So I became a witch

"Huh? Really?"

"Well, just leave it to me."

I know that although Xia Luohua likes to deceive people, she never cheats, so she said that she will be able to let me enter Andrea's house when she is ready.But, for some reason, when I saw Lily's smile, I always felt panicked somewhere in my heart, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Is it really okay?" I asked again.

"Well, of course!" Lily returned a brighter smile to me.

Unlike my imagination, the plane arrived in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, smoothly. There were no terrorists hijacking the plane, nor was it intercepted by missiles. Generally speaking, it is gratifying.The only thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that when I was on the plane, I was forced by Lily to take off my original casual clothes and put on a long skirt and lace bottoms that I am not used to. The expensive decorations are completely like a noble girl's attire.

"Well, can I ask why you dress like this?" I raised my hand tremblingly and asked, suppressing the grief and shame in my heart.

"Huh? Appearance is very important, so it's okay not to pay attention to it."

"..." Well, just treat it as a local custom.

After getting off the plane, there were obviously more people around. People from all over the world gathered here, chatting enthusiastically in their own languages, giving people the feeling of being in a zoo—— Because you can't understand what they are talking about.Unsurprisingly, Lily and I quickly attracted everyone's attention. It's no wonder that even in England, where aristocratic culture spreads, the combination of a girl and a maid dressed as an aristocrat should not be common.Also, I'm pretty much aware of the fact that my current appearance is full of the fact that I'm called a beautiful girl.

But, how should I put it, I don't think I have a serious social disorder like my sister, but at least I have 18 years of experience as a senior nerd, and suddenly I was thrown on the stage in the hall like this, by all kinds of people. All kinds of eyes are watching, no matter who feels uncomfortable like me, right?It makes people want to find a seam in the ground to get in.

"Look up, chest out, now you are going to play the role of a noble girl, you can't let people look down on you." Lily walked behind me at some point, her steps perfectly matched my steps, and she played the role perfectly. Playing the role of maid.

"No, no, no, how can I play a European aristocrat with Asian faces at first glance." I whispered.

Fortunately, this discomfort did not last long. When we walked out of the airport gate, a black super large luxury car had been waiting for a long time, and the gull-wing doors on both sides slowly opened upwards.Lily secretly pushed me from behind without anyone noticing, and sent me into the car in a daze, and followed me into the rear seat.

The door of the car was closed again, separating the inside of the car from the outside of the car into two worlds. The tourists who witnessed all this began to discuss whether they had met a real noble girl, and I was trying to escape from everyone's sight. After a catastrophe, he exhaled, and his body gradually recovered from the stiff state:

"Well, that means I should hide my identity and dress up as a nobleman to get close to Andrea?"

I complacently expressed my conjecture.

"It's very close, but it's a little bit wrong. After all, nobles are not just talking and playing like in the novel. It will take a while to cultivate this etiquette and temperament from scratch. You probably haven't accepted quite a bit education?"

"Um, that's what I said..." Well, it really wasn't as easy as I imagined.

In that case, what should be done?I became more and more curious about Xia Luohua's arrangement.

Through the single-sided black glass window, I began to appreciate the scenery of London, England.Except for the difference in architectural style, the traffic also drives on the left, but it is no different from Xingjiang City.Another thing to say is that there are relatively fewer people, which makes the street look much more empty, and the weather looks quite clear because it is summer, and there is no trace of the name "fog city" at all.

Chapter 10 Mansion

I remember where I read such a piece of news: "If the Germans are asked what makes them most proud, the answer is mostly industrial technology and economic strength; the same question, the French may say French culture; while the British mature In the final analysis, the answer is 'stability'. No matter how the situation changes, British society has remained basically stable since the 17th century." This can also be reflected in their buildings. Except for some newly built houses, most buildings are still Retaining the traditional British style, the weather-beaten wall pavilion reveals a sense of long history, which is intoxicating.

"Hey, we should be walking on the banks of the Thames now, right? So the one on the side is really Big Ben? Ah, and the huge Ferris wheel on the other side, could it be the London Eye? Eye) right? Then there is Westminster Abbey nearby. Ah, that is the Houses of Parliament..." Although it was the first time I came to the UK, I still enthusiastically guessed the names of each building, after all we are I grew up listening to songs like "The London Eye goes round and round, round and round, round and round" since primary school English. When the familiar pictures in the book are transformed into reality, it is impossible not to feel joy right?

