Chapter 248: At Lily’s House
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Lily-san had been living in a high-end residential area of the Ninth District of the royal capital since graduating from the White Birch Dormitory.
Due to the Gudanvier family’s involvement in the real estate business, Myaro (or rather, a faction of the Gudanvier Household) was well-versed in the real estate market of Sibyaku, the royal capital. Real estate and land development were fields that often intertwined with bureaucratic corruption. Therefore, Myaro herself avoided new investments in real estate to maintain a clean image. However, she did introduce valuable properties to Hou Company’s employees. Many of the well-paid executives of Hou Company invested their excess bonuses into Sibyaku’s real estate. Even Cuffe Ornette, known for his keen eye on investment viability, had purchased several properties, suggesting that this was indeed a profitable asset management strategy. Lily-san was also one of those investors.
This was the first time I had actually seen Lily-san’s house, and it was quite a mansion. Despite being in an upscale residential area, an elegant iron gate opened to a cobblestone path leading to the front door, flanked by a beautifully blooming garden. It was a luxurious use of land.
In the middle of the garden on the right side, there was a massive tree that seemed like it would be a pain to clean up after in the fall. Witches often plant such trees to signify the history of their homes. Thanks to meticulous maintenance, the tree didn’t look old, but considering its age, the house itself must have been around for quite some time.
A young man who appeared to be a guard was standing beyond the iron gate.
“Is Lily home?” (Yuri)
I asked.
“Yes?”