Miss Witch, please don't leave your fragrance everywhere

The man seemed to be trying to force his way in, but Chloe refused to let him in no matter what.

In desperation, the man chose to force the gift into Chloe's hands.

"I have delivered the gift. Please remember to say a few good words for me regarding the distribution of the property."

【Witch TIPS】

Even after graduating from Santa Barbara Girls' Academy, the witch and her sister still maintain a good relationship. In the eyes of others, the witch's sister has feelings for the witch that go beyond sisterhood.

37 The Miser of Devin

After the man left, Chloe put all the gifts he brought at the door. She had no intention of giving them to Mr. Stewart. A few minutes later, another visitor came. It was a woman dressed up in fancy clothes. Most of what she said was the same as the man who came before.

Chloe's attitude was still very cold. It was not until she declined the woman's visit with the same reason that she realized that Angelica had come to the living room at some point and was quietly watching everything that happened in the entrance.

Chloe forced a forced smile.

"Ms. Angelica, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Those people just now, and those who came to visit last night, are all Mr. Stewart's relatives? Why don't you let them in?"

"..."

Chloe bit her lip and didn't answer.

"I have always been puzzled. Although Mr. Stewart would be in a state of selflessness once he started talking, he did not hesitate when he was willing to accept us, and he did not say that Abigail and I would need to pay extra for accommodation and meals. I asked Mr. Stewart, and he said that the bathroom in his house could be used at will. He was also worried that there were not enough skin care products at home. After all, it costs a lot to maintain the skin of a beautiful girl like me."

As if to show off, Angelica pinched the back of her hand, causing the corners of Chloe's mouth to twitch. She felt that this person was too self-satisfied.

"I find it incredible that Mr. Stewart has done so much. Before I accepted this commission, someone advised me not to accept it, saying that I might not be paid, that the person who issued this commission had no credibility, and that he was... a well-known miser in Devin Town."

"no!"

As if she had captured some key information, Chloe started to scream out of control.

"That's not the case at all! The master has never... has never been that kind of person...!"

——The story begins with Stewart’s childhood, which he did not choose to talk about.

Stewart's childhood was actually not happy. His mother was weak after giving birth to him and died of illness not long after. His father worked in a sawmill when Stewart was very young. He was seriously injured due to operational errors and eventually died of wound infection.

Therefore, Stewart spent his childhood moving around among relatives. Most people thought that adopting Stewart was a burden, but they also thought that the child was really pitiful, so they decided to let Stewart grow up eating at different families, living in one family this month, living in another family next month, and so on. Perhaps it was his childhood experiences that cultivated Stewart's love of freedom and cheerful personality, prompting him to resolutely decide to go out and adventure after he was able to support himself.

Many years passed, and Stuart had not returned for a long time. When many people had forgotten him, Stuart returned home with his wealth from finding the magic crystal mine. Stuart actually did not hate Devin Town, even though no one was willing to take him in for a long time when he was a child. However, perhaps it was precisely for this reason that Stuart was like a guest in every home and was often treated well. So after Stuart became rich, he chose to return to Devin Town to build his hometown.

Stewart renovated the roads in Devin Town, and paid for everything from materials to workers' wages in his own name. The governor of Devin Town cautiously asked Stewart if he needed anything in return, such as whether a portion of future taxes should be allocated to Stewart.

Stewart replied that no, and it was not an exaggeration to say so. His wealth was so great that even if he spent his money renovating the highway, even if he lived a life of luxury, drank the most expensive wine, and rode the best griffins, he still would not be able to spend all the money.

Perhaps because of his childhood experiences, Stewart adopted a child, and that child was Chloe.

Stewart was a generous person and soon became a star in Devin. Every time he came to the tavern, the guests knew that they had a chance to get a free meal today. Relatives who were unwilling to take in Stewart before suddenly became close to him. Some people who had to look up their family tree to find their almost non-existent blood relationship also came one after another after hearing about it.

Stewart was willing to sponsor anything they needed; if someone in Devin started trying to take advantage of the trade boom to do business, Stewart would provide them with their first pot of gold.

People spread the word that there was a very wealthy and kind man in Devin Town.

But Chloe, the child adopted by Stewart, found that Stewart smiled less and less, and she began to worry that the family did not have enough money. Stewart touched Chloe's head and told her that it was not the case.

Soon after, someone came to Stewart to ask for money. That person was a distant relative of Stewart. However, to be called a distant relative, they had to go back to their great-great-great-grandfather. Chloe knew that he was a gambler and was addicted to gambling. It was no surprise that he gambled away all his money again.

This time Stewart rejected him.

The other party was surprised.

"Why? You're obviously very rich."

