Zich glanced up and saw Flora standing in front of the window sill. She quickly turned her head and disappeared beyond the window. Zich snorted and turned away. Considering their relationship, her response was natural, but Zich didn’t show any more signs of displeasure than this.

“Let’s break up now.” Zich waved his hands at his disciples.

“Is it over?” Lara had been watching the party begrudgingly from a distance, and she slowly approached them.

“Yeah. Have you also been doing well?”

“Yes. The people at the Count’s residence have been treating us very well, so I didn’t feel any discomfort.” Then, she turned to Hans, Snoc, and Elena. “Did I really have to step out for this meeting, though?”

“You are not my disciple. I don’t know what harsh words I am going to spout out at them and when.” Zich tapped on Hans and Snoc’s shoulders.

“I don’t mind.”

“My caring heart minds, however,” Zich said and Hans and Snoc struggled to control their expressions.

Seeing this, Lara burst out laughing: “Pft! It seems like some people don’t agree with you here,” she said.

“I’m sure there are. Not everyone has the same mindset, but I’m sure that’s not the...