"Eehhh?!" Alex and the rest were stumbled, they didn't expect this kind of request.
"Well, since you are here I wanted to thank you for the pills you have contributed to the military"
"This... The pills were mainly made by Teacher. I don't deserve this thanks"
"No, If there are no you. There are no pills like this. So, I, as the war minister. Thank you on behalf of this country and its soldiers" The minister bowed his head.
"Sir Leyfon, if the pills were useful, then it's great enough" Alex scratched his head embarrassedly.
"So please, let me thank you in my house"
"This...alright"
"That's good, let me lead you toward my house. My grand daugh- cough, I mean my wife already ordered many delicacies for dinner"
'You almost say 'Grand Daughter' ain't you? As expected, that's what your plan all along. And you even already ordered many delicacies. You already planning this day right?' Alex cursed secretly in his heart, He looked at Alicia and Firia who were in silence. But contrary to them, Sherry immediately went to the front.
"Wuu Wuu Wuu, Wuu Wuu" She looked at Leyfon hatefully. She seems telling him 'Master won't go with you to meet your daughter. I am enough for him' or something along the lines.
Alicia and Firia seems already understand her enough. They immediately pulled Sherry to the side. They whispered something to her.
"Sherry, don't worry. Alex won't be seduced by the like of her" Alicia said
"Yes, He already has us. Believe in him." Firia added.
'Oi you girls, we can hear you from here' Alex screamed in his mind. Meanwhile, The minister almost spurted blood, not only Firia, even Alicia was like that.
After Alicia and Firia finished. Sherry eyes glistened, she looked at Alex with a star on her eyes. "Wuu I'm sorry Master"
Then she walked in front of them again. She looked at the minister and said proudly as she raised her paw "Wuu Wuu Wuu Wuu (Master won't be seduced. So your plan is useless.) "
Alex scratched his head embarrassedly. The minister was also somehow able to understand her 'Wuu Wuu'. His face darkened. He spits out "You don't know that YET"
The bystanders were dumbfounded. The minister, Leyfon who was usually very strict, was even argued with a fox. But their interaction was somewhat cute, especially the fox. Alex looked at the surroundings and shouted inwardly 'Crap! What a mess'
Alex and the rest ultimately followed Leyfon to his mansion. The mansion size was similar to Rizertia's house back in the capital city. Well, it was normal, after all, he was a minister and a duke at the same time.
They waited inside the guest room first. There is still an hour before dinner time.
"Wuu Wuu (Master I believe you)" Sherry once again looked at Alex with a star on her eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlex was scratching his cheek with a weird smile. While Alicia and Firia giggling on the side. Watching these two somewhat funny interactions.
One hour passed,
"Knock Knock"
"Princess Alicia, Sir Alexander, Young Lady Firia. The duke is waiting for you"
"Sure, Please lead the way"
"Sherry want to come?"
"Wuu" Sherry nodded, though she didn't need to eat a human food since she has Alex's 'Nourishment'. It's still better than leaving her here alone.
Four of them follow the maid into the dining room. The minister already waited for them here with three other, on his left is an old woman with white hair, though the age makes her looked frail but they can still see she is brimming with spirit and energy. On his right is a middle-aged man with a weird beard on his face, his beard was shaped like a 'WW'. His stern face making him look like a strict man, while beside him is a middle-aged woman, the woman has short hair, but there is a noticeable trait on her face. There is a noticeable wound on her cheek, the wound wasn't that big but it made her looked more brave and gallant. Even she was in her dress, it wasn't enough to hide her gallant aura.
Alex somehow guessed who are they, there won't be anyone except his(The Minister) wife, his son, and daughter, though he didn't know which one is the blood related one.
"Oh, we are waiting for you. Please Sit" The minister said.
"Thank you for your hospitality. I'm sorry Sir Leyfon, I also brought Sherry here"
"Oh, it is alright" Then he turned to the maid "Bring us more food"
"No no, She already ate. Her food is somewhat special so I feed her first. Now, She just accompanying us here" Seeing Leyfon ordered food for Sherry, he explained hurriedly.
"Is that the case?"
Alex nodded.
"I see. Please sit first. Let us wait a bit for my granddaughters and my grandson first. While we wait, Let me introduce you, this is my wife, Lisa Vorbes. This is my son, Andreas Rimbawon and his wife Lidia Milfa"
Alex and the rest greeted them and sat down. Alex was in the middle while Alicia on his right and Firia on his left. While Sherry comfortably lying on the floor behind Alex. They waited for a while and suddenly the door opened.
"Grand Father" A girl figure appeared. The girl was around 11 years old. With blonder hair tied into twin tails along with her childlike face that full of vigor. People will find an urge to protect this smile from her.
Unfortunately, Alex didn't find that kind of urge. On the contrary, He felt a mixed feeling at this moment.
'This move...' He already expected this kind of move, he prepared for it since all his focus was in Firia and Alicia. But he never expected that the minister play this move. 'Isn't this a child. I already have Alicia and Firia, I don't plan to accept another one...no no no, this is not a problem. The problem is I'm NOT A LOLICON"
He screamed on his mind. Alicia and Firia looked at him with a dangerous glint. He knew what they mean with that look.
