174 - - Episode 17 Friends

I am truly sorry for my daughter's disrespect.

The owner of one of the most prominent merchant houses in the city near the Principality of Six bows to Elio and Mya, who are sitting on the sofa facing them.

Currently, Erio and Mya were receiving an apology from Geto, the owner of the merchant house and father of Quone, a blonde girl who had been involved in a misanga relationship.

Quone was interested in the misanga that Mya was wearing, and he wanted to sell it and Mya got involved with him.

The Mohicans showed up, but because of their physiognomy and appearance, Kuone mistakenly thought that Mya was going to be harmed, so he kept Mya and the others at bay.

Mya and the others tried to explain that it was a misunderstanding on Quorn's part, but it did not go well.

He also happened to be passing by, and as an onlooker, he saw what was going on and found a dispute between two acquaintances.

Mya and her friends were villagers who were escorts who came with her to the city, and Quorn was the daughter of a business partner.

Therefore, Jorme intervened and cleared up the misunderstanding with Mya.

The next day, Quone's father Geto called Mya and Erio to apologize and to make a request, and they bowed down in the reception room of the merchant's house, saying the lines they had just spoken.

Geto is a slender man with white hair and the appearance of a successful merchant.

However, he was a little too old to be the father of a daughter like Quone.

When Geto raised his head, he apologized again for the incident.

He said, "That girl, Quone, was born late. Since she was my first daughter, my older brothers were very fond of her and spoiled her ....... I am truly sorry."

No, please don't worry about it. There was certainly a lot going on at first, but along the way I could see that he was concerned for Mya's well being."

I know," he said. She has a strong tone and attitude, but she is a good girl at heart."

To Erio's words, Geto responds in a fatherly manner.

In fact, although she was tangled up with Quone, when she learned that Mya and Erio were going to have dinner with the Mohicans, she was wary of the Mohicans' stern appearance and physiognomy and tried desperately to protect Mya and the others, who were strangers to her.

She may be supercilious in word and deed, but I am sure she is a good girl at heart.

Geto glanced at Mya, who was sitting across from him.

He said, "I think it's true that Quone liked the bracelet,...... but I also think that he wanted an opportunity to make friends with Mya.

A friend, sir?"

Geto nods at Mya's words.

He speaks fluently.

He is a very good friend of mine," he says, "and he is a very good friend of mine, too. You may think I'm a foolish parent, but my daughter is a talented magician. She is talented, but only as a ...... human being."

Quone has talent as a magician, and at a young age he obtained the "Fourth Level Magician of the Six Principality Magician Academy" - but he is still a human being.

His peers and juniors of other species quickly moved up to the third level and overtook him.

Even though he was hailed as a genius in his hometown, he was just a mediocre genius by other races.

Quone experienced his first setback at the school of sorcerers.

Unable to recover, he took a leave of absence from the academy and returned to his parents' merchant family to recuperate from an illness.

There are few sorcerers of his race. The first time he went to the school, he was unable to stand up to it. My daughter is clumsy, so even if she was happy, she probably couldn't show it and acted like she was involved. ......I know I've caused you trouble and I'm asking you to do this, but ...... could you please be my daughter's friend?"

Originally, it was strange that Quone was not there to apologize.

However, she was not present here.

The reason was that Geto had asked her daughter to leave her seat temporarily in order to ask Mya to become Quone's friend.

If she was allowed to sit in the room poorly and the parents talked about something like what she had just mentioned, there was a high possibility that Quone would rebel.

That said, she would be too proud to say, "I want you to be my friend," if I did not tell her here.

Hence, Geto is bowing down to her in the form of mud.

It would be easy to say that he is "soft on his daughter," but it can also be said that he is a parent who understands his daughter's character.

The most important thing to remember is that you can't just say no to a friend's request and expect to get a good deal.

Of course. It's a precious thing for me to meet a friend who is close to my age and with whom I can talk about magic.

Thank you, thank you so much."

Geto bowed his head repeatedly in response to Mya's reply. When he finished talking with Mya, he called his daughter, Quone, into the reception room.

He demanded a misanga from her mouth in a high-handed manner, in order to make her apologize for getting involved.

Quone, who appeared in the room, was also sufficiently angry with her father, and unlike the first time they met, she was as quiet as a borrowed cat.

She apologized and bowed her head apologetically.

I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you," she said. I also misunderstood what happened with Mr. Mohawk and the others. ......"

I don't care, it's all right now. Besides, I was wary of Mr. Mohawk and the others before I talked to them, so I can't say anything about Ms. Quone.

Mya's words brought an air of conviction among all but Geto, who had not actually seen the Mohicans, 'I know, right? .......'

In addition to the eccentric Mohawk haircut, the spiked shoulder pads, the stern faces, and the tall, intimidating stature of the Mohawks.

Ten out of ten people would feel "Oh no," or "They look dangerous.

That's how stern the Mohicans look, and that's how alarming they are.

Miya tried to dispel the atmosphere by broaching the topic of conversation.

I hope you will make friends with me now that we have come to know each other," she said. And I wonder if you could tell me a lot about the Duke's school for magicians.　I'm interested in the Academy of Magicians."

I'll be d*mned!　Then, as your friend, I'll tell you all about it!

Quone was too happy to hide her happiness at Mya's offer, and she raised her voice.

She says, "This is the parlor of the store, so let's go to Watashi's room!"

Can I go, big brother Elio?"

My sister asks Elio to help her.

I don't have the guts to refuse here.

Elio sends his sister off with a smile.

Of course. But don't be too late, okay?"

'I know, let's go then, little Quone.

Yes, let's go. This way!　Now, if you'll excuse me."

Quone bows, takes Mya's hand, and leaves the room.

Geto and Elio, who are left in the reception room, look at each other and let out a wry smile.

Mya and Kuone are close in age, and since they are both magicians, the conversation is lively, and they decide to stay the night.

A messenger went to the inn where Elio was waiting and reported that they would stay at another place today.

And the next day...

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Shall we go then, Mya!

You're so pushy, Quone-chan.

Miya complains and lets out a slight giggle, and the two of them head out of town together.

The two magicians are headed for the city.