2nd Rank Has Returned

Friends-3

At present, the interior of the mansion continued to be even more chaotic.

Not only the main house, but even the annex away from the main house was creating an urgent and dizzying atmosphere.

[At that time, the king came, but now the emperor came?]

＜It has to be. He must be no different than a real emperor in the family.＞

Not only Reinhardt, but also in any prestigious family, when the headmaster comes, he does not respond lightly.

The reason is to build the prestige of the family itself, but it is also necessary for members of the family to re-evaluate who the family owner is.

[But then, don’t you usually come with your son? Did you go out?]

“We would have gone out together. But what comes…

“young master.”

Before Leo could answer, the butler, Alfred, spoke first.

“When you come back, you come back with the Lord, didn’t you?”

“I came in by teleporting because something was bothering me!”

[Ah, that’s right.]

With that dignifiedness, the sage recognized the next head of the family as his head.

“Is that so? Then I will pass it on to the Lord.”

Having said that, Alfred turned his gaze to Leo himself.

“Then, Leonardo-kun, let’s go see the Lord together.”

“Yes? together?”

Usually, when welcoming the head of state, the seed gathers with the seed and the butler gathers between the butlers to form a procession.

However, it was not unheard of for a servant to welcome the head of state together with the butler.

“Are you okay? Even if I go with the butler…”

“it’s okay.”

Alfred pulled a small letter from his sleeve.

“The headmaster said he wanted to see Leonardo in person.”

…something is ominous.

***

People lined up at the entrance to the mansion, forming a procession at the entrance. As if to prove that the parable given by the wise man was appropriate, the knights were waiting for their master to arrive with their flags and swords.

At this time, the order of people standing was in the order of servants, servants, knights, and officials and blood relatives within the family, but there is a small exception to the current rule.

[Oh, you rode the line well once. This is the power of jokes…?]

＜Shut your mouth. Because I feel like I’m going crazy because I’m too burdened.＞

A young servant is next to the butler, a high-ranking member of the family.

＜…ha…why do you joke around then…＞

If I had just kept good manners, I would have gone half way. I joked that I would do my best for nothing, and it became the cause of my life.

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Just looking at it right now, the fact that the servants and knights were glaring at Leo was proof of that.

Perhaps, if you are looking for a reason, it’s probably because you’re with the butler on the subject of seeds.

[You are the joke killer of your choice. Endure with evil and with strength.]

There was no time to worry about the old man’s words anymore. Judging from the fact that the trumpet was sounding, it meant that Gaju was coming.

“Everyone! Dress up!!”

At those words, the knights gathered their feet in the spirit of the flag engraved.

Sreung!

When the commander drew his sword, the other knights also drew their swords at once. The scene in which the shining blade was raised high in the sky seemed to illuminate Reinhardt’s status and value.

“Long time no see.”

Starting with those words, a man riding a gorgeous white horse led the knights into the mansion garden. Like the knights that greeted them, they also seemed to bring Reinhardt’s glory and pride through the expedition.

‘Gladio Reinhardt…’

The owner of the family and a knight with 6-star Aura.

Even within the kingdom, he was strong enough to be counted on ten fingers.

“…you came a lot earlier this time.”

It was a woman who came out as the center of the knights who entertained them.

He was not a knight, nor was he an uninhabited man.

‘Sirica Reinhardt.’

She was the only wife of Caju and the hostess of the family.

‘You must be young because it’s the past.’

He was a good manager from the beginning, so there was no sense of separation, but looking at his past life, he felt strange.

It’s a new thing, but I felt like I was reminded of the past.

“I heard there are a lot of things going on in the family. As the head of state, I couldn’t stay away for long.”

Gladio, who got off the white horse, looked at his companion and said, And at the same time…

[Is that yangban looking this way?]

Leo, who was next to the butler, also looked at him.

＜Ha… that damn newspaper…＞

The reason I found out was probably because of the undoubted newspaper. It would be strange to not be able to recognize the face picture that I did not know where I got it because it was printed.

“Alfred, I heard you fainted. How are you?”

“it’s okay. Lord. Rather, it’s been a while since I’ve laughed, so I feel lighter.”

“is it? It makes me a little sad that I couldn’t see you from my side.”

And Gladio’s gaze slowly turned to Leonardo.

“Are you the famous joke killer?”

have to be patient If you run rampant here, you won’t go to the interrogation room, you’ll be summarily executed.

“…the rumors are misleading, so it’s called that, but I want to deny that nickname. In fact, the butler, Alfred, is correct.”

Keep etiquette as much as possible, and start greeting with a smile.

“Sister Leonardo, it is an honor to have an audience with the head of the family, Gladio Reinhardt.”

Leo bowed his back, lowered his head lightly, and brought out a greeting appropriate to the etiquette.

“…Oh, that’s a traditional greeting. Did Alfred tell you?”

“no. Lord.”

“Hey, who taught you then?”

“As a mercenary, there are times when you need education. I took a lot of reference to the manners of the nobles I met before.”

Hearing this, the wise man tilted his head and asked.

[Really?]

＜Are you sure?＞

The truth was close to a lie.