"Oh right, now that you're in the UK, you still have to visit Buckingham Palace, right? There's also the British Museum, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, right, and the Tomb of King Arthur (Glastonbury Abbey)... Wow There are so many places I want to go!" I expressed my heartfelt joy like a child.

"Well, no problem, but before that, I hope you can meet someone." Compared with me who was extremely excited, Lily seemed much calmer.She showed a kind and gentle smile like a mother watching a child grow up excitedly, and said calmly.

"Who? Don't tell me it's the Queen of England or the Prime Minister?" If that's the case, please forgive me.

"No. But there is no doubt that he is also a big man. Even in terms of status, he is more noble than the queen of this country."

"Hmm... please let me go." Thinking of what might happen next, my excitement gradually cooled down.

I hope that Xia Luohua's arrangement will be more reliable this time.I pray in my heart.

Soon, the car drove us through the urban area and came to the outskirts of the territory. From here, we can also see the difference between Britain and China. The endless lush prairie seems to be bordered by the blue sky, and birds fly by in the distance from time to time. , sending out clear and moving calls, several white brick houses are dotted in this green sea, and there are puppies lying lazily on the lawn, everything is like a landscape in a dream, or an oil painting drawn by a painter.

For some reason, looking at such a scene, I feel that my nervous mind has gradually eased down.

All the way through the grassland, we came to a small forest, and the car finally stopped.An iron gate blocked our way, and the railing above the gate was decorated with golden roses and crowns, which showed the prominent status of the owner of this place, and the fence extended to both sides without knowing where.Behind the door is a long corridor, with dense English oak trees planted on both sides, with no end in sight, only the shadow of an old castle can be vaguely seen.

"Hello, this is Lily. We are the guests who made an appointment to see Mr. Hibel today. Could you please open the door?" Lily got out of the car slowly, came to the intercom in front of the door, and spoke authentically. said in English.

"Understood." After a while, a solemn female voice came from the intercom, the iron door slowly opened inward, and Lily sat back in the car.

Wow, always feeling more and more uneasy.But now, there is no way out.

The car continued to move forward slowly, and from time to time in the bushes on both sides, small wild animals poked their heads out of the woods, looking curiously at the "giant monster" in front of them.After a while, this seemingly endless forest path finally came to an end, and the white light curtain was enlarged little by little, and finally covered my entire field of vision.

"!!!" When the light dissipated, I finally saw the world in front of me clearly, and I lost my voice in surprise.

If you use one word to describe it, it is "beautiful"; if you want to use one word to describe it, it is "beautiful".

In front of us is a huge castle, which is in an L-shaped structure and maintains the aristocratic style of England in the 78s, revealing its nobility in the ancient.Although the castle looks like it has been around for a while, it is well maintained. The wind and rain do not seem to have left too many traces on it, and it can even be seen that it was full of vigor when it was first built.

On the south side of the castle, which is the direction we came from, is a huge symmetrical courtyard. Under the bright sunshine, pink and light yellow rose flowers alternately decorate the garden.In the center of the fountains on both sides, there are statues of boys and girls. They face each other across the central brick road. From time to time, wild gray rabbits and birds can be seen passing through the courtyard, bringing vitality to this ancient and luxurious house. vitality.On the east side of the castle, there is a huge and calm lake. The breeze blows over the lake, bringing a slight movement, like a clean mirror, reflecting the castle, the blue sky, and even the clouds. The wrinkles can be clearly seen.

Then, on the west side of the castle is a dense forest, which seems to be connected to the countryside on the north side. It is really hard to see from this angle, so I won’t introduce too much.Although it is only a rough estimate, all the land here adds up to at least 1000 acres (about 4 square kilometers).

There is no doubt that this is a private manor, and the owner of the manor must be someone who enjoys great reputation and wealth in society.

