Chapter 1238: The Maid and the Skirt

Iruna carefully controlled the "small sun" in her hand to extinguish it:

"In just one week, I couldn't do any better. For now, I can only temporarily summon a small ball of light like this."

"That is already quite impressive."

Xia De praised. Iruna revealed a smile, and Miss Galina asked:

"What kind of high-tier miracle are you aiming for?"

"My initial idea was 【Eternal Blazing Sun】, but later I discovered that even if I learned to throw a 'sun', my Qi would be far from enough. So, I set my sights on 【Power of the Sun】, though I am still very far from it."

"Not bad. You can try to expand the volume of that ball of light."

Although Miss Galina only nodded, Xia De could see that she was still quite satisfied with Iruna's performance. Although on the surface it was Xia De who introduced Iruna to learn from the witch, and Iruna was even unwilling to call Miss Galina 'teacher', both of them valued this relationship equally.

That afternoon, Miss Galina focused on talking with Xia De about the situation in Randall Valley, and Xia De also explained his current progress to her. The focus was naturally on the "Guardians of Randall Valley"; the three currently known individuals were all deceased spirits, and before this, even the Witch Council did not know that such an "organization" existed locally in Randall Valley.

"Although from the current situation, they are standing with us, we cannot fully trust them. Their outstanding abilities and strange inheritance methods must have corresponding reasons. Before you fully understand them, Xia De, do not give too much trust."

The witch was always very cautious.

The witch who returned on Friday would naturally attend Angelina's birthday banquet on Sunday. Miss Galina even wanted to give Iruna an invitation, but Iruna refused.

They spent the entire afternoon together in the warm and comfortable manor study. During this time, although guests came to visit, they were all turned away by Miss Galina. By the time dinner arrived that day, Iruna had to go to the church for a meeting, so she left a step early, and Xia De had dinner alone with Miss Galina.

During the meal, the witch complained to Xia De:

"I heard from the maid left at the manor that during the time I was away, you rarely came here. What, do you feel that my place is not as comfortable as your home?"

"I have been really busy lately."

Xia De explained, and took out the manor key Miss Galina had left for him, wanting to return it, but was refused by the witch:

"Do you have anything else to do tomorrow? If not, stay at the manor tonight and don't leave."

"Tomorrow morning I plan to go to Randall Valley to deliver some things; it will take an hour or two to handle. At one in the afternoon, I have to attend our group study meeting... Mia, are you willing to stay?"

The cat, busy eating by his side, had no intention of responding to him, so Xia De agreed to stay the night. Miss Galina took the handkerchief handed over by Tifa at her side to wipe the corner of her mouth, then looked at Xia De, who was examining the fish soup. Her right arm rested on the table, supporting her slightly tilted head, her golden eyes filled with a smile and a shyness that was hard to detect:

"Tonight, would you like to stay the night in my room?"

"Cough, cough, what?"

He hurriedly patted his own chest:

"Sorry, I was a bit uncomposed... Is this invitation the kind of invitation I think it is?"

He looked up to confirm, and the witch still had that lazy and masterful expression:

"This is for you to decide. Although I still have some concerns, and no other witch has ever done such a thing. But judging from the current situation, if I don't make a move in time, sooner or later I will discover that I have become the last one instead. So, tonight... it is all up to your will."

But Xia De shook his head:

"Since you still have concerns, I think there is no need to rush. When you have fully thought it through, Miss Galina, this is also what I... what I hope for. Besides, I promised Ricia, if I am with you... at least I must let her know."

"Is the former the main reason, or is the latter the main reason?"

The witch asked with a smile, and Xia De thought for a moment:

"Both are reasons. The former is because I am unwilling to go against your will, and the latter is because I once gave a promise."

"Look, he is always able to give such answers that satisfy everyone."

Miss Galina said to Tifa standing on the side. The black-haired maid just listened quietly, as if there was nothing between her and Xia De.

"Little Ricia still has some means, but what you said is also right."

The witch said with a hint of regret, then beckoned to Xia De:

"Move the chair to my side, why are you sitting so far away?"

As she spoke, she picked up an empty wine glass. After Tifa wiped the red wine bottle in the ice bucket, she poured the crystal-clear blood-red wine into it.

The red-haired Duchess tapped the glass with her index finger, her eyes looking at Xia De with a reserved smile.

Having a chance to be alone with Tifa was something that happened late that night before going to sleep. At that time, Miss Galina was in the study handling some documents just sent from the Yodel Palace, and Xia De had returned to his own room on the third floor after bathing in the manor's bathhouse.

