Chapter 376
The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide
Chapter 355: Chilly
“Teleportation magic is really convenient, isn’t it? We arrived in the Magic Kingdom in an instant!”
“I agree. Just having this magic makes travel a lot easier.”
“Seriously! It’s so handy, I wish we could have a Luka in every family. Well, right now, I’m homeless though.”
I couldn’t help but think it was because she burned everything down, but knowing her intentions and motivations, I simply listened in silence.
“We should get going soon. We can’t just stand around here forever.”
“Yeah, I wanna get inside quickly too, so let’s head out!”
With that, we left the deserted forest and lined up to enter the Magic Kingdom.
The location we teleported to was a small forest near the Magic Kingdom and the reason for this was to avoid the hassle of being caught entering the Magic Kingdom without permission, and if someone saw us using teleportation magic, it would lead to even more complications.
After all, this country is filled with researchers and magicians who aim to master magic. If word got out that we could use a rare magic, especially one like space-time magic that no one else should be able to use right now, my spring break would end with me being a research subject.
This is precisely why we chose to teleport to a quiet spot in the forest, keeping our distance to stand in line to enter.
By the way, when we sent off Fiera and the others, we used the same method. However, since Sonia, a descendant of the first sage and daughter of the powerful Scarlet family, was with them, they didn’t have to stand in line like us and got in without a hitch.
While waiting in line for our turn, it was needless to say that we attracted a few curious gazes from the surrounding crowd.
Honestly, not to brag, but I take after my mother in looks, and Lavienne, although petite and a bit juvenile in appearance, is also quite good looking.
So, it’s no wonder we were gathering some stares…
“Mufu~. This feeling of being recognized and envied for my looks is simply thrilling!”
“You like being gawked at like some kind of exhibit? You’re really something else.”
“Is that so? I think being praised and envied for being better than someone else is really exciting!”
“I can’t relate to that feeling. Though, I get the thrill of having my name praised at least.”
“Hehe. Right? I love it when my name gets praised the most!”
I, too, liked the name Louis that my parents gave me, so I could understand Lavienne’s feelings about her own name.
As we continued to wait, Lavienne kept smiling happily at the gazes aimed at her appearance, and this carried on even after we entered the Magic Kingdom.
“We finally made it!”
“Wow! It’s such a big house!”
Once inside the Magic Kingdom, we slowly moved around the town per Lavienne’s request and after taking the magic train, we finally arrived at Sonia’s mansion.
“El!!”
“Oop…”
The moment I stepped through the mansion gate, hugging me was none other than Fiera, who had transformed from a wolf into a dog!
“I’ve been waiting! You finally came!”
“Yeah, I can tell you’ve been waiting from your actions, but isn’t this one a bit too eager?”
“Hm. I came right away because I smelled El.”
“Oh, I see…”
Even though I hadn’t even stepped inside the mansion yet, she smelled me and rushed over. Her species might truly be more dog-like than wolf after all.
Well, considering her keen sense of smell, she might still be a wolf, but every action she takes looks more like a dog. It’s probably because despite being a wolf, she’s wagging her tail like one now.
“Hah, I finally caught up!”
“Fiera, seriously too fast!”
“I didn’t notice you had disappeared.”
“Hah, hah… I think you all are fast enough, but… should I exercise more?”
“Lady Sephiria. Here’s some water for you. Please.”
“Thank you very much, Miria.”
A little later came Shuvina, Sonia, Iris, Sephiria, and Miria. Sephiria looked exhausted just from trying to keep up with Shuvina and the others and was catching her breath with water from Miria.
By the way, as you can see, Sephiria is also on this trip, mainly because Shudo had to do volunteer work at the academy, and due to the commotion with the Albani Count House, the students couldn’t leave the academy. So, I suggested this break for a change of scenery.
After all, Sephiria is probably the one who struggles the most on a daily basis, and I know that without her, I could have been dealing with more of that troublemaker, so this invitation also served as thanks to her.
“Hah. The smell of El is comforting after such a long time.”
Even in this situation, Fiera clung to me, burying her face in my neck and inhaling deeply, saying that. However, having gotten used to her actions, I said nothing and let it be.
“So? What brings you all here?”
“Of course, we came to chase Fiera! I was having tea with Sonia’s mother until just now, but when I noticed, Fiera was missing from the seat next to me!”
“Exactly! We realized Louis had come, so we chased after him!”
“Oh, I get it.”
Listening to Shuvina and Sonia’s explanations, I comprehended the situation. I was impressed again by how fast Fiera had come here, even Shuvina hadn’t noticed.
“By the way, Louis, who’s that girl next to you?”
In that moment, Sonia turned her gaze towards Lavienne, who was still sniffing around, making all eyes except Fiera’s focus on her.
“Ah, this is…”
“Hey there~. I’m Luka, Louis’ new family! Looking forward to getting along!”
Right when I was about to introduce Lavienne to everyone, she suddenly clung to my arm and waved with one hand, cheerfully responding like that.
“Family, you say?”
“Louis, so you’ve caught yourself another new girl!”
“Louis-sama, you need to explain!”
“Looks like we need to report to the Lady!”
At that instant, the atmosphere, which had been normal until a moment ago with Shuvina and the others, took a sudden turn. It felt as if the temperature dropped to freezing levels around us, and I couldn’t help but feel a little chilly.
“How about we talk inside? Discussing this out here would bother others, and Sonia’s mother is waiting for us too.”
“Got it.”
“Yes, as Sephiria said.”
“Honestly, I’m fine with staying out here.”
Thanks to Sephiria’s suggestion, we decided to move inside. Sonia led the way into the mansion, but during that time, Lavienne was still clinging to me, smiling throughout, and it only seemed to worsen the atmosphere for Shuvina and the others.
“Sigh. I just want to go home…”
If all this trouble was going to happen, I regretted not returning to the Valentine Duchy instead of coming to the Magic Kingdom. But by now, it was too late, and I seemed too stuck to escape this scene.
“El’s hugs are nice!”
As Fiera clung to me from start to finish without ever wanting to let go, I reluctantly lifted her up with my available right arm. It was a bother, but we moved on like that together.