9 Return To The Duke's Household 2

"Appreciate it." Louise commented when Duke Geraldentered the carriage.

"No worries. It will save me a lot of trouble as well."

The carriage started to move.

She nodded. She casually pick up the tea that was being prepared for them followed by Gerald. The Duke look at her before trying to drink his as if he was curious about something.

"Say it. I still have the last say whether I need to answer it or not."

"Ummm.." the Duke hesitated "I heard that Mages can directly use their Mana to become their weapon."

Louise look athim seemingly understanding what his trying to ask.

"Mages can also use their own choice of weapon. Haven't you seen it earlier?"

"Yes, that's why I'm asking you." he thought "Why a walking stick?, isn't a little bit cheap? Why not use a grandeur one. You're a respective mage. Can't you care about your image." he wanted to add but stop himself. He remember that after using it, she casually tossed it around.

"It's not being cheap. It's called being resourceful." Louise responded.

Gerald nearly spat out his tea and look at her with a shock look. This is not the first time that the girl seems to read his mind. He thought it was just a coincidence so he dismiss it.

"Ayeeh...I can't read mind but I can see all your questions all over your face. As a dignified Duke aren't you supposed to hide your true intention?"

The Duke rolled his eyes. He also had the image of the cold Duke alright. It's just that when it came to this girl he seems like an open book that can easily be read.

"Cough. When we return to the residence you will officially become my adopted daughter. So from now on you should start calling me Father." he tactfully change the topic. "By the way you told me that you will only stay temporarily."

Louise lightly laugh. "Are you that eager to drive me out?"

Gerald easily denied it."Of course not! I just wanted to make sure that you can be comfortable while staying at my residence."

"Oooohhh...." she trailed off "That..I'm also not sure of the exact lengthiness of my stay. Father." she grinned at him.

Gerald silently gritted his teeth before he spoke.

"Didn't you say that it's just a temporary one?"

"Temporary staying in your residence for years and staying in your residence forever is a separate matter." she answered nonchalantly.

The Duke was dumbfounded. So this is where his uneasiness was coming from. He totally underestimated this girl's cunningness and shamelessness. He really felt being cheated.