PS: Late, but here's a long, 5,200-character chapter.
Under Eleanor's displeased gaze, Charlotte successfully entered Aaron's home. The young lady naturally extended her feet for Aaron to change her shoes, then gave his aunt's family a radiant smile. Bending her knees and lifting the sides of her skirt, she offered a respectful curtsy. "Greetings, everyone. Happy Midwinter!"
"Hello, Miss Caladnei."
Mellie, Lothair, and Robert dared not neglect their guest. They immediately set aside everything they were doing and bowed respectfully to Charlotte.
Mellie and Lothair had seen something of the world. Although their social circles were narrow and they knew relatively few people, they could just barely be considered on the fringes of noble society. From what Aaron had just said, they already understood how distinguished this dazzling young lady truly was!
This was an honored guest! They had no choice but to treat her with care.
That went doubly for his cousin Robert, who worked as a clerk at the Adventurers Guild.
A Master spellcaster! The future chief royal archmage!
Either of those identities alone was enough to crush him!
Having worked at the Adventurers Guild for years, Robert knew all too well what a Master spellcaster was worth. Getting these high-level spellcasters to act often cost at least a four-figure sum in gold! Sometimes, it even required calling in favors.
Aaron might only have been an Elite sorcerer, but as his younger cousin's reputation grew and his standing rose, Robert had recently received a promotion himself, advancing from copyist to clerk.
His older cousin nearly dropped to his knees before the young lady. He would have, had Aaron not given him a meaningful look.
Only his little cousin understood none of this. Yuta simply saw a radiant, beautiful older girl. She walked over and tugged Charlotte's skirt. "You're