Chapter 97

【”Yes, who’s there?”】

【”Good day, madam.”】

【”Oh, Zen-kun. Please come in.”】

【”Hey there, Norman-san.”】

Zen smiled as he greeted him in a purposely familiar way. Norman accepted the greeting and returned it as he also smiled similarly.

【”Hello. I’m glad to see that you look well.”】

【”Same to you. Oh, here, I have a present.”】

The present was a wooden knitted basket. Inside was an assortment of breads which had been baked at Zen’s home.

【”Thank you, as always. Come on, take a seat.”】

【”So, what was it this time?”】

【”We didn’t get any instructions in particular. Just that, as expected, the household’s situation has been worrying him lately.”】

【”Is that so? In the end, it seems like there isn’t much we can help Harold-sama with.”】

【”You’re right, and he’s also showing concern about Huey-sama. Although they’re born of a different mother, his younger brother is really adorable.”】

【”To begin with, Harold doesn’t care about his position or his influence. He probably isn’t interested in fighting for succession.”】

【”Heh, he just wants to cherish his brother, doesn’t he? He even sent Huey some clothes and toys last time.”】

【”Aah! I-I’m sorry….”】

【”Are you alright?”】

【”Yes, but the cup is…”】

【”Don’t worry about it, everything breaks eventually, it’s only a matter of when… Still, it broke really cleanly.”】

【”Huh?”】

【”….Is Harold-sama safe right now?”】

Norman muttered that question with a small voice while wiping the table with a cloth. However, Zen did not have any answer to offer.

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【”Looks like the title of the knight order’s leader isn’t just for show huh, Vincent.”】

【”Harold Stokes…… Enemy…. top priority elimination target……”】

【”Hey, thrash! Why the hell are you attacking me?”】

【”Harold is the top priority elimination target…..”】

【”You bastard….!”】

【”…… Vincent Van Westervoort. This place will be your grave.”】

【”Let’s go!”】

Harold shouted., and the jade green crystal that was embedded on the sword in his right hand shone with a subtle sparkle.