"Sir, I've added some of your favorite smoked meat to the food we're carrying,"
"However, considering health issues, I suggest that you also think about other kinds of food."
"Costate, do I actually need to worry about these problems with my current physical condition?"
"Sir, even Super Saiyans can die of heart disease."
"Isn't that from a manga?"
Inside the inn, Ronald and Costate were preparing to head out with their luggage.
Although the relic that Duane mentioned was not too far from Waterfall City, it would still take about a day using normal transportation.
Ronald only considered this hiring as a minor activity to diversify his life.
Thus, he did not plan to flaunt his special abilities, opting instead to act as a simple mystical consultant.
They decided to set out at noon.
When Ronald and Costate arrived at the designated spot, the first thing that happened exceeded Ronald's expectations.
—Costate's appearance was too striking.
It was a peculiar thing.
In previous encounters, physical appearance usually did not play a decisive role in events. In the mystic side, where power dominated, a Caster's abilities were always the first consideration.
As Heloise once said:
Appearances can bring many benefits in minor matters, but they can be problematic in more significant aspects.
Now, Costate was serving the former role.
As one of the top-tier Spell constructions on the mystical side, the maid's appearance was absolutely top-notch. So much so that upon seeing Costate, the rest of the group quickly turned into an environment of relentless gallantry.
This even included Duane's group of three, with Seliel among them.
This man, who was traveling around the world, was constantly exuding his 'impressive' background and abilities, as well as the adventures he had experienced across the globe.
Ronald watched the scene quietly.
Based on the facts, he felt that Seliel must be feeling a bit uncomfortable by now.
They had left Waterfall City and had been traveling outdoors for three hours. During this time, Seliel kept talking endlessly about his experiences, even frequently receiving gasps of amazement from the surrounding guards.
But as for his main target...
Costate maintained her usual calm demeanor.
Not to mention responding actively to Seliel's stories, even when the adventurer tried to engage her in the conversation directly, Costate showed a complete lack of interest.
Time continued until the evening when they camped outdoors to rest.
While everyone was preparing dinner, Duane approached Ronald with an apologetic face and spoke while tying ropes:
"Mr. Ronald, I'm really sorry."
"Was Seliel a bit too... 'enthusiastic' during the day?"
Ronald didn't mind at all:
"That's alright, in fact, Mr. Seliel's attitude reminded me that there are still numerous issues I need to be aware of when continuing activities with Costate."
Duane nodded gently, then tentatively asked:
"By the way, what is your relationship with your maid now?"
"Although Seliel's behavior was a bit over the top, as his friend, I still think it's better to inquire about these matters." Follow current novels on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁
Directly refusing would be too harsh, and pushing one's own people forward—Ronald wasn't inclined towards that.
After giving it some thought, Ronald earnestly replied:
"Uh... ah?" Duane's expression instantly became a kaleidoscope of colors.
He looked incredulously toward Costate, who was slicing smoked fish in the distance, and then abruptly turned his head toward Ronald,
Ronald tried to explain using common terminology,
"You might understand her as some sort of doll, perhaps? In any case, she is a creation of a Spell."
"I take her out mainly to help her develop a complete personality."
"As you've seen on this half-day's journey, Costate's demeanor is markedly different from that of a normal person."
"..." Dwayne's expression remained rich. However, before leaving Ronald's side, he politely said, "Mr. Ronald, thank you for your explanation; I shall have a good talk with Celiel."
Ronald watched as Dwayne returned to his companion.
After whispering to each other briefly, the first emotion that appeared on Celiel's face was anger.
However, before any physical altercation or shouting occurred,
Dwayne suddenly said a few sentences, then Celiel's expression turned dramatically exaggerated.
At that moment, Celiel turned his head to look at Ronald.
Ronald responded with a kind smile.
"How is that possible?"
During the day, Celiel had simply thought Costate was just aloof, never suspecting that she might not be human. To pursue this beauty, unlike any he had ever met before, he had even made some very significant decisions.
Now, the news that Costate was not human had come to him.
Indeed, Celiel seemed to be overwhelmed.
This era did not have the variety of open-mindedness of modern society; relationships between humans and non-humans were absolutely taboo.
Even though Celiel was a traveler and adventurer around the world.
This matter was still too far beyond his beliefs.
The grown man abruptly sat down on the ground.
His shocked expression contained both disappointment and disbelief in reality, showing how distraught he was.
Ronald even heard the murmurs coming from him.
"Such a beautiful person, why is she ..."
Ronald almost burst out laughing.
But feeling it would be too cruel to laugh directly, he held it back.
"Sir, your meal is ready."
Just then, Costate approached Ronald with the prepared dinner.
At this moment around the campsite.
Some had set up makeshift tables, while others sat on crates for a simple meal. After a day's journey, people weren't particular about their dining posture, settling for whatever was convenient.
However, Costate... she seemed to think differently.
Seeing the situation around her and realizing a clean and convenient table setup wasn't possible, she unhesitatingly leaned her body against Ronald and began to feed him bite by bite personally.
Such an intimate gesture and attitude.
To any onlooker, it wouldn't be wrong to assume they were lovers.
Ronald absentmindedly took a couple bites of the smoked fish.
When his mind cleared from the routine, he immediately looked at Celiel's expression across from him.
Someone might be heartbroken tonight.
And most likely, they won't get much sleep either.