In the large and spacious room, there were only four people gathered in the center, on the couch covered in pink cloth, on which a girl with short blond hair sat upright, wearing a pink dress that tightly covered her body, and white over-the-knee stockings; on the chair with a backrest on the left, a slightly chubby young man with hair like a lid crossed his fingers together, leaning forward, his right leg constantly rising and falling; on the stool without a backrest on the right, a middle-aged man in a neat suit and a scar on his face sat straight with a rather grim expression.

The last slender young man, with his features upright, stood opposite the girl, but perhaps because of the scar on the right corner of his mouth that looked like a smile, the feeling of remorse and obedience that his movements should have embodied was not strong, but rather gave people a sense of calmness and even evil.

[Sin, sin, little Brunei, you have made a big mistake, and you still don't know how to repent. 】

All four were silent, the only sound of breathing in the room, a deathly silence - it should have been, but for the young man with a scar on his face, his world was always extremely noisy, at least in his head: "What's wrong?"

[You killed a beautiful blonde two-ponytailed tsundere Lolita!This rare animal was a beautiful thing that existed almost exclusively in fantasy for me in the past!You killed her! What's more, she is still your employer!]

Brunei raised his eyes slightly, and glanced at the short-haired girl sitting in front of him, dignified and cute, with a face exactly like Scarly Miltrov, whom he had become familiar with, but not at all like a person.

“...... Isn't she still sitting here in good health?" replied silently in her heart.

[Phew!Hairstyle is the key factor that determines attributes!Attributes are everything for a character!A colonel who doesn't like apples can't be Chu Xuan!A goddess who doesn't have long aqua blue hair is not mentally retarded, isn't Akuya!You know a yarn, for me, that standard blonde double ponytail beautiful girl is dead!Already dead!]

“...... Lyle, Carlisle!" Under the influence of the system's heart-rending wail, Brunei did not react until the Ford butler shook all the ornaments around him with his deep, deep voice: "Yes, Mr. Ford." ”

Butler Ford raised his hand and pressed it gently from his chest, and he didn't know how he operated it, the chest that was inexplicably swollen to the point that it almost broke through his shirt, but it gradually flattened with the movement of his hand, and after pressing to the end, he said to Brunei with a serious face: "Carlisle, you made a serious mistake this time, do you know the mistake?"

Sure enough, I thought it was quite suspicious for this guy to stay alone, but I didn't expect it to be a fellow friend-such a shameless criminal, unforgivable!]

Brunei wanted to do something to express his dissatisfaction with the system, but now standing in front of others, and not wearing a mask, he had to hold it in his heart, making him feel uncomfortable: "Yes. ”

[Hey, you bastard! You stubbornly resisted in front of me just now, how can you admit your mistake and recognize yourself so honestly now!]

The Ford butler raised his eyebrows: "Oh, tell me, what's wrong?"

Brunei bowed his head very sincerely and admitted his mistake: "Although there was a request to be accompanied by the eldest lady during the examination, I did not think about it fully when it was obvious that there was a better option to let the eldest lady wait in the carriage with William Childe. As a result, the eldest lady was put in a dangerous situation, and then eventually injured. I failed to do my duty as a guard—even if I was only being examined, I should have considered as much as possible to keep the eldest lady in absolute safety. ”

Butler Ford nodded thoughtfully while listening at first, but stopped in the middle, and finally, he showed a sneer at Brunei: "Oh? Flamboy, are you hinting that my arrangement has caused the eldest lady to be injured?"

"Don't dare. Brunei owed slightly, "Mr. Ford is the housekeeper, and it is the responsibility of the guards to protect the safety of the eldest lady." ”

"Hmph!" Ford slammed his hand into his left leg with a fist, making an incredible sound like a knock on wood, and his neatly groomed short gray beard swayed from his heavy snort, "You-"

"Uncle Ford!" Scarly snorted, and Ford, who was originally hairy, instantly lowered his head, calmly as if nothing had happened, and after Scarly finished shouting, he coughed lightly twice, and pushed away William's hand that was trying to pat her on the back in a hurry, before he whispered, "Thank you for caring about me so much, but I hope you can calm down, you see, I'm fine." ”

"Miss. Ford's brow furrowed slightly, but his attitude towards Scarly was always humble and respectful, "Your left leg—"

