Chapter 156: Railer Territory (5)

Chapter 156: Railer Territory (5)

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The Railer Territory exceeded my expectations.

It had a distinct countryside feel.

The surrounding mountains and fields swayed in the wind, and I could see farmers resting under the shade of trees.

It was the very essence of a peaceful, tranquil countryside.

Our carriage continued deeper into the Railer lands.

The territory itself didn't have that feel overly rural feel.

Houses were clustered closely, but there seemed to be all the essential shops.

However, this wasnt the most noticeable aspect.

"Why is the atmosphere like this?"

Before entering the village, the fields gave off a very tranquil atmosphere.

There was hardly any noise except for the wind and the occasional chatter of a few people.

"Right? The village is a bit noisy."

Luna, also feeling something was off, looked outside.

Outside the carriage, people appeared to be tidying up.

The ground was scattered with flowers, and various ornaments adorned the village.

The villagers were busy organizing these decorations.

Luna tilted her head and remarked,Ne/w novel chapters are published on no/vel(/bin(.)co/m

"Did someone important visit?"

"What do you mean?"

When I asked, Luna began to explain slowly.

"Whenever someone of high stature visits our territory, we have done such things a few times. Not just any high-ranking person, but someone very influential..."

However, it didn't feel like they were preparing to welcome us.

They had already used the flowers and ornaments and were now cleaning up.

"We'll understand once we go in."

The carriage moved forward, stopping in front of the largest mansion in the village.

Even though it was a countryside village, the mansion was as pristine as those in the capital.

It likely belonged to the Railer family, who governed this territory.

True to an aristocratic mansion, there were fences and an exterior garden.

Everything seemed a downscaled version of mansions in the capital, but it still screamed 'noble mansion'.

As the carriage came to a stop, we stepped out.

Noticing the carriage's stop, a butler rushed out from the mansion towards us.

"Who might you be?"

Approaching us, his eyes widened upon seeing Luna.

"...Lady Luna?"

"Oh! Alfredo! It's been so long!!"

Luna greeted the butler, clearly delighted to see him.

"What brings you here? You came without any notice!"

"Hehe, I have some business!"

Luna and Alfredo, the butler, engaged in cheerful conversation.

Meanwhile, I turned to look at Robert.

"Professor, did you really come here without telling them?"

The courtesies between nobles.

Before arriving, its customary to notify the host so they can prepare.

It gives the host time to arrange a proper reception.

Regardless of how noble a family was, there was a difference in the state of cleanliness and the overall condition of the house when they were receiving guests and when they weren't.

It was a basic courtesy.

Unless they were very close friends, one shouldn't visit in such a manner.

Robert then spoke with a nonchalant expression,

"I am not a noble."

"I am."

"Then did you come here without sending notice?"

Robert looked at me sternly, making a tsking noise.

I looked back at him in disbelief.

"Haah."

I walked towards the butler, who was with Luna.

Upon seeing me approach, the butler asked Luna in a low voice,

Luna opened the door, and we entered.

Inside, a middle-aged man and woman sat at a dining table.

"Welcome. Luna's friends and... you said a professor, right? Pleased to meet you. I'm Luna's mother."

"I'm Luna's father."

Luna's mother bore such a striking resemblance to Luna that no introduction was needed.

Despite appearing somewhat older, her beauty hadn't faded in the slightest.

Compared to Luna, her father did not resemble her at all.

He was a somewhat muscular man with a solemn demeanor.

His aura was quite different from Luna's lively one.

He exuded a noble's dignity and had his own charisma.

Then, Robert stepped forward and greeted Luna's parents.

"I am Robert, in charge of dark magic at the academy. I apologize for visiting without notice."

Robert greeted them with a courteous demeanor.

"Pleased to meet you, Professor Robert."

Luna's father nodded sternly in response, then turned to look at us.

Astina was the first to speak.

"I am Astina Persia, the successor of the Persia Viscount family."

"I've just heard from the butler. Rest well during your stay."

Luna's father exchanged the necessary pleasantries and then turned his gaze to me.

It felt as though his attention was focused more on me than the entire group.

Just like Robert and Astina, I greeted him with formal courtesy.

"Hello, I am Rudy Astria, the second son of the Astria family."

I placed my hand over my chest and slightly bowed my head in greeting.

However, there was no response from him.

It's considered rude if one does not acknowledge a greeting, so I held my posture for a moment before slightly raising my head.

That's when I noticed Luna's father staring intently at me.

"Hmm..."

He continued to observe me with a solemn look.

Both Luna and her mother then looked at him.

"Dear?"

"Dad."

At the words of the mother and daughter, Luna's father cleared his throat.

"Ahem! My apologies! Please, take a seat."

"...Ah, okay."

I felt puzzled as I took my seat.

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Raei Translations

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The meal was delightful.

The vegetables served were fresher than those at the academy, and the meat was to my taste.

Seeing Astina and Robert describe it as a home-cooked meal made me think it had a Western-style homemade touch.

After the meal, Luna provided each of us with a room.

We had an early dinner, and since it was summer, the sun had not set yet.

Despite this, I headed to my room.

Due to exams and then immediately coming to Railer's territory, I felt very tired.

Just as I was about to rest in my room,

"Rudy Astria."

A deep voice.

Luna's father called out to me.

"Did you call for me?"

I replied to Luna's father with a slightly awkward expression.

His quiet, solemn demeanor felt alright in group conversations, but it was somewhat uncomfortable when talking one-on-one.

Luna's father approached me, staring intently before speaking softly.

"Do you drink alcohol?"

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