Part 2
Mid Fire Month (8th Month), Day 26, 18:58
The current house where Sebas resided was in an affluent neighborhood with high public order, even by the capital’s standards.
Although the size paled in comparison to the neighboring houses, it looked to be built so that two generations of families and their servants could live together. For only Sebas and Solution, the space was simply too large.
Needless to say, they had a reason for renting such a large mansion. As long as they were disguised as the family of a wealthy merchant from a far-off land, they could not live in a shabby residence. That was why, with zero connections and credibility, they had to put up with paying for the entirety of the lease at several times the market price.
Having arrived at such a residence and entering through the front door, there was someone who was there to welcome him. Wearing a white dress, it was battle maid Solution Epsilon under Sebas’ direct command. Although there were other inhabitants like the Shadow Demon and Gargoyle, they did not come to receive him because they were placed as guards.
“Welcome ba—“
Solution’s words stopped along with her head in mid bow. Her eyes were colder than usual as she stared at what was in Sebas’ arms.
“…Sebas-sama. What is that?”
“I’ve picked her up.”
Solution did not say anything to his short reply. However, the atmosphere grew heavy.
“…Is that so. Though it does not look to be a present for me, what are you planning to do with it?”
“I’m uncertain. Could you first treat her wounds?”
“Wounds you say…”
After looking over the girl’s condition, Solution nodded her head as if convinced and stared at Sebas.
“Then could you not have dropped her off at the temple?”
“…But of course. Truly, the thought must have escaped me.”
Solution narrowed her eyes and stared coldly at Sebas who would not even give an inch. For the briefest of moments, their eyes locked, and the one who looked away first was Solution.
“Shall I throw it out?”
“No. Since I already went through the trouble of bringing her here, we may as well come up with a way to put her to good use.”
“…Understood.”
Solution was never one for many expressions, but her current face was truly like that of a mask.
Even Sebas could not recognize the emotion that was filling her eyes. Only that she did not at all welcome the current situation. It was so obvious that you could almost touch with your hands.
“First, could you perform a diagnosis of her physical condition?”
“Understood, I will do so immediately.”
“No, right here is a bit…”
Although Solution may deem it trivial, it probably should not be done near the entrance.
“We have an empty room so may I ask you to perform it there?”
Solution nodded without a word.
There were no words spoken between them as the girl was moved from the entrance to the guest room. Although neither Solution nor Sebas were the type to partake in needless chatter, even more so, an ambiguous atmosphere flowed between them.
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