In the Midst of Revenge on Cinderella (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 24

Could it be that he’d already summoned this man?

“Excuse me, but who might you be…?”

Matthias asked with a puzzled expression. Though Matthias himself was not short, Karl possessed a stature rarely seen.

With such a towering and intimidating man standing firmly before him, Matthias seemed slightly cowed—his naturally protective demeanor making him appear even more rabbit-like.

Yet even so, Matthias pulled me behind him as if to shield me.

Apparently, despite knowing we were acquainted, his instincts told him this man was dangerous. Karl’s eyebrows furrowed disapprovingly as he looked down at him.

Watching the unspoken tension between the two men, I waved my hand between them.

“Lord Matthias, this man is the owner of this bookstore.”

“Oh? Ah!”

At my introduction, Matthias’s wary expression instantly softened.

“I’ve never had the chance to meet you until now—it’s a pleasure. I’m always receiving your generous help.”

Karl stared silently at the hand Matthias had extended, then abruptly turned his head toward me. I swallowed a wry smile.

‘Why act so childish.’

“Why don’t you just finish what you were saying? I’m quite interested in magic and fairies myself. They’re rather romantic beings, aren’t they?”

Karl spoke of romance with a face utterly devoid of it.

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