BXBX NOVEL Chapter 427
‘Lenn. Renn. Good luck. Lupa was extra excited this morning.’ Vincent prayed for the twins. After Lupa spars with Vivid for five days, the twins would look like training dummies since both Lenn and Renn combined were far weaker than Vivid from stats and experience.
Vincent entered the mansion. He heard the giggles of children coming from the nearest living room.
“Lord Vincent, my family is inside. Please follow me.” Ganni said. He quickened his pace and entered the living room.
Vincent followed inside and saw a joyous sight. Tula was at the center of the attention as Plow sat on her. Beside her were Tusk and Nix being cuddled and loved by Leah, Clara, Beth, and Alice.
“Good day, big brother. Hehe.” Tula waved at Vincent.
Leah, Clara, and Beth were happily taking turns petting Plow’s soft fur. They turned around and waved at Vincent with a beaming smile. Their smile was soothing, unlike the funny view of Plow being overwhelmed by love.
Marika went to her daughter and lifted her. Alice looked healthy, and she was happy brushing Plow’s fur. She cutely pouted for losing her fun time with Plow.
“Alice, dear. You can play with the little foxy later. Now we need to give our thanks to the man who cured you.” Marika told her daughter.
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Phil’s sister Grace was near Zefine before she quickly approached Vincent and thanked Vincent from the bottom of her heart. She was wearing a maid outfit, yet it looked a little too big for her.
*Gulp* ‘Why do I suddenly feel I might have become Maid Xu’s worst enemy?’ Vincent thought after watching Zefine, Grace, and Marika in maid outfits. Alice also wore a clean plain dress with a few noticeable temporary stitches left for later modifications.
“Grace. It looks like you want to stay here by your outfit.” Vincent said.
“I want to repay you, my lord. I have nothing else to repay you with other than my body.” Grace said nervously. She averted her eyes and asked, “IT is presumptuous of me to ask, but can I really be allowed to live in this clean and fresh mansion?”
“Great. Then your body will be used for your new home and the residents living in it. I hope you don’t overwork yourself too much while helping others. ” Vincent agreed to have Grace working as a maid.
Grace became happy to hear the answer. It became addicting to wake up in the morning feeling energetic. She could take a deep breath without coughing once. Grace felt the mansion was a paradise in the human plane.
“Don’t worry, Grace. Even if I am young, I will take care of you.” Marika promised since she was going to live in the mansion.
Marika looked at Vincent and continued, “Lord Vincent Lionheart. I am Marika, and this is my daughter Alice. We both thank you for benevolence with all our hearts.”
Alice looked at Vincent and saw him smiling at her. Her cheeks cutely blushed, and she took out something from her pocket.
“M~wister p~wlease have t~whis.” Alice cutely said. She opened her hand, and a crushed flower appeared.
Ganni and Marika sweated bullets as their daughter wanted to give a noble and one who helped them a flower that was placed in a pocket and forgot it was there until the recipient was ready to receive the gift.
[~Aww~ Look how cute little Alice is. It warms my soul.]
“Thank you for the gift Alice, but you have already given us the gift of being healthy. This flower is an extra gift that I will be happy to take.” Vincent warmly said.
Alice giggled and hugged her mother after Vincent received the flower. Marika took Alice near the other kids and quickly returned.
Both Ganni and Marika apologized to Vincent, but he shook his head and asked, “Did you get used to this new lifestyle? And my wife, Sakura. I hope she didn’t frighten you...”
“N-no, my lord. I explained everything to my wife, and we didn’t mind. ” Ganni interrupted.
“I don’t mind. I didn’t see lady Sakura many times when I was looking over the kids.” Marika added. She looked at Alice and asked, “I heard my lord can see the stats of people without an inspection gemstone. Can I know if my daughter is better?”
“Yes, Alice is cured. She is healthy.” Vincent answered.
Ganni and Marika only need to hear one word from Vincent’s mouth, and he said it. A tear almost formed at the edge of their eyes from the sheer happiness and gratitude they felt.
