Chapter 288: Hermann-Rose
From the moment she entered the ancient castle, Jia Na finally had a relatively clear concept of the Rose Family's 'wealth'.
In the past, in Jia Na's understanding, rich people should be like the great nobles in the Lower City, with countless servants,
surrounded by attendants, living in extreme luxury.
However, when she arrived at the Rose Ancient Castle, she realized that the wealth of a Wizard family was different from that of ordinary people.
Here, there were not many servants; everything was handled by various alchemical creatures.
Not only that, the expensive alchemical instruments visible everywhere in the ancient castle, such as the never-extinguishing brilliant crystal lamps on the roof, broadened the horizons of Jia Na, a 'country bumpkin' from the Lower City.
"Two ladies, this way please—"
As the group gradually walked through the ancient castle corridor, an extremely bright hall and a long table covered with exquisite meals
appeared before Jia Na.
"That is my father, Hermann-Rose."
Hearing Vivian's quiet murmur from the side, Jia Na, who had already put on a standard social smile, nodded gently.
"Please sit down quickly."
Before Jia Na could introduce herself, Hermann-Rose, sitting in the main seat, raised his hand expressionlessly, inviting Jia Na and Vivian to sit.
"I forgot to tell you, my father suffered some accidents in his early years, causing him to have some facial paralysis."
Hearing Vivian's voice transmission, Jia Na slightly unnaturally tucked the hair behind her back.
"Nice to meet you, I am the current head of the Rose Family, Hermann-Rose."
"Hello, Mr. Hermann, my name is Jia Na-Roland—"
"No need for introductions, I have already known you for a long time, and I understand you very well."
"Father—"
Hearing Vivian's complaining voice, Hermann-Rose added:
"Of course, I haven't sent anyone to investigate you, including Vivian; I haven't deliberately inquired about you from her either."
Like Vivian, Hermann-Rose also had short frosty white hair and a pair of deep blue pupils.
Therefore, Jia Na judged in her heart that the head of the Rose Family before her should have also awakened the 【Cossina Snake】 bloodline.
However, judging from the magnetic field fluctuations emanating from him, Jia Na could also conclude that Hermann-Rose did not follow the Warlock path like Vivian, but was a First-Level Wizard who had truly comprehended the power of 【Law】.
"I wonder what 【Law】 Mr. Hermann has mastered—"
While guessing inwardly, Jia Na, with a proper smile on her face, formally took her seat and entered the banquet.
"This is deep-sea pearl oyster, the taste is very good, you can try it."
"Thank you—the taste is indeed very good."
Under the introduction of Hermann-Roland, Jia Na also tasted many rare delicacies she had never heard of before.
At the same time, Jia Na also felt the other party's goodwill from Hermann-Rose's actions.
But looking at Hermann-Rose's expressionless 'cold face', Jia Na still felt a strong sense of incongruity.
"Logically speaking, facial paralysis is not a very difficult illness, especially for a First-Level Wizard like Mr. Hermann, it shouldn't be a problem. Unless..." While politely socializing on the surface, Jia Na couldn't help but start various speculations in her heart.
"Unless, like Jarvis's situation, it's also because of a Curse that he hasn't fully recovered?"
"How do these dishes taste? Do they suit your palate?"
Just as Jia Na was slightly distracted, Hermann-Rose's voice sounded in her ear at the right time.
"They are all very delicious, many of these foods are the first time I've tasted them—"
"Father, I told you Jia Na likes spicy food, why didn't you arrange for someone to prepare some?"
Hearing Vivian's strong interruption, Jia Na quickly waved her hand:
"I don't particularly like spicy food either—"
"That was indeed my oversight, Isais, immediately instruct the kitchen to make a few dishes that suit Miss Jia Na's taste."
"Mr. Hermann, really, there's no need, I'm almost full———"
"Jia Na, I told you, you absolutely don't need to be polite with me———it's just a few dishes, the kitchen will prepare them quickly."
Seeing Vivian's rather 'assertive' appearance, Jia Na could only nod somewhat helplessly and no longer decline their kindness.
"Also try this bottle of wine, it's already had the sugar removed, the taste is also very good."
"Okay—"
The theme of this lunch was primarily focused on eating.
During this time, the topic of conversation among the three revolved around the ingredients, taste, and preparation methods of each dish."
"Vivian, go get that bottle of 'Rose Dew' from the cellar."
"I'm eating, ask someone else to go—"
"Go quickly."
Hearing Hermann-Rose's unquestionable tone, Vivian pouted and prepared to pull Jia Na along to the backyard cellar to get the 'Rose Dew'.
"You can go by yourself, don't drag the guest along."
"Father—"
"Listen."
Reluctantly releasing Jia Na's arm, Vivian left the hall alone.
Seeing this, Isais, who had been serving nearby, also appropriately left the space to Hermann-Rose and Jia Na.
"Mr. Hermann, your relationship with Vivian is truly good."
Watching their close interaction, Jia Na, who had never experienced familial affection since childhood, couldn't help but say with a slight envy.
"After all, she is my only daughter."
Saying this, Hermann-Rose's pair of icy blue eyes turned towards Jia Na.
Seeing this, Jia Na also put down her cutlery and quietly waited for him to continue.
"To be honest, I have never seen Vivian care so much about a person before—even I haven't seen her care about me this much."
"Vivian is also my best friend, it is my honor to know her."
Listening to Hermann-Rose's words, Jia Na, who could also feel Vivian's regard for her, couldn't help but curl her lips into a gentle arc.
"I do know a lot about you, but it's limited to the aspect of opera... It wasn't until today,
after truly interacting with you at close range, that I discovered you are indeed very special—"
"After all, you are the first person I have seen so far who can master a 【Growth Law Fragment】 at the apprentice stage—"
Hearing the first half of the sentence, Jia Na thought Hermann-Rose wanted to praise her.
However, when Jia Na heard the second half of his sentence, the smile on her face suddenly froze slightly.
But soon, Jia Na quickly adjusted her expression using her 【Muscle Control】 talent.
"Mr. Hermann, your insight is truly astonishing—"
