I Want to Be a Receptionist in the Magic World CHAPTER 18 Part 2

  HARE EMPLOYMENT YEAR 1

CHAPTER 18 Part 2

At the moment, Lockman is holding my hand really tight. An idea to freeze his hand so that I can get away from him comes into my mind. However, if you think about it, the one who is in the wrong is me (because I break into the party without permission), thus I cannot use a fierce method to break away from him. In addition, I should have apologized to him because I suddenly appeared on top of him and broke into the party.

An Old lady: “Who is that girl. She seems to be really close to Alves-sama?”

Noble Girl A: “Oh, she cannot be considered close to Alves-sama, Mother. We went to the same school and we were also in the same year. She is an outrageous woman who used to challenge Alves-sama a lot. Their relationship is not like what you think, Mother.”

“That’s right.”

“That’s true.”

 

When I heard their conversation, I nod my head in agreement. We are not close friends. In fact, he is my arch-nemesis. I remember those noble girls who were talking about me because we used to be in the same class. When I pay attention to the other people, it seems that everyone here is all nobles.

 

Nanari: “Let, let me go.”

 

Lockman who is standing close to me is way taller than me. Moreover, his thumb and middle finger easily hold my arm. His fingers which are stick together are pretty big. Compare to his, I feel that my arm is just like a stick. In addition, he is a knight so he has more chances to go outside than I do but his skin is really fair which makes me jealous. Furthermore, due to his black uniform, his fair skin becomes more apparent. At last, his golden shoulder length hair is tied up elegantly to the back.

When he was young, he had a pretty feminine face. But now, he has grown into a young man with more masculine characteristics added which oddly makes him shine. Yes, he is literally SHINING.

After a while, I set up my courage and apologize to him. 

 

Nanari: “Uhm, sorry that I broke in without permission.”

Lockman: “………?”

 

No matter what, it’s not good to always stick to your pride. After all, I’m an adult now. If you can’t act according to the place and situation, you won’t be able to advance.

Perhaps, because I never honestly apologized to him before, he becomes so puzzled when I do it now. After I apologize, he just blankly stares at me. His facial expression is neither foolish nor serious but rather strange.

 

Nanari: “But I have to go now,”

 

I’m going, Zozo-san! Lala! Puru!

Alves’s Father: “What happens, Alves? For some reason, there is a woman who is making a ruckus in front of the residence……Hm? Who is that girl?”

Alves: “Father.”

Alves’s Father: “Only nobles can attend this party. Aren’t you supposed to escort Princess Carolla from before the start of the lunch party and tonight royal ball? Do you want to escort that girl instead?”

 

The sudden appearance of this gentleman stops me from going. The man who Lockman called as Father is a handsome fine bearded gentleman who is fully dressed in indigo colored attire. His hair color is light brown and he does not resemble Lockman at all. Maybe because of his eyebrows that look imposing, he has powerful eyes.

Is this person truly the third Duke of Lockman, Michael Arnold? This is my first time to meet him.

Based on his words, is this Lockman’s residence? In other words, this is his family’s residence.

 

Michael: “So?”

 

His blue eyes are staring at my arms who is being held by Lockman. The Duke seems to have a really big misunderstanding.

 

Noble Girls: “It’s not like that, Duke! It’s completely not like that, so please rest assured!”

 

The group of noble girls who respond to the Duke’s words are making an uproar.

 

Please stop it. We are really not like that.

 

Strangely, the Duke seems to enjoy my flustered reaction. Why he looks so calm even though he sees his son is talking with a commoner like me? Even when he misunderstands our relationship, there is no ripple on his face. On the other hand, Lockman who is completely unable to read the atmosphere still has not let go of my arm. What’s with that?

 

Lockman: “Haaa ……Father. Although you said that, actually, haven’t you been watching everything from behind the pillar since a moment ago? Please joke within reasonable limits. And Hell, your senior that you mentioned before is most likely standing outside the residence now. “

 

Speaking of which, didn’t the Duke talk about a woman who makes a ruckus outside?

 

Nanari: “Eh? Outside?”

Lockman: “There is a magic being applied to this residence. No one except the people who the duke family member completely trust can enter the premise. If a stranger is trying to break in, after being trapped and lost in a labyrinth, they will find themselves standing outside the gate. “

Nanari: “Then, how do you know that Senior is the one who is standing outside?”

Lockman: “It’s because the one who casts the magic is me. The physical appearance of the person who is trying to break in is also transmitted to my brain immediately. Is she a beautiful woman with dark skin?”

 

What a complicated magic. This is the first time I ever heard such magic. Am I the only one who does not know that this kind of magic exists? I don’t remember any trap magic that is similar to this one neither. When I nonchalantly ask about it, he tells me that he created it. His answer makes me instantly dizzy. The fact that he can create this kind of magic is unbelievable. The shock that I am feeling is like being hit right on my head.

After graduation, everyone is too busy to do other things. However, this guy, on top that he is being promoted into a captain less in a year since he joined the Chivalric Order, he also has some time on the side to create this kind of magic. Originally, he is already way ahead of me. And now, he is even waaayyy ahead on top of the summit that I can’t even see. When will I be able to beat this guy?

Then, according to what he said, although Zozo-san teleported out of the forest with me, because of the magic that is casted around the Duke’s residence she ended up being lost into a maze. Then after she found her way out of the maze, she is standing outside the residence now.

 

I’m sorry Zozo-san! So sorry!

No matter how many times I apologize, it won’t be enough to make it up to her!

 

Nanari: “His Grace, I’m truly sorry that I trespassed into your residence! I’m really sorry! My teleportation magic was failed and I disturbed your lunch gathering……”

 

This time I resolutely shake off Lockman’s hand and earnestly apologize to the duke. I bow my head really down to the point that my head nearly touches the floor. Although I dislike Lockman, the Duke has no relation to our dispute. Unexpectedly, Lockman does not utter any complaint or other words. He stays quiet and acts like an adult more than I had expected.

 

Michael Arnold: “Well, please raise your head. Now that I see you clearly, based on your uniform, are you working at Hare? Although I was surprised, I’m glad that I get to see something interesting. Moreover, you seem to be in a rush. Are you alright?”

Nanari: “I’m really sorry! Well, I was indeed in a rush, because there was a demon…ehm, no nothing at all.”

Lockman: “Demon?”

 

When Lockman hears the word demon coming from my mouth, he immediately gives me a sharp gaze.

 

This is bad.

 

I barely able to come back to Hare to submit the investigation report and now I have leaked the information to someone else.

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Translator note: 

Poor Zozo-san. Lockman's father seems to be a very interesting person. It seems that he understands his son really really well...

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