"Young Master, you look so dashing, I must say you really do look after your mother and with that I'm not sure if Princess Lucia would be happy."
"Why?"
I asked Noel as I was sheathing my swords, one on each side.
"Because girls will still line up for you, even if they can't be the main wife perhaps a concubine would be enough."
"That is an amusing thought."
I said as I looked at my body with the help of the huge mirror wall in front of me.
I've grown two inches or three, but I guess its normal but considering Its been three months.
I cultivated my technique which I named [ Celestial Harmony ] to what I could in that span of time.
During those 3 months it was only dedicated to refining my body, read about magic and usage of Mana.
I didn't slack of in my swordsmanship either, while I practiced my family's techniques I also dabbled in dual wielding.
[ Dual Wielding : D+ ]
It was at D+ after starting from F, I won't lie its hard as it looks but with the spells I've theorized I can make it even more powerful.
"Young Master."
"Noel."
"I've gathered everyone here."
I looked at where Noel was, it was a squad of Knights and a fee Assassins that I've hired using fathers money.
"They're all clean ad I've researched them using the Guild's info."
"Good, as you know your job is to secure and tighten the area."
They all nodded.
"Now, if anything should happen I want you all to secure the lives of everyone by running, do not engage if you cannot win or stall until Noel arrives."
Right I don't know how strong the enemy is or if they would come but it would be better if we all hope for Noel.
"Young master, let's go?"
Noel said, I nodded, right now I ordered that only me and Noel will go to the party along with my hired knights.
I have gotten permission of the princess as well as the Emperor by stating I just want it to he secure.
Not only they allow it but they also gave more security as well.
Though we could teleport directly to the venue we proceeded to teleport a few blocks away as there was a carriage waiting for us.
While totally unnecessary it is there for show, to show the power of our Dukedom and to signal my arrival.
As we teleported there were guards waiting for us, I boarded the carriage while Noel sat at the forefront to scout the area.
As we were travelling I was looking at the beautiful city of Listeria. I guess being called the City of Prosperity isn't exaggerating at all.
Life here in this world where its been ravaged by monsters and savages is quite difficult.
As I was contemplating the carriage stopped and heard some shouthing.
I immediately went out of the carriage to see a scene, it was a commoner, a girl that looked like she had the same age as me.
It looked like the carriage almost crashed onto her, as my knights were about to remove her from the road.
"Stop."
Noel yelled, he then tended to the girl immediately and checked if there were injuries.
I stood by and watched from afar, somehow she looked familiar, she looked too pretty for a commoner yet her clothes doesnt lie about her status.
"Lilia!"
I heard a boy yell, he had a leather armor, brown hair, and black eyes, somehow I feel like he is a peculiar child.
"We're sorry! Please don't punish us we just arrived here."
The boy told Noel who chuckled.
"I see, no need to worry about it, you shouldn't be afraid of us we won't do anything."
I then stepped in, I looked at the scene and found a basket with food laying on the ground.
I then called for a guard, three immediately came forward.
"Do any of you have any money? Place it in one pouch and I'll repay you later with double the amount."
I told them, immediately I heard their pockets ringing and shortly they provided me a pouch full of gold.
"Please tell Noel about thid matter."
They nodded, I then went foreard and gave the pouch of gold to the girl whose face had been covered by the hood.
"Here's payment for the food we spoiled."
She took off her hood, and smiled at me, then ans there I knew she wasn't any commoner.
She had red hair, blue eyes and a she looked like a noble that could rival Lucia's beauty.
I suddenly felt my head ache but I acted as if I wasn't hurting.
"Tha-thank you, but this is too much."
"Yes, consider it is an a gift as well, Noel we're going, leave behind a knight to take her to any hospital and help them for the rest of the day"
"Yes Young Master."
I immediately retreated to the carriage and suddenly memories sprang in my head and Taehyun's voice was what I heard
'Lilia Reinhardt, Hmm a typical childhood friend that is nothing more than an accessory.'
But the memory didn't stop there.
'Unless you unlock her talent by gathering enough money to send her to the academy and later on she'll become an Archmage!'
Archmage? That Girl?
'Too bad Arthur, the main character, would be too strong by the time Lilia realizes her potential.'
Arthur? Was that the boy's name?
So many questions sprang up again, I shaked my head and suddenly we were at the venue already.
As I stepped down from the carriage Lucia was already waiting for me, behind her were some of the children of the nobles.
'I'll think of those two later for now I have to focus on this.'
I waved and bowed in front of Lucia.
"Thank you for inviting me Princess."
"Please come inside."
She gave me a smile, naturally everyone made way and watched us.
Of course they could have heard the rumours we were to be engaged soon and some think we already are.
But right now.
"Lucia."
"What is it?"
"Which of them do you think would support us?"
"Ah I know what you mean."
She gave me a smile and then we began our quest