Let's Go Eat

The news spread that Aizen Crimson Howl, the acting head of the mage family Crimson Howl, would be coming to the mercenary office.

As soon as Max got off the train, he sprinted toward the office at full speed, even using mana.

Thud!

Just as he entered the alley leading to the office, a massive presence and a deep voice stopped him in his tracks.

“Here.”

When Max turned his head, he saw Aizen Crimson Howl sitting on a bench and crunching away at an ice cream.

An elaborately patterned shirt, black cotton pants, and sunglasses. Combined with his red hair, they immediately drew the eye.

Max stopped running and straightened up respectfully, though confusion showed on his face.

“Why aren't you at the office? Why are you here···?”

“I only stopped by to show my face before coming out. Wouldn't Flora feel uncomfortable with this old man in the office? Besides, what we have to discuss isn't something we can talk about in front of Flora.”...