Gathering Wives with a System

Chapter 572: Punishing The Maid, Checking Effects Of Legendary Equipment

Breakfast stretched on longer than anyone had expected.

The conversations drifted naturally from one topic to another. Someone brought up the concert again, another person joked about Isaac’s expression during one of the songs, and before long everyone was laughing over things that probably wouldn’t even be funny by tomorrow.

Isaac enjoyed listening and watching everyone relax around the table.

Eventually, people started leaving one by one instead of all at once. The first to excuse herself was Avery, who still had to look after the farm. After wishing everyone a good day, she quietly left the mansion.

Not long after, Sera rose from her seat as well.

”I think I’ll visit one of the restaurants. I’ve heard there are quite a few delicacies I haven’t tried yet,” the angel said.

Isaac almost asked why she wanted more food after eating such a large breakfast. Fortunately, he caught himself before the words left his mouth.

Instead, he simply smiled and said, ”Have fun.”

”Thank you,” Sera replied before leaving.

The Calloway family departed after that. They thanked Isaac once more for inviting them before making their way outside together. The lively dining room became a little quieter as another group left.

Vale eventually stood up, stretching his shoulders with a tired sigh.

”I still have to hand over my responsibilities before I leave today,” he said.

Celia smiled helplessly beside him. ”And I have to attend the afterparty with the concert crew. Apparently, I’m not allowed to skip it even if I wanted to.”

Isaac chuckled. ”Sounds exhausting.”

”It probably will be. But it’ll be fun too,” Celia admitted.

After waving goodbye, the two of them left together. Celia would follow Vale until he left, then go to the afterparty. The mansion continued growing quieter with each passing minute, though the comfortable atmosphere remained.

Eleanor was the next person to leave.

While putting on her coat, she casually said, ”I’ll be bringing Averon, and the second person I’d like to train.”

Isaac silently prayed for whoever this mysterious second person was. Then he remembered Averon and decided the boy probably deserved a prayer too.

”Good luck,” he said with complete sincerity.

Eleanor nodded, unaware of what had gone through his mind before leaving the mansion.

Alice and Emily were among the last to leave. Alice adjusted the straps of her equipment before explaining her plans.

”I’m heading into the wilderness starting from Emily’s City. I’ll be taking a crew with me because I need to start searching for dragons if I want to upgrade my [Heart of Magic] ,” she said.

”Stay safe,” Isaac replied.

”Mhm.”

Alice walked toward the entrance first, but Emily remained behind for a moment. Isaac thought she wanted to tell him something before leaving.

Instead, she stepped closer and gently pressed her lips against his.

The kiss lasted only a brief moment before she quickly pulled away. By the time Isaac fully realized what had happened, Emily’s face had already turned bright red.

”I’ll see you later,” she mumbled softly.

Without waiting for his response, she hurried after Alice and almost fled from the mansion. Isaac watched her disappear through the doorway before a quiet laugh escaped him.

Emily had always kissed him on the cheek whenever they parted. It had become such a normal habit that he barely thought about it anymore. This time, however, she had kissed him on the lips instead.

He supposed last night had changed more than either of them had openly acknowledged. Their relationship had become a little closer, and Emily finally felt comfortable enough to take a small but bold step forward.

Still smiling to himself, Isaac stretched before gathering the dishes from the dining table. He carried the stack into the kitchen, only to find Priscilla already waiting there.

The dragon maid immediately stepped forward.

”Master, please leave those to me. I’ll wash everything,” she said politely.

Isaac looked at the dishes for a moment before nodding. ”Alright.”

After handing them over, he returned to the living room. Since there wasn’t much else to do, he settled onto the sofa while waiting.

At the same time, he sent one of his clones outside to bid farewell to the Lords who were still preparing to leave his city.

While waiting, Isaac looked outside through one of the large windows. He quickly noticed that there were noticeably more unfamiliar faces walking through the city than before.