My Gang of Swordsmen

Chapter 592: Chapter 188: Elodie: ”Mr. Tachibana! Please Accept Me as Your Disciple!” [Explosive Update 10,000 Words]_6

At this moment, Aoto suddenly noticed—Elodie looked a bit strange.

Since a while ago, Elodie had been slightly lowering her head, staring unblinkingly at the tatami in front of her rounded knees.

Her lips were tightly pressed together, and her small hands naturally rested on her legs, twisted together.

She looked like she was pondering something, wanting to say something.

Suddenly being called by name by Aoto, Elodie’s body trembled slightly.

”I...I’m fine.”

Elodie forced a somewhat unnatural smile towards Aoto.

”Just...just a little distracted, daydreaming that’s all.”

A faint abruptness arose in Aoto’s heart...he always felt that Elodie seemed to be hiding something.

But in this situation, Aoto wasn’t in a position to question Elodie too much, and could only look at her inquisitively a few times before withdrawing his gaze.

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Anthony truly lives up to being a merchant, his social skills are outstanding.

While chatting with Aoto about the recent happenings of his family, Anthony, with his excellent conversational skills, engaged everyone else in the ward.

Even though he wasn’t very familiar with Kondo, Chokata, Arima, and others, Anthony could still talk freely with them without hesitation.

Thanks to Anthony’s social skills, this ward, currently crowded with a multitude of visitors, was constantly filled with lively chatter.

While chatting with everyone, Aoto once again noticed—Elodie was showing that peculiar look again.

After joining Anthony in politely thanking Aoto for saving them once more, Elodie became unusually quiet.

She didn’t speak much, just sat there silently.

From time to time, she would lower her head, showing that expression as if she was pondering something or wanting to say something.

What’s the matter with Miss Angoulême—Aoto once again wondered in his heart.

Aoto intended to inquire again why Elodie seemed so burdened. But the arrival of an unexpected guest interrupted Aoto’s intention.

Aoto’s attending doctor: Beifang Ren suddenly flung open the door of the ward, appearing before everyone.

The reason Beifang Ren suddenly came was simply to remind everyone: Aoto still needed to rest and it was not appropriate for visits to last too long.

After leaving this reminder, Beifang Ren left without lingering.

Even a fool could see, this was Beifang Ren’s subtle way of reminding them: Your visiting time is too long, it’s affecting the patient’s physical recovery.

Thus, feeling awkward about staying longer, everyone began to get up and bid farewell.

”Mr. Tachibana.” Anthony slightly bowed to Aoto, ”We will leave for now. We won’t disturb your rest; we will visit again when there’s a chance.”

”Mm.” Aoto politely smiled, ”Always welcome.”

The people who were saying their goodbyes to Aoto began to file out of the room.

But at this moment...a sharp, slightly anxious shout stopped everyone in their tracks and captured their attention.

”Gran...Grandpa! Can you wait a moment before leaving? I have something I want to say to Mr. Tachibana!”

Everyone in the ward, including Aoto, turned their eyes towards the owner of that shout in astonishment—Elodie, who was still kneeling in her original position, her small hands on her legs tightly gripping.

”Elodie?” Anthony was taken aback, ”What do you want to say to Mr. Tachibana?”

Elodie ignored her grandpa’s inquiry.

She seemed to be gathering strength in her petite body, taking several deep breaths.

Her slender hands and feet straightened, then with big, shimmering eyes, gazed eagerly at Aoto—

”Mr. Tachibana, please accept me as your apprentice! I want to learn your swordsmanship!”

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