Chapter 16 There is no such thing as a free lunch

"Some time ago, someone brought it for treatment with a serious injury, but because my brother didn't have a revival elixir at that time, and that person didn't want to spend money to hire the high priest of the temple, he just threw it here." Picking up the tiger cub and putting it on his lap, I explained with a smile as I fed it.

"Impossible...... Al let out an uncontrollable growl, I raised my eyebrows slightly, and stared at him coldly, "Why can't it be?" Could it be that you suspect that I stole Xiaohu? You don't have a sick brain, it's a monster, if it weren't for the person you admitted, it would have died of hunger strike a long time ago...... look like you know Xiaohu's previous owner, with your understanding of that person, will he (she) do this kind of thing to abandon pets? Please think carefully~! ”

“……!” Al involuntarily clenched his fists, his clear eyes burned with anger, he gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and tried his best to maintain his apparent calmness, "I'm sorry...... I'm going to go back and ask about this matter, if I can ......, I hope you can come to my house with Teacher Buno for a banquet...... please ...... Take it with you! ”

Noncommittally hooked the corners of his mouth, I got up and made a "please" action, he breathed a breath, looked at the little tiger who was having fun with complicated eyes, and then turned around and strode away after gently bowing his head, looking at his back disappearing at the gate, I restrained my smile, narrowed my eyes dangerously, and a cold light flashed at the bottom of my eyes.

In this world, as long as it belongs to me, no one wants to snatch it, otherwise...... There is no mercy~! — Sister of the Dragon Tharia

When Buno came back in the afternoon, I told him that Al was going to invite him to dinner, but I didn't say anything about Xiaohu, Buno thought about it for a while and nodded in agreement, and said that he would take me with him, "I contributed a plant of ice orchid, if you don't go to eat a big meal, wouldn't you be very disadvantaged?" ”

“……!” Well, it's going anyway, as for the reason...... Which one is the same.

On the day of the banquet, there was a drizzle in the sky, slightly cool and slightly cool on the body, there was a strange sense of romance, since that day was provoked, Al has never been to the pharmacy, which makes me feel a little disappointed, and I thought I could hear the beginning and end of Xiaohu's abandonment!

"What are you thinking?" Buno held my umbrella in one hand and walked down the street, because of the rain, there were no noisy and wanton vendors on the bustling street, and there were many fewer pedestrians, compared with the sunny day, it seemed a little depressed.

"Nothing." I shook my head, hugged the little tiger and lay on his shoulder and pretended to sleep, Buno was not in the habit of riding in a carriage, and walked everywhere he went, including the Arl family, of course. As a teacher and alchemist, Buno is very respected, so along the way, people keep smiling and greeting him, and Buno also responds one by one, and it can be seen that his popularity is really good.

Buno once said that Al's father was the Minister of Finance of the Empire, in charge of the country's money, and had a duke title and an exclusive territory, and that family would definitely be very rich, as one of the top nobles in the imperial capital, their family's nest was naturally very gorgeous.

But Rao was mentally prepared, when I really stood at the gate of Dillia's house, I still couldn't help but be amazed by the magnificence in front of me: behind the open English garden is a large castle, the two sides of the circular main building extend out like the towering buildings like the city wall, the conical roof shows the style of medieval European architecture, the big fountain flows quietly in front of the castle, and there is a statue of unknown god standing in the spring.

A middle-aged man in a black tuxedo greeted him and bowed respectfully, "Mr. Buno, welcome to you, please come here!" ”

Buno bowed slightly, followed behind the man expressionlessly, I was infected by the serious atmosphere on his body and couldn't help but be a little nervous, Xiaohu shook his head uncomfortably, and said aggrieved "Woo~", I touched it comfortingly, and it was also considered to be meditating for myself.

Entering the castle gates, we passed through a quiet corridor with paintings on both sides of the walls that were worth it at first glance, and at the end of the corridor was a golden carved door, hollowed out with stained glass inlays, beautifully illuminated by magic lamps.

The middle-aged man pushed open the door sideways, bent down again and stretched out his hand, "Mr. Buno, please!" ”

Behind the door is a golden hall, with dozens of balls of light suspended in the vaulted dome for lighting, making the whole room as bright as day, and on the wall facing the door is a glittering fireplace, which is probably more decorative than practical, and between the door and the fireplace is placed a large long table, which is full of delicate snacks and delicious delicacies, even if you just stand in the doorway, you can smell the aroma of sweet wine.

