The First Magic World War-Chapter 221 - 217. Newly Appointed

Although he already had an apartment at 221B Baker Street in Val de Vaz District, Charles still preferred No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street, partly because the house there was bigger, and partly because Madam Nancy and Mrs. Plum Sauce were there, offering more thoughtful personal services.

Most importantly, he had raised three Agile Cats, and the kittens were at their cutest and most entertaining stage.

On his way back to No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street, he took a detour to No. 1 Sparrowhawk Street. Taoles had a residence in Strasbourg. She was an unmarried lady still living with her parents, so she was not at the City Patrol Army Office in Lucavaro District, but both Anatasiya and Belisa were there, as well as his eighteen Hunchback Red Bear Warriors, who had returned to Strasbourg before Charles.

Charles retrieved his two Knight’s Spears, Collapsing Mountain and Whale Slayer Lion Maru, along with another Magic Stabbing Sword.

As for the Anti-Space Sniper Rifle, the two Silver Rhinoceroses, the assassin’s Dagger, the Vampiric Hand Axe he used to carry with him, the Magic Alchemy Wand, and other items, they were all in Machu Picchu. He couldn’t retrieve them that day, and indeed, much of his wealth wasn’t necessary to recover.

After all, for Charles, the Savings Union was not considered secure.

Machu Picchu was the truly secure place.

Having returned to No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street, Charles sent Madam Nancy to send messages to Annie, Taoles, Vini Yarsaenu, and Silvie Martin. This was his only social circle in Strasbourg.

As for the Liemar Detective Agency, Charles planned to visit in person when he had time, thereby negating the need to send messages.

Charles hadn’t expected that after these oral messages were delivered, several of the ladies gradually arrived at No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street.

Annie was the first to arrive, as Madam Nancy had given her the message first. Upon seeing Charles, tears misted in Annie’s eyes. She had been extremely worried during this time, especially as Tailor had returned early with some distressing news: Charles was with the Great Eldest Princess of the Inglima Empire, luring two members of Byron’s Blood Clan Sacred Order. That was certainly not good news.

Knowing that Charles had returned safely, Annie set aside everything else. She had to see Mister Mecklen, determined not to wait until the next day.

Vini Yarsaenu and Silvie Martin came together. Vini Yarsaenu, the famous female detective, hadn’t expected Charles’s career advance to be so swift. She even considered moving her detective agency to Lucavaro District.

After all, in Lucavaro District, Charles truly covered the sky with one hand.

Taoles was the last to arrive. She went to No. 1 Sparrowhawk Street first and brought Anatasiya and Belisa with her.

When Charles saw the three of them, the curse of the Great Eldest Princess suddenly popped into his mind.

Well, it wasn’t the curse wishing every author’s acquaintance would dodge the bill at meals.

It was about finding a dozen lovely young ladies disguised as readers to visit this author every day.

In Charles’s mind, the thought was, if Princess May appeared again, this place could probably host a Shura banquet.

The most luxurious kind.

No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street had never seen so many visitors.

Charles’s mood had never been so complicated.

He really wanted to slap himself. What was he thinking sending messages to Taoles?

Fortunately, Miss Annie Brittany was a very generous girl, especially since her portrait hung in the living room on the first floor of No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street, giving her a lot of confidence.

She even took on a bit of the hostess’s air and helped arrange an afternoon tea.

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As for half-complicated feelings, Silvie Martin might rank next to Charles.

She was now Charles’s cousin, but in fact, she was his former fiancée.

If anyone knew Charles best, it was she.

Silvie Martin knew how terrible this "cousin," her former fiancé, had been, but she never imagined the earth-shaking changes in him after just a few years apart.

She had always thought Charles was a prodigal son returning.

But when Silvie saw the five girls who came to visit No. 58 Elysian Pastoral Street one after another, each one of them having top-tier beauty, each with notable family backgrounds, ranging from high to low but all remarkable — even the lowest among them, Belisa, had been a personal maid for a duchess and was accustomed to grand scenes.

The most, most, most important thing was that, besides Silvie, all five were Transcendents.

Now, she suspected her former fiancé wasn’t just a returning prodigal son; he had transformed into an even higher level of playboy.

Annie Brittany, daughter of a count, senior at the University of Georgia, First Rank Transcendent.

Taoles, a young miss from the Su Mei family, graduated from the University of Georgia, Third Order Transcendent.

Anastasiya, illegitimate daughter of Baron Fel, graduated from Hatingen Thunder and Stormwind University, a Second Order Transcendent.

