Another World Witch Training Manual

030. The Marquis of Tansteen's Letter and Margaret Lisa

Having been persuaded, little Eve stopped crying, only sobbing intermittently, her little nose red, as she sat on the sofa earnestly studying the letter Xinlai had brought back from her father.

Xinlai sat opposite Eve, closing her eyes to rest.

Due to time constraints, the Marquis of Tansteen's reply was brief, consisting of only a few words.

Sinlai deduced that there was something Sinlai or Eve needed on the southern side of Tanstin's territory, and that they should go and retrieve it in time.

And most importantly, the Marquis of Tansten requests to see Eve.

If the Marquis of Tansteen confirms that Eve is still alive, he will not only refrain from instigating a rebellion, but will also hand over military power to Sinley.

The final meaning... Xinlai felt it was an expression of the father's longing for his daughter, and also a way of making arrangements for his affairs, entrusting Eve with the future of the Tanstain family and the grand plan of revenge.

However, since the meeting was too rushed and it wasn't appropriate to say much, it's entirely possible that there was some misunderstanding regarding these words.

Xinlai could only hope that Eve would figure something out.

After a while, Eve slowly put down the letter, her eyes somewhat vacant, as if she were thinking, but if you didn't look closely, you might think she was a little silly...

"Have you finished watching?"

Xinlai asked.

"Um……"

Eve nodded, understanding what Xinlai meant, and lit the letter on the candle.

As the letter was gradually consumed by the flames, leaving only a pile of drifting black ash, Eve looked at Xinlai with a conflicted expression.

She shared her understanding with Xinlai, who was fairly correct; it was just that the things on the south side of the Tanstin territory were left to Eve by the Marquis of Tanstin.

"What is that?"

Xinlai asked with some curiosity.

The Marquis of Tanstin hasn't returned to his territory for at least ten years, leaving everything to be managed by Lady Tanstin...

What has been there for over ten years?

Eve looked around warily, and after confirming that no one else was in sight, she sighed and recalled:

"It was a blueprint hidden at the bottom of the pond... I don't know what it is. When I was a child, my father told me that if the family were in trouble in the future, we should take it out."

"...?"

Xin Lai paused for a moment upon hearing this; this scene seemed somewhat familiar...

In "Elegy of Asgard", after Lorenz rescues Eve, the main plot involves finding the "Manuscript of Bernis, the God of Water" under the lake on the south side of the Tanstin territory.

The manuscript records the conceptual level of the legendary nine-ring magic, Water Affinity...

It can be said that Eve's ability to become a weekly boss and possess instant-kill skills in the later stages is inseparable from this manuscript.

However, since Xinlai didn't pay much attention when designing the map and didn't specifically ask about the location of the manuscript refresh, so...

"Tsk."

Xinlai had a headache; she wished she had a magic brick in her hand right now.

It seems we need to find the manuscript before the Marquis of Tanstin is executed; perhaps we can save him.

Having made up her mind, Xinlai no longer hesitated.

"Then let's go, Miss Witch."

"Now?"

Eve gave Xinlai a deep look, realizing that Xinlai was going to help her find something...

But there's no such thing as pure help in this world; Xinlai must have some ulterior motive!

He may have already made some kind of deal with his father, asking him to help the Tanstin family take revenge in exchange for handing over command of 50,000 heavily armored cavalry to Sinlai.

"..."

Damn it… Although she really didn’t want this guy in front of her to get military power, it seems that Xin Lai is the only one she can rely on right now…

"What are you standing there for?"

Xinlai had already stood up and had a maid bring a pair of maid's shoes and white socks, which she placed in front of Eve's delicate feet, which were resting on the carpet.

"Wouldn't it be too conspicuous for us to go now?"

"Where to?"

Eve was very reluctant to say it aloud, making it sound as if she was begging Sinley to help her find something...

"Go, go to our family's territory."

"?"

"Why are you going there?"

Xinlai isn't stupid. Why would she go out of her way to conceive a witch at such a critical moment, especially when there's a traitor within her family?

"We'll talk about finding the thing later. I'll take you to buy clothes first."

Eve: (?・・)σ

……

Eve, who never figured out Sin Lai's brain circuitry, gave up. Anyway, judging by his nature, he'd probably take her home to look for things in the next day or two, and it was impossible for him to wait until after his father was executed.

In the carriage, Eve sat next to Sinlai, very reserved and honest. Compared to Sinlai, her thin and small body was pressed tightly against the window, about two palms' width away from Sinlai.

"You're so far away from me, and your magic is restricted. Aren't you afraid that a fallen spirit might cast a murder spell through the window and kill you?"

Eve later learned what the shadowy figure who tried to break her out of prison and kill her was that day. Whenever she thought of that strange, natural oppression, Eve's chest would clench slightly.

"..."

After weighing the pros and cons, Eve felt that her life might be more important, so she decided to move a little closer to Sin Lai.

Xin Lai felt the faint warmth and fragrance beside her, a satisfied smile playing on her lips, and leaned back without saying another word.

There were quite a few things that happened during this trip...

He had to buy Eve's daily necessities, since he couldn't let the other servants have too much contact with Eve, as that would put Eve in a dangerous situation. So he had to do it himself.

We need to find a place to investigate Gordon's background and past, otherwise keeping him in the castle will be a problem.

……

Within Sinlai's territory, her father, King Bemmilt, thoughtfully designated a commercial street. Sinlai could earn a little money from the rent each year, but she would squander it all on buying resources, so she was in the category of breaking even.

He found a textile shop he trusted, and almost all the clothes in his bedroom were bought there.

After Xinlai got out of the car, Eve slowly got out as well.

As a former noblewoman, she used to be helped out of cars by servants...

Xinlai was clearly aware of this, so she subtly helped Eve up without letting outsiders see anything amiss.

Eve had actually gotten used to Sinley's eccentric gentlemanly manners...

He's clearly very gentle, humble, and gentlemanly, but I have an inexplicable lust for him...

So Eve didn't react much to that intentional, gentle touch.

The textile shop in front of me displayed several extremely beautiful clothes behind its large glass windows, including well-fitting suits, dazzling banquet dresses, and ordinary work shirts.

Looking through the floor-to-ceiling windows, rows of dazzling clothes were displayed on the racks, and several elegant ladies were laughing and choosing.

It can be said that anyone, from the poor to the rich, could go in and have a look even if they only had ten copper coins left.

The two entered the textile shop one after the other. As the welcoming bell above the door frame rang, a woman dressed somewhat ahead of her time walked towards Xinlai.

"Your Highness, the Third Prince, you have arrived."

Sinley nodded slightly. "Ms. Margaret, this is my personal maid. I need to buy her some clothes."

"Oh~"

Margaret's gaze then turned to Eve. Although Eve's eyes were covered by a silk eyeband, her exquisite features and smooth, delicate skin still caught Margaret's eye.

"Your Highness is truly blessed... The neighbors used to say that you didn't even fancy the Imperial Flower, but look, a lady even more beautiful than the Imperial Flower has arrived."

Miss Margaret, who had served nobles for many years, was extremely skilled in rhetoric, praising both Sinley's good taste and Eve's beauty.

This made Eve blush, and she lowered her head slightly without saying a word.

"Your Highness, would you like to wait outside while I brew you a cup of the finest winery tea, or would you prefer...?"

After all, she was Sinlai's personal maid. In Margaret's view, the maid's job was not only to serve Sinlai's daily life, but also to bring Sinlai joy and comfort.

Therefore, it is important to choose clothes that are pleasing to the eye or make your mouth water.