Aiming to be the perfect butler for my lady

Chapter 41- Returning home

Chapter 41- Returning home

There were two main reasons why I couldn't teleport myself back to Belur along with Alatia.

First, I haven't tried teleporting a person before, and considering the distance, I didn't want to take a chance as well

Secondly, Alatia wouldn't allow me to exert myself this much because of my condition.

And third, yeah third, if the young lady suddenly appears in Belur people might start investigating who might be the mysterious teleportation user who not only got close to the Princess but used magic on her as well.

Too much hassle.

That's why we were in a carriage—heading back to Belur.

Collen didn't ask me how I arrived here since he knows the application of Chains of Slavery. What he asked me was the reason which forced Alatia to bring me here.

In response to that, I said, 'I went overboard with my training..and haha...' something along those lines.

Collen has never been a bothersome character so he nodded to that and didn't pry any further.

Now, as her butler it was natural for me to share the carriage with my lady...but the closeness I was sharing with the Princess was far from suitable for a servant to have.

"No one dares to look inside my carriage without my permission, so stop panicking and sit close to me." With her arm hooked in mine and her head resting on my shoulder, Alatia muttered in an uncharacteristic tone.

"Ala...you do remember we need to keep our relationship a secret, right? Then why take risks?"

Alatia tilted her head in the other direction and glanced at me with her eyes narrowed,Updated chapters at novelhall.com

"You didn't accept my proposal so you aren't my lover right now. As such, why should I take orders from my servant? Hmph!" Saying so, she rested her head back on my shoulder.

I see. She wants to play it like this huh?

I checked my surroundings with Beta once before detaching my arm from hers, earning a questioning hum from the girl, before I wrapped my arms around her waist—earning a far greater reaction this time.

"Ah..." Alatia yelped as I pulled her closer and turned my head to bring my lips close to her ears.

Alatia remained silent for a moment before she asked, "Do you know the Great Sage of Mist Mountains?"

I raised my brows before replying like a parrot, "The one who has lived for hundreds of years in the mountain to attain enlightenment and also teaches some specific students for the betterment of the world...I doubt anyone in the continent doesn't know about her."

In addition to that, she is Alatia's teacher as well, who attends her class once a week.

"Yeah, her. Do you want to be taught by her?"

I widened my eyes in panic, "That is impossible. Not only does she choose only special and talented students but she also strictly follows the path of Light. It would be disastrous to reveal my abilities to her."

"Kyle...you are wrong." I stared blankly at Alatia's quick rebuke.

She sighed before she took the seat beside me and said, "She is not like how the world perceives her. From what I have seen, the Great Sage doesn't stick to the route of Light and I believe she has knowledge of Dark Arts as well. She prioritizes talent over origin. She doesn't even care for what purpose her student likes to use those powers and only wants to see the dedication from them."

Alatia held my hand before she said, "Not only because I want you to not endanger your life that's why I am suggesting this, but also, in the future, we may have to face many challenges where we have to battle side by side. So please, for my sake...can't you even meet her once?"

Guh...again those round pleading eyes. She seems to have realized my weakness and strikes me without hesitation.

I remained silent for some time and contemplated.

The risk was high...but the benefits balanced out things.

I was forced to think what a tremendous leap I would gain by this training under one of the renowned mages of history.

After taking my time, I turned towards Alatia, before shaking my head up and down,

"I will come with you to meet her...but I won't reveal my secret to her unless she decides to get into an Unbreakable Contract with me. And also I will never reveal my identity to her."

"Deal." Alatia grinned before she rested her head on my shoulder and adjoined our palms with fingers interlaced.

I have a complicated feeling about this agreement. Now, only time will tell how this unfolds.

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A/N:- I won't go through the training arc, as always, and after two more chapters(?), the academy arc begins.