Javier walked with a smug swagger, chest slightly puffed, one foot placed confidently in front of the other, a light bounce in his step.
"Hmm~ Hmm~ Hmm~"
Ehehehe... after talking with Mother, I feel alive again.
What Mother said is true, though.
Don’t worry, I will cherish them.
Especially since two of them haven’t been fully claid by yet~
Now, where are my lovely girls~?
Javier arrived at the main dining room and peeked inside.
Hmm? They’re not here? Where are they?
He took out his mana talkie from his pocket, placed it against his ear, channeled a small pulse of mana into it, and tapped the device lightly.
"Liana?"
Hmm? Weird... she didn’t respond?
"Liana? Gloria? Felicia? Delya? Mimi?"
Weird... they didn’t bring their mana talkies with them?
Javier exhaled, took off the device, and slipped it back into his pocket.
He activated an advanced tracking skill, a subtle pulse of mana that rippled outward like a sonar wave, mapping the presence of familiar mana signatures within the estate.
Hmm? What are they all doing near the pekko pen? All of them?
anwhile, outside near the pekko pen and Javier’s personal workshop.
Liana and the others were preparing a al together. Gloria was carefully slicing fresh fruits into neat arrangents, while Felicia adjusted the tablecloth and set out plates and utensils.
Liana was focused on grilling at over a small, portable magic stove, the savory aroma already beginning to fill the air.
Nearby, Delya was chasing after Mimi in playful frustration, her dreamy expression replaced with a rare, flustered pout.
"Mimi!!!"
"Nyahahaha~ Too slow~!" Mimi darted around with catlike agility, easily evading Delya’s attempts to catch her. With a mischievous giggle, she scrambled up a nearby tree, climbing with effortless grace, the stolen chocolate jar held triumphantly in one hand.
"Give my Danna-sama’s chocolate back!" Delya shouted in frustration, looking up at Mimi, who was now perched on a thick branch, holding the chocolate jar. Mimi’s tail swished in delight, a cheeky grin plastered on her face
"Nya~ If you want it, co and get it, Delya~ Nyahahaha!" Mimi puffed out her chest smugly, one hand on her hip, the chocolate jar tucked securely under her arm, the other hand holding onto the tree for balance.
"Mimiiiiiii!!!!" Delya stomped her foot. "Don’t make use my magic here!"
"Nya~ So scary~" Mimi turned and gave a playful wiggle of her butt in Delya’s direction, her tail twitching teasingly.
Liana pinched the bridge of her nose and exhaled deeply. "Mimi... give Delya back her chocolate and co down here. Our husband is going to arrive any minute now."
"Nya? How do you know?" Mimi narrowed her eyes, peering out from the tree with one hand shielding her brow, her tail still swishing playfully as she held the large chocolate jar. "I don’t see Husband from here, nya!"
"Just co down already," Liana exhaled again, turning a piece of at on the grill. "He was looking for us just now."
"Nya? What do you an?" Mimi tilted her head in confusion, her ears twitching
Gloria nudged her glasses and explained calmly. "You didn’t notice the mana ping a mont ago? That subtle, wide-range detection pulse?"
"Nya? Really? But... how do you know it was Husband who used that skill, nya?"
Liana exhaled once more, continuing to tend to the cooking. "Because only he uses that specific skill signature to pinpoint our locations."
Felicia turned serious and glared up at Mimi, who was still perched on the thick branch. "Mimi! Co down. Now!"
"Mou!" Mimi pouted, activating a touch of mana to soften her descent. She leaped down and landed gracefully on the balls of her feet.
Delya imdiately snatched her chocolate jar back and began carefully wiping it with a handkerchief, sniffling softly. "Mimi!! Now Danna-sama’s scent is all mixed with yours!!!" She pursed her lips, turned away, and took a seat, diligently cleaning the jar as if performing a sacred ritual.
Mimi stuck her tongue out and pulled down one eyelid in a playful, teasing "nyah!" face.
"Mimi... sit down and behave," Liana said, her voice calm but leaving no room for argunt. "Stop teasing Delya and get ready to eat. Husband will be here soon."
Mimi puffed her cheeks but caught Liana’s stern, unwavering glare. She quickly averted her eyes, her playful defiance lting away, and sat down properly with her hands folded in her lap, posing like a perfectly prim princess.
"You all are here?"
Everyone turned at the sound of his voice and saw Javier.
He walked toward them with effortless grace, his dark hair slightly tousled by a gentle breeze, sweeping across his forehead in a way that only accentuated his handso features. Both hands were tucked casually into the pockets of his trousers, his stride smooth and confident. A charming, warm smile played on his lips, pure and disarming.
For a mont, everyone was stunned into silence.
Felicia’s eyes were fixed on his confident stride. Mimi perked up instantly, her tail swishing in excited, rapid arcs. Gloria smiled and adjusted her glasses, her gaze appreciative. Liana smiled softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
Javier stopped with a casual, charming pose, hands still in his pockets, his smile widening. But before he could say anything, Delya rushed forward with her chocolate jar, wrapped her arms around him, and rubbed the jar gently against his shirt as she hugged him tightly, inhaling his scent deeply.
"Mm~ Danna-sama..."
Javier chuckled, rubbed the back of his head, shook his head with an affectionate smile, and patted Delya’s head gently. He looked into her dreamy eyes and said softly.
"Let’s go eat."
Liana pulled out a chair for Javier. He leaned in, kissed her cheek softly, and sat down.
"Thank you, Liana."
"It is my pleasure, Young Master." Liana smiled and gave a slight, graceful bow.
"Liana..."
"Hmm? Yes, Young Master?"
"There’s no need for you to say it like that anymore. You can start calling by my na, you know," Javier said, looking at Liana as she served his al and Gloria as she poured his wine. "You both are my future wives, right?"
Liana’s smile softened, touched with nostalgia. "I know... but I have grown so accustod to it. And until Prince Aelius’s wedding officially marks the end of our service as your personal maids... I still wish to call you that. It feels... right. Familiar. It holds all our sweet mories."
Gloria chid in with a playful smile. "She is not the only one attached to the title. It is part of our story. We will call you ’Young Master’ until the day we stand beside you as wives."
Javier chuckled softly, his gaze warm as it moved between Liana and Gloria. "If you say so. Now, let’s eat."
"Mm... Okay... Young Master~"
( End Of Chapter )
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