PAID

As expected, albeit with a mix of unease and anticipation, the letter from the north was indeed from the hero’s party.

…What came as a surprise, however, was the unexpected guest who accompanied it.

“Miss Luke?”

“It’s been a while, Lady Lilith, and Lord Blackwood.”

…I’d heard about the letter, but no one mentioned a guest.

What’s more, it was strange for her to be away from Seraphine. Normally, Luke was practically glued to Seraphine’s side, like an inseparable extra character in every scene.

“Are you here as a messenger?”

“Yes. At Princess Seraphine’s command, I was summoned from the Abyss to act as a messenger.”@@novelbin@@

…Well, if anyone in the hero’s party was suited for the role of messenger, it would be Luke.

She was reliable to some extent, unassuming as a servant, and capable enough to ensure the safe delivery of a letter.

But why didn’t Dietmeier take her to the drawing room? Why leave her standing here?