CHAPTER 43 What is that Supposed to Mean?

　　I watched him still on his straight face and didn't even falter or release an emotion that he is guilty. Or that he could may be escaped from his duty.

　　"Trust me. I can."

　　With the finality of his words and how confident he was, I still doubt him. But I could tell that he is telling the truth. But how? How could he excuse himself? What kind of reason did he tell? Did he say he is being called by the Grand Alpha King?

　　"Food is ready."

　　I snapped back and nodded. I approached the table while Claude slowly opened the curtains. My eyes dropped to the cup where a tea poured in it. I arched my eyebrow upon seeing it.

　　"What tea is this?" I asked as I slowly sat in the chair.

　　"Captain Pavia asked me to bring you an herbal tea. She said that Doctor Raico gave her this tea."

　　He sat down across me as my heart pounded crazily upon the mentioning of Doctor Raico. I calmly reached for the hot tea and carefully sipped on it.