"Yes, Father always hopes that Mr. Ryuto can come to visit him. If he knew Mr. Ryuto came, he would definitely be very happy, right?"

The two on one side spoke freely and cheerfully, while the other two on the other side stared at each other in fear.

"Alright, I'll go see him now."

"By the way, is Mr. Ryuto's business finished already?"

Anna suddenly changed the subject back.

"Ah, it seems like it is,"

Ryuto said as he straightened his collar.

"Well then, let's go."

"Okay... no, wait."

"What's wrong?"

"I seem to have lost something."

"Something?"

"Yes, it's the gemstone necklace with a green gem that Count Delance gave me. I don't know where I dropped it."

"What...?"

A mysterious exclamation rang out again, but it was still ignored.

"Really? This is troublesome, but Father shouldn't mind, after all, Mr. Ryuto coming is more important than anything."

"That's true, but I have to find it. After all, it was a gift from Count Delance. Even if Count Delance doesn't mind, I would feel guilty."

"Is that so? In that case, let's look for it together with Mr. Ryuto."

"Ah, thank you."

"No need to be polite for such a small matter. By the way, does Mr. Ryuto remember where you dropped it?"

"Well... I think I saw someone picking it up at the time."

"Someone?"

"Yes, it was a person with glasses. As for clothing... Ah, right."

With that, Ryuto shifted his gaze to someone.

"Brother, I think it was you. I'm truly grateful. Not only did you pick it up for me, but you also specially kept it in your pocket for me. Indeed, you are a good friend."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the man with glasses was completely dumbfounded.

"Really? So this gentleman found it. Indeed, Mr. Ryuto's friends are all good people. However, in this case, shouldn't Mr. Ryuto show some appreciation, since your friend helped you find something."

"That's true, but I think my brother won't accept it. I know very well, my brother is just like that, and with our relationship, we shouldn't be talking about money in the first place. Talking about money damages relationships, right, brother?"

Well, talking about relationships also damages money.

With that, Ryuto smiled and patted the man's right shoulder.

"Ah... Yes, this I... just kept it for my brother... as a favor, so there's no need for any repayment."

The man with glasses nervously pulled out the thing he had just kept in his pocket.

Ryuto took the slightly trembling thing handed over by the man.

"Oh... thank you. Indeed, you are my good brother. I didn't misjudge you. However..."

At this point, a hint of anxiety appeared on Ryuto's face.

"Although I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but since earlier I've felt that your complexion, brother, seems... not too good. Is something bothering you? You, too, if both of you are feeling unwell, should I take you to the hospital? After all, we are brothers, and this little matter shouldn't be of concern."

The man with glasses waved his hands in a fluster.

"N-no, it's fine, brother... I'm good."

"Ah... Me too..."

The man beside him also nodded quickly, this...

It's like pecking chickens, no, more accurately, it should be like pecking old chickens, even though the scene is too beautiful, the imagination can't...