Ch34: Respair

"Is your business in Sellia finished, sir? What's wrong? Why did you come back with that look on your face?" Aspen Doukas, the head butler of the Marquess Granville family, welcomed Castiel's return.

Castiel sighed deeply, then forced a sweet smile. "Well, I am disenchanted as I lost someone stunning. She hasn't even thanked me. I didn't expect to meet her in Sellia. If she wanted to go to Sellia, why didn't she ask for my help? Instead, she went alone with her knight. I had hoped she would contact me first."

"Are you talking about Lady Vienna?" asked Aspen, straightening Castiel's coat and jacket. He served warm dragon fruit tea and slices of rosette cake. He handed over the stack of reports that Castiel had requested regarding the budget plan for the agricultural business development in Grasswall. Marshall Draven approved this business collaboration proposal.