“Now, everyone get out. I have something to discuss with Monty.”

Monty was the pseudonym Montree was using here. Although it didn’t suit him very well, since he was using a forged ID, they decided to call him by that name in the mansion.

After reluctantly showing them out, the surroundings finally quieted down.

“Whew, I have no peace of mind.”

Sitting across from me, the air around Montree’s eyes seemed to sparkle somehow.

‘…It’s a bit awkward.’

Anyway, it was fortunate that he seemed less tense than before, even though his expression suddenly changed.

‘Earlier, he even fainted.’

I told him to keep the conversation about spirits a secret, and when I spoke a bit threateningly, Montree suddenly fainted.
When Silver Snake lightly slapped me on the cheek with its tail, I quickly got up, but I was also quite surprised.

‘Perhaps, despite the appearance, it’s quite timid.’

“The reason I called you separately is because I have a task for you.”

“Yes! Please order anything, anything at all!”

“Have you ever encountered this monster?”

I handed him a piece of paper with a sketch of a Wudumera. It was torn from a monster encyclopedia in my room.

“It’s called Wudumera, attacks using the opponent’s magical power. I need the skin of this monster; can you catch it?”

Montree squinted his eyes, thought for a moment, then nodded as if he remembered something.

“Of course. I’ve caught it a few times when I was in Keduak a few years ago. This one is not that difficult.”

“Really? Not difficult?”

“Yes, well, this monster’s attack ability depends on using the opponent’s magical power. In other words, if the opponent has no magical power, this guy can’t use magic either. Rather, it’s much easier for someone without magical power like me to catch these types of creatures.”

“Oh, I see.”

I clapped my hands.

In fact, I proposed it, thinking Montree could handle it. Montree was originally the guild master of the Eglas Guild.

Eglas was the largest guild among the request guilds. A few years ago, it could have continued its reputation if it hadn’t fallen to the Leviche Knights.

“Um, so if I catch it right away, will you be satisfied?”

“The faster, the better.”

“Yes, these creatures are not hostile, so when they hide while avoiding other monsters in Keduak, I can catch them as soon as I find them. Please don’t worry!”

“Okay, okay.”

Montree clenched his fists, showing determination. I smiled with satisfaction.

It was very gratifying that Basilii, who asked me to check the rumors circulating in the capital, and Montree, who was tasked with obtaining the skin of Wudumera, were both satisfied even before completing their missions. The reason was simple.

‘Both of them didn’t ask for reasons!’

I had not yet given any missions to Shankez, who had gotten a muscle ache from focusing on training, but he would probably feel the same.

Moreover, since they were so skillful, I couldn’t help but feel proud.

‘As expected, I’m good at choosing people?’

And a few days later, it was early in the morning. I opened my eyes and quickly went down to the living room.

‘Is she coming today? She should be coming today, right?’

“Miss, you woke up early today too. Did you come to check if the mail has arrived?”

“Yes, that’s right!”

I cheerfully replied, and Sophia smiled while bringing the letters from the mailbox.

I eagerly sorted through my father’s letters, hoping to find my own.

“Ah…, it didn’t come again today.”

But soon I realized that all the letters were from my father and felt disappointed.

‘Wait, what’s this?’

Among the letters, there was something strange.
Certainly, it was a luxurious and neat envelope like the other letters, but the sender’s name was not indicated.

‘Who could it be, not even writing a name?’

Scratching my head, as I inspected the letter, the envelope seemed to be improperly sealed, and a letter fell onto my lap.

Unfolding the letter, its contents came into view.

“Dear Lady.”

‘Huh?’

I didn’t intend to read it now! The first sentence of the letter was already stuck in my mind.

‘But wait, something feels strange…?’

With a suspicious feeling, I slowly opened my eyes again. I swiftly read the contents of the neatly written letter.

“Dear Lady,

Thinking about sending you my regards, I finally gathered the courage now. When this time comes, it reminds me of when I first met you in the imperial palace five years ago. You may or may not remember, but to me, you are truly precious…”

‘Wow!’

I tried to fold it neatly, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.

‘Is this a love letter?’

No, it can’t be. My dad wouldn’t be in a relationship right now, so it couldn’t be a love letter…

‘Maybe a confession?’

The last part of the letter contained awkward phrases like hoping to meet again.

It felt oddly ticklish in my hands. Without realizing it, my feet were tapping.

Then I heard someone coming down the stairs. I carefully folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

The person who came into the living room was Philen. He approached with a delighted face upon seeing me.

“Miss, you woke up early again. I suppose you were waiting for a letter from Lord Oliver.”

“Yes, that’s right!”

I replied enthusiastically, and Sophia brought the letters from the mailbox.

I eagerly sorted through my father’s letters, hoping to find my own.

“Ah…, it didn’t come again today.”

But soon I realized that all the letters were from my father and felt disappointed.

‘Wait, what’s this?’

Among the letters, there was something strange.