Chapter 207.
End of the second guy’s message. Next.” …… Derek, that guy . . . .”
“…… didn’t come home yesterday either.”
The master’s voice was heavier than before, and the butler hesitated to tell the truth.” The original words of the Cultivation Knight were in a village near the capital.”
“What was that?”
“After receiving a report of witnessing Miss Penelope ……”
“Such lunacy!”
Clunk″! As soon as the deacon’s words were finished, the duke twisted his face sinisterly and struck the desk with his fist.
“Piles of work piling up and still doing that!”
Rather better to have a drink of Leonard. Duke Saw of Eckhardt, who had always prided himself on not losing his composure and rationality, began to become abnormal at some point. The clear eyes became more and more bizarre, and Penelope disappeared, turned completely to stone, and jumped madly. To do all the work thrown away, in the days of fiction, leading the knights to find her, I simply can not control that guy.
“After ……”
Hearing Derek’s unchanging news, the Duke’s hair was silky and he sighed deeply. Penelope left that house, which was being redecorated .
“…… What is that boy doing.”
A few minutes new 10 years, the old face confirmed the remaining one. He said : “The body is still immature, and the maid who was just assigned did not serve it properly, as if she was sad.”
As it was located in the vaguest position of the villa, the deacon vaguely omitted that subject. Having escaped, it was no wonder that none of the servants served her.
“Phew ……”
The Duke sighed deeply once again.
Iben, who was splattered with blood for failing to take her medicine within the prescribed time, was sick for a few days without even being able to eat.
Unable to witness the scenes of violence, the maid who had been beaten together had a long road ahead of her. But Emily, another witness present who claimed I was a criminal, disappeared from the prison the next day.
The suspects all disappeared, and the incident was closed. All that was left were the lush rumors of a “real publican, a runaway fake publican”.
“But feeling better, I heard breakfast was good today.” “I’ll have to check.”
The Duke grunted and rose from his seat. The deacon looked on in surprise.” Directly, what do you say?”
“Can’t a sick child come?”
The Duke had never found the room himself after Eben’s return to the mansion. And, in order to focus on the recent succession of Penelope’s events, it was completely ignored.
Overthinking, the weeping Iben’s intermediary face pressed heavily against his chest. Led by the deacon, the duke reached Iben’s room prepared on the first floor of the public house. It was one of the rooms for guests. Realizing this, a soft voice swept over the ear.
May I …… see my room? I want to know if it is still …… there.
The Duke refused Iben’s request to go to the third floor for fear of bumping into Penelope on the second floor.
A long time had passed since he came to the mansion, and the flaw confirmed the situation of Iben, who was still living in the guest room, and once again his mood became heavy. Smart″.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me.”
“Ah, Father …… No, Duke?”
Knocking on the door, a surprised voice came from inside.” May I come in?”
“Yes! Well, wait!”
Caught in a rush of running, the door opened.” Duke! What’s the matter with you …… Please come inside first.”
A panicked Eben hurried the Duke into the house. The deacon followed close behind. Sitting at the table prepared in front of the window the Duke greeted him.” Are …… you better?”
“Yes, of course. I am, never mind.”
Ibn replied with a bright smile. Receiving reports of being too sick to even eat, but then again, the face looked healthy.
“Great.”
The Duke breathed a sigh of relief. Then the awkward silence between the two dropped. Thankfully, the hesitant Iben plucked up the courage to dominate the conversation.” Can I …… refreshments …… eat together?”
“Yes. Deacon.”
The Duke’s low call, the butler hurriedly left the room. Soon eggplant, hot tea and dessert were placed on the table.
“If there’s anything else you need, please call me.”
The deacon who had prepared the refreshments eyed the conversation for the sake of the women and avoided his seat. As soon as the deacon left, Iben looked at the Duke with wide eyes.” …… I didn’t know you were coming. I’m so glad you came, Duke.”
The kind of look she had made the Duke feel faintly guilty. Knowing it was a sick child, he didn’t go looking for it. Kisumi, after Penelope’s bar mitzvah, marvelously distanced herself from Ibn. This was also due to guilt over Penelope.” I’m just an indisputable father.”
