* * *

The time of parting got here in a blink of an eye fixed. Early within the morning, as Tein was getting ready to depart, Luna quietly known as him.

“Please, take this.”

“Isn’t this a letter and a few gold cash?”

Tein appeared confused on the skinny letter and the pretty heavy purse of gold cash.

“It’s an emergency fund. Use it to purchase the stuff you want, like garments or jewellery. My father, having lived in poverty, doesn’t know how you can purchase new issues. Get him one thing good.”

Tein had solely purchased just a few units of garments for the upcoming journey, which was inadequate for a Baron assembly varied individuals.

Realizing the aim of the gold cash, Tein’s face grew to become critical.

“I perceive. Don’t fear.”

“It’s not only for my father. Use it on your secretary duties as properly. Like garments.”

“Me? No, I’m positive.”

“I’m providing you with this cash as a result of I’m not okay with it. Consider it as an operational charge. Usually, the employer ought to cowl these bills.”

“…Miss Luna.”

Tein appeared deeply moved however didn’t specific it in phrases.

“Now that winter is approaching, please additionally purchase garments for Henry. Should you want extra, let me know. I need you and everybody employed by our household to work comfortably.”

“…Sure. I perceive. I’ll use it properly.”

Not resisting anymore and agreeing to Luna’s intentions, Tein confirmed a faint smile.

“And the letter is for younger lord Vincent. My father mustn’t discover out about it, okay?”

Having heard Luna and Antes’ tales, Tein nodded critically.

He mistook the letter for a romantic one, which Luna didn’t wish to be came upon. After all, it wasn’t that, however Luna had no manner of letting him know.

“I perceive. It should stay a secret.”

It felt like an enormous process had been handed over to Tein, however Luna ended the dialog and bid farewell to the Baron’s get together.

“Ship a letter as quickly as you arrive.”

“I’ll see you quickly.”

“My lord, please watch out in your manner down!”

Emma and Laura waved. The Baron additionally waved again at them till his carriage was out of sight.

After some time, Luna, Emma, and Laura, holding arms, disappeared into the mansion. The outdated and small mansion felt larger in the present day.

* * *

“Captain! We have now a visitor!”

Because the voice introduced the customer with a knock, Antes put down the paperwork he was studying and went exterior sporting his coat.

Baron Peils, who had been trapped within the carriage for a very long time, was now strolling across the first-floor foyer to stretch his legs.

“Baron.”

“Oh! If it isn’t younger lord Antes!”

Upon recognizing Antes, the Baron rapidly approached and embraced him frivolously.

“It feels prefer it’s been such a very long time since we final met, regardless that it hasn’t been that lengthy!”

“I really feel the identical. Have you ever been properly?”

“Sure, sure. I’ve been fairly properly. You look wholesome too, which is a aid.”

The 2 conversed like outdated mates, asking one another how they’ve been. Whereas the scene was nothing uncommon, the workers members who noticed this had been stunned.

“…What are they doing proper now?”

“Am I dreaming…?”

How are they so shut? Did the Captain ever have a detailed good friend?

Though he wasn’t a psychopath as rumors prompt, Antes was all the time indifferent and drew boundaries. To everybody, even the guild, he was strictly enterprise – nothing extra, nothing much less. So, seeing him hug somebody was virtually surreal.

“Luna mentioned she missed younger lord Antes very a lot.”

Attempting to take care of a relaxed smile, Antes responded, figuring out Luna most likely didn’t miss him in any respect.

“I missed her too.”

“It should be since you two had been separated simply after beginning relationship. It’s very unlucky.”

…What? Relationship?

The guild members who didn’t know the backstory perked up their ears. Mercenaries who had been conscious of the connection remained silent and turned away.

“I’m considering of going as much as the capital quickly.”

“Hahaha! Is it since you miss our Luna?”

“Sure.”

Antes confirmed with a smile, inflicting the all-male crew to burst into astonishment. Chaos ensued.

“I’ve ready a mansion for you in Vincent territory. It’s handy to journey between Peils territory. Because you is likely to be drained, why not relaxation there?”

“Let’s do this. Thanks. This protects me quite a lot of problem.”

“No drawback. It’s the least I can do.”

Leaving questions and shock behind, Antes and the Baron moved to the mansion the place he would keep. Although small, it was a uncommon upscale mansion, and the Baron couldn’t assist however admire it.

“I’m undecided if I must be staying in such an exquisite mansion.”

“I remorse that I couldn’t discover a higher place. I’m grateful that you just suppose it’s satisfactory.”

Antes, making an attempt to be modest, smiled and responded.

“Please make your self at dwelling. I’ve instructed the servants as properly.”

As they handed the primary entrance, the servants, resembling these from a Duke’s family, greeted Antes and the Baron politely.

Again within the mansion, the Baron quietly instructed Antes:

“I ought to nonetheless pay lease, proper? Particularly with these many servants. It appears like a burden to reside right here at no cost.”

“Don’t fear. This mansion was vacant. The truth is, it’s higher maintained when somebody lives in it.”

“A vacant mansion? Is that this considered one of yours, Antes?”

“Sure, it’s considered one of mine.”

Antes responded, making an attempt to downplay its significance regardless that it was the very best one he owned within the Vincent territory.

