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Chapter 13: The Villainous Aristocrat Visits His Uncle's House

The next day.

I decided to visit my uncle, or rather, my mother's family home, the Andain Viscount's residence.

By the way, my father wasn't with me.

It seemed he wanted to explore the weapon shops in the capital, but judging by his oddly fidgety demeanor, it didn't look like he was planning to visit any weapon shops.

That's definitely the behavior of a man before visiting a night establishment, isn't it? 

Well, I guess he must have pent-up feelings from the long journey. ...Anyway, I'll report this to Mother!!

Anyway,

"Um, excuse me."

"Hmm? A kid? What do you need?"

When I approached the soldier guarding the gate of the Andain Viscount's residence and spoke, he responded with a smile.

"I am Kunou Dorana... No, it's Kunou von Dorana."

"Oh, you're the one Lord Reldo mentioned!! I'll go get Lord Reldo right away."

Despite being a noble, I probably looked like a child, which led to my head being patted. 

I didn't mind, but considering how nobles are usually treated, it was a bit concerning.

After the gatekeeper entered the mansion, Reldo came running out shortly after.

"Thank goodness you've come!! Quickly, inside the mansion!! Stop my mother!!"

"Huh? Uhm, okay?"

When Reldo referred to his mother, he meant my mother's mother, essentially my grandmother. 

What did he mean by 'stop the grandmother'? 

Anyway, I followed Reldo inside the mansion as he instructed.

"Actually, I told my mother that you were coming. And then..."

"And then?"

"She got all excited about her grandchild coming and started cooking a massive amount of food. Uh, the quantity is, well..."

Huh? Food?

I was a bit worried seeing Reldo in such a rush, but if that's the case, I'll gladly enjoy the meal.

"I'm quite hungry, so I'll gladly partake. Thank you."

"Don't be too surprised."

Saying that, Reldo opened the door to the dining room.

What awaited beyond was an astonishing amount of food.

I thought it might be set up buffet-style, but it seemed there were already carefully portioned servings.

A literal mountain of dishes.

A young woman approached, carrying even more food. 

She was dressed as a server, with neat black hair.

The black hair, the mark of the Andain... 

Could she be Mother's sister?

"Hmm-hmm! Oh my, you've arrived already?! But only half of the dishes are ready!!"

"Mother!! I told you to keep it to a regular portion size! Look, even Kunou is taken aback!!"

"What are you talking about?! Growing kids need to eat a lot!!"

Mother... Mother? Wait, Mother!?

"Uh, um, well, Uncle Reldo? Is this lady my grandmother? Not my aunt?"

"My sister is already married and no longer lives in the capital. I understand what you want to say. Everyone reacts the same way upon seeing Mother. ...Kunou? Your face seems to be in shock or something?" 

She's not just young. She looks like she's in her teens.

Her style is outstanding, and it's hard to believe she's a woman who has given birth to three children.

Seriously? I was so surprised that my face turned weird.

"But still... Such a cute kid!! He looks exactly like her with those eyes!! I just want to eat him up!!"

"Mother, please, that's enough."

While being doted on by my overly energetic grandmother, I finished my meal.

Of course, I couldn't finish it all.

Oh well, I'll put the leftovers in my magic bag and take them back to the Dorana territory.

Everything tasted delicious, and I'm sure Felsy and Wendy will be happy.

After finishing our meal, Reldo and I left the dining hall, leaving behind the overly attentive grandmother.

"Come with me. I'll show you my workshop."

With that, Reldo guided me to the basement of the mansion.

There, I saw a large storage room with workbenches, and a multitude of items that seemed to be failed experiments scattered around on the floor.

"This is a gift from me. Take it."

"Is this... by any chance, magic ore!?"

"Heh, you're well-informed. Indeed, you are my sister's child."

Magic ore is a rare mineral that, when mixed with other minerals, enhances the flow of magic and reduces unnecessary loss.

If I incorporate this into the material for the magic-powered motorcycles, they'll be able to travel even longer distances.

"Is it really okay? Magic ore is..."

"Yeah, it's quite valuable. However, the Andain family owns mines where magic ore is extracted. We get surplus amounts every year. Don't worry, just take it."

"T-Thank you so much!!"

I bowed deeply to Reldo.

"But still... Uncle's workshop is quite messy, isn't it?"

"I do intend to clean up, but I keep prioritizing what I want to create over tidying up."

I get it. 

I'm the type of person who can't tidy up either.

"Hmm? Uncle, what's that?" 

I asked, pointing at some swords in a corner of Reldo's workshop.

They emitted an irresistible aura, something oddly intriguing about them, making it hard to look away from those peculiar swords.

"Ah, those are replicas of divine swords I make as a hobby."

"Replicas of divine swords!?"

Divine swords.

Those were items anyone who played 'Fantasista Stories' would recognize.

They were the protagonist's initial equipment, signifying them as the heroes destined to defeat the Demon King.

Sealed within the protagonist's body, it's unleashed during the final boss battle, tasked with dealing the finishing blow to the immortal Demon King.

In this world, the existence of divine swords is well-known from numerous legends, and among blacksmiths, there are those who fervently dream of crafting one.

However, for most, it remains an unattainable dream, a harsh reality.

Yet, there's something different about the aura of the sword Reldo created compared to ordinary ones.

What could this be?

"Hmm, it seems you're knowledgeable about divine swords."

"Well, they're famous items."

"Heh, isn't it foolish? Trying to create something from fairy tales and legends."

"No, I don't think it's foolish at all. There's romance in such things."

"...Hmm. Indeed, you must be from the Andain family as well."

Reldo nodded in agreement, seemingly satisfied on his own. 

But what does that mean?

"By the way, if you need any other minerals besides magic ore, send me a letter. I'll do my best to help."

"Eh!? I-Is it really okay for you to go that far!?"

"I don't mind. It's for the sake of my adorable nephew."

The issue of resource scarcity, which had been a concern, unexpectedly found a swift resolution.

It seemed like my comfortable life was about to get even better.

Afterward, I retrieved my father, who had been at the brothel, and returned to the estate the next day.

Of course, I reported the incident at the brothel to my mother, so my father ended up being chased around on a motorcycle by my mother, who was wearing Mohawk shoulder pads.

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