Inheriting a Lost Bloodline, My First Task is to have heirs?!

Chapter 120: Chapter 120 - A quick but eventful trip back to Hoffen City

As much as I wanted to stay for a few more days with my new husband, I have many tasks that are waiting for me to complete and places I have to be in. Since we can’t delay the schedule any further, right after lunch, Ioannis and I made our way back to Hoffen City. It was quicker since we can just outright teleport back to the city.

Since the time I found out I could teleport, I loathed the idea of commuting through the backward means of transportation in this world. Ioannis is still getting used to his newly learned abilities and growing amount of mana after the conversion so he can’t teleport that accurately yet. I don’t want to end up in some weird place after teleportation so this trip back is all on me for now.

Just like my favorite hobby, I teleported back to the headmaster’s office much to the surprise of the old man. I smiled at him mischieviously and simply gave him some supplements that I personally made to strengthen his physique and his heart since he gets shocked once in a while because of me. It is also somewhat to make up for all the hassle I caused because I chose his office as my free teleportation spot.

I left Ioannis to the headmaster’s care together with instructions to start the process of moving me and my companions to an available villa within the academe grounds since I have a little family now. I told Ioannis to ask for Arthur’s help in choosing the best villa and he can freely ask help from the other attendants for the cleaning. I gave him free reign on our points and how much he wants to use to pay the workers he will hire. I told him that on my end, I have to fix the paperwork for the third guy, go inspect the properties and then spend the night with the Kayden. He simply nodded, kissed me on the lips then turn around to go about with his own tasks like any normal day.

After I’ve finished all instructions, I teleported in a quiet alley near the family registration office and went in as quickly as possible. I then did all the paperwork real quickly before anybody finds out about it. I asked permission to do cast magic in the office and once given permission, I immediately teleported back to my suite at the Moon Inn to meet with Kayden. He was surprised and incredibly happy at the sudden visit. I gave him a quick smooch on the lips then told him I have a lot of errands to finish but I’ll spend tonight with him. I then bid him goodbye since I have other tasks to accomplish before dinner time. He pouted but still nodded in understanding.

I walked out of the inn like I was there all along and went to Uncle Daejung’s shop as well as the other shops that are now fully built and full of the goods that I have made for selling. I observed the shopkeepers that my people hired and they look proper. I just noticed that they chose specific people that fit the type of shop or the items that they will be selling. As for the other side of the property, it is bustling with activity since I have rented it out to regular hawkers and street vendors that sell their goods in the streets before. It was not free and they do have to pay rent for their little shops but it was a lower price compared to getting your own free-standing shop and the spaces were placed in a safe and organized area. With this regular assorted goods market, I also get free advertising for my property since there was a constant influx of shoppers so it was a win-win for everybody.

Once I am done with my inspection, next on my list will be visiting Feivel to register my new partnership with the Vacarro estate. As always, he was very efficient and was able to finish everything for me quickly. Next stop was at Izuku’s office. I looked at available properties for sale but did not find anything interesting to buy. I then asked him to concentrate on looking for places we can buy from the northern, western and eastern side of the empire since I already got one in the center and the south. I also asked him if we can buy the land that used to be the Marquessate of Larkspur in the north which was flattened out by a mudslide several years ago. My goal is to expand gradually and have a property in different parts of the empire. As for the Larkspur estate, that is supposed to be Ioannis’ inheritance anyways.

Just as I was going around and enjoying my slow walk in the city, I noticed several people following me and they seem to have no plans of concealing themselves at all. Since they seemed to be following me to be able talk to me, I entered the Miren restaurant and requested for a personal space to eat in.

Not even five minutes have passed since I have sat on the table, two separate groups of people came in. One group had four people, one master and three attendants while the other group had three middle-aged men that all look like bodyguards or soldiers wearing black tight-fitting clothing. I slowly looked up and stared at each of them for a few seconds then resumed to drinking my tea. I gave a short order to everyone to have a seat.

The first group is clearly from the magic tower from the clothes they are wearing. I think this talk with them is gonna end up with something crazy. The old man introduced himself as the grandmaster of the magic tower. I hid my surprise by keeping my face serious and simply nodded. I did not introduce myself since it is pretty obvious that they clearly know who I am before they decided following me.

The old man seemed to be observing me closely for some reason since they entered my private dining room. I don’t remember owing the magic tower anything though and I have been diligently answering questions from that room of theirs so I have actually been helping them progress in most of the researches they have been conducting. Why do I have a bad feeling about this whole thing so suddenly? Does this have anything to do with Mr. Tangerine? I almost forgot that this old man is his grandfather.

The second group introduced themselves as elders of Noir. I wonder where I heard that name. It sounds similar to the last part of my current family name. After a minute of pondering, I stiffened at the sudden realization I had. Void told me about their existence before. This is the assassination group that runs the affairs of Sklavryet. I don’t clearly remember the other details though since he just mentioned them in passing. What do they even need from me?

Since they noticed that I don’t seem to have any plans of speaking first, one of the attendants from the magic tower asked, ”Were you the one who uses this stamp to answer the magical queries at the tower?” He then gave me a piece of paper with a drawing of my stamp but this version enlarged it several times. I saw the eyes of the other group widen as they saw my chosen stamp design. Have they seen my family’s crest before? When they noticed me looking at them, they immediately tried to hide their surprised reactions. I then looked back at the magic tower attendant and answered with a curt, ”Yes.” The attendant then looked at the old man as if asking for an approval then the old man simply nodded back.

Afterwards, one of the other attendants gave me a stack of papers. He then spoke, ”We would like to propose a long-term cooperation in the name of the advancement of magical research. We will give you a worthy remuneration.” I looked at the stack of papers they are trying to give me. I did not touch it and instead told them to just put it on the table. I then did a silent chant and a magic seal appeared underneath the stack of papers which bathe the stack of papers and the whole room with light. I did a simple cleansing from any magic or curse that may have been placed in it cause I am the cautious-type. I placed it inside my storage afterwards. I then addressed the group from the magic tower and said, ”I will read the papers thoroughly once I have the time. Once I have my final decision, I’ll get back to you with my response.” I then ignored them and addressed the other group.

I looked at the three middle-aged men and asked, ”What does a huge organization like Noir want from a mere student like me?” The three men kneeled on one knee all at the same time and then spoke with their heads down, ”The elders of Noir greet your highness! We would like to request our audience with you to be of utmost privacy and secrecy.” As they ended their sentences, they looked at the other group seemingly signaling that they should leave. I furrowed my brows and said, ”Why are you kneeling? Who are you calling ”your highness”?”

The three men still stayed in a kneeling stance and kept on looking down. They answered in unison as they said, ”We would like to formally invite you to Sklavryet, your highness.” I simply responded that I’ll think about it. I stood up and left the room. Once I am out, I could not help but roll my eyes at their nonsense so I quickly teleported out of the restaurant. I then reappeared inside my suite in the Moon Inn.

I laid on my bed and stared at the ceiling to empty my mind. I’m not tired but I feel kind of irritated. Why can’t I just enjoy my short vacation quietly? Why do I have to meet so many people that I don’t have the time for. These people keep popping up and demanding me to do this and that or to go here and there. Who are they to demand anything from me?