"Yes, I have dealt with at least ten debt collectors for you, but have you ever thought about what you would do if I were gone? You have to stop gambling, or you have to go to work and make money on your own."

"What are you talking about? As long as you pay, the problem will be solved. You have more money than you can spend, right? This is nothing to you."

"...I can't give you money unless you promise to work in the future."

"You obviously don't want to give it to me!"

The two ended up arguing, but luckily Stewart had plenty of adventure experience and easily took him down.

Stewart was indeed a very generous person, but as time went by, asking Stewart for money became a daily routine for his relatives. Some were addicted to gambling, some were lazy, and some were greedy for luxury goods... Their solution was not to be self-reliant, but to ask Stewart for his wealth.

Because he is extremely wealthy and we are related.

Over time, Stewart felt that this was not a viable option. Although he had enough savings to cover all difficulties and still maintain the highest standard of living, he still made a decision. Unless there were real difficulties, he would not help with gambling debts, buying meaningless expensive items, etc.

To Stewart's relatives, this was unreasonable behavior.

They thought that Stewart had become stingy and a miser, and was no longer the cheerful and generous Stewart he used to be. Stewart's relatives tried to play the emotional card by saying that they had taken care of him when he was a child, but Stewart remained unmoved.

So Stewart's relatives were angry and began to ruin Stewart's reputation. Some people directly owed money and put it under Stewart's name. When the debt collectors came to his door, Stewart simply responded that it was their debt and he had no reason to help them settle it.

No one could understand it because Stewart was obviously a wealthy man, but most of them realized one thing: Stewart was indeed no longer as generous as before.

From then on, the great philanthropist of Devin Town no longer existed, and was replaced by a new name.

The miser of Devin.

38 Cursed Fortune

"The master has never owed anyone anything... I don't understand why they treat the master like this."

Chloe told Stewart's entire experience in one breath. As a child adopted by Stewart, Chloe witnessed the change in people's attitude towards Stewart.

From the bustling crowds at his door when he returned home in glory, to the no one paying attention to him when he refused to provide meaningless assistance, and finally, to the countless people who came to visit and try to please the dying Stewart.

"…About two years ago, the master's health condition took a turn for the worse, and the doctor said that he only had less than two years to live. After learning about this, the master's relatives began to try to get back on good terms with him. They wanted him to give them more of his property."

Stewart did not get married and only adopted Chloe as his adopted daughter. According to the inheritance law of the country where Devin Town is located, Stewart has the obligation and reason to make a will and distribute his property by himself. Stewart has a huge amount of money that he can't spend in his lifetime. When his relatives realized this, they immediately changed their appearance and tried to please Stewart with flattering smiles.

"None of them is willing to travel far to another place to find a famous doctor to help the master. I begged them, but they were vague in their words. In their hearts, they all hoped that the master would die so that they could fight for his property."

Chloe had planned to leave Devin more than once to find a doctor to save Stewart, but Stewart's health became weaker day by day, and Chloe had to stay with Stewart to take care of him.

"I will never let those people with ulterior motives get close to the master...never!"

"-Chloe."

Suddenly, a voice was heard from the stairs. Abigail supported Stewart with a complicated expression. Chloe's emotions were completely out of control. She didn't notice that her cathartic shouting was heard upstairs. It wasn't only Angelica who heard Stewart's passing, but also Stewart and Abigail.

"Don't say any more, Chloe, and don't embarrass the guests."

"I can't understand why the master should accommodate them!"

Tears welled up in Chloe's eyes. She had always been a very obedient child, but this time, she did not obey Stewart.

"It's ridiculous, isn't it? The master has been to the cold north, to the Yamauroti Kingdom where even the air is lethal, and he didn't suffer any sequelae. The master, who should have returned to his hometown to enjoy life, is getting weaker day by day!"

The temperature in the north is minus 40 degrees Celsius all year round. The miasma at the site of the former Kingdom of Yamauroti has killed countless gold diggers. Stewart survived this life-and-death adventure with his healthy physique, but fell ill in his hometown.

"The person who just came to visit is the daughter of the elder brother of the wife of the master's father."

Angelica thought about the relationship in her mind.

"Should I consider her...my uncle's cousin?"

"The person in front is the grandson of the husband of the daughter of the master's grandmother's younger brother!"

"How complicated! I'm surprised you can remember it."

"The person last night was a friend of the wife of the son of the master's father's younger brother!"

"This is totally unrelated!"

"The relationship between the master and them is not that deep at all, but they cling to the master like parasites. When the master fell ill, they only pretended to care about him, and no one really cared about his feelings."

