After leaving the house and explaining the situation to Ternan Mars, who was waiting outside, he readily agreed, even though it was outside of the scheduled work.

Furthermore, the Duke Crepes' house itself was on the outskirts of the city, so it wasn't far from the Marquis Delance's house.

Therefore, it didn't take long driving through the city to arrive at an empty place.

It seemed like there were no other residential buildings around, more like a villa area, although, in reality, there was only one villa, surrounded by large lawns and artificial lakes.

Although it was in the city, it felt more like living in a remote mountain area. Actually, to put it more accurately, it felt like living in a paradise away from the world. At least to Ryuto, it didn't feel like the noisy and crowded city center, but a quiet and spacious place.

The area was like a farm, yet a single household lived there...

Just how wealthy were they exactly?

And the gates were huge, almost ten meters wide when combined.

When Ryuto and the others arrived, the gatekeeper didn't ask any questions; instead, he simply opened the two iron gates to let the car through.

Surprisingly, the gates were automatic.

It took a while driving inside before reaching the front door of the villa.

F**k, I thought I was already lost.

The courtyard looked like a mountain.

"Well then, I will head back now."

Seeing Ryuto and the others getting out of the car, Ternan Mars, the driver, bid farewell.

"Ah, thank you for your trouble."

Although he was a subordinate, Crepes Clair's attitude remained very friendly.

Ryuto, on the other hand, felt a bit restless.

"Huh? Why leave now? Wait..."

Before Ryuto could finish his sentence, Ternan Mars responded with a smile.

"No need to worry about that. Since we are already here, are you afraid there won't be a car to take you back later?"

"Well, I guess..."

Ryuto could only reply with a wry smile.

It wasn't about the car; it was more about being fleeced as soon as they entered.

Well, at least there were others with him, not alone. It should be fine, if not, he could always cling to someone later.

Ryuto thought of this as a fail-safe strategy in his mind.

"Well then, Mr. Amagi, let's go inside."

"Ah, sure."

Led by Crepes Clair, Ryuto decisively walked towards an uncertain path.

Before taking two steps,

"Mr. Amagi Ryuto."

An elderly man, resembling a butler, approached.

"Um..."

Seeing Ryuto's puzzled expression,

the old man continued.

"Perhaps Mr. Amagi has already forgotten about me. We met last night."

"Last night... Ah, I remember now. You were..."

As Ryuto recalled, the old man smiled.

"It's admirable that Mr. Amagi Ryuto still remembers, after all, I'm just a nameless soldier."

"Not at all, why would I forget?"

After all, he was with that woman...

Speaking of which, the old man shifted his gaze to Crepes Clair.

"Captain Crepes, I have troubled you, asking you to escort Mr. Amagi Ryuto here."

With that, he bowed to Crepes Clair.

Crepes Clair just smiled and waved it off.

"Not a trouble at all, it was on my way, and besides, we need to discuss some matters."

He didn't specify what exactly, probably thinking it shouldn't be disclosed casually.

The old man was shrewd; although the other was vague, he didn't ask further questions.

Instead, he gestured with his arm.

"Since Mr. Amagi is here, let's go inside promptly. The master and miss have been waiting inside."

"Ah, sure."

Although he didn't want to go in, right now...

He probably couldn't escape.

Oh well, let's take each step as it comes.