After Arthur left, Mariko remained in her room pondering over the matters of her heart. She felt that Arthur had already somehow wormed his way inside of her heart. Obviously, she did not believe that she would fall for Arthur, a guy who was so much younger than her. Yet, she was not disgusted or angered by his actions. She only felt joy and happiness as they joked around during the times they spent together.
The first time she met him, was out of curiosity! A young man, with a noble and mysterious appearance who was accused of being a trash had actually defeated Reeves. In any case, didn't the saying go that the relations between a man and woman would always start because of curiosity, and eventually slowly develop to the point where there was love?
Looking out of the window, and glancing at the back view of Arthur, Mariko could not help but feel joy, as well as how mysterious the young man who just hugged her was.
.....
Arthur, on the other hand was very happy to know a beautiful woman like Mariko too. There was also a cute adorable maid whom he got to know.
Arthur was sure that he will meet them again in the future. The Reason for that is simple because he used a skill on Mariko.
[Lust Kings charm]- cost : 500L.P. This skill works on a target for six hours. Usable three times a day. One hour cooldown between each uses. Makes the target have romantic thought for system holder for duration of time when under the skill.
Arthur bought this skill from system hastily on his way out so that he can use it on Mariko. He felt like he must have this woman fall for him no matter what. This is the reason why Mariko was still harbouring romantic thoughts even after Arthur had left.
Arthur walked around the street of the city, looking for more places where he can take Kaine for a date.
"Ara! What a coincidence! Never expected to meet young master Arthur here in here, alone in the middle of the street. "
Arthur looked towards the place where the voice sounded from.
'Really? Enemies on a narrow road.'
Arthur shook his head helplessly because of the person who called him out is such a person.
What a headache!
But Arthur didn't know why these people blocked him in a open road. He's not like other commoner. He's a noble, That also the son of a city lord. It's not wise to provoke him in his own territory. Could it be these idiots don't know that or they are just too stupid to understand such simple matter?
In any case, Arthur thought it would be better to ask them the answer directly.
"What do you want, Mason? I am busy. If you don't have anything to report from your aunt to me, then you can scram!" Spoke Arthur resolutely.
Right, the one who blocked Arthur was none other than Mason, Kaine's nephew. Mason was dressed in his adventurers gear. He still had couple of other adventurers with him. They were also looking at Arthur with a evil smirk hanging on all of their faces.
Arthur could feel that these didn't come here with any good intention. He could smell the bad intentions on them from miles away.
"Oh, young master Arthur is busy? Please tell us if we can help with your task. We will do the job better than you, hahahah. "
Mason let out an sarcastic laugh.
Arthur felt Mason's laughter weird. But then he let out a mischievous chuckle and replied to them," Oh! Actually, you can help me out. I am trying to find a nice romantic spot for my date with your aunt. If you and your friends can help me, then I will be able to find the most romantic spot in the city. You know the saying that two pairs of eyes is more useful than one or something like that. "
Mason could not bear Arthur's taunting words which could be seen from his dark facial expression, veins were popping out of the side of his forehead. It became apparent that he was very angry at Arthur. But he reined in his anger and fury, suppressing them in his heart.
But Mason is also not someone who gives up easily. He also cooked up a plan to humiliate Arthur on the spot.
"Of course, I will help young master Arthur. But if you really want my suggestion, then may I speak my mind freely?" Mason replied calmly.
"Oh! Speak what you want to speak. "
Arthur was surprised that Mason agreed to help him so readily. So suspicious!
"Ahem; you know my aunt is not like other normal woman. She is an adventurer. She journeys from place to place carrying out dangerous missions. Our groups most important member is she. Without her we wouldn't have made out alive from many dangerous situation...."
Mason started a round of merry go round, twisting his words here and there but wasn't coming to point. Arthur felt annoyed by his pointless ranting.
"Okay, stop, stop.. Are you trying to annoy me with your useless rantings. If so, then stop. I knew you are useless anyway. No need to prove me right."
Arthur mocked Mason ruthlessly.
Mason was feeling furious inside but he kept acting like bootlicker.
'Just you wait, you little piece of shit. After I am done with you, you won't have the gut to show your face anywhere in this city.'
Mason could only think this in his mind but he could not say it out loud.
"Umm, Arthur young master, you completely misunderstood me. Okay, let me say it simply so you can understand. My aunt has been looking for material for her new weapon. I heard the Maple Leaf Lottery has such forging materials in there. But as you might've heard they don't do direct transactions of materials. "