"It's just a small injury. Scarly's left leg twitched unconsciously, but her face was calm, "I can't hide at home all the time, and I won't always have someone to protect me." It's normal to get a little bit hurt. ”

"This-" Ford opened his mouth several times in a row, but finally didn't say anything, his expression became a little sad, he glanced at the richly packaged gift box next to him, sighed, and looked at Brunei again, "Carlisle, in any case, you took a demon wolf corpse before sunset and safely took the eldest lady back to the city, and you can be regarded as passing the assessment." ”

Brunei also looked at the gift box with Ford's eyes, thinking of the skin of the demon wolf inside, he suddenly felt a little itchy on his waist, and unconsciously pressed it twice, before bowing down and saying, "Thank you Mr. Ford for your magnanimity." ”

"Brunei Carlisle, from today onwards, you will be Miss Scarly Miltrov's temporary bodyguard!" Ford stood up, and his solemn and powerful roar made Brunei unconsciously straighten his waist, "During this time, in order to ensure the safety of Miss, I will pay you 500 standard units in advance. ”

"500 ?!!!!" Brunei was so shocked that he didn't care about any etiquette, and shouted directly.

Scarly looked at him and said apologetically, "After all, it's only a little over a month, and it can't be too high. What's more, the external magic emblem is losing too much spiritual power too quickly, and it's not good to pay too much in advance. At the end of the day, we will pay another 500. ”

"There are still 500 ?!!!," Brunei felt like he was about to faint.

Scarly scratched her head and looked at Ford a little puzzled, but Ford smiled and shook his head, and when he looked at Brunei, his expression returned to seriousness: "Then, Brunei Carlisle, there are only twenty days before the end of the year, and I must leave too." Miss's safety, I'm going to leave it to you. ”

Brunei Si opened his mouth in a daze, but he finally reacted before the saliva flowed out, and his right hand clenched into a fist and pressed it against his chest: "I, Brunei Si, swear in the name of the butterfly emblem that I will definitely protect the eldest lady." ”

"Y-aren't you-already a federal mage?" Ford looked at Brunei with some confusion.

"......" Brunei's face twitched and scratched his head in embarrassment, "Oops, I'm so embarrassed to get used to it unconsciously...... So, with my fire attribute—"

"No need. Ford finally smiled mildly at Brunei, "I know the habits of the Imperials. Since you said that, it is enough to show your sincerity. He looked back at Scarly and said softly, "Miss, you must also be safe. If something happens, the masters, young masters, and ladies will be very worried. ”

"Huh, they?" Scarly unconsciously folded her arms around her chest and raised her head, once again revealing her previous disdainful and arrogant demeanor, but when she saw Ford's expression, her expression softened again, "Uncle Ford, don't worry." I'll be fine. ”

There were three very rhythmic, not light and heavy knocks on the door of the room, followed by the humble voice of the middle-aged woman, which was not noisy, but just enough for the people inside to hear: "I'm very sorry to disturb Miss and everyone, young master, the time for the use of the teleportation array that you and the city lord agreed with is about to arrive, please pay attention to the time, it is the basic etiquette to arrive half an hour early." ”

"Ah, that's troublesome. William muttered a few words, and then shouted, "Yes, I know, you go and get the car ready, and Mr. Ford and I will go out at once!"

"Young Master Qiqi, the carriage is ready. Then we'll wait outside. ”

"Oops......" William put his palms against his temples, "go ahead!

"Yes. The footsteps of the middle-aged woman leaving gradually became quieter, and Brunei said with some surprise: "William, you have made an appointment for the teleportation magic array?"

"yes. William suddenly regained his spirit, and said triumphantly, "Our family has contacted the Dean of Academy City, and we can use the teleportation array to go home." How's that, teacher, I'm better than I look, right?"

Indeed, in the past, Brunei didn't think that he would know someone who could use the teleportation magic array, but this was not the meaning of Brunei's previous question, which made him a little embarrassed, and he was embarrassed to point out William's mistake.

Fortunately, Ford helped them out: "Yes. Now there is not enough time to return to the family in time from the academy city, so I asked Young Master William to take me for a ride, so I am very sorry for delaying the young master's return to the city. ”

Scarly also stood up and saluted William with a serious face: "William, thank you so much. ”

"Oh, this—" William's face turned red, and he scratched his head like a fool with a smile, and said in a slurred voice, "No, this, I can't have gone early." The teacher, and Scarlett, are there, right, me, that ...... Oops, what are we two polite, aren't we, haha, hahaha......"

