Retrieving Memories

Chapter 18

Retrieving Memories

A Kyou Kara Maou Fanfiction

(Sequel to 'Give Wolfram Back To Me')

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot and my OCs, of course. Otherwise, this wouldn't be a fanfiction. Any resemblance to real life names, situations, etc. is pure coincidence.

All rights belong to Tomo Takabayashi, Temari Matsumoto, and Studio Deen

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Chapter 18

Al's POV

Right now, I'm in the assistant's office filling out some paperwork as we finalize the contract for the business I came here for. Good thing that Sir Schulz isn't very prickly while negotiating, every condition he laid down was well within my expectations so I'm not at a disadvantage in this deal – not that I'd expect a wealthy house such as Bielefeld to hand out an unfair contract.

As we finish the last of the paperwork, Sir Schulz put them aside and invited me to check out a room.

"Huh? A room? Why?" I asked, surprised. I thought that all I need to do was negotiate and get the paperwork done.

"Even if we're done with the paperwork now, you will still need to discuss it with the lord himself. At the end of the day, I am but an assistant. I do not have the authority to use the family seal and sign the documents myself." he explained to me as we walk in the hallways.

"Oh, right... But still, why do I need the room?" I still don't get it.

"Well, the lords and young lady are still probably discussing the youngest lord's situation amongst themselves. And I doubt it will finish soon. I also somewhat heard the voice of Lord Waltorana arriving not too long ago, probably hysterical about the situation. In that case, I think it will be a very long discussion among them. I can't leave you in the parlor for hours, and I can't entertain you with all the work to be done. Giving you a room to stay would be the best choice for now. I hope that is fine with you." he explained further.

"Ahh... of course. It's a very serious matter, Lord Wolfram's circumstance is very complicated and I'm sure that it would be the concern that the family would prioritize. I'm willing to wait." I replied in earnest.

A few more chats as we walked, we arrived in front of a guest room.

"Well then, I hope you can rest here comfortably and feel free to tell us if you need anything. Just pull on the rope by the bed and a maid will come. Please excuse me." Sir Schulz said, nodding courteously at me.

"Yes, thank you. I'll make myself comfortable then." I said as I entered the room.

I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows when I saw the room. I mean, I knew that they were one of the wealthiest families in Shin Makoku, but even their guest room is fancier than the master's bedroom of our house... and this isn't even their main residence.

I approached the door, leading to what I assumed would be the adjacent bathroom. I opened it, and yes it was a bathroom. I closed the bathroom door and looked around the room for anything I can distract myself while I wait indefinitely for anyone to call for me in case we would go through the paperwork then.

I saw a few books stacked near the study table by the windows. There are only three of them, but I guess it's better than nothing. Looking at the titles of the book, my eyebrows furrowed. I don't know who was the guest that last used this room. But that person sure has a specific taste in books.