"Please Calm Down."

Both Shien and Laisha could use Teleportation.

So the three of them came without a sound and left without a sound, completely unnoticed by anyone.

However, on the way back to House Bigusle, Laisha kept pestering Shien, loudly demanding to know whether he had done something to Lasha and why he had "heh"-ed at her like that.

Naturally, Shien could not be bothered with this young lady. He let her keep yelling in his ear, held Tier's hand, and returned directly to House Bigusle.

Along the way, Shien noticed that much disorder had appeared in the Imperial Capital.

Groups of knights raced through the streets, while numerous carriages appeared one after another on the main roads. Some headed toward the Imperial Palace, others toward the knight barracks, and there were even crowds leaving the Imperial Capital, casting the whole city in an atmosphere of tension.

The commoners looked at one another and discussed the situation fervently, their faces full of unease. Clearly, they had guessed that something had happened.

Shien knew this had to be because of the Emperor.

But he had already expected it, so he made no further comment and returned to House Bigusle.

The watchers outside House Bigusle also seemed to have dwindled considerably. They had probably been recalled by the various noble houses.

The Emperor going mad was certainly more important than keeping watch on House Bigusle. The noble houses must have urgently needed manpower for all sorts of tasks, which was why things had turned out this way.

Under such circumstances, Shien returned with Tier and the loudly protesting Laisha, where they met Lasha and Lilith.

At the time, Lasha was still taking care of Lainy Bafien, while Lilith threw herself into Shien's arms at the first opportunity.

"Young Lady."

Upon seeing Laisha return with