"The head of the family, Young Master Augustine came to visit suddenly, saying that he wanted to discuss specific countermeasures with our Witte family on the issue of completing the marriage contract......

In the study upstairs of the Werther mansion, the old master was listening casually.

He didn't know why this Mario Augustine appeared at this time, and he didn't know how the other party came over. You know, you can't get in and out of the black market at this point, can't you?

Well, could it be that the young master was shopping here before the black market was blocked?

Of course, if you really want to get in and out, like them, the Werther family naturally has a way. The old man was now more concerned about the real purpose of Marius's sudden visit.

“…… Master, if it's inconvenient for you, let's find a reason to let him go back first? ”

Hearing what the steward who could report said, the old man waved his hand casually.

"No, the heir of the Augustinian family, I still have to see you." He secretly pondered, "How many people are here?" Did they let them in? ”

"Oh! Of course, I've had them go to the side hall to rest......"

When the steward saw the old man asking, he immediately nodded again and again.

"But there are very few people here, and there are only two of them, including the young master Augustine—the other one seems to be the attendant."

"Hmm," said the old master, "Jeanba—"

The old master of Werther had just wanted to habitually call Bano to receive him, but he soon realized the point. Immediately, he shook his head in some dismay.

"Let Charlie go! And you go too...... I'll change my clothes and go down in a moment. ”

When the steward nodded in response, and hurried away, the old master looked at the door that had been closed again and sighed softly.

"What did the Augustinians send him to do?"

Of course, the old master of Witt just thought that Marius had come here according to their family's decision. Not...... Perhaps, the Augustinian family learned about Helpo's appearance from some source?

"Hmph, if only one person came, it might be more likely that he had come to take refuge...... Wandering around the black market and finding that you can't get out, so come to our side to find out the situation? Well, maybe you'll need to spend the night. ”

The old master obviously subconsciously ignored Miriam, who was traveling with Marius.

And while the old master of the Witt family was thinking to himself and muttering a few words to himself, Maca, who was still invisible, was actually standing next to the old man's desk. Just now, a few seconds before the steward knocked on the door of the study, he had already dodged in.

At this time, Maka, who had also listened to the report just now, was thinking in the opposite direction from the old master.

"'Marius Augustine'...... Could the other one be Miriam? He stood still, silently thinking, "Charlotte's engagement is brought up again this time, and it must have started from the Augustinian family...... Coupled with the previous Maroper who came to Hogwarts, there was Miriam in the crowd behind him. ”

Thinking of this, Maca couldn't help but pout.

"Let's take a look at it later! If that Miriam was really the 'culprit' who instigated the Augustinian family's troubles, then it would be interesting......"

Seeing that the old master of Werther had already stood up, Maca casually gave way and let the other party go to the inner room of the study to change clothes.

In fact, at the beginning, he wanted to show up and "chat" with the old master after entering the study, but now he felt that he would have more gains after waiting.

……

At the same time, downstairs in the side hall of the Werther House.

Compared with the main hall that has just been repaired and many decorations have not had time to be repaired, this side hall has not changed much.

Intricately woven carpets, soft and comfortable sofas, magical paintings on the walls, and house-elves looming in and out of place with large trays.

The riots caused by the destruction of the exit outside seemed to have no effect on the place. After Maca left, the mansion quickly returned to its usual life.

Of course, at least that's what Mallio felt.

As for whether this is a relaxed atmosphere deliberately created by the Witt family, it is not something that outsiders can tell.

Speaking of Marius, he actually felt a little uncomfortable at this moment. It may have been the indulgence of the previous afternoon that had made him more disgusted than usual at this hypocritical communion at the moment.

And the two Werther family stewards sitting not far from him were probably the biggest source of boredom in his heart.

"Mr. Augustine, I heard that you like to watch Quidditch matches as well? I have to say that it is less connotative than the 'Ten Pillars Rolling Wood Ball Show (1)', but it is more exciting. For a wizard of our level, there are indeed a little too few excitement in life, and this kind of entertainment is needed to better add vitality......"

Listening to the guy named Charlie rambling vigorously, Marius's heart was numb. But no matter how uninterested he was, he had to echo it a little bit.

