

The Duke asked me to sit on the left side of the room, where there were two couches and a table in the middle.

The two sofas were facing each other and some decorations on the table attracted me.

There are two statues of bears and Rabbits on the table that beautifully decorate it and look stunning carvings.

I know it must be from the Eastern Country. So I approached the sofa not far from Duke's desk and sat there.

Then the Duke stood up from his chair and walked towards the sofa opposite me. Now we're dealing with each other.

I'm a little nervous.

[ Romeo de Fin Arcane ]

[The Duke of West, Arcane Head Family. ]

[Level 50]

A screen appeared on it and showed just how powerful and formidable it was from its title name alone.

However, one other screen made me anxious.

[Condition: Cursed. ]

Even though she seemed healthy, the word Curse left me shocked and doubtful about her condition.

What curse does Duke receive? I didn't know from just looking at the Screen in front of me.

"Ren Maulana, maybe you are confused about the reason for being called here" he said looking at me gently.

I nodded small.

"One year ago, you saved my daughter, No.. My family's. If you tell me too late, maybe My Family and I are long gone" he said, still smiling, even though what he said sounded unpleasant.

'Uh? It's impossible, right..'

So sure enough, in the future I will not hear Romeo de's name as the head of his family. The possibility that Duke said is true.

"Haha.. You seem to understand it, right. They are related to other kingdoms, this should be a secret. But since you are a friend of my son and who he trusts, I can say it" he said with a friendly smile.

"Also, I plan on rewarding you. Cain brought the goods," he said staring at the waiter beside him.

"Well, Duke," said the servant and walked away.

The man named Cain went to the next room and brought something from there. It was seen wrapped by something on the tray and on its side again was a bag that might contain money.

Cain put his gift on the table. From the looks of it, Other than a bag of money, the black box that had no idea what it contained made me curious.

"Open up" said the Duke.

Cain opened the box as per Duke's instructions.

What was inside made me stunned, a screen appeared above it.

That thing makes my smile..

[ Scroll of Identification Status (High Grade) ]

"..." - ".My face slowly flat.

"Didn't you like it?" duke said he saw me.

"ah! N-No, Mr Duke! I like it so much, right!"

I frantically said it, but Duke smiled and looked satisfied.

"Maybe you don't know from the rather luxurious design. This thing is an identity tool that is able to show you your original status," Duke said in a pleased tone.

"This thing I gave you for helping our family, and then take this as a payment for saving me, too" Duke added.

Another thing he added and he gave it to me.

[The Blood Pendant ]

[Pendant which is able to collect Mana and can be used as Emergency Mana if wearer runs out of Mana. ]

"Gee!"

"Hahaha, good if you like it. Wear it, if you wear it you will know the actual function of this pendant" said Duke softly.

I obey what the Duke says and wear it.

My manaku is absorbed into the Pendant and when the MP is reduced to hundreds, Mana stops being absorbed.

[ MP: 700/700]

The pendant was able to hold 700 Magic Energy (Mana) within it. I'm grateful to get it.

"Thank you for everything, Mr. Duke!" sincerely said.

"Hahaha, It's okay, It's okay. You're my savior too" he said with a big smile.

I smiled with the Duke who was also happy.

I think I've got a lot of good things, even if something is dangerous in the process.

After the meeting, I left and left the Duke's office.

"Haa... Finally done," I said with a sigh of relief.

I've been feeling restless since, but things are going well. I'm so glad nothing happened.

"Young-sama!!" Shouted someone behind me.

"Ughs.. This voice.." I heard his voice right behind me.

In the middle of this long hallway, Rosaline ran cheerfully towards me.

Not yet there, Rosaline is trampled on her dress and she slips down.

Buukk!

"Rousalina!" I went straight to him, he was lying in pain.

"It's okay?" I gave him a hand to ask him to stand up.

"Uh.. Yeah.." Rosaline blushed as she tried to take my hand.

[Rosaline's Affections are rising! ]

[ Player prepare yourself! ]

The mysterious inorganic screen and sound suddenly made me tense up instantly.

I froze looking at that screen. What does that mean??

"Ren-sama?" Rosaline still held my hand and was a little confused as I remained silent.

Now I'm a little embarrassed, ever since that somewhat mysterious affection existed. Increasingly, Rosaline's aura felt different from when she first met.

Right now, I feel like he wants to pounce on me. It feels like it.

"Ren-sama! I have something for you!" he said the basket above was covered in a red and white cloth that looked expensive.

"Eh, Yes.." Where did it come from? Even if there was something strange, I took it anyway.

Because he gave me something, so I checked what it was and was surprised.

"Kue.." I looked at the cake inside.

"Yes, Cake! I made it special for Ren-sama!" he said cheerfully.

"..Gulp." I swallowed spit.

'I think I can eat.' I thought I saw the cake that looked charred.

"Try it" Rosaline said with a nervous smile.

I could only smile stiffly and open my mouth to swallow it straight away.

"..!!"

Taste it!

"..Ren-sama?" Nervous ask.

"...E."

"DID?"

"Enak! It felt different to what it looked like," I nodded with a hint of tears.

"Thank God, Ren-sama likes." Rosaline looked relieved and smiled gently.