Belisa, personal maid to Duchess Joseph, self-studied at the University of Georgia, a Second Order Extreme Flyer.

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Silvie could hardly believe that her former fiancé could even handle being a High-Level Transcendent.

In Silvie’s mind, she even entertained a possibility, "If I hadn’t broken off the engagement and married Charles, would I be greeted every morning upon opening the door by a noble lady crying and holding a child?"

"Hmm, perhaps some older beautiful ladies, or even men angrily holding rapiers!"

"Such a life..."

"I would never want it."

"Breaking off the engagement was the best decision I made."

The one consolation for Charles was that he had no special relationships with any of the young ladies, not even any flirtations, so after spending a short time with the guests, he quietly withdrew from the ladies’ circle and continued pondering his diary in the corner with his three Agile Cat cubs.

On one hand, Charles, tried to improve his strength daily, on the other, he was deeply wary of the two Evil Gods, and he did not fully trust the diary.

He thought for a while, took a mug of ale, and after taking a swig, felt refreshed all over.

Since he had acquired the passage between Silver Pigeon Fort and Machu Picchu, he no longer lacked Silver Pigeon Fort’s ale. Silver Pigeon Fort’s ale, far superior to that of Strasbourg, had a taste somewhat like beer, which Charles greatly favored, and he rarely drank the fruit wine abundantly produced in Strasbourg.

Of course, he still hadn’t gotten access to the more expensive champagne.

When in Inglima, whether it was Count Lanmalock or the Red Dragon Palace, it seemed the champagne was everywhere, readily available, but back in Fars, the homeland of champagne, Charles found it difficult to acquire proper champagne.

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At that moment, Vinnie Yarsaenu and Silvie were preparing to take their leave as it was getting late. Charles put away his diary, had Madam Nancy bring out the gifts he had bought in Inglima for the ladies, and saw them out of Elysian Pastoral Street No. 58.

Taoles also took Anastasiya and Belisa to bid farewell. Charles saw the three ladies off; they didn’t need gifts, having already accompanied him to Inglima.

The Brittany family had very strict rules, so Anne couldn’t stay long either. She waited until everyone else had left before getting ready to leave. Before walking out, she whispered, "I’ve already inquired, and your new assignment is still for the Behemoth Duchy."

Charles asked in surprise, "Why is it back to Behemoth again?"

Anne said, "Our campaign in Ferlanden with Byron isn’t going well, so someone proposed that we make a feint at South Serif Territory, not to occupy or win, but just to draw some of Byron’s troops over."

Charles was somewhat speechless; the battle plan did have some viability, but why was it him again?

Anne hugged him, whispering, "But this time, your superior will be my cousin, and he will take care of you."

Charles wanted to ask more, but as Anne rushed home and he had no immediate departure, he didn’t ask further, having plenty of time still.

After seeing Anne off, Elysian Pastoral Street No. 58 quieted down, except for the magical portrait of Annie Brittany on the first floor, which bowed slightly, performing a courtly curtsy.

Charles smiled slightly and returned an empire salute.

He loudly told Madam Nancy, "Tomorrow, send me to Baker Street, and remember to remind me to bring some things over."

Madam Nancy responded, and together with Mrs. Plum Sauce, headed back down to the basement.

Although Anne had arranged for some items at 221B Baker Street in Val de Vaz District, Charles still lacked the ale he preferred to drink, the fruit wine for hosting guests, coffee, and various other miscellaneous items.

Charles anticipated frequently visiting 221B Baker Street in Val de Vaz District, so he prepared in advance.

In the next few days, apart from dating Anne, Charles was incessantly busy with several departments, not expecting that his administrative position as a specialized plenipotentiary war commissioner of the Fars Empire in Inglima Empire would not end upon his return but was somewhat of a semi-permanent governmental role, requiring extensive paperwork every time he returned.

For instance, he had acquired the position of Archives Commissioner of the Red Dragon Palace and a 24th rank first-class official in Inglima, which all had to be reported and approved, allowing him to hold positions concurrently. While most times the Central Government Office and the Minister of Foreign Affairs would review and approve without issue, there were occasional complications.

Although Charles didn’t encounter any troubles or obstructions, the bureaucratic procedures of government paperwork were frustratingly complex.

After several days of running around, he also learned about his new assignment.

It involved Krel Brittany, the up-and-coming talent of the Imperial Army, who had performed excellently in Ferlanden and was thus appointed as the commander for the military operation into South Serif Territory.

The person who recommended Charles to Krel Brittany was none other than Her Majesty the Empress...