Otherwise, he would feel embarrassed if he was cold.

"Oh, yes! Speaking of Quidditch, Charlotte also likes it very much. I heard she was at school—"

As Steward Charlie was talking, he suddenly felt someone touch his calf, and he immediately reacted. Obviously, there are no topics related to Hogwarts at this time, especially in front of Marius.

Although...... For Marius himself, there is nothing to be afraid of.

"Ahh Suddenly I remembered something......"

After a few seconds of pause, Steward Charlie abruptly diverted the subject.

"Mr. Augustine, please be sure to taste the tea that our family has bought from a few Eastern wizards. At first, you may not be used to the bitter taste, but once you get used to it, you will become as obsessed with it as we are! ”

Marius barely managed to squeeze out a fairly natural smile, but he kept sighing in his heart.

And when sitting on the sofa and feeling that the time was long, Miriam, who could only stand aside as a "retinue", was calmly observing the situation in the side hall.

Unlike Marius, who is mainly responsible for stabilizing the scene, Miriam does not have to speak or move, but she has more things to do.

For example, in order to ensure that Asaph, who will inevitably come in the future, can successfully complete the mission, she has to collect the information here with her eyes and brain.

While the people of the Werther family seem to be trying to hide something, digging out more from their words and deeds - this is obviously a very difficult task.

"It seems that when McLean knocked on the door, there should have been a lot of people here...... Well, the wizard seemed to be thinking about something...... And the man's face wasn't quite right......"

Due to the conflict between Maca and the Werther family, the witnesses were almost exclusively members of the Werther family. At first, Asaph was here, but it wasn't long before he was scared away by a look from Helbo.

Therefore, Miriam's side had to rely on observation to speculate for the time being, in order to find out how much the residual impact of that conflict had on the Werther family.

But looking at it, even Miriam, who had undergone similar training, couldn't help but secretly shake her head at it. This kind of is really not done by people.

But at this moment, a mixture of light and heavy footsteps suddenly came from the other side of the hallway. As soon as she heard it, she knew that it should be the old master of Werther, surrounded by the clansmen, who came down in person.

Not long after, when the old master slowly appeared in the side hall, Marius and the two stewards who had spoken to him also got up and greeted the old wizard with the highest rank and status in the audience.

"Mr. Witte, on behalf of the family, Marius Augustine sends you my best wishes! I beg your pardon for my presumptuousness. ”

For Marius's solemn salute, old Werther didn't seem to care so much.

"Oh, it's the Augustinian child......" he waved his hand slightly, his large white beard trembling slightly, "come, sit down!" You're welcome......"

Not far away, Miriam silently saluted behind Marius, and then consciously retreated back into the crowd next to her. Although she is not from the Werther family, after standing inside, she also looks extremely harmonious.

In addition, the old family owner didn't pay attention to her in the first place, and in a blink of an eye, she completely integrated into the surrounding "background".

Only Maca, who was following invisibly, immediately set her sights on the woman after spotting Miriam.

It didn't take long for Maca to notice that Miriam's eyes were always wandering around very invisibly, and that exploratory look was very familiar to Maca.

He still remembered that when he was messing around in the Muggle world, he had seen this kind of gaze on many of the guys who were in charge of "stepping on the spot".

"Are you looking for something? Preparing for some of the plans ahead? ”

Maca pondered it for a moment, and then immediately took this discovery to heart.

He was sure that something was bound to happen after this, and it was the kind he had better not miss!

Within a few minutes of his observation of Miriam, Marius had already sat down at the table with the old master of Werther. In fact, it was already past dinner time by this time, but in order to entertain the guest of Marlois, the Witt family still began to set up a table of feasts in this side hall.

The so-called ancient wizarding families were, to put it bluntly, just the nobility of the Muggle world in the past - although this cannot be generalized, in many cases, this can actually be equated.

Especially in ancient times, many wizards were secretly colluding with Muggle kingdoms, and many were even given corresponding titles.

If you want to talk about the Werther family, it's actually quite good.

"You're welcome, kid, eat something!" The old master sat on the throne and said with a smile, "Of course, maybe you want to say something first during the banquet as a topic of conversation for us?" ”