The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 294: Volume Four: Chaos of the Mundane World, - Eighteen: Interaction_2

Chapter 294: Volume Four: Chaos of the Mundane World, Chapter Eighteen: Interaction_2

However, this fellow’s background is indeed somewhat troublesome. Onia is also aware that the kingdom is currently struggling to resolve the issue of the large number of refugees gathered in the border region. It seems that the old fox Tez has recruited Baron Komer to take the fall. The remote Caucasus is indeed the best place to absorb this unstable element of refugees. If any problem arises, all the blame can also be pushed onto the scapegoat. The life and future of an insignificant small noble can help the kingdom solve such a problem, why not? If I were to go in search of him right now, and it turns out he is indeed the murderer, it would certainly be troublesome, as many people would not wish to see this happen. This requires careful consideration, as the important ministers of the kingdom probably don’t want to see anyone causing trouble for this fellow at this moment, at least not now.

Onia even prays in secret not to be trapped in such a dilemma, but what if this guy really turns out to be the prime suspect? What should I do? In such matters, there is no one hundred percent proof. Ordinary people can be easily convicted, but under special circumstances and with special identities, I must think thrice before acting, especially now that the relationship between the Holy Teaching and the kingdom is cold. What should I do?

The lazy sunshine spills into the courtyard, where neatly trimmed nurseries of flowering plants spread their branches. Green cypress envelops the periphery, and an elliptical colonnade perfectly encircles the small garden, connecting to the walkways of the houses at both ends. Somewhat withered vines cling quietly to the columns, casting occasional fragmented, mottled shadows in the corridor. In the flowerbeds, green leaves greedily suck in the warmth brought by the rare sunshine, presenting such lush greenery that it is hard to imagine it’s already the Fall of Versailles. These are small shrubs brought in from the East, the Sophora japonica and green cherry, shaped into various forms to beautifully complement the fall-winter decoration of Versailles, adding a hint of vitality to the somewhat desolate autumn and winter scenes.

An oval crystal tabletop rests on a skillfully crafted walnut wood stand. On the table lie two baskets of mandarins and blackberries, and a few pieces of cake on a purified silver triple-layer bracket, with two cream bottles leaning close to the stand. The smaller one is especially for black tea, and the other, naturally, for coffee. The embossing on the sugar jar is exceptionally exquisite; it depicts a woman with a white towel wrapped around her head working hard in the sugarcane field, her image crafted lively, sweating profusely. The translucent, jade-like teapot is something Komer roughly knows must come from the East—such delicate and polished porcelain is rare to see in the western part of the Blue Continent, and Komer has only ever seen it when visiting Tracy’s home.

Gently swirling the teapot, a deep red liquid flows through the silver mesh filter placed above the teacup, pouring into the cup. The delicate fingers are like green onions, with a little black skull ornament on the pinkish nail caps—a rather novel idea. Komer nods his head in gratitude, and the beautiful woman across the coffee table smiles, "Would you like it strong or light? Do you need any milk?"

"Lighter, please. I prefer a more delicate taste." Komer is somewhat uneasy, as these tasks, typically undertaken by servants, are performed by the master herself, which seems excessive and makes him particularly uncomfortable.

The hot water is topped up, lightening the dark red tea slightly before the beautiful woman pours for herself. However, she doesn’t add any embellishments to her own cup.

Komer is somewhat surprised by the invitation, but as a low-tier noble in the kingdom and particularly as a small lord not favored for enfeoffment, he certainly wouldn’t miss any opportunity to mingle with the kingdom’s upper echelons. Komer had hesitated for a long time over what gift to bring for his visit, eventually choosing a pair of ladies’ diamond earrings as his first gift.

Although the diamond earrings are precious, and the diamonds are valuable, they are not as much as the earrings themselves, which are pure green bronze. From a special ore obtained from Barbarians, smelters hammered for seven days and nights to obtain only a thumb-sized piece of initial green bronze. Then, using his own Fire Magic and a mixture of water-based purple grass liquid, Komer crafted it into this green bronze diamond ornament. With the inherently soft and smooth nature of green bronze, and its benefits of moisturizing the skin, combined with the inlay of diamonds, it serves both as a decoration and a skincare product, making it a favorite among women.

When Komer first crafted these green bronze earrings, he considered the scarce amount of ore he had, which wasn’t enough to create other items. So, he made this piece of jewelry, intending it as an amulet gift for a powerful duke or aristocrat’s family member. Little did he expect, it would be so fitting for the present situation.

Komer’s small gift indeed won over Katya’s heart straight away. As the kingdom’s third in line to the inheritance, Princess Katya is certainly worldly. Diamonds are neither new nor particularly interesting to her, but the green bronze earring intrigues her. Both Casters and Magic Practitioners cherish Magic Metal as a treasured gem, and even the trading of Magic Metal Ore is often dominated by Magic Practitioners and large Smelting Workshops. Ordinary people barely get to see Magic Metal, let alone use it as a piece of jewelry. It’s not that it’s impossible, but it might be considered a pity—if seen by Magic Practitioners, they might beat their chests and sigh in despair.