Who Spent the Night with the Tower Master (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 128

It was the Count who had remained unmoved despite Gibnen repeatedly visiting and persuading him. Thus, he expected the Count to become angry upon hearing these words.

Yet, for some reason, Count Lukan stayed silent. Instead of replying, he simply sat down.

“I was coming to speak with you about that very matter anyway, Archmage.”

He stroked his beard and let out a sigh.

“Another fatality from a mana surge accident occurred this morning. This time… the number of victims was quite substantial.”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“I must now return to my duties. My wife and sons are in the same situation. We all manage businesses, so we cannot afford to be away for long. I hired a private nurse, but she abruptly announced her resignation today and left. I considered quickly finding another, but it proved difficult. It seems a trend of avoiding mages has emerged because of this incident.”

“…….”

“Of course, I well understand that the staff at Horizon Hospital are doing their utmost to care for my daughter. Yet I also know it’s impossible for them to watch over her twenty-four hours a day. While pondering this, I recalled the proposal Lord Gibnen made to me. Though I’m uneasy about treating my child not in a hospital but in a private residence… under the current circumstances, it might be the best option. Thus, I’ve come to discuss whether that offer still stands.”

At Count Lukan’s words, Gibnen nodded as if it were only natural.

“Of course, it’s still valid. An excellent choice, my Lord.”

“To be honest, I don’t fully believe your utterly absurd claim.”

“It doesn’t matter whether you believe it or not.”

“Your fiancée risked her life to save my daughter… so I’ll entrust her to you once more. After all, your fiancée did save Josefine at the cost of her own life, so I can trust her. Moreover, House Lianster has maintained relations with us for a long time; I doubt you’d do anything improper to my daughter.”

Even as he spoke, it was clear he remained uneasy about his decision. He strongly emphasized that he accepted the proposal only out of necessity and reluctance.

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