When Val and Meena arrive at the Altmaier house as planned, they are greeted at the gate by Jürgen himself.
　Bal looks dubious when he sees them dressed in a white shirt and a blue jacket and pants made of Trepira, a fine fabric from Westphalia, and he and Meena are both wearing shirts and pants made of cheap fabric.
　Both he and Meena were dressed in shirts and pants made of cheap fabrics.
　It was because he knew his mentor's personality well, but apparently it had backfired.
　Before asking about his master's intentions, Val first put his right hand on his left chest and bowed his head grudgingly.

'The unworthy disciple cannot help but rejoice at having another opportunity to see His Eminence's face. It's been a long time, Master.

Yes. Long time no see, Bartolomeus.

　To his worship, Jurgen merely replied with a nod.
　Appropriate, given the relationship between master and apprentice.
　Meena was not happy, but she could not take it out on her mentor, for whom Val had the greatest respect, and so she just paid her respects in silence, "You're Wilhemina," she said.

"So this elf is Wilhemina.

Yes, my name is Vilhemina. Hello. My name is Wilhemina. It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Großhert Jürgen.

　Jurgen twitched his brown eyebrows at her call.
　Groth Held is one of the titles he holds, an honor bestowed on those who have made significant contributions to the empire called "Heroic Title".
　By the way, Val has already been presented with the same title.
　The reason Meena doesn't have it is because it's not something that any Yagami Kiki could get.

I don't like to be called by the title of hero. Haven't you heard from the Bartolomeus guy?

I didn't say anything, sir.

　Val answers, not her, and grins.

'This guy. You haven't changed.'

　Jurgen starts laughing out loud.
　This kind of exchange was what Val and Jurgen were always doing.

''I'm relieved to see that my master has not changed either.

　Val's statement came from the heart, but the one being said hummed and sniffed sarcastically.

'Maybe it was a mistake not to change. At my age, I can't believe they're forcing me to work again.

It's a disaster.

　Instead of chiding his master, he shows him pity.

'Totally.'

　Jurgen nodded with a straight face.
　Meena couldn't keep up with the pace of their breathy conversation.
　That gave her a hint of the relationship between Val and Jurgen, so she was satisfied with herself.

'Well, I think it's time you came in. My nephew Otto wanted to entertain you guys and I didn't hear about it.

　Jurgen said regretfully, and Val responded with a look that said he had no choice.

'Otto is the head of the Altmaier family now too, you know. 'I suppose things aren't as they used to be,'

　We walk through a gate where armed private soldiers stand, and then we walk down a garden path neatly paved with white stone, Jurgen, Val and Meena in that order.
　Jurgen unexpectedly lowers his voice and speaks to Val.

'A noble elf sounds like a loyal dog to be more angry at you than he is at being neglected.

　Knowing his master's foul-mouthed ways, he doesn't get angry or chide him now, but returns a smile.

''Meena is a good girl,''

It's just for you.

　Jurgen kicked off his follow-up.
　Val didn't deny it, but silently shrugged his shoulders.

'It sounds like a nolocaine story, you fool.

I didn't mean to, though.

　He crossed his arms with a troubled look on his face at Jurgen's words.
　This is the first time Jurgen is inclined to feel sorry for Meena.
　Then Val asks his master, "By the way, master, you're looking very bad today.

'By the way, Master, you're dressed very decently today. Was it when you were on active duty that you would stiffen your shoulders if you weren't cheap?

It's the same now. I have no choice but to wear this attire at the request of my nephew.

　Jurgen sounded truly disgusted.
　His personality, which was no more aristocratic than Weinberger's, hadn't changed at all.
　It was a nostalgic aspect for Val, but the question remained unanswered.

''I see. I thought for a moment that I had come to the wrong house.''

　Jurgen responds to his words with a touch of sarcasm.

'I'm afraid so. You guys can change your clothes later.

I'm sorry, sir.

　Val fanned the heavens wide.
　He knew that if it was the Altmaier family, they would always have clothes on hand to lend in case of an emergency.
　If there was ever going to be a place where such a thing was needed, he couldn't destroy the face of his master and Otto, even if it was troublesome.

'It can't be helped. Let's prepare ourselves, Meena.

Yes, sir.

　Meena must not be as cramped as Val, but she replies in a disciplined manner.

'Be that as it may, my master didn't bring me any gifts because he thought I wouldn't like them.

You're doing the right thing.

　Jurgen responded to his apprentice's confirmation with a look of satisfaction.