Chapter 67: End of Swan Lake (1)

"You're leaving?"

"Yes, Marquis. There's nothing else left for me to do here."

I and the Marquis sipped on our teas as we faced each other in his office again. Thankfully, much of the papers and clutter here was removed and it's crisp smell had gone right out of the window.

It had already been 2 days since the founding festival concluded. His work must have been reduced greatly as well.

Today was the day Lady Sophia was also to go back, there wasn't much else to do here for me.

I had something else in mind.

Not standing the silence, the Marquis spoke again.

"Did you enjoy?" He asked. 

"Yes, it was a splendid celebration. Especially the city wide act."

"Do you leave even a single opportunity to praise yourself?"

"Never."

Both of us glared at each other for a few seconds before sipping on our teas again.

"About the party," I placed my cup down. "There was a guest of yours, Kai."

"Kai? Who's that?"

Oh?

"He said he was an adventurer—"