“Certainly, sir. I will be giving an opportunity to my foolish sister to make amends. When she ran away from home, she threw away the grace our family showed her by raising her. If she has the smallest ounce of common sense and integrity, she has to accept this offer.”

“Hmph, that’s very good!” Wesker clapped his hands like he was overjoyed to hear this news.

“If everything works out well, the world will know my name, Wesker Grashane.”

“I can’t wait for that day to come, sir.”

“Yes, I truly can’t wait.”

Their vile laughter rang inside the room.

***

Zich and Lyla wandered the city. Although there was still time before the official festival started, there were already a lot more people in the city. Temporary shops were set up in certain areas and were already greeting customers. Zich and Lyla pushed away all thoughts about doing kind acts and other troublesome matters off their minds and enjoyed the festivities—of course, while in disguise to escape people’s stares.

They bought and ate various foods, inspected goods on display, and enjoyed light entertainment. They looked just like any other couple...