Chapter: 324

Coming to the capital, Astelle asked her grandfather why he had such a reaction when he heard the name of Count Ecklen.

‘He was just my lieutenant, but it didn’t end well and I sent him out.’

Her grandfather explained it as nothing special, but Astelle intuitively noticed that there was something more hidden in the story.

But it was a long time ago and it seemed like her grandfather wanted to hide it, so she didn’t ask anymore.

Count Ecklen asked about Astelle’s grandfather with a worried look.

“How about the Marquis? I heard that he is not feeling well.”

“He is now fully healed.”

In fact, he never felt sick.

“I’m glad to hear that. Anyway, I wanted to meet him and say hello. Is it okay if I come to the mansion and see him?”

Astelle asked for forgiveness with a very sorry expression.

“Thank you for your kind words, but we have an early departure tomorrow morning. I have to pack my luggage today, so I will not be able to entertain guests. I’m really sorry.”

“Ah……in that case, I can’t help it. Don’t worry about it.”

Count Ecklen reassured Astelle that he was fine.

His impression and actions were simple and good-natured.

‘You seem like a good person.’

In fact, her grandfather also gave a good evaluation of this person.

He had a good personality and was excellent at swordsmanship, but he was not from a prestigious family, so when he was young, he went to the battlefield every time.

But for some reason, Astelle’s grandfather seemed to be extremely uncomfortable with this person.

She didn’t know what was going on, but he didn’t seem to want to meet him.

‘It would be better not to come.’

“I heard about the marquis’ pension matter. Even though I was in this position, I was completely unaware of it…… If I had known, I would have told His Majesty earlier and returned his pension.”

Count Ecklen looked sincerely sorry.

“No. The pension matter is up to the administrators anyway. There is no way the minister of the military can take care of such a task.”

Seeing that her grandfather didn’t ask this person, it seemed that he wasn’t close enough to ask that.

While having a conversation, they arrived at the entrance of the temple, but the carriage from the mansion was nowhere to be seen.