Earl Ster rested one hand on the armrest of the single-seat sofa, propping up his cheek as he spoke with great interest. "That sounds pretty good!
Joshua, bring your Grace over to spend more time with Linde. Our youngest son just likes innocent girls!"
Linde turned to look at his father and gave him an especially pure smile. "No, Father~ I only like playing with people my own age.
I can't handle girls who are too young, unless they're the type who never cries no matter what happens to them~"
Joshua gently took the orange from Linde's hand and replaced it with an adorable, wide-eyed, fawn-like look of surprise.
He shook his head helplessly and laughed.
Helena slowly spoke up. "My dear Linde has indeed been lonely for far too long. It seems he really does need some little companions!
Otherwise, if even an innocent child becomes too accustomed to spending time alone, he won't seem quite as adorable anymore. Don't you agree, dear Earl?
I'm not worried about anything else, but... what if that Earth Sage, despite taking a liking to the benefits you offer, doesn't take a liking to Linde? He might not even be willing to lend us his name.
After all, he's a Mage with tremendous self-control. His demands for self-cultivation clearly far outweigh his desire for material things!
No wonder the Gods know the Belfran Family so well, even though we have little reputation in the mundane world!
The Gods of Oaisis have always favored only strong people with steadfast wills."
Linde widened his eyes and looked at his mother. "Isn't my talent really bad?
He'd be willing to accept such an ordinary student as me... even if it were only in name?
Mother, haven't you always said that becoming a Magic Swordsman was my