Chapter 15 Sebas' Test
Harry decided to go back to Nazarik, while Shizu stayed back in the hotel in case their adventurer's persona had visitors.
"Nigredo"
"Yes, Hadrian-sama!"
"Don't lose sight of Sebas, not even for a moment. Report immediately if something major happens inside that filthy brothel"
"Understood, Hadrian-sama"
From what little he had seen on surveillance before leaving that task to Nigredo, Sebas seemed to have recruited Brain Unglaus and a young boy Harry didn't recognize for his self-appointed mission of destroying that slavery-brothel.
Truth be told, Harry didn't believe Sebas had betrayed them, not only because the game-like function on Nazarik's throne room didn't mark him as an enemy, but also because Sebas hadn't really done anything he wouldn't do on normal conditions.
Based on the report he had gotten from Solution, the butler had found a human on the street and had brought her back to the mansion he and the pleiade were using to parade as wealthy nobles from a faraway land. The butler had justified her presence saying that she should be useful for their cover once healed; to act as a servant in their mansion, seeing as it would be strange with just him working alone for Solution in such a big place.
The woman, apparently named Tsuare, paraded as a maid for a short time before her past as a slave affected them; since a group of guards led by Stafan Hevish and Succulent turned up accusing them of involving themselves with slave trafficking, and having bought Tsuare as a slave.
These men demanded them to pay a heavy fine and turn over Tsuare to their custody, giving the speech in such a manner that it was apparent they were corrupted guards; people working on behest of the criminal group that Sebas had saved Tsuare from.
Which in turn, prompted the butler to go to that brothel, killing everyone inside with the intention of crushing this criminal group to prevent any further trouble. Brain and the young boy seemed to be supporting him.
Harry couldn't help but sigh tiredly, the suspicion placed on Sebas was mostly due to the fact that he had refused to report the presence of the human, not even when trouble had arisen for his mission, and was quite obviously attached to her. In the eyes of the rest of his servants, the Dragonoid had placed his own interests before Nazarik's (something Harry couldn't really deny) and was thus placed under suspicion of betrayal.
The butler's personality was like that though, always willing to help, Harry had known that when he had chosen him to go undercover to get information of the Kingdom. Then again, he had thought it would be something like helping old ladies to cross the street or giving some coins to the poor.
Not something like rescuing a slave and messing around with what was probably part of the Eight Fingers criminal organization, an underground society they knew little to nothing about and that could compromise the whole information-gathering operation.
He sighs for what seems like the tenth time, and chooses to simply go check on him once the butler returned to the mansion he shared with Solution. Just as he decides on that, there's a knock on the door, the maid accompanying him goes to answer before turning back to him
"Demiurge-sama requests for a meeting"
"Let him in" he answers immediately from his position seated behind the desk, his features composed to hide his surprise. He was about to call for a reunion to inform the guardians of his decision regarding Sebas.
"I apologize for the intrusion Hadrian-sama" the demon says before bowing "Thanks for accepting my request"
"There's no need of an apology, please rise." he waits for the demon to do so before continuing "I assume this visit is related to Sebas"
"Yes"
"What do you want to discuss?"
"If I may give a suggestion, I think it would be better if we handle him"
There's a small pause where Harry studies the serious form of the demonic guardian before he shakes his head slightly in negative
"Thank you for sharing your thoughts, but there's no need. I'll determine Sebas' loyalty once I see him"
"Hadrian-sama, please forgive my insistence, but if Sebas has betrayed Nazarik it would place you at risk-"
Harry raises a hand to stop the guardian's explanation, since he received a message from Nigredo's surveillance
"What is it Nigredo?"
"Sebas is finishing off the last humans; I estimate he'll arrive back at the mansion in half an hour from this point"
"I see. Thank you for informing me, continue with the surveillance until I order otherwise"
"Yes!"
Once the message ends, Harry looks back at the demon that seemed quite determined to get his point through. He wasn't going to convince him, huh?
"…You wouldn't have come without a plan already devised. Share it with me and we may reach a compromise"
"My sincere gratitude" the demon bows once again before starting his explanation. The plan is paranoid, and somewhat cruel to Sebas, but Harry couldn't deny it was probably the most effective way to prove his loyalty.
Harry didn't need that to be convinced though, some legilimency would be enough for him, but in the end he decided to agree with Demiurge's idea so the rest of Nazarik could be assured as well, so everyone could leave all this behind.
