I was reincarnated into a merciless evil noble and stand at the pinnacle of the magical world, wielding control over magic.~ Just when I had given up on having a heroine, she came to me on her own accord~ -  Chapter 21: The City of Steel and Springs

 Chapter 21: The City of Steel and Springs

In the epicenter of the Lindblum Marquisate lies the magnificent city of Haarsomnea, known by the epithet “The City of Steel and Springs.” 

This city thrives on the utilization of iron ore, extensively mined from within the territory, for its flourishing iron industry.

Moreover, it boasts an abundance of underground water sources, making it the most developed city in the Lindblum domain.

The city’s formidable exterior walls, fortified with heavy steel, ward off any potential intrusion of malevolent creatures. 

The houses lining the streets are also constructed with reinforced metals, exuding an aura of robustness. 

The well-maintained roads within the city are bustling with numerous horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians fill the lively and vibrant atmosphere as they traverse through the streets.

The Marquis’s mansion is located in one of the prime locations within this city.

At present, we find ourselves walking along “Dragonbone Street” the grandest avenue that leads to the bustling commercial district of Haarsomnea.

It is worth noting that all of this information comes from the impressions shared by Lord Lindblum, my father, and the strangely prideful Christina, which were not mentioned within the story.

“Where are we going next?”

“Oh, be careful not to pull so hard!”

“Hilde, our master seems troubled.”

Having devoured a mountainous breakfast, Hildegarde tugged at my hand, still linked together, causing a slight pain in my wrist. She was joyfully and innocently delighted, so I had no choice but to bear with it.

By the way, during breakfast, I did something I had been curious about trying.

“Huh?! You, you want me to feed you, Master?”

“Yeah. You hesitated when holding my hand earlier, didn’t you? So, I thought I’d like you to feed me~”

“Well… I…”

In the mansion, they, being slaves, never dined together with me. The meals were the same, and there were plenty of options in terms of quantity and variety. However, the setting was different, with them usually dining in separate rooms at different times.

They were my slaves, not my servants. Moreover, I had never issued any “orders” for them to be present when I dined, nor had Vanitas from my memories.

At mealtimes, the maids were the ones waiting in the dining hall. Therefore, unless there was a specific occasion, they would not be present when I dined.

But here, we were outside the mansion.

People’s eyes were fixed on us, but that was hardly surprising. Even during our journey here, people had stared at us with curiosity or fear due to Vanitas’ antics, and they had avoided us as we walked along the streets.

If they disliked us anyway, I didn’t care what they thought now.

I was free to do as I pleased.

I pointed to the scrambled eggs placed in front of Christina and then glanced at the fork she held in her hand.

“Go ahead, it’s simple. Just give me a portion of that egg.”

“But, isn’t this too intimate, like lovers… I’m embarrassed.”

Christina sought help from Hildegarde and Lapana with her gaze.

 However, Hildegarde was busy clearing the heaping sausages and ham from her plate, while Lapana shook her head, refusing to comply.

“…This isn’t an ‘order,’ you know.”

“Right, I won’t command you to do such a thing. I just thought I’d like to be fed by you willingly. If you really don’t want to, I’ll ask again another time.”

“Ugh… You won’t give up, will you?”

Christina mustered her courage, her voice barely a whisper. She then bravely handed me some scrambled eggs.

“Yeah, delicious.”

“Ugh… To receive such embarrassment in front of everyone… In the past, I would have been punished, but now, it seems different…I gradually realized it during the mock battles, but I truly believe that you’ve changed, my lord.”

“I see… I’m glad you understand. Can I have one more bite, please?”

“Yes! Here u go, my Lord.”

Christina, with newfound determination, offered me another bite, her face flushing.

 “That amount won’t be enough. We’ll order more dishes, so let me eat some more. Hildegarde, if you’re still hungry, don’t hesitate to say so. Lapana too. We have the war funds from Father, after all.”

 “More food! Meat! Meat!” she said enthusiastically.

“…Yes, thank you very much, my Master.”

 Yeah, Christina blushed and fed me the food, creating a delightful memory. 

She seemed so embarrassed that her mind went blank for a while, but for me, it was heartwarming to see a different side of Christina.

That’s right.

I feel like I can finally interact not only with guys but also with girls.

I’m glad I left that somewhat melancholic old man, Professor Ashburn, behind.

“Master, next! Next!”

“Hey, Hilde! Be careful! There are carriages running on the streets, you know?”

“Master, I want to get stronger, it’s okay!”

“Enough already!”

Next, huh? In that case…

“I want to go to the blacksmith.”

I recalled the lavishly decorated sword in Vanitas’ room. It was a custom-made sword ordered by Vanitas, and even the maids cleaning the room wouldn’t dare to touch it.

“Vanitas, I believe there was a shop I once commissioned to make a sword. Let’s go there.”

“But… um… very well, I understand. I will accompany you.”

I asked Christina, who had a bitter expression, to guide us.

Our next destination was decided.

We aimed for the blacksmith’s workshop run by the reputed best blacksmith in Haarsomnea.

It was the same shop where I, as Vanitas, arrogantly forced them to create weapons and swords, ultimately even neglecting to pay the bill, taking advantage of my  noble  privileges.

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