William finally couldn't say any more, coughed a few times in a row, and turned his head to talk to Brunei to hide his embarrassment: "That, teacher, during this time, Scarlett's safety is up to you!" Although I am embarrassed to say it, I hope that the teacher can put Scarlett's affairs first, as for the course - there are no classes in the academy city during the New Year's period, and I will find a way to make up for it for you later." I'm so sorry, can I ask you, teacher?"

Brunei nodded, and William had nothing more to say, turned back with a red face, and began to stumble again. Ford, who was obviously five big and three thick, but unexpectedly understanding, patted Brunei's shoulder: "Come out, I have something to tell you." He led him out the door, leaving William alone to say goodbye to Scarly.

Although his kindness was not unleashed on him, Bruneith's favorability of Ford rose by a few percent – until he carefully closed the door and the first thing he said was, "You get the idea, you can't escape." ”

"?!" Brunei was startled, and subconsciously took a step back, only to be against the wall, and couldn't help but swallow, quickly adjusting his mental state to the most suitable situation for casting spells.

"Hmph. Ford looked at Brunei and let out another cold snort, "It seems that your life experience is really not as peaceful as you say." You escaped from the Empire, right?"

“...... It's not from the Empire. Brunei made this judgment, relaxed a little, and said nothing.

Ford didn't think it was wrong, and a sneer hung on his face: "Is it impossible to cure the overly cautious problem of a fugitive like you in your life? Forget it, you don't seem to want to mention these things." What I meant before was if, before we came back, before your escort was over, something happened to the young lady - anything. ”

"You can't escape. Ford's smile grew colder, "Don't think that escaping from the Empire is something to brag about." A guy like you has hundreds of thousands a year, but after angering the Miltrov family, there has not been a person who has escaped alive in five hundred years. Do you know why?"

Brunei finally heard that this seemed to be a threat, relaxed a little more, and remained silent.

Ford said word for word: "Because, there is no end to your escape." Escaping the borders of the Empire will basically get rid of the Empire's wanted, but angering the Miltrov family, you will understand what it means to be in the net. You have also seen that the young master of the Robsky family, who is not in power, can talk and laugh with the lord of the academy city, and the energy of the Mirtrov family, you can't imagine it at all. Even if you desperately flee back to the Empire, if you really anger Miltrov, the family can make you desperate for survival, and you can't die. Do you see what I mean?"

Brunei nodded and laughed, "Yes, Mr. Ford." Since you told me so bluntly, then I will tell you clearly. I may not be able to find a second good job in my life if I work casually and have 1,000 standard units in my account, how can I be willing to throw away this kind of golden job?"

"Hmph. Ford sneered again, but looked more satisfied, and finally emphasized, "Don't let anything happen to Miss—anything." Then he reverted to the usual butler's humble look, and stood on either side of the doorway with Brunei. Brunei looked at him and scratched his head a few times, but in the end he didn't know what to say, so he simply didn't say anything.

About five minutes later, William opened the door and walked out, and without knowing what he said, he looked in high spirits and beckoned to Brunei: "Then, teacher, Scarlett will ask you! Mr. Ford, let's go." ”

Ford followed William, who began to babble on and on about something, and Ford seemed to listen attentively, nodding his head frequently before disappearing around a corner.

Brunei thought about it for a moment, and walked into the door to see Scarly still sitting dignified on the sofa.

"They're gone?" asked Scarly, turning her head to the side, leaning unobliquely, to Brunei Darussalam.

"Ah, I guess it's gone. Brunei nodded in response.

"Hah!" Scarly suddenly screamed and jumped up, but the hem of her dress slipped under her foot, and she almost fell, she scolded loudly, and tore the hem with her hand, "Ford, old fellow, I just found an opportunity to follow those etiquettes because I was a little injured!

"Uh......" Because the reversal was too sudden, Brunei was a little confused for a while, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

"Wait a minute! I'm going to change my clothes, you're going to put on the mask — well, a red one. There should be different styles in your room. Scarly kept saying, "Then, let's do something exciting!"

“...... Huh?"