“Lord Vincent, may I have your permission to show my gratitude and work as a maid for the hospitality we are being given? I don’t know much about medicine, but I know how to take care of others through simple means and attention.” Marika requested.
However, even if Vincent told Marika no, she might still help out when he isn’t home.
“Please accept, my lord. My wife can be a little persuasive like our first date...”
*Cough* “Dear, Lord Vincent doesn’t need to hear how much of an indecisive man you are.” Marika bluntly said.
“~Hehe~” Ganni embarrassingly chuckled while patting the back of his head.
[It is as we thought. Marika will make a fine nurse.]
“That is a good thing to know. Having someone taking care of common sickness when my wife Iris isn’t around is great. ” Vincent began to feel the mansion had all the necessary personnel to manage without him nearby.
Vincent looked from left to right. “I guess I am not needed here. ” He turned around and continued, “I will go to see the others and then my wife, Sakura.”
Ganni saw Vincent leave, and a memory flashed before his eyes.
‘Should I ask my wife to give him an energy drink?... ‘ Ganni contemplated until he decided against letting his wife interfere in the business of others. He looked at his wife and whispered never to approach the workshop on Sunday.
Vincent went to the kitchen where Yula, Ester, Lilith, Sofy, and Maid Xu were chatting. He didn’t stay too long as Maid Xu’s glare pierced and made him feel guilty for placing all the work on her.
Maid Xu faintly glared at Vincent and informed him how Bessy Wittwoll, Elias’s mother, went outside early this morning to buy provisions. She promised to thank Vincent the next time they met.
Bessy Wittwoll’s words sounded strange, as if she was certain she was going to return so late that Vincent would have already left.
‘So Elias’s mother’s name is Bessy Wittwoll. It is a shame I couldn’t strike a deal with her today. But the part about meeting another time is making me a bit worried.’
‘But speaking about worried. Maid Xu’s glare... I feel requesting to know how many empty rooms are available might make Maid Xu snap at me. My first thought is how she would team up with Sofy, give me sleeping medicine and lock me in a room with Sofy...’ Vincent thought as he was on his way to deliver himself.
*Knock. Knock.* As Vincent knocked on a specific door, a hand appeared when the door slightly opened, and the package disappeared inside.
The sky was becoming dark, and the night was approaching. Vincent and Sakura left their workshop lovenest to eat dinner. After eating in a loud dining hall, Vincent went to the living room to rest his body while Sakura cheerfully conversed with Ester, Lupa, Iris, and Lilith.
When the time to leave approached, Sofy brought the carriage. Grace, Marika, Ganni, and Alice thanked Vincent while wishing him a great week. It appeared Vincent’s wives didn’t tell everyone about the food eating contest.
*Day 105 – 22 September – Monday*
Monday arrived, and Vincent was already prepared to be at the center of attention. As he expected, while he walked to the morning lesson with Nick, he began to feel as if he had a large nameplate hovering over his head.
Vincent’s popularity changed from being slightly glanced at to being stated at. The experience wasn’t a great one. Moreover, he worried Lilith would have a hard time with all the eyes fixed on him.
Biro, Ton, and Ollie asked Vincent to understand what had happened as they believed the story was being blown out of proportion. However, after Vincent explained what happened, the three of them felt a slap was in order.
Vincent felt happy to have so much support at first. However, that was the beginning of a nightmarish program of exhausting exercises.
In the name of turning Vincent’s body into a food furnace and burning anything he eats at a faster rate, Biro was in charge of making Vincent seek food after he finished this lesson.
Fortunately, the grueling hours passed, and Vincent was allowed to rest. He quickly summoned food and began devouring the extra sandwiches Yula prepared yesterday.
Nick waited near Vincent patently. He didn’t try to bother the hungry Vincent after watching him training so brutally.
“Nick, could you take care of the girls for me? I feel exhausted, and I fear Lilith will have a panic attack with everyone looking at us.” Vincent asked.
*Thud* Nick hit his chest and answered, “No problem Vincent. I will protect them even if I have to get expelled.”
Both Vincent and Kazumi were surprised by the powerful response, yet it gave them a sense of trust. Nothing was going to happen with Nick around.