The snow-white ceiling is decorated with resplendent patterns, and in the center is a huge crystal chandelier surrounded by glittering crystal prisms and gilded floral ornaments...... In addition to symbolizing status, this expensive magic lamp also represents preciousness, and there are few in Mimosa Manor.

The fireplace is blazing, the pine wood is crackling from time to time, and the whole room is filled with warmth and fragrance, which makes people feel very comfortable. The dark red floors have been waxed to reveal a deep sheen, and the tables and chairs made of red teak, white linen tablecloths, and fine silver tableware show the nobility of the owner of this room.

At this time, there are only six people sitting at this table, which can accommodate dozens of people at the same time...... The serious and silent Viscount, the noble and elegant Viscountess with an inquisitive look in her eyes from time to time, the two gloomy teenagers, and the depressed and inexplicable Fruya. Bell and the calm Hathaway.

The aristocracy was more delicate than generous, and although the portions of each dish were not very large, the veal was cooked in the right heat, the melt-in-your-mouth pigeon, and the juicy herring...... There are also heavy silver tableware inlaid with various gemstones, but it is enough to make up for the regret. The only thing Hathaway expected now was to stuff all these delicacies into her stomach and take the dishes away, completely oblivious to the contemptuous and displeased gazes of the two teenagers opposite.

"Hathaway, do you still have the food to your taste?" The Viscountess put down her knife and fork and asked with an elegant smile on her face.

"Very tasty."

Hathaway also put down her knife and fork, wiped her mouth with a napkin, and said, "I just have a feeling of unfinished business." ”

"As a nobleman, you must always be careful to maintain elegant manners, and you cannot be like a lowly and rude commoner." Lebon. Bell said suddenly.

"Levin!"

The Viscountess glared at him sternly: "Hathaway is your sister, you must not be rude when you speak!" Apologize quickly! ”

"I'm sorry, sister." Lebon. Bell apologized as if he had done an errand, and lowered his head to hide his displeasure.

"Although the sincerity is not enough, I accept your apologies, dear brother." Hathaway said with a big smile.

"Hathaway, over the years, your father has been busy with the affairs of the Grand Duke, and the place where we live is too far away, which really makes you suffer too much."

The Viscountess had a loving look on her face: "This time I came back, our family is finally reunited, we will hire the best tutor for you, as long as you want, we can send you to the Obiga Imperial Academy......"

"Ostega Imperial Academy...... It should be in the imperial capital, right? Hathaway asked suddenly.

"Yes."

The viscountess showed a hint of displeasure at being interrupted, and it was very troublesome to pick it up again after her carefully prepared speech was interrupted, especially when she thought that the academy was far away in the imperial capital, and she felt a little embarrassed about inconsistency.

"Actually, it's not necessary."

Hathaway smiled lightly and said, "I am an apprentice in magic, and the things in the world of magic are enough for me to explore and study, and I don't need to learn the knowledge taught in those academies." However, I would like to thank Lady Elizabeth for her continued care for me. ”

"That's just as well."

The Viscountess unexpectedly agreed, "However, sooner or later a girl will be married, and the necessary etiquette and knowledge of life should also be learned, and not indulged in the study of magic." Besides, the growth of a mage is a very difficult process, and you should think about it a lot. ”

"Xie Lu Xie, I'll think about it."

Hathaway nodded, groaned slightly, and continued, "Father, Lady Elizabeth, I have a request. ”

Eden. Bell and Lady Elizabeth both raised their eyes to her, and Hathaway's three younger siblings pricked up their ears.

"As you know, I often have to study some magic or potions and the like, and when I get busy, there is no way to guarantee the time to eat, so in order to avoid causing trouble to everyone, I hope to be able to start a group on my own. Of course, you can let me know in advance if you need to. ”

Eden. Bell's face showed anger, and he said in a deep voice, "Hathaway......"

"Eden,"

Lady Elizabeth spoke out at the right time to suppress the Viscount's anger and said, "Hathaway wants to study magic, not to do anything else. Although the family is not financially well-off, we should try to help them in other ways. ”

Financially not generous?

Hathaway rolled her eyes, it seems that after this lady entered the Viscount's Mansion, her economy has never been generous, and she just listens to this sentence, if it is for outsiders to hear, then she must not let her ears hurt?

Viscount Bell, who is famous for his means of accumulating money, is so distressed that even the Grand Duke is embarrassed to say this.

However, Hathaway did not argue, especially when she saw Eden. Bell seemed to acquiesce, she didn't want to say anything...... It's not that she is willing to give up her rights, but she has her own little abacus.

For a magician, the consumption is huge, but for an alchemist, it is not difficult to make money. And she is about to accept the earl's fiefdom and have her own territory, as long as she runs it properly, she will naturally have a stable income.

"Hathaway, a girl, should receive a high aristocratic education, and then become an elegant and knowledgeable superior person, a magician, a knighthood...... These things are not something that a lady should choose, you should think about it yourself. "Eden. Bell said this with a calm face, got up and left the table.

Lady Elizabeth smiled and watched her husband leave, then turned to look at Hathaway: "Hathaway, this is just a suggestion from your father, he is doing it for your good." However, you are already sixteen years old and should have your own decision. A banquet will be held for you in three days, hopefully without disrupting your schedule. ”

"Of course not."

Hathaway replied gracefully, "Lady Elizabeth, I am very much looking forward to this banquet. ”

After Lady Elizabeth left her seat, Hathaway also got up gracefully and left the restaurant. However, she did not go directly to the room, but went directly to the kitchen.

"Miss, why did you, why did you come here in person? If there's something going on, you can send someone to let you know. Marie Curie, who was in charge of the kitchen, said with sincere trepidation. Although these servants in the family were quite unimpressed by the arrival of her eldest lady, Hathaway's magic robe still had a powerful deterrent effect on them.

"I'm afraid that if they come, someone won't take it seriously."

Hathaway smiled faintly, "You're Marie Curie, aren't you?" ”

"Yes, please Miss." Madame Curier laughed.

"For today's dinner, I don't care if you have any leftovers here, I'm going to send the same one to my yard. Difficult? Hathaway looked at her.

"No, of course there is no difficulty." Madame Curier hurriedly replied.