The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 374

Chapter 374: A Little Chat

Well, scratch that.

For something this good just could not be an "oops."

With a brand-spanking new grill courtesy of the good-natured dwarf, Luca decided to at least show his Auntie Cece what he was planning on doing with her marvelous creation.

Though, it was really more because she kept lingering, trying to figure out what he was going to do next.

And the little cook thought that he should somehow thank her properly for making him something like this.

But only if this thing turned out edible!

However, he probably shouldn’t have underestimated the power of grilled lobster and garlic butter, because the moment the rich, savory aroma hit Cece’s sensitive dwarven nose, it was game over.

She knew in her heart that those grills were getting made even when she’d just died and revived not so long ago.

Oh, it was happening, alright.

And she wouldn’t even bat an eye if someone said this was to be her life’s purpose!

Not when even Luca thought that this might just work.

But really, it would do more than just work, as it would likely revolutionize the era of valued pets, as these normally creepy-looking creatures would start looking different in the eyes of so many people.

And that was exactly what happened when one excited cook took his gaggle of friends over to have an initial look at this "experience."

Naturally, Ollie was among them, after risking life and limb to join after dramatically faking his way out of bed with a very unconvincing, "I just woke up!"

No one but Luca and Jax really believed him, but the parents honestly just found him too amusing to call him out.

Even Marquise Julienne, who was itching to pinch his butt like he was still five, decided to let it slide.

Maybe just for today.

For he managed to have notable achievements despite everything! After all, who gets himself a baby daddy and a spiritual rating advancement on the same day?

Her son, apparently!

So she’ll just wait until later to pinch his ever-loving behind!

But for now, curiosity over all this excitement reigned as everyone almost ran ahead of the actual dungeon owner, leaving behind the two women who decided they had a few things to discuss without the ears of these men.

The two women exchanged knowing looks before falling a step behind.

"Duchess Amelia. I would like to sincerely apologize for causing several scenes today. I feel terrible because today should’ve been really special for you and your family," apologized the Marquise, who never thought they’d be this much of a burden to anyone!

Amelia, to her credit, only chuckled good-naturedly, eyes warm.

"It’s really no trouble, Marquise Julienne. You see, I’ve heard a lot of good things about your son. And that’s not even counting the good things I have witnessed myself."

"Ollie was our boy’s first real friend, and as you can see, the boys are inseparable. And they have apparently been through thick and thin long before we arrived in the picture."

The duchess’ voice softened, the weight of her words lingering in the air.

She wasn’t even kidding, for none of it was farts blown for the sake of pleasantries.

Truth be told, knowing what she knew now, she realized things could have turned out very differently if Luca hadn’t met Ollie.

For her boy, who had once been alone, could’ve been taken advantage of, manipulated, destroyed—if not for the pure-hearted blonde who somehow barreled his way into Luca’s life.

Meanwhile, the marquise blinked, momentarily caught off guard. She knew her son was special, of course, she did. But...hearing another mother speak of him like this, with such raw sincerity, was something else entirely.

Seriously late.