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'Huhu, is this boy making my daughter nervous? My Amy of all people.'
Although the Carmis Family tends to be open-minded, Amy's personality is particularly bold. The reason why he was able to control the gangsters from a young age was not just because he was a noble.
The brothers stared at Shirone as if they were of the same opinion. They were even jealous to think that their sister, who wouldn't listen to their words, was mindful of an outsider.
“This is my second brother, Ares. And his work is...."
Amy asked, as if she was curious.
"What do you really do, brother?"
"Hahaha! I am an explorer. I excavate ruins or travel through uncharted lands to make maps. The dragon's nest in the Alphonsus Mountain Range and the Crystal Cave at the northern limit of the Corona Kingdom are some of my notable works."
"Ah, I see. I know the Alphonsus Mountain Range."
Known as the habitat of various dragons, the Alphonsus Mountains Range were a place full of danger and adventure enough to appear in literature.
Rian had once mentioned wanting to visit the Alphonsus Mountain Range while reading a novel called 'The Knight of the Dragon'.
"That's really amazing. I've heard it's a very dangerous place."
"Risk is part and parcel of romance. I am satisfied with my work. The compensation is good when I succeed in making a map. Although Amy seems to dislike it."
“Please, at least shave that beard. You're not unemployed, but you don't think about going out for months when you're stuck at home."
"Don't be too harsh. Anyway, since the expedition was organized this time, I won't be able to return for two years. I've been waiting to see my beloved sister's face."
"Humph...."
Amy turned her head as if it was ridiculous. At that sight, Shirone chuckled. Despite calling him unemployed, in reality, she was worried about her brother who was an explorer.
From the perspective of a family who can't even confirm whether he's alive or dead because it takes over a year for him to return from an adventure, they had to worry.
“Still, I think it's cool. I'd like to have such an adventure someday."
“Once you fall in, you won’t be able to come out. Because you can’t get tired of things that normal people can't experience in their lifetime. Come visit us anytime after graduation. I will specially include you in the expedition team."
"Ugh, enough! Stop blowing smoke and go out if the introductions are over."
As soon as Amy ordered the guests out, the family members started throwing questions. It was the most fun part, but they couldn't leave before it even started, right?
"So, what do you like about Amy? ISurely you haven't crossed the adult line?"
"Excuse me? No, that's...."
"How did you approach Amy, who is not ordinary? Did you melt her with words? Or did you manly kiss her in the dark....."
Amy's eyes burned red.
"Didn't I tell you to leave?"
There was a whoosh, and suddenly only Amy was left in the room. The door was still rattling because of how hastily they fled.
'It's worth knowing what kind of personality she has at home.'
As the bustling room became empty, the contrast of silence increased.
Missing the opportunity to speak, Shirone looked around the room shyly.
Amy also hid her face pretending to sip tea and got lost in her thoughts. She was so awkward that she was sweating cold.
'Why did you come here, you bastard?'
There's no way she could say anything. Even if there was an important matter, it was really unexpected that Shirone would come to her house.
"What? Speak if you came! I don't think you came here to play because you were bored."
Shirone took his gaze off the scenery and looked at Amy.
"Ah, actually, I have a favor to ask of you. But now that I'm here, I feel like it's rude to visit without any gift. I apologize to your family."
"Enough. What's wrong with visiting a friend's house. But what's the favor you're talking about?"
"Do you... have time to hang out with me? To Galliant Island."
Amy froze while holding her teacup. She hadn't expected it, not even in her wildest dreams. Shirone was suggesting to hang out first. That too with a girl. And that too on an island.
"So, you mean, you want to go to the island with me?"
“Actually, I have a friend named Rian. My friend suggested it first. But Rian says he’s bringing his friend, so I need a friend to go with me too. So, it's a group of four."
“Hoo? The friend that Rian is bringing... Is it a girl?"
"I think so. Huh? How did you know?"
Amy swallowed the tea without answering. She was rapidly organizing the situation in her head.
'In a word, this is a couple's trip. That bastard named Rian, he’s so sneaky. Huh? Wait, a couple trip?'
Cold sweat ran down Amy's spine.
'And they're taking me there? Why on earth?'
It was disconcerting that Shirone, who had been as immovable as a log during their pretend relationship, was suddenly suggesting a couples trip. It wasn't like him to ask her just to make the numbers match.
The graduation class required intense study even during vacations, as it was the final competition of the magic school.
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Infinite Mage (Novel)