This rite was taught directly by Alfred while working as a servant in his previous life. While living as a mercenary, there was no time to take care of the etiquette.

“Hmm… that’s right. I see.”

This time his gaze turned to the other relatives.

“long time no see. father. Were you invincible?”

Among them, the first to say hello was his eldest son, Rios Reinhardt.

“Yeah, we started together 30 minutes ago, but if it’s been a while, it must have been a long time.”

However, the problem was that Rios was also someone who had been on an expedition.

“hello. father.”

Next to greet was the eldest daughter, Ariaspil Reinhardt. Unlike his older brother Rios, it was a cold and incisive greeting.

“You have grown quite a bit in four months. aria. How have you been while you’ve been away?”

Perhaps it was her mood at the time, her eyes gleamed towards Leonardo. Then he looked at Gladio again and answered.

“Yes, I was able to have some fun training.”

Gladio didn’t show any signs of that, but he had to look at his daughter with a rather surprising look.

“It’s surprising. You were the one who always answered ‘normal’.”

“Because it was really fun.”

After the reunion between the children was over, it was necessary to start greeting the relatives at the home.

“Did the expedition go well? Lord.”

Kneeling down, Chris Reinhardt greeted his brother.

“Long time no see. Chris, I heard you brought some good seeds.”

Again, the eyes of the Reinhardt family turned to Leo. It was scary and I had no choice but to feel embarrassed to leave.

“It’s not going to be good. Lord. I was going to write a letter, but it worked out. Let’s talk slowly while having a meal.”

“Good idea.”

Gaju looked at the relatives around him and said.

“Then let’s have a light dinner. Everyone follow me.”

At Gaju’s words, Reinhardt’s relatives followed him in reply.

＜…Ah, I’ll finally let go of an hour…＞

“Oh, and.”

Gladio, who was turning around, calmed Leo, who was relieved.

“I want you to come along too.”

“…Yes?”

“I heard that a lot of interesting things have happened since you came into the family. In such a case, wouldn’t it be better to hear directly from the protagonist of the story?”

[…I think I was photographed.]

I hated to admit it, but this time the sage was right.

***

Food is stacked one after another over a wide and long tablecloth.

Whether in the present or previous lives, foods that cannot be easily eaten or seen are displayed at once.

The total cost of food was probably the same as the price of the luggage that Leo brought… No, I was convinced that it would be more than that.

[Hey… It’s worth the name. Reinhardt.]

Leo, who was actually sitting in his seat, had to swallow his trembling emotions while maintaining a smile as soft as possible.

＜Now, please stop talking. Because it seems like a test.＞

[exam? what test?]

＜It’s a test for a human like me.＞

Bringing a seed to a family meal was never meant to be just a meal or a meal.

Especially if it was the headmaster who ordered it.

[Then what should I do to pass?]

＜All right, you should do well.＞

[It’s natural, and it’s true. More specifically…]

＜If there is such a thing, I would rather bring a test paper and test it as a problem.＞

It may seem like a no-brainer, but it was true. At least in a previous life, Gladio has identified people in this way.

“First, take it easy. I’m sorry I don’t have much.”

“no. Enough. Rather, if there were a lot of dishes, the legs of the table would have broken before we could even eat.”

Throw in a light joke to solve the situation. It was a great help in relieving Leo Tejin himself, who wouldn’t have had much of an impact on this.

“Wow… Hmm…!”

Then I saw an old butler in pain waiting behind me. Alfred desperately shut his mouth to suppress the laughter that seemed to come out of his lungs.

“This is real…”

“It’s also a joke killer…”

…Ah, this guy’s mouth is square.

“…Alfred, go to your room and rest. It looks like the meal will be long today.”

Butler Alfred bowed his head and walked out of the dining room. The reason I heard laughter in the middle right after I left is probably because of my mood.

“I heard that my daughter owes a lot to you.”

The moment Leo cut the steak into small pieces and put it in his mouth, Gladio started asking questions.

“Sir, it’s not even worth it. Rather, thanks to Ariaspil-nim, I was able to realize a lot of my shortcomings.”

It wasn’t a lie or flattery, it was the sincerity that came from the heart.

Whether in the present life or in the previous life, I learned a lot from her.

“is it? Thank you for thinking that way.”

“I am so grateful.”

Gladio, shaking the wine lightly, asked, putting the glass to his lips.

“Hmm… where are you from?”

“I come from a village called Doron in the easternmost province.”

“It’s the first fat I’ve ever heard of.”

“it’s okay. Not only the headmaster, but even if I go to the village beyond the mountain in front of Doron, I don’t know the location, let alone the name.”

At the rather witty answer, Gladio had a kind smile.

After that, the question-and-answer continued along with the meal.

The first meeting with Ariaspil,

The battle between the Balrogs,

Life as a seed

Information on mana training techniques,

As the conversation continued, the interest in Gladio’s expression grew deeper and deeper.

“Is there something that I am not sure about?”

“Um… this is a public question, but is it okay to ask now? I can’t stand it because I’m so curious.”

“I am more honored to answer if you are so interested. What question?”

So far you have answered well. The situation has eased a lot, so it’s not a difficult question…

“What do you think of my daughter?”

it wasn’t

It was a difficult question. Very.