Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 525: Observation?

The day after Margrave Volton, Earl Rockford, Lord Simon, and Viscount Packard were all present in the Sanctuary, Madam Rose and Emilia-chan were happily drinking tea with Madam Elizabeth in my mansion.

「Ahh, this tea is awfully delectable.」

「Indeed, as to be expected of tea leaves from the Sanctuary.」

「This cookie is delicious too~」

In particular, Madam Rose and Madam Elizabeth were acquaintances in parties at the Royal Capital, and they were reminiscing. Emilia-chan was happily eating cookies. Perhaps wanting to avoid being the only man in the group, Rod-kun joined Earl Rockford and Margrave Volton in the games room of the Lodge.

「Mabel, could you accompany Madam Elizabeth and Madam Rose? I’ll go take a look at the Lodge. Even though they said they need no guidance or reception, we can’t just leave Margrave Volton, Lord Simon, and the others to themselves.」Reaad the latest stories on novelbin(.)com

「Understood.」

「Shall I accompany you?」

「No, Sophia you take it easy. We’re just going to the Lodge so I’ll be fine by myself.」

This is the Sanctuary so an escort isn’t necessary, and yet Sophia still wanted to accompany me like always, so I asked her to take it easy and I went out to see how they were doing at the Lodge.

I could go there in an instant if I teleported, but I wasn’t in a hurry so I will go there using my bike.

Riding my bike, the breeze in the Sanctuary felt amazing.

The Sanctuary residents used bikes as the practical mode of transportation, but recently, there’s been an increase in cycling enthusiasts.

I think using a bike to enjoy the breeze and scenery was also acceptable too.

Perhaps because it’s early summer, the Sanctuary’s climate was hot but not humid, so it was passing easily.

Under such warm sunlight, I enjoyed the pleasant breeze as I rode my bike and arrived at the Lodge’s bike parking.

I got off my bike and locked it, then I went into Lodge and tried asking where Lord Simon and the others are.

「Sorry, a minute please?」

「Takumi-san, Lord Portfort, Margrave Volton, Earl Rockford, and Viscount Packard are all enjoying themselves in the games room.」

「Ohh, in that case, I want my own set too.」

「Iruma-dono, may I also have one set?」

「Of course, myself as well!」

「We’ll be able to give it to the front desk by the time you return.」

Omitting greetings, Lord Simon stated that he wanted a mahjong set. Without a moment’s delay, Viscount Packard, Earl Rockford, and Margrave Volton piped up about wanting one too, so they can pick it up at the front desk on their way back.

「Well then, Iruma-dono, I apologize but we are in the middle of a game. We must rely on you for the observation tomorrow.」

「I have no plans to do an observation, but please tell Elizabeth and Charlotte to make an appearance tomorrow.」

「I will also request a tour tomorrow. I will ask Rose and Emilia.」

「Umm, how about Rod-kun?」

「Ahh, isn’t Rod bowling with the knights?」

Lord Simon and Earl Rockford postponed their observation for tomorrow. For the time being, they still have some intent to do so.

And Margrave Volton spoke.

「This can’t end with my loss.」

「Y-yes.」

He shuffled the tiles and spoke without even turning around.

Did he bet on something?

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