"Hmm… very well, we'll follow your plan for the most part. There's something I'd like to change…"
They discussed back and forth for a short moment before reaching an agreement, and leaving to make the preparations before the time was up.
- Time break –
Harry watched from his position in the room as the door in front of him opened, slowly revealing Sebas' figure accompanied by Solution.
They were in one of the biggest rooms of the mansion, and had been waiting for the butler to arrive for some minutes. Inside the room there were 4 NPCs, Cocytus was the one closest to the door, positioned at the throne's right. The insectoid's figure was tense and ready to move at any second.
To the throne's left Demiurge stood tall, watchful eyes posed on the only entrance of the room as he analyzed Sebas' position. On the other hand, Shalltear was calmly standing behind the throne, looking almost uninterested in the whole affair if one could look past the harsh, killing stare that described her intent.
Seated on the throne was Pandora's Actor, who had currently taken the image of Harry's own body, and was supposed to act as a decoy in the odd case the butler really tried anything.
Harry in the meantime was on Shalltear's shoulders, in the form of a small white snake, and was watching the whole scene unfold in front of him. He could have turned himself invisible, but had decided against it because he didn't want to demonstrate to his servants that he could elude them at any time. The simple thought of imagining their panic… no, it was better this way.
Besides, he owned one to Shalltear for the unintended punishment he had given. Her face as he decided what his hiding spot would be had been absolutely radiant, even if Albedo's had been anything but.
"Please forgive my lateness. I am deeply sorry to keep you waiting." Sebas says a little to steely before bowing, still close to the room's entrance.
"Don't worry about it; I was the one that did not communicate my arrival in a timely manner. Please enter."
"Yes."
Sebas's head was still lowered as he responded to the solemn voice. He looked up, and then slowly stepped forward. The room felt tense, and Harry could actually sense the carefully concealed hostility and killing intent the others were emanating, but was unable to call them off due to his serpentine state.
"I think you should stop there." Demiurge's relaxed voice rang through the air and halted Sebas in his tracks, in the middle of the spacious room. It was an appropriate distance, but still too far away from the throne so Pandora was not on the butler's attack range. At the same time, the distance was the ideal range for Cocytus the warrior to launch an attack on Sebas. Solution had followed the butler into the room and was now guarding the door.
The Dragonoid seemed to have noticed all of this, since his posture was incredibly tense, and the old face looked slightly strained.
"Sebas—" Pandora spoke calmly in Harry's own voice, at the same time the staff of Ainz Ooal Gown hit once the floor "Do I need to explain why I am here?"
"...No, there is no need for that."
"Then, while I did not receive a report from you concerning this matter, is it true that you picked up a human?"
When they had rehearsed this in Nazarik, Pandora had actually said something like "picked a cute little pet" but that was not an expression Harry would use to speak about someone, and had told the NPC as much.
There was a brief pause before Sebas answered with a hurried "—Yes!" as if afraid he had taken too long to answer.
"...A little slow on the reply." Pandora answered coldly with Harry's voice before continuing with "Then, could you explain why you did not report the matter to me? When I sent you to the Royal Capital, I ordered you to record any occurrence, great or small, in exacting detail and send it to Nazarick. After all, it is difficult for one person to determine the value of information collected. I doubt you omitted a single detail when submitting your reports. Am I correct?"
"Yes. It is as you say."
"Then, Sebas, Why did you not submit a report on that matter? I wish to ask why you disregarded an order from me"
"Certainly not! I simply believed that there was no need to trouble you with a report concerning such a small matter, Hadrian-sama." Sebas hurriedly answered.
The excuse was not enough to explain his actions. All at once, the murderous intent increased, coming from Cocytus, Demiurge, Shalltear, and Solution. Sebas looked rightfully terrified and, when Harry used slight legilimency, he discovered it was due to the thought of being executed as a traitor.
Dying for Nazarik and the Supreme beings was the highest honor, but dying as a traitor was an unbearable shame. That was the only thought that filled Sebas in that moment.
"...In other words, all this was an exercise of your foolish judgement… Is that correct?"
"Yes. It is as you say, Hadrian-sama. Please forgive my foolish mistake!"
"I see… I believe I understand now."
Sebas' head was still lowered in apology, sweat covering his whole face now.
"Solution, please bring the human in question"
"Understood."