The car stopped slowly in front of the courtyard, and Lily and I got out of the car together. We were greeted by a sister Yu who seemed to be declaring "I am a maid". She was about 25 or six years old and had an authentic With a European face, a head of long dark golden hair is coiled up and tied with a hairpin.Compared with Lily's luxurious clothes, which are called maid outfits rather than sexy clothes, her clothes are more simple, but they are more authentic and noble, giving people a feeling of "ah, this is the real one." With a professional smile on her beautiful face, she bowed respectfully to us and said in standard Chinese: "Hi, are you Miss Luo and Miss Lili? The master is already waiting in the restaurant The two of you are seated, please follow me."

Chapter 11 Master

Well, I didn't expect to be able to hear Chinese here, which makes people have a slight desire to complain.

The driver who escorted us rolled down the window and showed his face in front of me for the first time. Unexpectedly, he was a handsome young man with a unique gentleness in his face with sharp corners. Anyone who sees him will involuntarily feel good about him.The driver first smiled at me gently, then nodded to the maid who came to greet us, then turned the steering wheel and drove away towards another road leading to the underground garage.

"Welcome two guests to Evia Manor. Let's not mention Ms. Lily for the time being. This lady should be here for the first time, right?" The maid who walked in front of us and guided me said to me with a smile, not at all because of my appearance. A look of surprise or contempt is produced because of this.Oh oh oh, sure enough, this kind of gentle and mature big sister is really great!Totally my strike!Compared with a group of guys around me who need to be taken care of, I don't know where it is!Thinking about it this way, I suddenly became a little jealous of the owner of this manor, who has a handsome guy as the driver, and a beautiful maid who gently calls herself "Master". Why is the gap between them so big?

The owner here, wouldn't it be the kind with a belly like a fat pig, knocking on Erlang's legs, with an evil smile on his face, combing curly hair and mustache, using his own power to force the maids to do things at night? Seeing such and such things, the girl who was raped could only have tears in her eyes, but at the same time she had to twist her waist... I was all malicious and rude to the master I had never met Guess, the look at the maid sister also became strange, but fortunately, I lowered my head before she found out, and cleared all the plots of the book from my mind.

When I walked to the door, I realized that the castle was much bigger than I thought.The gate has the same history as this ancient castle, with lions, eagles, crowns and other patterns carved with exaggerated golden hollows.It seems that to welcome our arrival, the door has been opened all the time. With some curiosity, I followed the maid sister and formally walked into the interior of the castle.

Hmm...how should I say it?Slightly ordinary?

Ah, of course, this mediocrity doesn't mean there's anything flawed about the decor, it's just that there are a lot more clearly modern offerings than I'd imagine a completely retro build would have.A huge candle lamp hangs in the center of the hall, and a chain made of pearls hangs from the side of the lamp stand. A huge oil painting hangs on the wall directly opposite us, which seems to show the scenery of ancient Greece.Below the oil painting, the protruding part of the hall is a small living room covering an area of ​​tens of square meters. There is a round table and a few seats in the center, and there are cabinets and teapots next to it. It is probably a place for drinking tea. Bar.There are windows on the wall, from which you can have a panoramic view of the pastoral scenery on the north side of the castle. It has to be said that it is a good place to drink tea.The entire hall is supported by four huge pillars, and above the head is a picture made up of tiles of various colors, which seems to be telling ancient myths one by one.Overall, it doesn't quite match the appearance, a room full of modern aesthetics.

"Ah, because our master doesn't seem to be used to ancient decorations, so during maintenance the year before last, he had someone renovate and decorate the entire castle, changing it into a modern style, only retaining some traces of the past. .” Seeing my doubts, the maid sister patiently explained.

Hmm, should I say whether the owner here is willful or careless... However, his image in my heart has gradually become more interesting.What kind of guy would a person living in such a big castle be like?I am looking forward to it more and more.

There are two rows of stairs on both sides of the hall, which lead to the underground and upstairs respectively. On the left and right sides are corridors paved with red carpets. On the side near the window, there will be an exhibition shelf every few meters. Antiques like pottery vases and porcelain bowls seem to be of great value.But our way is not leading to the corridor, but the stairs leading to the top.The entire castle has four floors except the roof. We climbed to the third floor in one breath, followed the maid, and after rounding a 90-degree corner, we came to a huge and bright restaurant.

