Physics The Greatest Magic 76 Chapter 23: Refusal

"I said I'd offer you my daughters hand in marriage?" Said Kurt with a confused expression

Mr kurt, a man who looked to be in his 30s, Blonde hair, blue eyes and wore glasses. A shaved beard, looks just like a man from a fantasy world.

"W-Wait a minute! Dad! Things are going too fast! We just met!" Said Eleanor while flustered

"And? Isn't it a good thing? Besides, you don't seem to dislike him" Said Kurt

"Just because I don't dislike him, doesn't mean it's fine! Besides, we don't even know how he feels about it" Said Eleanor as she pointed at me

She was way too embarrassed to face me

"Well, John, How do you feel about it?" Asked Kurt

"Yeah, John, Why don't you go ahead and tell us?" Asked Serena with a smile on her face.

Ariel seemed to also be curious about what I would say

Somehow that smile makes me feel insecure… Anyways, Getting married huh… I mean Eleanor is definitely beautiful, Long wavy golden Hair, Oceanic blue eyes. On top of that she has a caring personality

She's also a noble, so I would probably be able to live a peaceful and quiet luxurious life, but…

"I'm sorry Mr kurt, While I am certain I do not deserve such an offer and as much as I appreciate it, unfortunately I'm afraid I'd like to decline…" I said as I bowed

I looked over at Eleanor to see how she would react and she didn't seem that bothered by it, almost as if she knew this would be the answer

As I thought that, Tears started to drop from her face as she shouted, "Dad, you idiot!" and ran out of the room

"Eleanor-" Said Kurt as he stretched out his hands to stop her, but it was too late

"Sorry…" I muttered to myself, after she had left

I didn't expect her to be that bothered by it… My rejection did seem a bit cold… I'll have to properly explain it to her

"Ah… I did it again… John, do you mind if I ask something?" Asked kurt

"Of course…" I replied

"Are already engaged to one of those two girls behind you?" Asked Kurt

Hm, Serena and Ariel? Not Really

"Ah, no They're just my-"

Before I could finish Serena spoke up

"Nope, who would want to be engaged with this idiot?" Said Serena

Oi…

"Yeah, we're just party members." Said Ariel as she followed Serena's lead

"That pretty much sums it up, although it was harsh." I said as I looked at serena

She stuck her tongue out then faced the other direction with as she made "Hmph" Sound

"So then why would you reject the proposal? I don't see a reason not to… Eleanor is both cute and intelligent… She's also the daughter of a noble, I'm interested in what your reason is… Could it be that you don't find her attractive?" Said kurt

" No, no, it's not that. Sure Eleanor is cute, intelligent and attractive, but we just met, I'm sure forcing relationships is common between nobles, but I wouldn't want to force someone into that…"

With this he should back down-

"I doubt she would mind, in fact, she didn't seem to refuse the proposal only slightly complained about it"

"True, but for a commoner get engaged to a nobl-"

Before I could finish he said "Don't worry about that, you have my backing after all. Besides, she's just like you…"

What's that supposed to mean?

"Alright, I understand, There won't be any problems if we engage, but there's something I haven't told you…" I said

"What is it?" Kurt asked

"There's someone I like…" I replied

"Wh" Serena unintentionally let as she shortly after recomposed herself

Ariel silently stared at me as if she was waiting for me to say who

"I haven't confronted that person about my feelings yet, and if I were to suddenly get engaged before telling her, I'm sure it wouldn't be a good start to a relationship I hope of achieving…"

Serena and Ariel were both quietly staring at me with interrogatory eyes as if they wanted to know who I meant

"you have a point… But Polygamy is allowed and isn't uncommon in this kingdom. I'm sure she wouldn't mind" Said kurt

I can see why he's a noble merchant

"We can't be too sure, but in the end, It'll be better for us to get to know each other before moving into something like an engagement"

"You have a point, I apologise for rushing things. It's a shame, especially since you two are around the same age… John, you'll be taking the academy entrance exams too right?" He asked

Looks like he finally gave up… Why did he want me to marry his daughter so badly?

"Yes?" I replied

"Hm, so you two will have more opportunities to get to know each other."

Looks like he still hasn't given up…

"Haha, yes…" I replied

Ariel and serena let out a relieved sigh. Looks like me getting engaged would probably be troubling for our party. They were probably worried that the party would get disbanded or something.

"Mr kurt, when is the entrance exam for the academy?" I asked

"Hm? You didn't know? It's tomorrow."

"Eh-EHHH!?" the three of us said in sync

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After he told us that, as thanks for saving his daughter, he offered to take us to the academy and to let us stay in the guest rooms.

We had no reason to decline and so accepted his proposal, at the same time he gaves us a bag of 150 Gold coins for protecting her. He had planned to give us more, but I stopped him. 150 Is way more than enough.

"John, John" Said Ariel

"Yes?" I asked

"Who was the girl that you said that you liked?" Ariel asked

Serena who was beside her also seemed curious as she would occasionally stare at me while we walked.

"Do you two really want to know?" I asked

We were on our way to the guest room as we followed one of the servants

"Not really" Said Serena as she looked away, occasionally peeking

You're making it pretty blatant that you do…

"Well, you see…"

I cast Silentium around the three of us so that the servant and anyone else wouldn't hear

"That was a lie" I said to the two of them

"Ehhh… John is a liar…" Said Ariel with a small smile formed on her face

"What? No I had no choice-"

"Yeah, he's a pretty good liar for an idiot" Said Serena who was also smiling

Eh? Why are they both in a good mood? Ah… Is this the case that I read about… Girls prefer bad boys…?

I disabled silentium before the guards noticed something was up, and suddenly he stopped and bowed

In front of him stood a woman who appeared to be in her twenties

"Oh my, You must be the ones who saved Eleanor, As her step mother I thank you. My name is Usiel van mira, It is a pleasure to meet you." She said as she slightly lifted up her dress with his finger tips

A noble gesture… And did she say… Step mum?

Chapter end