There were already a few people sitting at the long table at the moment, but when we appeared at the door, they all got up collectively in tacit understanding, and gave the greatest respect and welcome in a friendly mood.

Standing at the top is a man who looks like he is in his forties, a little fat, but his skin is very white, his small eyes, he smiles like Maitreya Buddha, he looks five points similar to Al, it should be the Duke of Dillia, the Minister of Finance, sitting under him is a gorgeously dressed, dignified beauty, and Al is also five points similar, needless to say, this must be Al's mother Duchess, next to the Duchess sat Al in formal clothes, as for the ...... opposite them, a handsome guy who looked seventeen or eighteen years old, A beautiful woman who is no more than twenty years old, her facial contours are a bit similar to Al's, probably a brother and sister or something!

"Hehe~, Mr. Buno, welcome, welcome!" Lord Maitreya Buddha greeted him with a smile, pulled Buno to sit down beside him, the waiter was very discerning and poured wine, the duke immediately did it first as a respect, "I have always wanted to invite Mr. Buno to sit at home, but unfortunately Mr. Buno is busy, every time he is not free, it is rare that this time Mr. is willing to come to ......, hehe~, this time it is really thanks to you, otherwise Al is afraid to ......, hey~, Mr. Don't be polite, just treat it as your own home, we will not get drunk and do not return." ”

The happy duke behaved very easy-going and approachable, facing Buno with the most kind attitude, but unfortunately Buno behaved very self-disciplined from the beginning of entering the castle, and all expressions were faint, which could keep a distance without losing manners...... I tilted my head in confusion, this is really not like the usual him~!

"Hehe, this is the sister, right?" Duke Maitreya put down the wine glass in his hand, and his smile seemed to have a strong interest in me, but when his eyes swept over the little tiger who was dozing in my arms, a trace of imperceptible surprise flashed, but he was very clever to cover up, "What a cute little girl, is this your pet?" ”

"Well," I nodded vigorously and lifted Xiaohu up with a pure smile, "It's called Xiaohu, isn't it cute?" ”

"Of course, of course, oh, it's as cute and cute as you are." The Duke did not hesitate to compliment, and I smiled sheepishly, and blushed a little.

"How old is the cute little girl? It looks similar to our Aisha~! The Duchess smiled reservedly, looking at me kindly, but Al beside her glanced at me without a trace, with a puzzled tangle in his eyes (?!) )。

"I'm ten years old...... who is Aisha?" I asked curiously, blinking my eyes.

"It's our little daughter." The Duchess replied with a smile, and then suddenly, "Oops~, I saw that I forgot to introduce it, this is Al, you should know each other," referring to the older handsome guy, "That's our eldest son Saylor," and then pointing to the older beauty, "The eldest daughter Kaisha, and the youngest daughter Aisha, but unfortunately, she can't attend today, I'm really sorry~!" ”

"It's okay, I'm glad to meet Brother Sailor and Sister Kaisha." Thousands of horses don't wear them.

Sure enough, as soon as the words came out, the two handsome guys and beauties who had been very calm looked at me in surprise, and I immediately sent a pair of invincible LOLI star eyes, and immediately exchanged a friendly nod from the other party, even if they didn't speak, at least the stiff aura on the two of them softened a lot.

Eh——! It seems that this meal is not just as simple as thanking Buno for saving Al~!

"Oh~, cute little girl, can you tell my uncle, where did you buy this cute pet? You know, this cute monster always gets the love of little girls, and I want to buy one for my daughter. ”

Wow~, the main topic is here!

I looked up suddenly, moved to look up at the corner of the eye twitching Buno, "This is thanks to my brother, someone took Xiaohu to the store to seek medical treatment, but at that time my brother did not need the medicine that could not save it, and the man was unwilling to spend money to hire the high priest, so he left Xiaohu in the store and left, my brother knew that I liked this little animal, so he left Xiaohu behind, although I knew that it would die soon, but I really liked it, so I have been taking care of it, I didn't expect it to miraculously come back to life, oh~, It must be the goddess of life who was moved by my sincerity, so she let Xiaohu stay with me. ”

Buno stared at me with his head down, not only his eyes, but even the corners of his mouth began to twitch, I secretly stuck out my tongue, chilling for my passionate aria, but in the eyes of others, we believe that two brothers and sisters who love each other are ......looking at each other affectionately, oh~, what a touching brother and sister relationship~!

Ahem...... let me secretly vomit for a while~!

The faces of everyone present became a little unnatural, and I don't know if we were disgusted by us, or thundered by my expression, embarrassed~!