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Chapter 621: Lanchi Was Yet Unaware of What He Would Face
Chapter 621: Lanchi Was Yet Unaware of What He Would Face
The young man had been unusually quiet since a while ago.
"What do you think of this song?"
Noe asked.
"Well... I think, how should I put it, the key issue with this song is, um, the key issue is how to define this issue as a key issue. With this issue in mind, we need to re-examine the problem..."
Lanchi's voice trailed off, struggling to find the right words.
"Then, do you think that voice belongs to Miss Tata?"
Noe was thoroughly confused and decided to interrupt Lanchi's rambling.
Perhaps Miss Tata had assumed the alias of Lanfu Willfort and was attending the Mage Institute as a member of the Willfort family.
However, upon further thought, it would be somewhat embarrassing for Miss Tata, a woman in her twenties, to disguise herself as a teenager and enroll as a student.
"No, it's not her. It definitely isn't her," Lanchi shook his head.
Just imagining Talia singing made his head buzz.
Moreover, why did the lyrics seem to be getting more and more complete? Ever since Professor Bolao created a magic device for Great Love Poet that allowed her to produce sound without using demonic sound, she had been freely enjoying her life on campus and even started singing like she used to in the Shadow World's Demon Realm of Nicaulis.
Lanchi suddenly realized that as long as it could make money, Professor Bolao would be amenable to most things. If Great Love Poet volunteered to become an artist to earn research funds for the laboratory, Professor Bolao would probably sign her on immediately.
Great Love Poet was indeed money-making material. Since her appearance, she had always been the one taking care of expenses, and Lanchi rarely had to spend a dime. Instead, she often helped him make money.
Silence fell upon the Willfort residence's dining room.
"By the way, who exactly is Miss Tata?"
Noe asked curiously.
He had wanted to ask this question for a long time, and now that they were alone, it was the perfect opportunity.
Two months ago, during the succession ceremony in South Ventina, he had witnessed Tata's strength, which far exceeded his imagination.
Ever since they moved to Ikelite, Tata, who lived nearby, would often be invited by the Willfort family for meals. In return, she would bring some snacks from the restaurant as a token of gratitude for their hospitality.
Of course, it was likely that Lanchi had also requested Tata to look after the Willfort family, which Noe could guess.
"She's actually a destitute noble lady from the Northern Continent. As for the specifics, it's not appropriate for me to divulge," Lanchi replied.
"Oh, I see."
Noe nodded.
Back in the South Ventina domain, the ones closest to Tata were the maid, Fransyn, and the butler, Hans, and they still kept in touch with her.
In any case, Tata was becoming more and more like a member of the Willfort family.
If Tata were to get even closer to them, Noe felt that she would practically be their adopted daughter.
Regardless, Miss Tata was their benefactor, and he would never doubt her.
However, as Lanchi's father and Tata's elder, he felt it was his duty to be concerned.
"In other words, you won't be dragged into any dangerous secrets regarding her family, will you?"
Noe was worried. A woman as powerful and mysterious as Tata must have a complicated family background. Once Lanchi married her, he might be entangled in troubles stemming from her parents.
With Miss Huberian, it was clear at a glance that her parents were ordinary folks, and being with her would surely not attract any major disasters.
"...Tata's parents passed away a long time ago in a war, so don't bring up this topic in front of her," Lanchi reminded him.
He finished his breakfast, put down his cutlery, and gently dabbed his mouth with a napkin.
Talia was already a figure in the history books of the Northern Continent; there wouldn't be any parental troubles to speak of.
"No wonder she rarely smiles," Noe said, his heart filled with a tinge of sorrow as he decided to drop the matter.
"Lanchi, the next time you pass by Boss Cat's restaurant, tell Miss Tata to treat the Willfort residence as her own home. Don't be polite, and visit us often," Noe said, patting Lanchi's back firmly.
"I'll mention it when I remember. This month, I'm going to the Kingdom of Bosen with her, so she won't be able to come to the Willfort residence for a while," Lanchi shook his head as he glanced at the clock on the wall. It was about time for him to head back to the Ikelite Academy.
This trip home was also to inform his father about his upcoming long-distance journey.
"The two of you?"
Noe knew that Tata had been Lanchi's bodyguard for a long time. Now that he had witnessed Tata's capabilities, he felt even more reassured about Lanchi's safety when he was with her.
"Yes."
Lanchi confirmed as he stood up to leave.
"Don't cause her any trouble. Buy her whatever she wants to eat, don't be stingy," Noe said as he took out his wallet and handed a South Continent Global Travel Crystal Card to Lanchi.