"Oh, Daisy. Come here, let your grandfather hug you"
Of course, the girl immediately leaped toward him.
"Let me introduce you, this is my granddaughter, Daisy Rimbawon"
"Waa, a cute animal" She didn't pay attention to her grandfather's word when she found Sherry. She immediately went toward Sherry.
"A...ahaha..." Leyfon made a weird smile.
Noticing someone approached her, she immediately raised her body. She knew that she can't attack anyone in this place, so the only option is run.
"Wait for me" Seeing Sherry run away from her, Daisy immediately shouted anxiously.
The two circled around the dinner table. Leyfon immediately grabbed Daisy, "This is a bad manner you know. And also we have guests here"
"UU..." After reprimanded by her Grandfather, she pouted.
"Sherry come back here. You can't run like that in here, Apologize to them" Alex said.
"Wuu" Sherry apologized to them though reluctantly.
"Look, Daisy, apologize to them too"
"UU... I'm sorry" She looked down and apologized.
"Don't worry about it" Alex gently smiled. "I'm Alexander, nice to meet you"
Daisy timidly nodded, "Nice to meet you. I'm Daisy"
"This is Alicia and Firia and Sherry"
"Nice to meet you, Daisy" Both Alicia and Firia said
"Wuu" Sherry also greeted her
Another two people coming. The first one is a youthful young man, With a blonde hair to his shoulder, coupled with his warrior aura, there is another charm on it. The other is a beautiful woman, she seems to be the same age as Alex. her hair tied into a ponytail reaching into her waist. Big b.r.e.a.s.t and a full endowed body proportion. But she still can't be compared to Firia or Alicia.
"Greetings Princess Alicia and Lady Firia" She greeted them, but when she looked at Alex, "Hmph!"
"Greeting Princess and Lady Firia" The young man greeted them, he almost can be considered as a middle-aged one, Alex thought. His age seems older than Alicia's Eldest Sister, Lea, by a few years. But he seems glaring at Alex. Alex frowned.
Alex paid them no heed. Firia also discontented by their action, while Alicia sarcastically said "What a greeting you have, Sir Leyfon"
Leyfon's face darkened, "Princess, they are still young. Please forgive them. I will punish them after this"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe was somewhat disappointed by his granddaughter's and grandson's actions. His son and daughter. His son also frowned, while his wife worried.
The atmosphere became tense. Alex patted Alicia's shoulder and shook his head. "It's fine, no need to raise a ruckus"
Alex then turned to Leyfon, "I'm very sorry Sir Leyfon, it seems that we are not really invited to here. So we will excuse ourselves"
Alex started walking toward the door, Alicia and the rest also followed him.
"Ah!" Daisy who was still looking at Sherry was disappointed.
"Hmph" The young woman snorted. While the young man snorted. "A toad wanted to eat a swan. Snort"
Alicia and Firia can't take it anymore. There is a sudden drop and rise in temperature. On his right, There is a rise in temperature and of course, the cause is Firia. While Alicia on his left let out a chilling aura and the temperature started dropping.
At this time, Leyfon was thoroughly disappointed by these two grandchildren. Did he spoiled them too much? "Stop you two bastard"
Leyfon slapped his granddaughter and his grandson.
Alex also chopped Alicia and Firia head. "Alright you two calm down first"
He didn't put any strength for that chop, he just wanted to make them focus their attention on him.
"Alex, don't stop me. I need to make him apologize" Alicia said hatefully
"Yes" Firia nodded.
Alex sighed, "What are you two going to do if your enemy used my name like that or said something vulgar? Will you lose your rationality like this again? That just going to be a suicide, cool your head a bit."
"But..." Alicia and Firia frustrated.
Alex smiled gently and patted their head. "It's okay to keep that blazing feeling in your heart. But don't show it outside. Your enemy might get frustrated if their psychological attack not working and you can control the battle situation. Or you can do the otherwise. Putting up an angry front while keeping your heart cool and take you enemy off guard"
Alicia and Firia looked down.
Leyfon was very shocked by Alex's words. All of his words are true and profound. He also thinks to keep his cool when the enemy spouted some 'nonsense' to him. But he never thought about the latter, with Alex words, he learned that he really can catch his enemy off guard if he put an angry front as Alex said. He was shocked by Alex's wisdom. He looked at Alex and sighed, he felt more and more disappointed at his two grandchildren, he thought he can make Alex get closer with his grandchildren but these two...
"I'm sorry Sir Leyfon. We need to prepare for tomorrow. So we will excuse ourselves"
Alex seems a bit adamant to leave this place.
Yes, there is a reason why Alex seems rushed leaving this place. It was because...
"Bang!"
The door opened, a soldier came in.
"Sir, There is a monsters outbreak. They will reach in about an hour. There is an injured soldier who reported this to us. When they are patrolling, there is a group of monsters marching here. His group was attacked and He is the sole survivor. Their number was about a few thousand. According to the report, he saw a few rank 6 monsters. So we can assume that there might be a rank 7 monster in their rank"