The door quietly closed behind Solution as she moved to carry out her orders. Harry could almost see the gears on Sebas' head moving at top capacity, probably trying to search for a resolution that would keep everyone involved happy. He shakes his serpentine's head in empathy before sliding over Shalltear's shoulders and towards her right arm, ignoring the shudder this seemed to cause, and curled around her petite wrist. He wanted to be closer to meet the woman that had caused such a ruckus.
There was knocking, and then the door opened. As expected, there were two women there, Solution and Tsuare.
"I have brought her."
The woman gasps in surprise and fear when she sees the odd appearances of the guardians in the room. At the same time, Harry raises his reptilian head in both, surprise an interest. The face looks familiar, very familiar.
The Guardians' displeasure was intensified as Tsuare made her appearance, and the hostility was almost palpable now, from everyone except Demiurge, who seemed to have caught Harry's small reaction to her presence.
"Cocytus, Shalltear restrain yourselves. Learn from Demiurge's good example."
As the words echoed through the room the change was immediate, since all the hostility directed at Tsuare had vanished. After reprimanding the two Guardians, Pandora in disguise made a motion to beckon her over.
"Enter"
As though controlled by that word, Tsuare took step after step forward on trembling legs, stopping once she reached Sebas' side. Cocytus shifted his position to stand behind Tsuare, awaiting orders.
Demiurge glared coldly at Tsuare "『Kne-" he begins before the sound of the staff hitting the floor interrupts him.
"Its fine, I'm surprised she did not faint on the spot." Pandora says before shifting slightly in the seat "As praise for the courage to face me without fleeing, I will forgive the rudeness she has shown to me, the ruler of Nazarick."
"My sincerest apologies." Pandora nodded magnanimously at Demiurge's apology, before focusing on Tsuare once more.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ainz Ooal Gown, the master of Sebas." For everyone outside Nazarik, for everyone other than the NPCs, that was Harry's name. The idea was to spread it after all.
"Ah... I, I am…"
"It is fine, Tsuare. I know little about you, and I have no interest in learning more. Stand there and remain silent. Soon you will know why you have been summoned. Now then…Sebas, I told you not to attract attention with your actions, did I not?"
"Yes."
"And despite my clear instructions to you, you got yourself into trouble because of this meaningless woman, am I wrong?"
"No, you are not."
The word "meaningless" made Tsuare shudder, but Sebas only answered the question and made no other response. Harry was tempted to go to the throne's left arm; he wanted to study the woman more closely. The face was quite similar, but he wasn't quite sure…
"At that time… did you not think you were ignoring the orders I had given?"
"Yes. My thoughtlessness has displeased you, Ainz-sama. I shall reflect upon my sins, be more careful in the future, and I shall not make the same mistake ag—"
"Very well."
"Huh?"
"It's fine. People are not perfect, and mistakes are to be expected. I shall forgive this trifling mistake of yours." Sebas' relief was apparent, but before he could begin to express his gratitude Pandora spoke once more "However, mistakes must be rectified"
Sebas gulped "...What… do you mean…"
"Hm… what I mean is that I expect you to eliminate the source of your mistake. You are the butler of Nazarick, and one who stands at the head of the manservants. If you do not handle the matter appropriately…" said Pandora, with emphasis in the word "eliminate" it was obvious for everyone in the room just what exactly that entailed.
Sebas exhaled. Then he took in another breath.
"Sebas. Are you someone who obeys the orders of your Master? Or are you a man who believes that your will alone is righteous?"
"This-"
"I do not need your answer. Show me with actions."
Sebas closed his eyes for a moment before opening them again. His hesitation brought displeasure and hostility from all the other NPCs, tension filling the room once more before Sebas seemed to reach a conclusion. Harry focused on the butler's eyes to read the surface thoughts, not surprised in the slightest with his findings.
I'm the butler of Nazarick and nothing else beyond that. My foolish hesitation had brought about these consequences. If I had pleaded with my Master earlier, the outcome might have been different. All this is my fault.
Sebas' loyalty was as strong as ever, even if the decision was a hard one to make. For Harry, this was enough, but remained immobile as the rest of the plan unfolded in front of him.
The gaze of the Dragonoid was made of steel as he turned to face Tsuare, who only smiled understandingly before closing her eyes in acceptance.
Sebas' movements did not waver as his hand formed into a fist, and then he struck at Tsuare's head, seeking to grant her the mercy of an instant death.
Only to be blocked by Cocytus.
"What are you doing? Why are you interfering with me?"
"Stand down, Sebas."
