Chapter 673

An early premonition of trouble...!
"Please, could you arrange for me to meet Owen-san?"
"Ah, me too! I want to meet the genius magic tool craftsman!"
"Me too!"
"Uh, um, well..."

While I was flustered, overwhelmed by Ronnie-sama pleading with a desperate expression and the other students quickly jumping in one after another, Oniisama stepped in to stop them.

"Everyone, please wait. You're troubling Cristea."
"Ah, uh... s-sorry!"

Ronnie-sama seemed to realize he was getting carried away and quickly withdrew, bowing in apology.
The students who had jumped on the bandwagon also hastily bowed their heads.

"I wouldn't want to introduce important vassals to people who would act so rudely toward a lady."
"N-no! I deeply apologize! I was just so excited to hear about the whereabouts of Owen-san, the magic tool craftsman I admire..."

Ronnie-sama bowed his head with a pale face, then immediately blushed and added.

… Admire? Just now, he said he admires him?
Eh, Ronnie-sama is a fan of Owen-san!?

Even I, who orders magic tools through Galvano Ojisama, can understand why that man is often shunned with comments like, "You magic tool maniac...!"

Previously, he made a wand for Mariel-chan that could be used for self-defense by charging Ruby's mana to activate attack magic, but it turned out to be quite a monstrous creation.

I got to see it later, and there were magical formulas hidden all over it, carved with incredible delicacy and precision... I had to admit, albeit rudely, "No, he really is a genius but also a total weirdo!?”

Come to think of it, Ronnie-sama also admired Master Marlen as a magic tool craftsman, so even if Owen-san is a genius who gets called a pervert, it might not be strange for him to look up to him.

Hmm... I don't really mind introducing him; actually, Owen-san himself is probably starving for comrades who can talk about magic tool love, so he'd likely be overjoyed.

But even though the students have chosen the magic tools course, I think they'd be pretty shocked if they actually saw those creations.

Or, I'm worried they might lose confidence in themselves.

Even I thought it would be nice if I could make magic tools, but after seeing that, I just felt, "There's no way I can do this!"

"Please! For the sake of my studies, could you at least show me his creations! And if possible, could I receive a letter of introduction?"

Ronnie-sama persistently pleaded without giving up.
Even though his legs were trembling.
I can't tell if his mental strength is strong or weak.

Watching him, my brother thought for a moment, then returned to his usual gentle expression.

"... If you promise not to trouble Cristea, I can ask Father to prepare a letter of introduction for you."
"R-reall!? Thank you so much!"

While Ronnie-sama and the other students were rejoicing, Oniisama’s smile deepened... but his eyes weren't smiling at all.

"... Normally, both Father and I wouldn't even allow anyone who would harm Cristea to set foot in our territory. Please remember that."
"Y-yes, sir!"

Oniisama, please don't release that cold air.
Ronnie-sama and the others are shivering for two reasons now...

Oh, right.
Speaking of cold air, how about showing them the cooling cup Owen-san made for drinks?
That small vessel, with its intricately carved magic formulas, was very beautiful, and those who know what they're looking at would realize immediately how extraordinary it is.

Besides, I feel so bad for Ronnie-sama, who tried so hard, that I'll also write a letter of introduction addressed to Galvano Ojisama.

Ronnie-sama and the others got so excited on the spot that they even started planning a tour to visit our territory during the academy’s summer vacation...

Whether they'll end up hanging around Owen-san's shop all the time or get trapped inside the warded store, unable to escape from Owen-san's passionate talks about magic tools, is a bit suspicious.

Before a missing persons report gets filed, I might have to go check up on them.
Is it just my imagination that it feels like the trouble is already piling up before summer vacation even starts..!?

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