Casius narrowed his eyes.

What on earth…

He glared at the teacup that had evolved from poison to a taste of poison from hell, as if Casius was staring at his enemy.

In fact, there was nothing properly equipped in this mansion.

Would there be a chef when they couldn’t afford to hire one?

The knights were cooking, slicing, roasting, and seasoning as they had learned on the battlefield.

Compared to the days when they couldn’t even eat comfortably on the battlefield, this place was clearly heaven…

But the tea that the knights strained to make tasted like hell.

Casius sighed and put down his teacup.

On the other hand, Turiel looked the same as before, showing no expression.

“……Does that go down your throat?”

I couldn’t help but blurt out the sharp words.

Turiel glanced at Casius and burst into laughter.

“Yes. It goes down my throat just fine. You seem to be quite an honest person.”

Casius scowled.

There seems to be an intention behind those words, but I can’t read anything.

Are all the women in the social world like this? Casius clicked his tongue.

But Lenisha is…

Suddenly, I was reminded of Lenisha, who had shown all her emotions and expectations.

I’ve been struggling to forget Lenisha all this time.

There were days when I welcomed the dawn in the training yard, wielding my poor sword in a feast of thoughts that kept me awake at night.

But again, Lenisha.

She brings her to mind so easily.

“Why the hell are you here?”

Casius asked, annoyed without knowing why.

Then Casius, realizing his state, furrowed his brow.

“……I’m sorry.”

“It’s understandable that you’d be surprised since I suddenly visited.”

Turiel smiled coolly.

Casius was a rare type of person to find in the social world.

He carelessly spills his thoughts and shows his emotions.

That means he’s easy to attack.

Of course, as long as Casius becomes strong enough not to be attacked.

Can Casius have that much strength?

Is there a reason why Lenisha should favor Casius that much?

Turiel thought it was still impossible to judge.

It’s a matter that shouldn’t be concluded hastily…

If Casius becomes a hindrance to the path Lenisha wants to take, the idea of excluding that man must be considered.

Just because she’s smiling on the outside doesn’t mean she’s really happy.

Inside, she’s busily tapping a calculator.

Turiel had staked her life on Lenisha.

“I came on her errand again. She said she received the gift you sent a while ago.”

“Gift?”

Casius made a puzzled face.

Casius quickly turned his head to look at Terion.

Terion hurriedly shook his head.

“It’s not me.”

Turiel tilted her head.

When she delivered this message, Linde looked really happy.

It was undeniable that Casius had sent a great gift.

Linde’s happiness meant that she had satisfied Lenisha’s heart.

‘What’s that reaction?’

Before Turiel could ask, Casius opened his mouth.

“Please wait here for a moment. Sir Terion will be Madam’s conversation partner.”

Casius nodded his head and vacated his seat.

Terion, who was suddenly thrust into the situation, awkwardly slipped into a chair.

“Hmm!”

Terion awkwardly lifted his teacup.

He forgot what was inside and opened his mouth to drink, only to choke, and Turiel calmly said to Terion.

“Oh my. Suddenly you’ve been stuck with me. Oops, I sent back the cute children following me, though.”

Turiel interrupted and met Terion’s eyes.

Terion violently coughed it out.

“In this mansion, there is no one who would do such a thing…… Rather, ask me if you are curious. Ladies do not enjoy having their secrets revealed.”

“Clop!”

Of course, Terien knew what Turiel was talking about.

It was Terien who had appointed a person to Turiel.

Terien thought there must be a reason for Turiel to continue acting as a messenger.

And was there a reason for Lenisha to continue bestowing such kindness without cause?

Terien knew that social life was not so easy.

Casius seemed to think that he would simply go along as he pleased and leave for Hiloshain, but…

That might not be the end of it.

“…… Will you answer if I ask?”

“If it’s a question I can answer, I will.”

Turiel smiled slightly.

“…… In fact, we are now almost isolated.”

Terien made a gloomy face.

This was the first time he had felt so frustrated.

In waging war, understanding the opponent’s information comes first.

Without information, one cannot lead the war to victory.

But now, Terien and Casius were floating like isolated islands in this social world, without any information.

In this state, they would be defeated even in a small war.

The fact that Casius was able to recover the broken front and lead the war to victory was partly due to the information Terien had.

Terien wanted to make Casius a victor.

“This place is reclusive. No one wants to reach out.”

“They are all tailcoiling and bodysaving. The Emperor is doing one thing right even though he seems mad. The Emperor’s eyes are everywhere. The Emperor will know that I am wandering around here.”

Turiel spoke with a slightly softer voice.