Sebas, who was about to deliver another punch, returned to a neutral position at those words. Tsuare opened her eyes insecurely before trembling, tears rolling down her cheeks even if she didn't dare to make a sound, not even a soft hiccup.
"Cocytus. Was that blow intended to take that woman's life?"
"There. Is. No. Doubt. That. It. Would. Have. Been. Instantly. Fatal."
"Then I declare that Sebas' loyalty is no longer in question. Thank you, Sebas."
"I would not dare!" Sebas bowed, his face stiff.
"Does anyone here have any objections?" When no one answered Pandora nodded once and continued "Very well. Then, let us move on to the next item."
"Thanks to the efforts of Sebas and the others, I feel we have gathered sufficient information. There is no reason to linger in this place. We shall vacate this property and return. Sebas, we'll decide Tsuare's fate later. I would prefer not to kill her, but I cannot guarantee that, please keep it in mind."
Sebas looked like he wanted to say something, but in that moment Pandora stood up, hitting the staff on the floor once more.
"There's something I must address before we continue. You're dismissed for now" Pandora said looking directly at Sebas before using [Greater Teleportation]. The acting was almost flawless if you ignored the overdramatic movement he had given at the end, right before leaving.
For a moment, Sebas stared dumbly at the spot were Pandora used to be before he came back to his senses. Harry mentally agreed, that had been a very rushed exit.
After that, Sebas took the still shaken Tsuare out of the room full of guardians, insisting she needed to rest.
"It's possible that Ainz-sama might summon you once more, given the circumstances. I hope you will be ready for that." Demiurge said when Sebas was about to leave the room, but the butler didn't answer verbally, giving only a slight nod.
Once the pair is outside the room and the sound of steps cannot be heard anymore Harry's form turns momentarily into smoke before reappearing as his usual self in the center of the room.
"Please wait outside so you may enter together, he will find it odd otherwise" the NPCs agreed before leaving the room, while Harry takes a seat on the throne. He had inkling on what the identity of the woman may be, but needed to confirm it before deciding on what to do with her.
Not too long after a knock is heard, everyone entering before kneeling in front of him.
"You may rise."
The five of them straightened up at once, all looking at him.
"Let's get down to business. Demiurge, I appreciate your suggestion and encourage you to express what you must on situations like these, but keep in mind that the decision I reach in the end is final. This just goes to show you were worrying too much. I didn't believe for a moment that Sebas had betrayed us, I verified it myself in the Throne Room."
"My deepest apologies. And I am grateful that you would accept my pointless suggestion, which contradicted your own judgement."
"That's fine, I can relax when I know you are paying attention and checking, Demiurge. Besides, you made that suggestion because you were worried about me" he nods once at the demon in appreciation before turning to address the butler "Now then, Sebas, about how to deal with that human girl…"
Sebas' body went stiff from nervousness before answering with a forced "Yes, how shall we deal with Tsuare?"
"I cannot let her go, since she has seen Nazarik's guardians… so I shall alter her memories before freeing her somewhere. Hmm… she will need some money though; we should give her a small bag just in case-" He doesn't finish that sentence, however since Demiurge choses that time to speak up
"Hadrian-sama, I feel that killing her outright would be more convenient. There would also be fewer things to worry about."
Solution and Shalltear nodded at Demiurge's suggestion, even if Sebas seemed to panic slightly at the prospect. Killing her was not an option though, not if she was who he thought.
"I would rather not, since her death is not absolutely necessary" he answers pensively, and is about to order Sebas to fetch her before he's interrupted by the demon.
"I understand… Then how about having her work at the ranch managed by my subordinates?"
That… would probably traumatize her for life, considering the amount of torture the demon probably inflicted on the "bipedal sheep" he used to obtain skin for parchment. No, that was not-
"Hadrian-sama." Merlin, it was almost like they were interrupting him on purpose.
"What is it, Sebas?" He conceals his displeasure however, since the butler is already in a delicate position, he didn't want the others to think he was mad at him specifically.
"If I may, I would like to have Tsuare work for us in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick."
Silence descended upon the room, not even Harry had thought about that possibility. He focuses his interested gaze upon Sebas, before asking
"What merits are there in doing so?"
"To begin with, Tsuare can cook. In all of Nazarick, only the head chef and the sous-chef can prepare food, excepting Yuri and the others. After considering the future needs of Nazarick, I feel that it would be better if we had more people who could cook. I also feel that it would be very beneficial to test the ability of humans to work in Nazarick. It would set an excellent precedent to show that even inferior lifeforms like humans can render service unto Nazarick. In addition—"
"Ah, I get it. I understand, Sebas." He stops the rambling before it gets out of hand. He was curious though, was this petition made because the butler wanted her to stay? Or was it done because she had told him something on the matter? While Harry wasn't going to kill her, bringing her to Nazarik was not in his plans either.
