Interlude Before Going to Avaros

The beautiful young woman swayed her red hair and crossed her arms gracefully.

"I'd appreciate it if you address me properly, Your Lordship. I am not your underling."

"Ooh, my apologies. It's just that I am glad to have you back on board, Miss Knight."

"Hmph. Vexing as ever… Putting that aside, allow me to tell you what has happened in Batustone."

And so, Aira reported all the details that happened in the remote town. Her story left the duke speechless, unable to emote. News of the Vector's death blew him hard, but…

"…I see. The fox has finally bit the dust."

"Oh? You don't seem all that surprised."

"Hweh. Tarte's death certainly brought a shock to me, don't get me wrong. It is that I have expected she would meet her end as she tends to bite more than she can chew. Still, knowing that she's no longer with us was…difficult to consume."