"Well, let's still be on time." At the end of the long table, who was sitting at the main seat near the stove, the owner of the mansion said lightly.

"Then, please allow me to take my leave first." The maid sister who brought us here bowed to the master, backed out of the corridor, and did not forget to close the door of the restaurant before leaving.

"Please take a seat." The master said lightly. Under Lily's hint, I walked to an opened seat as if waking up from a dream. The attendant who had been watching walked forward and gently pushed me I pushed the seat forward, and when my legs touched the chair, I jumped up and sat on the seat.

...invisible.

The towering tablecloth perfectly blocked my sight, not to mention meeting the owner's eyes, and even seeing the plate in front of me was exhausting, and I hated my toddler figure again.

"Pfft." There was a sudden laughter from the dining table. Although it was very slight, I could still hear it very clearly.

"Ahem, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, it's exactly what that guy said. He's a very interesting little guy."

"...Compared to me, you are even more strange!" I said angrily.

"I'm sorry to disturb the guests. I hope you can correct the address of the host."

"It's okay, I was the one to be rude this time." The master waved his hand, signaling to one of the attendants standing upright like street trees on both sides, "About, please help this guest change a seat."

"I understand." The attendant known as Abt lowered his body slightly, took out a higher chair from the spare chair in the corner, walked behind me and said softly "Excuse me", and suddenly raised his arm He picked me up and changed the seat before I could react.

Well, although I can see the dining table perfectly now, did I get treated strangely just now?

At this point, I finally met the owner of the mansion.

Neither the fat pig with a pot belly I imagined, nor the unsmiling old man.The person who claimed to be the master in front of me was obviously a young girl who had just reached the age of [-], and she was also an existence that could be called a beautiful girl.

Chapter 12 The Duke

Emerald green pupils, delicate eyebrows, slender nose, white cheeks showing a little blush showing a calm expression, white and delicate skin can even make the pure white tablecloth in front of her feel ashamed, wave-like Her long silver-white hair swayed slightly, and under the afternoon sun, her beautiful long hair shone brighter than diamonds.

The girl was wearing a pearl-colored dress, typical aristocratic women's clothing, with gorgeous and complicated tassels and textures, covering the girl's full and firm breasts.The face between beauty and sensuality arouses a longing for viewing world famous paintings.

Pit father ah!What about the noble lord!What kind of trouble is such a big beautiful girl here!Give me back the worries and fears I had just now!

"Nice to meet you, I often hear your name from her, it's really interesting to see you now." The corner of the girl's mouth slightly raised, "According to your customs, you should introduce yourself at this time Right? My name is Xibel Siglia Sarah Alfred, nice to meet you, Luo Tianchen. Of course, this is not a declaration of war, okay?"

Hiber burst into a playful smile and said half-jokingly.

"Hey?"

"In the etiquette of nobles, servants usually introduce their identities to foreign guests. Such a way of calling themselves names is generally regarded as a declaration of war." Lily reminded me in a low voice.

Why?real or fake?

But speaking of it, the girl in front of me is indeed a real nobleman, right?

"Well, besides the royal family, she is the most honorable Duchess of Evia."

Well, it’s okay if it’s the situation in the novel where there are more titles than attendants, but this is the real world, and it’s the only country in the world that retains the hereditary system of nobility. The Duke is simply the SSR among SSRs, does he exist like a rare and protected animal?Say what should I do?Do you want to salute?Or what honorific title should I use?

"Well, those are things of the past. In modern society, there is no need for nobles. Although there are still many complicated etiquettes, just follow your preferences." Young said the Duchess very generously.

But even if I were told to relax, I don't know what to do.Also, the surname Alfred always seems to have been heard somewhere.

"Really? Have you heard the legends of your ancestors?" Hibel showed an interested look.

Ah, yes!I suddenly remembered the characters recorded in a book about British history that I had read.