This was a sub-card of Noe's South Continent Federal Bank credit card, with a limit of up to 30,000 pounds. In the past, he would never have given it to Lanchi so casually.
"Uh..."
Lanchi took the card, his expression toward Noe filled with suspicion, as if wondering whether he or Tata was truly the child of this family.
Tata was indeed a natural foodie, and he hadn't realized that she had such a strong parasitic passive ability.
Wait, she wouldn't need to eat 30,000 pounds worth of food, would she?
Lanchi suddenly thought.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side of Ikelite's East District, closer to the Ikelite Academy, was Boss Cat's restaurant.
In the living room at the end of the second-floor corridor, Talia suddenly sneezed and then looked around, confused.
She felt as if someone had been thinking about her intensely.
"Maybe it's because Huberian took my blanket last night, and I caught a bit of a chill."
Talia shrugged it off.
Huberian often had nightmares, and sometimes she would take Talia's blanket or even crawl into her bed during winter.
Soon after, she settled back into her armchair, holding the fox, and leisurely read through a guide called "A Food Lover's Companion to the Kingdom of Bosen."
Just as she became engrossed in her book, she heard a knock on the door.
Talia placed the book on the nearby short-legged coffee table, put down the fox, and went to open the door.
There stood Anthanas.
"Anthanas? Would you like to join me for breakfast?"
Talia figured that Anthanas must have just finished her morning broadcast, as they lived next door to each other.
Almost every day, Anthanas would come to chat with her about the latest gossip around Ikelite.
"Of course! You seem to be in a good mood today," Anthanas said with a bright smile.
"Do I?"
Talia asked, puzzled.
"Well, your expression hasn't changed much, but I sense that you're feeling rather cheerful," Anthanas observed, gazing at Talia's exquisite face.
"By the way, Talia, please help me out!"
Anthanas pleaded with her.
"What's up?"
Talia turned her head, beckoned to the fox with her finger, indicating that it should follow, and then asked while locking the door.
"I took on a request from a young lady who is feeling rather lost about an upcoming date. She has absolutely no experience interacting with men her age, let alone going on a date. On top of that, she's unfamiliar with the area around the royal capital of Ikelite. It seems she impulsively agreed to the date, but now that it's approaching, she feels completely clueless. She wants me to teach her how to handle this situation," Anthanas explained as they walked down the corridor.
"But tomorrow, I have to go to the Hutton Times Broadcasting Corporation for an audition. They want to hire me as a professional broadcaster and host, and they plan to turn my private show at Boss Cat's restaurant into one of their regular programs."
The Hutton Times Broadcasting Corporation was an independent radio station located in the Hutton Kingdom's capital of Ikelite. It was renowned for its round-the-clock news, current affairs discussions, and interactive programs, having first gone on air in 1773. With over two decades of history, it held a unique position in the Hutton Kingdom's broadcasting industry thanks to its innovative discussion topics and public participation format.
Its programs covered a wide range of topics, including politics, health, law, and culture, aiming to provide a platform for direct engagement between the public and the show hosts and guests.
Some of their programs also delved into matters of the heart and emotional exchanges.
The Hutton Times Broadcasting Corporation admired Anthanas' talent, and since their offices were located near the Ikelite Academy, they had quickly reached out to her once she gained some fame.
"What about Cynora? Is she available tomorrow?"
Talia asked as she walked past Cynora's room.
"She's not an option. She blushes like crazy whenever she sees a handsome guy, so forget about her giving dating advice," Anthanas replied helplessly.
"So, what do you need my help with tomorrow?"
Talia thought for a moment and then asked.
"Well, I just need you to maintain a discreet magical communication link with the client during the date. You can guide her on how to respond to the guy's topics of conversation and how to interact with him," Anthanas explained, counting off on her fingers.
"No problem."
Talia agreed, seeing how eager Anthanas was to go for the audition.
She now had a basic understanding of human romance, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Ever since reading "Crusade Romance," she had sought out many other human romance novels, finding them increasingly fascinating.
And dates were simple enough.
Come to think of it, when she was in South Ventina, she and Noe had spent every day together, ensuring Lanchi's safety from mysterious assassins. Wherever they went, it was just the two of them—that could be considered a form of dating.
"..."
Seeing Talia's confidence, Anthanas suddenly felt a bit worried.
But on second thought, it should just be a simple date.
The anonymous client, Miss Zhu Zhu, had mentioned that her date was an honest and kind man.
As long as the guy didn't seek romantic guidance himself, Talia wouldn't lead him astray.
Or, if he turned out to be a master of seduction, Talia might just leave him bewildered—after all, a novice could sometimes outwit an expert.
(End of Chapter)
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