"Rosaline, you can cook, too." I said take it again and eat the cake.

"Yes, I can. Hehe.." He looks a little panicked, but I can understand. If he's trying to make this cake.

"ah! Right too, Ren-sama will stay here, right?" she smiled gently and looked at me expectantly.

"Oh, about that. I'll be home after this" I scratched my cheek.

"Eh!? No!"

"Rosaline??"

He immediately hugged me and shamelessly said, "Just stay here, Ren-sama!"

"Uh.. It can't," I said, rejecting him.

"Why??"

"You know, I have a family in the village and I miss them a little" I looked up at the window of the hallway and saw a clear blue sky.

Slowly, his embrace loosened.

"Uh. ouch.. Alright, if Ren-sama says so." Rosaline took herself off from me and kept her distance.

"Rosaline?" She looks attractive in her dress and a little restless.

I approached her and tried to talk, but she spoke first and looked at me softly.

"Ren-sama.. You'll be here again, won't you?" rosaline said with a slightly grim face.

"Yes, I might visit again. Next time." I said softly.

Although I said so, I plan to remain in the Village for a few months maybe a year or two. So a visit to the city of Magna will probably be on the list after I go on an adventure.

"really?" He looked at me to make sure.

"Yes," I said.

"Promise?" said approaching.

"..." - ".I smiled stiffly.

'Er..'

"Ren-sama, Promise, right?" Ask to see me closer.

I nodded, but still he gave me a little finger. Come onl..

"Yes, promise," I replied with a little promise. I hope it's gonna be okay..

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Then, it's time for me to go home.

Outside the gate, there was the Duke, Rosaline and a few servants and knights. Unfortunately Princess Anastasia is long gone, after her affairs must be finished sooner. Because of the call of the kingdom.

Antonile and Desi were there too, and I saw a cat wandering under their feet.

I was surprised to see it, because they were gathered when I was about to leave.

"Is it okay with just one horse? Don't want to be escorted, Ren Maulana?" Duke asked to see me.

"It's okay, Mr. Duke. I can take care of myself," I said softly and looked at the horse that the Duke had prepared for me.

"Even if you say so.." The Duke looked worried, but Rosaline beside him looked firm and confident with him.

"Ren-sama must be fine. He's strong, Dad," he said sure.

"Rosaline may be right, but.."

"It's okay, I can go alone," I assured him.

I want to go home as soon as possible.

"Well, if you really want to be like that. Alright.. Take this for the road," said the Duke happily, glancing at Desi's servant.

Desi came and gave me a small bag.

"..?" I saw that little bag.

At first I was confused, but I realized when the screen appeared in front of me and it was as I thought.

[Magic Bag (Medium Size) ]

[A bag that can hold objects of doubled size from the Bag. The bag can hold about 100 more items as big as a cow. ]

From his explanation, I'm sure I can put a lot of stuff into it.

"Thank you," I said looking at all of them sincerely, Duke nodded happily and Rosaline approached me.

"Ren-sama, where is Senka?" tanyanya looked around.

"..." - ".Again, I smiled stiffly.

'Ah 'ah.. They must be suspicious if I don't bring it.' I said still smiling and stiff.

So, I started telepathy to my little girl.

'Senka, come out from behind the shadow there. Hurry along!' I told him in a hurry.

'Myu... Umyu? Myu? Papa?'

'Senka.' call me.

'My! Yes, Papa!'

Then, Senka came out of the darkness behind the Duke quickly. No one noticed his appearance, then Senka passed them and went to me as if she had no problem.

"Father!" His screams rushed at me.

Senka came with something in her hand, it's cotton candy that I kept in Storage Shadow. He seemed to be eating it while inside.

"Senka, you've been a long time." I told him.

"My! Sorry, Papa.." His face looked sad, I immediately patted his head and calmed him down.

Then the young lady approached us.

"Senka, want to stay with Mama?" Rosaline asked with a gentle smile, as if oblivious to her circumstances.

Senka was surprised and immediately stayed away from him. Then his father, the Duke, who heard him, had a very surprised and astonished face.

"Ro-Rosaline, what were you.."

"Ah, Dad.. Actually i-i.."

Before his words were finished, I cried out for a moment as I rode on horseback with Senka.

"Duke, Rosaline and all. I'll go first!" I shouted as the horse that was screaming left.

"Rin-sama!" His shouting.

I hurried off on the horse and left without looking back.

Rosaline, Duke and the others stared at my departure.

"Rosaline.." said Duke slowly, but heavily.

"Dad?" Rosaline was sweating.

Duke's face looked dark and looked at his son with a very gentle smile.

"Explain what "Mama" you mean?" Ask with a gentle smile(?)

"Gulps.. Yeah actually.." Rosaline said something to Duke with a slight nervousness, who immediately looked angry and had a big smile on her face looking at my back, and said "I'll wait for her to come again" she said with a smile(?)

I have already passed through the gates of the Mansion, but what unpleasant feeling have I just felt?

"Let's go!" Senka sat in front of me and shouted cheerfully.

I smiled and drove out of town.

The process was quick and I ended up exiting the City towards the Alta Forest. I will finally return to Konora Village.

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...[ Continued ]...