Chloe and Stuart have no real blood relationship. In the past, Chloe would have thought that this was an offense that would have caused Stuart to kick her out of the house. But Chloe couldn't stand it anymore. She had to express her thoughts to feel better.

The entire living room fell into deathly silence. Chloe calmed down and waited for Stewart's punishment.

Stewart just sighed heavily. When he spoke again, he did not choose to scold Chloe.

"I'm glad you're thinking of me like this, Chloe. I think... I'm partly responsible, too."

"responsibility?"

"After I got the wealth from the magic crystal mine, I would be lying if I said I wasn't elated. I got more gold than I could spend in a lifetime, and I told everyone I knew about it. Now that I think about it, I definitely wanted to show off... Just like the trophies in my room, I wanted everyone to see how successful I was."

"..."

"I often wonder if I could be more mature, could I have avoided this outcome? If I could have swallowed up my pride and said that my wealth was limited and that I would have used most of it after I finished repairing the road in Devin, would the people around me have started to be more restrained and stop asking for too much?"

"Master, why do you put the blame on yourself?"

"I'm not shielding them. I've heard many stories of cursed treasures during my adventures. I'm penniless, but I still don't understand how endless treasures can be a curse. How many people dream of a life of wealth and glory? When I kept letting them indulge themselves and told them that they could come to me when they needed money, I had already opened Pandora's box, and this is the curse I have to bear for opening the box."

Chloe shook her head as if she couldn't accept it, and Mr. Stewart showed a lonely smile.

"Every time I was in danger, I felt that I was a lucky person favored by God. Until now, I still think so. I was favored by God because at the end of my life, Chloe, you were by my side."

Chloe slumped on the floor helplessly. Angelica squatted down and patted Chloe's shoulder. Chloe simply threw herself into Angelica's arms and burst into tears.

Abigail also had a very uncomfortable expression. Her faith told her that the truth of the world should be that good will be rewarded. Mr. Stewart was undoubtedly a kind man. At this time, he even thought that it was his excessive indulgence in the past that led to the current result.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh. You've seen my immature side. Regarding the commission... I know this may be a bit offensive, could you please stay with me until the end?"

Angelica nodded, and Stewart was happy from the bottom of his heart. The only person he cared about was Chloe. Stewart planned to leave his property to Chloe, but he was a little worried about whether his relatives would take risks for wealth. Stewart tried to get Chloe to move out, but Chloe said she would never leave Stewart's side.

Angelica is a powerful magician, and Stuart believes that Angelica can at least ensure Chloe's safety.

When Chloe regained her composure, she sobbed and helped Stewart back to the room, while Angelica and Abigail stayed in the living room.

"Sister Angelica, is there any way we can help Mr. Stewart?"

"You have to pay more."

"Please, please be serious!"

"Well... let's talk about this in a dozen days."

39 Stewart's New Life

Over the next ten days, Angelica stayed with Stewart and told him about her past experiences as usual. Stewart seemed unaffected and was extremely open-minded about the fact that he would pass away in a few days.

Abigail and Chloe quickly became friends. In her spare time, Chloe would learn magic from the witch with Abigail.

"Well, that's about it for Aurigais, Sequence 9: Riding King. Although the name sounds very cool, this magic is not all-encompassing."

Abigail thought for a moment, "Sister Angelica means I can't ride a griffin?"

"No, I mean it doesn't apply to humans. At first I thought I would be able to be on top after learning this trick."

"Eh?"

Abigail didn't understand Angelica's feelings at all.

Chloe, who also learned magic, looked depressed and showed no joy at all. Today was the last day, and tomorrow was the day when Stewart would die.

Chloe was in no mood to learn magic now. She just wanted to make Stewart feel at ease. With the blessing of magic, Stewart would not have any worries when he left.

Angelica whispered, "You'll need it, Miss Chloe."

"...Well, thank you for your guidance."

Chloe thought that Angelica did this so that she could have the ability to ride a velociraptor. Chloe had no experience riding a velociraptor, but after learning this magic, she could ensure that she would not be thrown out.

Stewart smiled with relief. This way, Chloe could leave Devin and move to another town after his death.

Today will be Stewart's last day. Stewart tried to comfort Chloe with an optimistic attitude, saying that he was in good condition and would not suffer too much when he left.

Chloe decided to stay in Stewart's room tonight to accompany him for the last night. Abigail had a good impression of this optimistic, cheerful and adventurous uncle from the bottom of her heart, and chose to accompany Chloe to keep watch.

Angelica chose to go back to her room to rest as usual, and didn't seem to care much about Stewart's last day.

The next morning, Abigail rushed into Angelica's bedroom in a panic.

"Sister Angelica! Wake up!"

"It's so big... it can't fit in..."