Alfred the Great, he was the king of the Wessex dynasty in the Anglo-Saxon period of England and the first king in British history.He successfully led his subjects to resist the invasion of the Viking nation in northern Europe, so he was later honored as Alfred the Great, and he was also the only British monarch who was awarded the title of "Emperor".He also greatly improved the legal system and military structure of his country by translating a large number of classics and compiling the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle".He is also regarded as a saint by some Catholics. Although he is not officially recognized, his portrait is often depicted in English churches, and he is a household name in the UK.Alfred the Great led the English to fight against the invaders like the legendary King Arthur, but he was far greater than King Arthur. He not only contained the invasion of the Vikings, but also made outstanding achievements in politics and culture. contribute.Until his later years, he seemed to suffer from a strange disease, and finally died at the age of 53.

"That is to say, are you his descendant?" I asked in surprise.

"Well, that's about it. And what you know is just the superficial history."

"The superficial history..." I suddenly thought of something. Since the girl knew me and Lily, the "she" in Xibel's mouth probably refers to Xia Luohua.That is to say...

"Are you, too, one of the many 'families'?"

"Exactly. Please allow me to re-introduce myself. My name is Hibel Siglia Sarah Alfred. I am the one who inherits the name of the Alfred family. Our family used to be 'Bingjie The emblem of the rose was very popular for a while, and it was known to the world... it was only in the past."

"Ever?" I keenly noticed a trace of sadness in her words.

"Ah, that must have happened more than 400 years ago. Because of a great war, except for a very small number of families, most of the demon hunter families suffered heavy losses, and even became extinct. My family was just lucky They survived, but it is a pity that they have not recovered so far, and now there are only a few people left in the once magnificent lineage." Xibel spoke very frankly about the predicament he was facing, and I didn't know how to answer the question for a while.Although in my opinion, this does not look like decadence at all, but compared to their former glory, it may indeed be far worse.

Still, 400 years ago?I remember that Rutias Academy seemed to be established at that time, so it must have something to do with the big battle that the girl was talking about, right?

"Sorry, I've been talking for so long, everyone must be hungry. Head maid, order the kitchen to serve."

"Understood." The head maid who had been standing beside the girl nodded slightly, as if to prove that she was a real person and not a puppet.After a while, the chef who heard the summons pushed a row of dining carts into the restaurant, and put hot soup, fruit, pudding dessert, sandwiches, steak and fruit wine in front of me and Lily. Put a pair of chopsticks on the ground.Although I am very grateful to the maids for their care, but putting chopsticks on this typical European Chinese dining table spoils the atmosphere a little bit, doesn't it?

The food is generally delicious, except for the pudding, which is a bit too sweet for me, everything else is perfect, not at all like the British cuisine that is said to be responsible for the origin of "dark cuisine".During the dinner, I kept secretly imitating the appearance of Lily and Xibel when they were dining, but after a while I realized that it was completely unnecessary, because except for the steak, the other food of these two people basically ate with their hands Yes, compared to me who has been using chopsticks, I look more like a nobleman.

During the dinner, Xibel, as the host, continued the topic just now: "Well, although my ancestors seem to be famous in history for resisting the invasion of Viking pirates, but in actual history, the reason why my family was hunted by other demon hunters The reverence of the witcher family is derived from the spells and alchemy that our family has inherited for a long time. Even in the family of strong demon hunters, it can be regarded as occupying a place. My ancestor Alfred the Great resisted It’s not just the Viking pirates, but also the horrible imaginary beasts summoned by the evil nation by means of sacrifices and other methods. After solving those monsters, our family gradually retreated to the background, maintaining the British mainland The stability of the country, assisting the rule of the royal family, has continued to this day. In order to commemorate the contribution of our family, our family was given the hereditary title of the Duke of Evia. Well, although we, who exist as the dark side of this country, cannot ascend the real That's it for the countertop."

Chapter 13 Negotiation

During the dinner, Xibel, as the host, continued the topic just now: "Well, although my ancestors seem to be famous in history for resisting the invasion of Viking pirates, but in actual history, the reason why my family was hunted by other demon hunters The reverence of the witcher family is derived from the spells and alchemy that our family has inherited for a long time. Even in the family of demon hunters who are as strong as forests, they can be regarded as occupying a place. My ancestor Alfred the Great resisted It's not just the Viking pirates, but also the horrible virtual beasts summoned by the evil nation by means of sacrifices and other means. After solving those monsters, our family gradually retreated to the background, maintaining the British mainland The stability, assisting the rule of the royal family, has continued to this day. In order to commemorate the contribution of our family, our family was given the hereditary title of the Duke of Evia. Well, although as a dark side, it is impossible to be known by the world. .”