"But Hadrian-sama, can she really prepare food which is worthy of Nazarick?"
Sebas glared resentfully at Demiurge for a moment, answering before Harry could make any input.
"I am compelled to point out the shallowness of Demiurge's thinking. Since she can already make basic dishes, that implies she can learn other cooking techniques from the head chef if she but asks. We cannot simply look at the present, but must consider the future."
"Then I would love to have her help prepare food in my ranch. Making mincemeat is hardly a trivial task."
"I—"
The two of them bickered back and forth, and Harry couldn't help but think about a pair of siblings. That was the kind of quarrel that was usual amongst family members, her sons Albus and James had been just like that.
"Are. You. Quite. Done. With. This. Squabbling? You. Stand. Before. Hadrian-sama!" speaks Cocytus in a warning tone. That was something her small Lily would have done too, always the mediator in the fights his two sons used to have. Even the part where he was used as a threat! Oh yes, his punishments were always worse than just going to the room without dinner or forbidding quidditch. Even a howler from Ginny was preferred over his more serious scolding.
As he reminisced on those happy memories he mildly noticed the other two halt in their ever-escalating quarrel, looking up at him for a moment before their faces blanched in unison.
"Forgive your servant's rudeness in your presence, Hadrian-sama!"
"Your servant deeply regrets forcing you to witness his foolish behavior!"
The two of them bowed in apology, but all Harry did was smile warmly at them, memories of a past long due still in the front of his mind. How long had it been since he called them to visit? He should use the resurrection stone one of these days, just to say hello…
"Ah, it's fine. I'd rather you to fight with arguments than get in a physical battle. Are you finished now? Have you said what you wanted?" That was always his take when his children threw tantrums, just let them express whatever they needed to until they were ready to listen.
The demon and the dragonoid just exchanged a look in embarrassment before nodding, seemingly at loss of what to say. Harry smiled at them to calm them down before sighing, coming back at the topic at hand.
"I understand the point you're trying to make Sebas. That being said, I wish to see that Tsuare girl once more before deciding a course of action. Bring her to me."
"Eh? Ah — yes! Your servant understands!"
Sebas seemed puzzled for a moment before leaving immediately to fetch Tsuare, which was understandable really, considering he had just seen her a moment ago. Harry tells the others to move to the sides before the butler comes back, so the woman may not feel so much pressure.
"Ainz-sama, I have brought her here." swiftly shifting back to the use of the "official" name, Sebas entered with the woman, both of them stopping near the entrance, only coming closer at Harry's signal.
"Welcome, Tsuare. I apologize for interrupting your rest, but there's something I need to know from you. I'd suggest you don't lie or hide relevant information from me, since that would end poorly. Do you understand?"
The woman swallows nervously before nodding, unable to utter a single word.
"Then, my question is: Tell me your full name."
There's a long pause, but Harrys waits patiently until a small whisper is heard
"Tsu-Tsuare… Tsuareninya Veyron…" Yes, she was the person he had suspected her to be then.
"I see… then, Tsuareninya, do you have any living relatives?"
Her eyes open wide before her mouth closes on a thin line, probably thinking he was threatening her family. Harry doesn't get to correct her before she answers with a single "Yes, I think so… I'm not sure"
"If any are still living, would you like to be reunited once again?" She gasps, and seems on the verge of asking something before she stops herself, looking at Sebas and then back at him for a couple of times before looking down.
"I-I don't know…"
"I'll be frank then, since your sibling is one of the few people with a talent in E-Rantel I'm aware of her existence." he ignores Tsuare's surprised look and continues with "That being said, you have three options. One is to come and live in Nazarik, my domain, under Sebas' responsibility. But be aware that you would find no other humans there. I do not know if it is a suitable place for you to live… On the other hand, you may choose to accept the fortune I will give you, and live the rest of your days in a distant human domain far away from this land… or you may take the money and live with your sister."
"I, I wish to live with… Sebas-sama." she said after a short moment.
"Even if that meant not seeing your sister ever again?" his words make her shiver before she nods once in agreement, even if she seems saddened. She seemed to have quite a crush on her rescuer, and Harry suspected it may be reciprocated by the butler.
