[Bonus chapter]The Lady to Whom He Owed His Life to

"Older brother Lyon, long time no see," said a young handsome young man with a vibrant tone.

"Jugen," said Lyon with a nod, "I..."

"You what?" Jugen frowned.

"What's with the sour face, Lyon?" Karina frowned. "Did something along the way? I mean, you didn't even say goodbye."

"W-Well, the plan was— my plan anyway— was to get back in an instantaneous return, so that by the time you woke up, you're going to have uh..." Lyon looked down before he muttered, "Two hands..."

"That's too convenient, even for you," Karina frowned.

"I see that the two of you definitely need some room, sadly, this is outside," said Garuda with a wry smile as he approached both of them. "Why don't you two have at it in the garden? Meanwhile, Yunesia and I will have to tend to the guests."

Garuda turned before looking at the ladies, "Of course, I will play great host."

"Splendid," said Cecile. "By the way, have you seen my father and mother?"