He still doesn’t know how to treat his young daughters. Besides, Penelope, who Sonny threw away every time he uttered a word of need, was so different from Iben.
“May I help you with the tea?”
Not hearing an answer, Iben suddenly stood up and poured the tea into a teacup with his own hands. It would have been the maid’s place to do it, but she didn’t have a maid right now.
“…… Cough.”
He coughed dryly over the brisk Iben’s spiel, struggling to open the beginning.” Was there anything uncomfortable about the days spent at ……?”
“Uncomfortable? Not at all. On the contrary, wasn’t I treated to too much hospitality that often turned into after-dinner dessert.”
“It’s too much. Don’t say things like that. You should enjoy things too.” Iben gazed at the Duke with a face full of emotion and replied with tears.” Thank you for saying that.”
“…… Iben.”
“Hmm?”
The Duke hesitated and said carefully.” Don’t blame Penelope too much.”
“Ah ……”
“It’s also all my fault that the boy is crooked. What happened between the two, don’t ask in detail. But it’s not a child with a bad heart, so understand a little.” It was expected that Penelope wouldn’t do this for no reason, but in any case, Iben was assaulted.
The Duke couldn’t bear to look at her and dropped his gaze to his teacup. As a result, there was no sight of Iben’s face becoming strange.
“…Of course, Duke. I’m nothing.” Shortly after, Iben replied in a voice filled with resignation.
“I should have been more careful so as not to be noticed by Penelope …… I’m sorry.” “No, it’s not you who has to apologize, is it.”
“No, it’s all my fault. Penelope…still hasn’t been found?” Her eyes instantly filled with tears.
“I was too worried that something was wrong. It should be back soon …….”
“Don’t worry too much. I have a future as a child who knows how to do well.”
Those words made Iben’s blue eyes turn cold. This time the Duke saw it too. Tears were in his eyes and his face was as expressionless as a doll’s. Instantly, something terrible swept across the back of the Duke’s neck.
Fortunately, Iben quickly eliminated the expression and smiled softly.” That’s right. Penelope is a smart kid ……”
“That ……”
The Duke did his best to hide his confused state of mind and changed the subject.
“Isn’t it boring to always stay in your room for a few days? If there’s anything you want to take, just say so.”
“That you want to take?”
Probably unexpected words, Iben’s blue eyes widened.” , It’s enough to spill over, it’s okay. Thank you for your concern.”
“The maid also called in sick and was left unattended, not feeling well? The body is still not well, go out will be very hard …… don’t have the burden, say it. Tell my housekeeper.”
“No! I have Leah. Ah, Leah is the child who was my maid not long ago.” Iben shook his head.
“That child ……”
The Duke’s face darkened. Having heard about it himself just now, it’s no wonder Iben didn’t know.” …… Listening to the butler, that maid seems to have escaped from the mansion last night.”
“Ah, escaped?!”
Unsurprisingly, Iben was stunned by the unexpected news.
“Why, why? Uh, it’s suddenly invisible since yesterday, thought it’s strange …… Being my maid, is it that annoying?”
“No way. It’s not your fault, don’t be too sad.” The frightened voice was quickly moistened by the moisture. The Duke conveyed awkward condolences.” I’ll scout out a nice maid and set you up with a new one.”
“Thank you ……”
Iben said with gratitude.
“But …… I hope Leah is happy there with Paul.”
“I’m one of those enthusiastic relations who throw away even their pensions and run away in a panic, and will live well.” Kind hearted, the Duke followed with a laugh out of that moment of reply. A strange feeling flashed across his mind in a flash of inspiration.
“But …… did I say something about the magic stables escaping together as well?” The Duke accidentally looked back at Ebon. She was still looking at herself with clear eyes.” Why?”
There was nothing false or sinister or anything like that to be found in the blue eyes.
“Ah, you probably already know.”
Because Derrick’s guy, the nerves seemed to have become too sharp. The Duke tried his best not to be impressed and diverted his attention.
“No, nothing. The tea’s getting cold. Come listen to …….” He stopped talking momentarily as he hastily changed the subject in order to ease the awkwardness.
Nothing was illuminated in Iben’s teacup ……