CH.141 Sawyer City p2

CH.141 Sawyer City p2

(Master. It’s morning.) Laura said in my head to wake me up. I’m still not sure if it’s her voice, or the mana movements she does within my body that actually wakes me up.

(Good morning.) I responded before I took a look around the room.

Alice was still sleeping. Alex was not in his bed, or even in the room, so he must have woken up earlier and left the room. Lua seemed to have just woken up and was sitting up in her bed.

(She woke up approximately 4 minutes before you did.) Laura said.

(Okay. I didn’t really need to know that, but thanks.)

I looked at Lua and was about to say good morning to her, but as Alice was sleeping between us, I stayed quiet to not wake her up.

But luckily, I have a way around that problem.

(Lua, Lua. Can you hear me?) I tried to connect to Lua the same way I usually talked to Laura, but this time I was directing it to her, so perhaps it might work.

I saw Lua react and turn her gaze towards me, so I think the message went through.

(Mistress would like to know how you did that.) I heard Lua’s System Support ask. Perhaps I should tell Lua that she should name her System Support, so these talks would be easier.

(Lua, I just did what I do when I speak with Laura, but before I spoke, well thought, I tried to direct it at you.) I explained.

I looked as Lua seemed to think about what I said, before I heard her voice in my head.

(Brian, Brian. Is this working?) She said.

(Yes. You got through.) I said back.

...

(Brian, Brian. Can you hear me?) I heard Lua again.

... what? But I heard you the first time...

(She probably didn’t hear your response.) Laura said.

(Oh. Yeah. I guess I didn’t direct it to her.) I concluded, before sending a message to Lua. (Lua. I can hear you.)

...

...

Another doubt of silence. Did she make the same mistake as I did?

(Lua, you can’t get too excited. You need to focus so the messages come through.) I said to her.

(Brian. Like this?) Lua asked.

(Lua. I think so.) I responded. It’s a bit annoying, but I can deal with it.

(You’ll be able to do it without having the other's name at the beginning once you get used to it.) Laura said. By how she worded that, I assume she said the same to Lua as well.

(Lua, we better train for that then.) I said to Lua.

(Brian, Yes.) She responded.

Lua and I played around with the system link communication thing while waiting for Alice to wake up. I figured out how to do it without having to say Lua’s name decently quickly, but Lua couldn’t do it yet. It might be because I have the higher ranking System Support, or because I think of the messages like an instant message software. Choose a target and send it. No need to say the name of the person you want to message.

I tried to explain it to Lua, but explaining that to someone who has no clue about modern technology is not that easy. And I’m sure Lua will figure out her own way of doing it in a few days. And her way will likely be a lot better to use with other people.

You know, just in case I run into a situation where Laura can recommend System Support as a reward for something someone does.

What do you mean I’m looking at Alice while I think that? Why do you think I want to give her System Support? Well, I do, but she has to earn it first.

“Brian, can you do my hair?” Alice asked after she had gotten out of bed.

“I ... I’d rather not. I don’t actually know how to do it.” I admitted.

“Do you want me to show you?” Lua asked.

“Alice, what do you think?” I asked.

“I wanted Brian to do it.” She said.

“I really don’t think I should. I can comb your hair, but actually tying it, probably not a good idea.” I said.

“Then do that. And Lucia can help you tie it.” Alice said.

“Wow. It’s larger than I remembered.” Alice commented when we got to the Lord’s estate. There were few other large mansions in this city, so we asked a guard about it and after Alice showed a medal with the Watchman family crest, he told us the place and even escorted us here.

“You’ve been here before? And here I thought you never left home.” I said.

“I visited when William had his thirteenth birthday.” Alice said.

“Thirteenth? Is there something special with the thirteenth birthday?” I wondered.

“Nobles that attend the Royal Academy can start on the year of their thirteenth birthday.” Alice said.

I see. So basically high school age.

“And you haven’t been here since?” I asked.

“Well, you know how Father is.” Alice said.

“Good point. And how long ago was this?” I asked.

“Little over six years.” Alice answered.

“So, William is nineteen. How long do they go to the Royal academy?” I asked.

“The short course is four years, but special ones are 6 to 8 years. Most future lords go for 6 year one. And those that have powerful magic study for 8 years.” Alice said.

8 years? Holy. That’s a lot longer than I expected. I guess it takes time to level up skills and everything, but still.

The guard that had guided us here was now talking with one of the gate guards of the estate, before the guard turned to us.

“Miss Watchman, may I see proof of your identity?” The gate guard asked.

“Sure.” Alice responded and showed the medal she showed the other guard.

He took a good look at it before handing it back to Alice.

“It does seem to be real. Miss Watchman, may I ask why you are on foot?” The gate guard asked.

“... I just am.” She answered.

“Well, I suppose it is none of my business. I’m sure your grandfather and aunts will be happy to see you, so please head inside.” The guard said and opened the gate for us, but he whispered to me. “But you’d better make sure you don’t make a noble lady walk the next time.”

Did he think I’m her guard or something? That’s kind of funny, as Alice is better armored than I am. As in, she at least has her leather armor overcoat.

There was still a bit of walking to do, as the house was over 100 meters from the gate. Honestly, if this is an earl's manor, how large is the Royal castle?

On the sides of the road there were a few buildings, stables, storage houses and I think that might be a guest house. Or perhaps the servants live there.

When we got to the front entrance, there was a maid waiting for us. I still want to know how these maids are always ready. Do they really have some magic tool at the gate that will signal to the house that a guest is coming?

“Sir. Miss. Welcome. May I ask, what is your business?” The maid welcomed us. I guess she doesn’t know who we are at least.

“I’d like to speak with Grandfather or aunt Angelina. Are they available?” Alice asked the maid, as she showed her the medal.

“Miss Watchman?” The maid asked. “Why are... I’ll go ask the Master if he is available.” She said. “Please, come this way.”

She guided us to a front room, before hurrying off.

“Well, I didn’t expect that.” I commented. “Is your appearance that much of a surprise?”

“Did you already forget that I haven’t been here in six years?” Alice asked. “And I came here without Mother. And on foot. Of course it would be unexpected.”

“I guess that checks out.”

“... isn’t this taking a while?” I asked.

We had been waiting for about 10 minutes by now, and in that time not even a maid had come to the room. I had helped the leather overcoat off of Alice and had taken my own hoodie off as well.

“Well, it depends. Father usually sees his guests quickly after their arrival, but that’s because he doesn’t have many visitors, so he doesn’t have any jobs he can’t drop.” Alice said.

“Should we do something while we wait? I have my daily packs to open, so we could do that.” I offered.

“Yes!” Alice was excited when she heard that. “We haven’t done it together in a while.”

For sets, I was thinking of for the common Level Up! and the Horus dragons. Having a level 8 Horus would be great, as it can say ‘fuck magic’ to everything around it. Even Spirit Barrier would be nice. And, of course, Level Up! for the ... well, level ups. If it just increases someone's level, that will be extremely useful.

The second one is . Definitely not because of B.E.S. Big Core. I don’t want a larger space ship at all. What I actually want is Lighten the Load. With it I can trade one level 7 or higher monster for a pack token. And that doesn’t sound like a bad deal at all. And as it is a continuous spell, I can use it multiple times per one activation. And if I choose a set with a lot of high level monsters, I might be able to get almost infinite pack tokens with it, assuming that I can get a high level monster in each pack. Well, that might be a bit too optimistic, but still.

That was the plan anyway, but I didn’t have time to open up my skill before a lady walked into the room.