Letting her stay in Nazarik may not be so bad then. Who was he to separate a happy couple?
"…very well. Listen, my servants!" Harry shifts immediately to his commanding persona, the one used to delivering orders on battle. Everyone immediately snapped to attention, Tsuare hurriedly trying to imitate them.
"I guarantee the safety of Tsuareninya in the name of Ainz Ooal Gown. For the time being, Tsuare shall be a temporary maid who is directly subordinate to Sebas. Sebas, tell everyone in Nazarick that Tsuareninya is under our protection and that she will be working alongside you."
Everyone except Tsuare bowed as one at the end of his order.
"Does anyone have any objections to my decision?"
"None at all. Your word is law in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. However, I feel many will not understand why we have welcomed a human being to this blessed land of ours. How shall we explain this to them?" was the swift answer of Demiurge, Harry nods in understanding at him before responding
"Then, Demiurge. Tell them that I have decreed this. If anyone feels otherwise, they are free to look for me. I will explain it to them."
"Your servant understands. I have no further questions." When no one else spoke up Harry nodded once again before continuing.
"Then let us confirm our course of action. We will vacate this property, Sebas, Solution and Tsuare will return to Nazarick after they have taken the necessary steps to withhold their reputation as nobles. Understood?"
Everyone bowed in silence. Tsuare looked around and hurriedly bowed as well.
"Everyone else, let us return now to Nazarik" He said as he opened a [Portal] Cocytus, Demiurge and Shalltear coming after him.
At the next day, Sebas and Solution were about to leave to bid farewell to the nobles they had met, with Tsuare standing at the door of the mansion when a shout of "SISTER!" reached them.
A young boyish girl no older than 15 ran her way towards them, ignoring the shouts of "Nynya, wait!" of the males she was traveling with, silver plate-adventurers.
Solution shows her displeasure openly, since it fitted with her disguise as a wealthy woman, while Sebas only tensed. Were these adventurers going to cause difficulties? What would their Master think of this, since Tsuare had already posed a problem once before?
Just as Sebas was worriedly thinking this, both he and Solution let surprised gasps when the other group approaches them. They are not surprised by the silver group, but by the pair of adamantite adventurers that came behind them.
CZ Delta stares at them blankly, without giving any reaction, while Hadrian just smiles calmly at the scene.
"I apologize for my teammate, he's being searching for his sister for a long time-" Peter halts in his explanation when he notices the Noble Lady's attention is not with him, and gives a knowing look to Harry, as if expecting them to flirt at any moment.
Once they introduced to each other, Sebas and Solution invited the whole party to their mansion, and talked as if they were making connections while the siblings spoke in a separate room. Their talk was mostly done by Harry and Solution, keeping their respective covers in check as they chatted amiably.
Time goes on, and after a couple of hours or so, the siblings come out of their separate room. Nynya looks like she had been crying the whole time, with tear marks still on her face as she bows down to Sebas and Solution and thanks them profusely for helping her sister, saying they were indebted to them. Tsuare doesn't seem to be fairing any better, red eyes scanning the room briefly before focusing on Nynya once more.
"My sister is happy. That was the only thing I had always wished for her" Nynya says when she straightens up
Another hour goes by, now with Nynya leading the conversation before the adventurers take their leave. The silver adventurers are in the doorstep as they wait for the siblings to say their goodbyes, while Harry places a muffliato and notice-me-not charms around the Nazarik members.
"They cannot hear what we say now, you may speak freely" he said to them, knowing they were probably wondering what this was about.
"Hadrian-sama, if I may inquire about your motive…?" Sebas said; confusion laced in his words as he looked expectantly at him.
"Once Tsuare goes to Nazarik, she will most likely not go out for a while, so this was their last chance to meet and bid farewell. Nynya and her group had helped me learn much about this new world, so this is their prize" He answered with a warm smile on his face, there was nothing better than to see a broken family reunited again.
Sebas nodded once in understanding before giving him a true smile on return.
AUTHOR NOTE:
Aaaand that was it! Man this chapter was long, but really entertaining too.
And just like that, we're on the 6th novel. We sure move fast huh? I wanted to include Climb and Brain's story too, but the chapter was long as it is, so I guess I'll touch that topic on the next chapter.
Happy Season of updates! Man I missed my good old hobby of writing this past few months. Hope you enjoy them before I have to go back to the busy schedule.
As always, thanks for reading, hope you liked it and see you again soon!
Regards~