Étienne's request

- Nice to meet you, my lord Étienne. - Said the young damned angel, in a respectful voice, as he thought, for some reason he was lucky to the local nobility.

Waving his hand at Andrei's respectful appeal, the baron's son put his hand under his chin.

- I'm not my father, so let's omit this masquerade Andrey, tell me how the damned angel became the personal servant of Milady Alia? - Étienne asked with interest, rubbing his hands in anticipation.

The young man thought about how to answer this question, but after thinking, he had no choice but to tell the truth.

Having told his story, Andrei saw how the face of the young man in front of him was changing.

It was evident from his face that he was surprised at what the young man had gone through.

Andrei kept silent about the fact that he was a player, because he did not know how non-player characters could react to such words. Maybe they will think that he is crazy to check he had no desire.

- You are incredibly lucky, usually the nobles, especially from the noble classes, will not help someone below them. - Étienne said, taking a bottle from the chest.

Andrei assumed that it was not just colored water, he was not a supporter of alcoholic beverages and did not want to change his principles in this game.

Politely refusing Étienne's offer, the young man was interested in learning more information than drinking.

He understood that in his world many foreigners associate Russians as drinkers, but this was more fiction than truth.

- Are you Étienne where do you study magic or do you study magic at home? - Andrew asked, trying to hide his genuine interest.

He saw that from his question the young man opposite raised an eyebrow in surprise, trying not to pay attention to Andrei, waiting for an answer.

The young man was looking forward to what Étienne would tell him, if he forgot to ask Aliya, then now he definitely will not miss his opportunity.

- Of magic? Andrei, maybe your memory is damaged, but we are studying at the academies. And only through books that describe the steps to learn magic. - Étienne answered with a slight wrinkle at the words of the academy and books.

The young cursed angel saw the change but decided not to talk about it, most likely his new acquaintance did not like to learn even if it was magic. By appearance, he suggested that Étienne was no more than he might even be younger.

- As for whether or not I'm studying magic, I'll be enrolled in one of the academies in the capital soon. By the way, I think, like your milady, she is age appropriate. - The young man said thoughtfully, throwing thoughtful glances at Andrei.

The young damned angel saw that Étienne had a question that he did not dare to ask, he thought that his question was related to Alia. Andrei received information from him, so why not reciprocate?

- Do you have a question that interests you, Étienne, if yes, ask. - Turned to him, a young cursed angel smiling.

He saw how his interlocutor was considering whether he should ask a question, but apparently having decided something, he nodded.

The young damned angel noticed how his interlocutor's gaze changed, he was extremely serious. The former fun was not in the look of the young man, did he really fall into a love triangle? Andrey had a thought, but quickly dismissing it, he waited for a question from Étienne.

- Is it true that Milady Alia is beautiful? - the young man stammered, stammering and looking away.

The young damned angel just mentally shook his head, why did he think of a love triangle? He was glad that he was not one of those involved in this mess.

- Yes, she is quite beautiful. - Andrew confirmed nodding at Étienne's question, which could be seen a slight smile on his face.

He already guessed that Étienne had not seen the girl, but he was already interested in her, he was interested in what the young man was seeking with this question. By his smile, Andrei understood that by confirming her beauty, his interlocutor had a fantasy.

- May I ask you a favor? - Étienne turned to the young accursed angel.

Andrei frowned, his suspicions that the young man in front of him had already imagined that they had begun to be confirmed.

Étienne noticed how his interlocutor began to frown and raising his hands up, showing that he calmed down.

- Do not think anything bad Andrey, can you introduce us when you have a chance? - The young man asked in a low voice, glancing at the cursed angel.

Misunderstanding the whole situation, the young damned angel, he, began to ponder Étienne's request. Why can't he meet a girl himself?

During the time of communication with the girl, Andrei did not see anything arrogant and arrogant in her. In his opinion, it was quite simple, Andrei noticed Étienne's expectant look.

The young damned angel sighed as he began to foresee the headache from the whole situation he was in.