“How can I cost you lease? It might nonetheless not be sufficient even when I gifted you this mansion.”

It wasn’t simply lip service. Antes, now benefiting tremendously from the gold mines, would do something for the Baron.

Their conversations continued cheerfully.

“I heard you settled the lawsuit efficiently.”

“It’s all because of the lawyer Royer you launched me to.”

Since he had all the time bowed his head to the duke’s household, he will need to have felt very elated in regards to the victory.

The predictable final result nonetheless left a slight feeling of remorse that he couldn’t see Fersen’s despairing face.

“After all, our Luna helped quite a bit too.”

“The younger woman helped?”

“Sure. They mentioned they wanted proof, so Luna obtained a confession letter from younger lord Fersen!”

The Baron laughed as if he discovered it pleasant.

After listening to that, he thought it will have been nice if he had seen the trial himself. 

“Anyway, thanks for introducing the lawyer. We’ve additionally selected the brand new mansion, so there’s nothing to fret about now.”

“You’ve selected a brand new mansion?”

“Sure. It’s known as the Mansion of Roses.”

“What did you simply say…?” Antes stopped in shock on the surprising identify.

“The… Mansion of Roses, you imply?”

“Sure. They are saying it’s a mansion with roses that bloom even in winter. Actually, I ponder if such roses exist, but when Luna says so, it should be. It’s a well-known mansion, have you learnt about it, younger lord?”

After all, he knew. He couldn’t not know.

That mansion was a present acquired in commemoration of Rosemary’s beginning.

It was a mansion the place mutant roses, discovered from everywhere in the continent, had been enhanced and planted all through the backyard. A mansion that consumes some huge cash for its upkeep.

“Sure, I do know. It’s a wonderful mansion.”

It appeared very cherished, however now it’s bought. Maybe they did it on objective? To method Luna?

That was the one factor Antes may consider, and he furrowed his forehead.

‘What on earth are they making an attempt to do?’

He hadn’t seen them for ten years, so he had no thought what they had been considering.

However one factor was sure, it wasn’t a pleasant method.

‘I’ve been considering it’s time to return to the Marquis’s home.’

It appeared that now was the time.

Not simply due to Luna, however as a result of the Guild grew so massive, it was about time to maneuver the headquarters to the capital.

“Luna appears to have chosen the mansion properly. As soon as issues calm down, I’ll have to go to and see what sort of mansion it’s.”

“My Guild and I’ll do our greatest to help you.”

“Thanks. I want to go searching the mansion extra. You don’t must stroll for no motive, younger lord. Simply relaxation.”

Because the Baron moved, his secretary, Tein, adopted him after which handed a letter to Antes.

“Luna despatched it.”

However his face appeared unusual. He appeared like he needed to lick his lips however couldn’t.

“She insisted that the Baron mustn’t discover out.”

Tein spoke solemnly, his face resembling a messenger of affection.

Seeing his face, Antes roughly understood the state of affairs. Tein should’ve mistaken it for a love letter.

If Luna had been right here, he would have teased her endlessly. There was nothing funnier than a flustered Luna.

He tried to brush it off since Luna wasn’t there, however he couldn’t assist himself.

Antes, with a mischievous smile, frivolously touched his lips to Luna’s letter after which opened it.

“I’m positive, however she’s very shy, so I can’t assist it.”

To anybody watching, he appeared deeply in love. A blush crept onto Tein’s normally stoic face. He utterly misunderstood the connection between Luna and Antes.

“Then have a very good time. I’ll go to the Baron.”

Leaving an ambiguous comment, Tein hurried after the Baron.

Having fun with Tein’s response, Antes opened Luna’s letter.

[You might’ve already heard from my father, but thanks to you, everything was resolved. Thank you so much. I’ll repay you in the future. Let me know what you like so I can prepare it. Please. Just not the gold mine, okay?]

Surprisingly, it began as a easy thank-you letter. Luna was genuinely grateful to Antes for his assist on this matter.

‘Had been we the kind to change such letters?’

The nice and cozy letter was not like Luna. However simply as he discovered it odd, the tone become a playful menace.

[And please take good care of my father. If you ever upset him, even if you’re from the Marquisate, I won’t forgive you. I’ll train hard for that day. I’ve chopped wood before, so training should be quick.]

After all. She wouldn’t simply write to precise gratitude. The anticipated response was amusing.

“Actually…”

The concept of her coaching herself to problem him was the funniest half. It was the primary time somebody ever threatened to bodily problem him.

Luna was certainly the funniest individual on the earth. Suppressing his laughter, Antes continued studying.

[Lastly, now that everything’s settled, shouldn’t we slowly part ways? It might be a bit early, but I think I should hint at parting. Everyone will be shocked if we suddenly part. How about competing the next time we meet? With food, maybe? I don’t like eggplants. Looking forward to the day we part.]

Having learn the letter, Antes understood why she insisted the Baron shouldn’t discover out. If found, the Baron’s response would vary from shock to fainting.

She’s suggesting a parting when it’s only the start. The enjoyable half hadn’t even began but.

It was a pleasant letter, however one thing about it didn’t sit properly with him. His lips slowly turned downwards.

Ideas started to flood his thoughts about when to return to the capital.