After Noah Drake left, the group of people gathered around.
Prince Victor stepped forward and asked,
" Fiona, how did you do that?"
Luna Fiona looked at her eldest brother, who rarely spoke to her, and remained silent for a moment. The past was behind them, but the present was what mattered now.
"You only need to follow the instructions of the manor lord."
Elliot Royce, the great scholar, anxiously asked,
"You were recognized by the token, then the scene we just witnessed, and that silver bracelet on your hand... Princess, can you explain it to this old man?"
"Master, your guess is correct. This manor is an opportunity. As for this silver bracelet and the recent events, once the token recognizes you, everything will become clear."
Everyone took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her words. Luna Fiona clenched the token in her hand and then spoke,
"The manor lord already said that we shouldn't wander around aimlessly. For now, I'll return to my room."
She waved her hand, the silver bracelet glowed, and in an instant, she disappeared from sight. The group looked at each other, slightly annoyed by her sudden departure, but they slowly dispersed.
As he walked back, Noah wearing only a pair of shorts, was feeling completely at ease, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.
"One day, this place will become famous... Everything is settled now, time to think about the next steps. The rooms of my maids are still lit. I can't favor one over the other... I should give them proper guidance."
At that moment, Lalatina Celeste was drying her hair. Since magic was prohibited in the manor, she had to resort to mundane methods. She glanced at the colorful token in her hand, which was different from the others. Meeting the manor lord earlier gave her an odd feeling, as if she was facing someone unpleasant, like a detestable lecher.
"Princess Lalatina, do you have something on your mind?"
princess Hart, sitting beside her, asked.
Suddenly, a knock on the door startled the three women. Lalatina raised her guard and asked,
"Who is it?"
Outside, Noah feeling a bit nervous but also excited, responded in a serious tone,
"It's me."
The three women exchanged glances.
"Manor lord, what urgent matter brings you here so late at night?"
Luna Hart opened the door with a smile.
The mischievous girl had wet hair, but Noah didn't mind and smiled back.
"It's nothing urgent. I just remembered I hadn't explained how to use the tokens yet. Were you about to sleep?"
"No sir, please come in."
As Noah entered the room, which wasn't large but had everything it needed, he noticed the pleasant scent in the air, which wasn't from flowers but from the women themselves. The three stood in a row beside the bed, paying close attention.
"Manor lord, please excuse the simple accommodations," one of them said.
Noah calmed himself.
'Calm down, calm down, the below isn't ready yet…'
"What's my current image in the system?"
Still dignified, my lord.
Taking a deep breath, Noah said.
"All of you hold up your the tokens and shout. Unyielding manor, long live the lord, reveal the token!"
After words is encouraging glances… Go ahead.
The three of them looked at each other, but still shouted in unison…
Noah.
"You don't need to blush; it's normal to be nervous on your first try, you'll get used to it later."
..then when it all happened..
Noah exclaimed..
Indeed and wonderful…
"Your minds aren't strong enough yet, so the token doesn't recognize you."
Standing straight, he explained seriously.
"Lalatina, your thoughts are too complicated, you think too much and easily get lost; you just need to calm down."
"Luna Hart, there's a lingering soul in your mind, but don't worry, as long as I'm here, it won't harm you."
"And… Aurelius Liora, what are you so afraid of? Your mind is all over the place…"
Why are you looking at me with such big eyes?
(Sighs)…
"You don't need to worry at all; I will guide you thoroughly."
Luna Hart stepped forward, her voice trembling.
"My lord, the lingering soul in my mind is an ancestor who saved my life, so I hope you can be generous and overlook it."
Noah.
"Since you've said that, I won't interfere anymore…"
Smiling generously.
"Aurelius Liora, you see, I'm a generous person; you don't need to be afraid, I won't eat you…"
Hearing this powerful and mysterious lord calling her, Aurelius Liora startled and stammered,
"My lord, Aurelius Liora isn't afraid of you…"
… Sighs…
Noah.
Looks like it will take some time.
"Lalatina, you can go sit under the banyan tree in the yard and think there; perhaps your thoughts will become clearer. You all too, come sit under that tree and think tomorrow."
Seeing the girls silent… Did I go a bit too far?
"Well, it's getting late now; hurry up and rest, staying up late isn't good."
"Thank you, my lord, for your concern." Words of the 3 Maid
"Um… then I'll take my leave… Oh, it's getting cold tonight, make sure to keep warm."
As Noah left, the room fell into silence. After a while, Aurelius Liora spoke up from her bed,
" Sisters, why do I feel like the manor lord is acting strange? He doesn't seem like the other powerful and mysterious figures we've met."
Lalatina nodded,
"Yes, I feel the same way. When I'm around him, I feel uneasy, as if I'm dealing with one of those lecherous, flirtatious young masters instead of a respectable elder."
Luna Hart chimed in,
"I felt the same... There's something off about him."
Lalatina thought for a moment, then said,
"Perhaps we're overthinking. It's said that the longer someone lives, the more childlike they become."
The three women fell silent for a while before Luna Hart suddenly burst out laughing,
"We're overanalyzing this. Let's get some sleep."
The others smiled and agreed.
"You're right. Let's stop thinking about it and rest," Lalatina added.
"Move over a little, Princess Luna . The bed's big enough; don't hog the space," one of them joked.
And with that, the room finally grew quiet for the night.