House Poztut's evening banquet was held in the garden in front of the main residence.
There was an exceptionally magnificent fountain here. Not only was it lavishly decorated, but the water it sprayed was not ordinary water either—it was spring water from a Magic Power Source. The moment it scattered into the air, it evaporated into a colorful mist of magic power, creating an extraordinarily pleasing sight.
The flowers, grass, and trees in the garden had also undergone highly professional trimming. Each one now displayed its own splendor like a work of art, while a peculiar floral fragrance drifted through the air, refreshing both body and mind.
On top of that, the stone paths laid throughout the garden had all been polished until they gleamed. The nobles who had just entered were immediately stunned by the scenery before them, crying out in amazement one after another.
"Th-This is the estate where the founding Hero once lived?"
"That can't be right. I remember this place being luxurious, but not this beautiful."
"Did Viscount Poztut renovate it himself?"
"Impossible. Making it like this would cost at least ten thousand gold coins, and there's no telling whether one could even find a master craftsman skilled enough to design it. If such a master existed, they would have become famous in the royal capital long ago."
"But what exactly is going on here?"
The nobles were both astonished and deeply shaken.
Even Roxie was amazed by the sight of the place and asked Shien about it more than once.
"How was this even built? It clearly wasn't like this before!"
Roxie repeatedly whispered in Shien's ear. Her completely unguarded closeness made the surrounding men burn with jealousy once again.
Shien did not hide it.
"Because I have an incredible maid."
Shien was telling the