Huh, it is indeed a big family with a long history. In this way, the other demon hunter families are probably more or less active in various countries like the Alfred family, enjoying the distinguished status At the same time, he is also secretly controlling everything in the country.

"No, it's too strange to say that it's manipulation. In fact, after the great war more than 400 years ago, most of the surviving demon hunter families have lived in seclusion and hardly interfered in the internal affairs of the country. It will only be done when there are incidents related to witches and virtual beasts. Is this true?" Looking at my disbelieving expression, Xibel smiled wryly.She really didn't seem to care about her noble title at all, and she always referred to each other as a friend when chatting with me, without any aristocratic posture at all.

"By the way, I remember that the titles of the western aristocrats are basically hereditary, right? Since you are the Duke, Hibel, what about your father and mother?" I suddenly thought of something and asked casually.

"You..." Beside Xibel, the face of the doll-like head maid with an expressionless face changed for the first time. She was about to say something, but Xibel stopped her.

"It doesn't matter. In fact, this is not something worth hiding. My father and mother passed away two years ago. Now I am the only one left in the Alfred family." The girl said lightly, not at all. There is no taboo look.

"Ah, sorry." I apologized immediately.

"I've said it's not something worth caring about. Now do you believe the fact that our people are thin? Besides me, if you have to add it, there are only two uncles..." when "uncle" was mentioned , Xibel's face turned darker a little, and he immediately changed the subject, "Well. Anyway, that's the case, but fortunately, my family still has a lot of property under its command, and the full power is given to talented people to take care of it. I live well It's relatively easy." Xibel showed a relaxed smile, and took a sip of the fruit wine in the glass.

In that case, she and Andrea are quite similar.Although the sizes of the families are different, they are the only real heirs.In comparison, Xibel's side is even more serious. After all, she doesn't have the care of her father like Andrea. What kind of burden is such a burden on a girl of her age?Although she has always maintained an aristocratic elegance and smile in front of people, the hard work behind it will never be as simple as she said.

...By the way, speaking of Andrea, I almost forgot my purpose of coming to England.Lily told me that in order to meet Andrea, she had to visit a noble person, and now it seems that that noble person is probably Xibel, so what can she do to help?Why do I have to come here too?

In this way, we finished our lunch talking and laughing.As a native British aristocrat, Siebel's knowledge is very rich, enough to open my eyes who have never been to this land.She also briefly explained to me some matters about the distribution of demon hunter families, which gave me a better understanding of the existence of forces outside of Lydias Academy.

"...Basically, the existence that can be called a family is guarded by at least one star-spawner. Basically, because of the blood inheritance, each family has the same attributes, basically all of which come from The ancestor of the Yu family. If I can become a star spawner, the ability I inherit should be of the same ice attribute as my ancestor Alfred. This is also the origin of our family crest "Bing Jie Rose". There are also families such as the Aldrich family known as the "Eagle of Moon Shadow", and the Agnes family known as "Fire Breath", and so on. As for the Eastern demon hunter family, I'm sorry that I don't know much about it look."

"No, no, that's enough. Then, how much do you know about the Rockefeller family?" I asked, and finally brought the topic to the purpose of our coming here today.

"...So that's why she asked you to come to me?" Xibel put down the tableware in his hand and wiped his lips with a napkin set aside, "Ah, of course I know. I'm afraid that in this world, everyone No one knows more about that cursed family than I do."

"In that case, can I ask you..." I said anxiously, but was easily interrupted by the girl.

"Hmm, I've already heard about you from her. In other words, your request is to know about the history of the Rockefeller family and to confirm the little princess of their family—that is, Andrea Rockefeller That’s the case, right?” Sibel leaned his elbows on the dining table, supported his right cheek with the back of his hand, and smiled slightly maliciously in my opinion.

"Ah, that's right..."