Chapter 25: Preparing for Departure
Chapter 25: Preparing for Departure
What a minefield!
Siding with Banu would obviously cause Fringilla’s affection to drop. And was Fringilla’s affection important? Undoubtedly. He was currently just a knight, but if he could share Fringilla’s talents, he could immediately master the mysterious blood magic, transforming from melee cannon fodder into a noble spellcaster. In the game, for balance, mages might not have been much stronger than archers, warriors, or tanks, and even had major flaws like being easily killed or having slow movement speed. But this was reality! Spellcasters were inherently nobler than smelly melee fighters.
However, if he were to side with Fringilla, the bond he had painstakingly cultivated with Banu would likely also fracture.
Lothar didn’t weigh his options for long. From a purely utilitarian perspective, perhaps speaking up for Fringilla was more appropriate. But he had never been a cold machine that only considered benefits.
"Miss Fringilla, watch your words."
"I do not wish for you to clash with my most trusted confidante the moment you arrive in this world, not even verbally. As she said, I expect you to show at least basic respect in your words towards me, your lord."
"This world is not simple; there are many individuals more formidable than both you and Banu. Even if you were once mortal enemies, now that you are colleagues, you should cooperate."
"And you, Banu, I am well aware of what Fringilla truly is. So, if you are worried that I will be seduced by her, you have no need to be."
"Mm." Banu remained expressionless, but the system prompt indicating an increase in her affection showed that she was quite pleased Lothar had spoken up for her.