Chapter 544: Fairy (28)
When Joy first stepped into the meeting hall of the Burrow Mansion, familiar faces were already seated.
The Apostle of the Art Guild, the Swordsman, Count Arteas, and Erginus, who had taught her magic not long ago, were all present—people she had inevitably become acquainted with in the social circles.
Thanks to that, Joy was able to introduce the Partlan Duke and Jeff Partlan to them.
Jeff, who wasn't particularly close to these people, bowed his head humbly every time he faced one of them. However, the only person the Partlan Duke showed interest in was Erginus.
“You look just as you do in the history books,” the Duke remarked.
“Did you want me to look more disheveled?” Erginus replied.
“No, of course not. I’m simply glad to see the pinnacle of magic still looking so youthful.”
It was an expression of respect without empty words, but others around them looked on, concerned.
The Duke’s expression of joy was so intense it almost seemed like he might torture the grand mage in front of him to extract knowledge.
“There are a few things I must ask.”
The Partlan Duke, eager to satisfy his scholarly curiosity, was about to ask his questions when his words were interrupted.
Before he could finish, the noble Second Queen Consort of the Kingdom arrived.