"J-Javier?? What are you doing here so suddenly?"
Count Kaelen's voice shakes a little the moment he proceeds out of his main building to see me. In the past, I thought this was simply a good gesture or an excessive display of warmth, but now I see things completely differently.
I quickly descend from my carriage and look around me, at the vast wealth that this man and his family have accumulated over the years.
It turns out even those weren't enough for him in the end.
Despite my current feelings, I give him a weak smile while keeping a cautious air around myself.
"It was an urgent matter, Count. I apologize for not informing you beforehand, but… is there a place we can meet to talk privately?"
Count Kaelen notices my urgency, and his face quickly glistens with sweat.
He nods quietly, telling me to come with him.
Then, we enter his premises, ascending the stairs until we reach his Personal Study.