- Can you elaborate on why you don't meet her yourself? - Andrei spoke his thoughts, he decided to clarify in order to better understand.

Laughing at the question of the young damned angel Étienne, he relaxed noticeably, understanding a possible misunderstanding of the whole situation.

The cursed angels did not understand the structure of power in kingdoms or empires. It was easier for them, they were not constrained by the framework of the system of this or that system.

- Sorry, I forgot that you have no such thing as power building. May I explain everything to you? - Étienne asked in a cheerful voice, clasping his hands together.

Andrei was interested to hear information about the structure of power in this place where he ended up.

He had already agreed to introduce them, but if Étienne wants to tell him more about the structure of the world, then the young damned angel did not want to interfere.

- You probably think that since we are both nobles, then we somehow contact. And you are partially right, but if you compare my family and Milady Alia's family, then we are many steps lower. - Telling was noticeable as Étienne casts a glance at the street.

Andrei, who did not know world history well, but recalled a similar structure in the real world. If we consider Étienne and Alia, then for her, he was nothing more than a peasant who lived in the wilderness.

The young damned angel understood what it was better not to say and looked at the young man expectantly, waiting for him to continue.

- And besides this, there are different factions under the king who are fighting for power. My family is insignificant and no one pays attention to us in this outback. - With sadness in his voice, continued to tell Étienne.

The young cursed angel nodded at the words of the young man, Andrey did not understand how then he plans to conquer Aliya? Perhaps Étienne hoped that he could influence her as a personal assistant?

- If you think that I want to try to interest her through you, you are wrong. I want to start with her just to communicate and then everything depends on her. - Étienne spoke in a slightly cheerful voice, a slight smile was noticeable on his face.

Andrei, considering the words of the young man sitting in front of him, he saw no reason to refuse Étienne's simple request.

The young cursed angel understood that perhaps he did not see the whole picture, but the young man was not a cunning or a deceiver.

- I see no reason to refuse your request, Étienne, if possible, I will introduce you to Milady Alia. - Addressed Andrey, having made a decision, he extended his hand to the sitting young man opposite.

It was noticeable how the young man relaxed after the words of the young cursed angel, a smile was noticeable on Étienne's face.

He did not know why Andrei extended his hand to him, but deciding not to ask, he extended his hand. Seeing the young man's misunderstanding, the young cursed angel grinned and explained what handshakes meant.

The rest of the way, Étienne answered Andrey's questions of interest, the main question that bothered him was how the increase in strength occurs in this world.

The surprised look of the young man at this question was noticeable. As Étienne explained, the world had different powers ranging from magic and techniques.

There were both light and dark techniques, and the most dangerous were cursed. At the latter, he looked warily at the young cursed angel, many said that this cursed race had certain talents for one or two dark elements.

Some were jealous of their possible talent, some were afraid, but these rumors were not confirmed as not one damned angel entered the academy.

After some time, the carriage began to slow down until it stopped completely. Andrey looked thoughtfully out the window. And he saw the familiar gate leading to the village that he left not so long ago.

- So we arrived as Andrey promised you. - Étienne addressed him in a cheerful voice.

Turning his head towards the young man, Andrei nodded, thanking him for his help, he was about to get out of the carriage when Étienne called him.

- Do not forget about my request, please Andrey, when you are in the capital, I hope we will see you and Milady Alia there. - The young man said, seeing the uncomprehending look of the young damned angel.

Andrei, grinned slightly but nodded, confirming the agreement, slowly opening the door of the carriage, he went out into the street.

He felt his legs slightly numb from sitting for a long time. Glancing back and waving goodbye to Étienne, he closed the door, patting the carriage, letting the coachman know that he could resume movement.

Slowly the carriage began to move forward, pulling away from Andrey. Watching the carriage leave, the young man went towards the entrance to the village; the surprised looks of the guards were noticeable; they most likely knew whose carriage it was. Since they silently let Andrey through without trying to talk to him.