Chapter 27: The Seniors

Clint stretched his arms lazily, leaning against the side of the carriage, then turned his head toward Elric with a curious look in his eyes.

"Hey," he said, his voice casual, "how about the Duke's family? You know, like does he have siblings or parents or... I don't know, kids or something?"

Elric blinked and gave a slight frown before answering. "Once we're inside the Duke's estate, just listen to the higher servants," 

"They're the ones in charge of guiding new arrivals like you and explaining the rules of the house, including your rank and the Duke's household members. It's not my job to explain those things to you."

Clint raised an eyebrow. "So you're saying I'm gonna meet them soon?"

Elric crossed his arms and sighed through his nose. "You haven't?!" he asked, looking serious now.

Clint shook his head, still resting his back on the carriage wall.

Elric slapped his own forehead in frustration and groaned.