Following the servant, I stepped into the spacious mansion. Along the way, I passed by several people who appeared to be maids.

So being a national strategist really does come with status.

For the first time, I truly felt the weight of Jinor’s position. Back when I was essentially acting as the de facto strategist for Lunarian’s Army, I had been sleeping in a rundown house, relying on a single blanket to keep warm.

Lost in those old memories, I soon arrived at my destination.

“This way, please.”

As the door opened—

Seated at the highest position in the room, dressed in full regalia, was Jinor.

“Swen. You arrived on time.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lord Jinor.”

“No need for formalities. Take a seat first.”

After settling into an appropriate spot, I carefully posed my question.

“So, the ‘mage’ I’m supposed to teach…?”

“My adopted daughter, Reika. She’s in her room right now. As I mentioned before, she possesses a unique ‘talent.’”

“I see… So she’s your daughter.”

Of course, I already knew that, having met Reika before. But I still feigned surprise as if I were hearing it for the first time.

“You should head to her room and immediately begin the lecture on ‘sensing the energy that lingers in the air’—just as you described. I’ve already informed her that her new teacher would be arriving today, so there’s no need for concern.”

With that, Jinor gave me directions to her room.

“Understood. Is there anything else I should know?”

“Well, it’s nothing too serious… but she’s a bit shy around strangers. I’d appreciate it if you kept that in mind.”

“That’s not a problem. I can relate—I tend to feel the same way when meeting new people.”

“You’ll likely change your mind once you meet her.”

“Is that so?”

I made the comment half in jest, but Jinor remained deadly serious.

Does he have almost no genuine affection for his adopted daughter?

“It would be best if you could help awaken her abilities,” Jinor continued.

“As I mentioned before, I can’t guarantee anything… In fact, I don’t even know if I’ll be of any help at all. Are you still fine with that?”

“It’s fine. Just share what you’ve experienced. As I said earlier, even if you don’t provide any direct guidance, simply hearing the firsthand experiences of a man capable of miracles will serve as a form of education for her. There’s no need to feel pressured.”

“If you put it that way…”@@novelbin@@

“Now then, I have business to attend to, so I’ll take my leave first. But Swen, I have a request.”

Jinor’s tone grew firm.

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