Little Mia naturally would not approach a wet place like the bathhouse, so she had returned to the bedroom early to wait for Xia De. She was jumping back and forth on that neatly made bed. Xia De picked her up, wanting to say goodnight to Miss Galina before going to sleep, but before he could walk out of the room, Tifa came over with two maids.

The two maids brought Xia De's clothes for tomorrow morning, put them into the wardrobe, and then left. Before walking out the door, they did not forget to smile and close the door.

The two maids brought Xia De his clothes for the next morning, placed them in the wardrobe, and left. Before walking out the door, they did not forget to smile and close it behind them.

"Busy all day, and haven't had a chance to say a word to you yet."

The black-haired maid brushed the hair hanging by her ear and looked at Xia De very seriously:

"You were actually right to refuse the young lady at the dinner table just now. The young lady was not prepared; she just heard that your relationship with Miss Bernice had become very good and felt a bit of danger. I know her very well. When she is prepared, I will give you a hint."

She straightened Xia De's pajamas collar, and Xia De held her hand. Tifa looked up, looking at him from bottom to top:

"What, do you need me to undo the buttons on my top?"

The brownish-black eyes blinked:

"There is indeed still some time, if you want..."

She pressed her hand on the button below her neck.

Xia De had to admit that he was tempted for a moment, but he had other things to do:

"Actually, there are some things I want to ask you."

As he spoke, he pulled a book from the starry-colored bookshelf. After opening it, inside was a color picture of that strange maid of Hai Shu Osenfurt in the Osenfurt Manor. The maid dress that the maid was wearing was very old and yellowed:

"Take a look, what era was this style of maid dress popular in?"

"Take a look, what era do you think this style of maid dress is from?"

"After confirming this, can I ask you... to stay here and help me tidy up the bed?" Tifa nodded gently, took a look at the book, and gave the answer:

"This style of maid attire was popular in the early part of this era. I have only seen it in history books. Saying it is the early Sixth Era is not quite appropriate; it was probably popular between the years 400 and 800 of the Common Calendar. However, because the purpose and usage environment of maids' dresses rarely change, the style is very similar to the current one, but there are still some differences in the details."

She professionally pointed out the differences for Xia De, and added afterwards:

"Any decent family would not let their maids wear such outdated dresses. Even if they have nostalgia for the past era, it is impossible to let a maid appear in such a dress when entertaining guests. According to your description, the Osenfurt family either knows nothing and bought old clothes from a second-hand store for the maid to change into, or there are other special reasons."

"400 to 800 of the Sixth Era?"

Xia De frowned slightly. The badge he won in the horse race when visiting Osenfurt Manor was identified by Old John as an item from the lost "Stonewall Kingdom" period, and that kingdom was destroyed around this time.

Destroyed by unknown evil.

"It seems that tomorrow I really need to consult Doctor Schneider."

But today is still rest time, these worries can be thought about later:

"Tifa, you really helped a lot!"

The maid shook her head slightly, her brownish-black eyes looking at Xia De's eyes from a very close distance: "Then, noble knight, how will you... reward your loyal and reliable beautiful maid?"

She leaned closer to Xia De, and Mia, who had rich past experience, escaped from Xia De's arms in advance before the soft squeeze arrived.

Two pairs of eyes looked at each other, and the harmonious atmosphere reached its peak. Tifa reached out to wrap around Xia De's neck, and Xia De also reached out his hands.

It was just that this beautiful atmosphere did not last long; a coughing sound came from the doorway:

"Cough, cough."

The door that was clearly closed was opened silently at some unknown time. Miss Galina, who had changed into a nightgown, stood by the door. The two maids who were supposed to be helping watch the door were looking at the two of them from behind her with embarrassment, while the two people in the room who were too engrossed had not noticed at all.

"I was only busy handling documents for a while, and you two got together. Ha, the illicit maid and the Duchess's knight... I hope I didn't disturb you."

The witch said as she walked in. Tifa let go of Xia De's neck with a blushing face, and only after hurriedly fastening the buttons on her collar did she lower her head and purse her lips, standing beside the Duchess. But Xia De clearly saw her biting the left side of her lower lip, winking at him with a smile.

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The witch said this as she walked in. Tifa blushed and let go of Xia De's neck, hurriedly buttoning her collar before standing beside the Duchess with her head lowered and lips pursed. But Xia De clearly saw her biting the left side of her lower lip, smiling and winking at him.

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