Clatter, clatter.
The carriage wheels rolled over the gravel road, and unbeknownst to the coachman, a heavy rain had begun, making him exceedingly cautious. He didn't even bother to don his raincoat, instead brightening the carriage lamps and controlling the speed as best as he could.
Because the coachman was well aware that the boss sitting inside the carriage was not a forgiving person.
Especially tonight, the coachman distinctly noticed something off about his boss.
It was a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Even, when boarding the carriage, he had almost tripped.
The coachman didn't know what his boss was up to; he was just a coachman whose only duty was to deliver his boss to the destination.
As for the rest?
It was none of his business.
Nor did he dare to meddle.
"Hurry up! Speed up!"
The shout from inside the carriage forced the reluctant coachman to accelerate—he wanted to explain that the rain was too heavy, but he dared not.