Early in the morning, I apologized as I sipped on tea that Mrs. Arscilla poured for me while we were in the garden. "You probably heard from your son, but I’m sorry for deceiving you."

Mrs. Arscilla smiled casually and drank her tea. "It’s all right. I was caught off guard, but you didn't have any ill intentions. I heard you left your hometown for a peaceful life?”

"Yes."

"That's the same reason I run a boarding house. I understand Mr. Den fee- no, Mr. Denburg's feelings."

In contrast to someone of high nobility, Mrs. Arscilla was not only humble but also kind-hearted. To be honest, I’m indebted to Mrs. Arscilla quite a bit. So, while I was still wearing the hat of a civil servant, I was going to go along with the prime minister’s plans to some degree.

"You can call me Den as usual. I chose my nickname as an alias anyway."

"I see. I look forward to working with you, Mr. Den."

"I look forward to your working with you as well, Mrs. Arscilla."

After saying goodbye, Mrs. Arscilla and I went into the boarding house. Arwen was sitting in our general direction, intimidated and surrounded by the residents of the boarding house. I grinned and sat next...