The only people who knew Glen in the meeting were Zich and Lyla. It was Joachim and Evelyn’s first official meeting with Glen. Joachim got up from his seat and stretched out his hand towards Glen.

“Nice to meet you. I am Count Joachim Dracul. I saw you a couple of days ago.” Unlike the way he addressed Zich, Joachim talked to Glen semi-informally. This was the way of this world where class and status dictated every aspect of life. Joachim only used formalities when speaking to Zich because of all the tremendous favors that Zich had done for him. Furthermore, although there was usually no need for Joachim to even speak semi-formally to a peasant, Glen wasn’t a mere peasant.

“I heard that you are a Karuwiman Honorary Knight like Sir Zich. I look forward to working with you.”

“I feel the same way, sir. I hope I will learn a lot from this experience,” Glen politely responded. He showed respect to his addressee by lowering himself, but not overtly so that he remained classy. Joachim was impressed by Glen’s attitude. 

“I am Evelyn Rouge. Although I am still lacking, I am also part of the team.”

“I am Glen Zenard. Nice to meet you, miss.”

“Lady Rouge is the Marquess’ daughter of the neighboring estate, Rouge,” Joachim explained.

“Is that so?” At Joachim’s...