After returning to the Main Castle, Velin summoned Hilda directly.
Three minutes later, Hilda arrived before Velin. With her hands resting over her abdomen, she bowed and said, "Master, what are your orders?"
"Go prepare some pastries, and bring over some of the fruit Orlando sent."
After saying that, Velin lay back in his recliner and began sunbathing.
Hilda leaned forward and bowed. She then went to the kitchen to instruct the head chef to prepare her master's favorite pastries before gathering fruit.
As he admired the sunset, Velin felt thoroughly relaxed.
After being busy for so long, suddenly having time to rest was always a joyful thing.
Half an hour later, dish after dish was brought beside the fountain and arranged on the round table according to a set order.
After finishing everything, Hilda stepped back several paces and stood behind Velin, awaiting further instructions.
A few minutes later, Velin suddenly remembered something and asked, "Where is my wife?"
"The Matriarch has gone to the Ice Region to train the Ice Legion," Hilda answered respectfully.
"By this time, shouldn't she be going to the Mage Academy to check on Kmelia's studies today?" Velin opened his eyes, looked at Hilda, and asked curiously.
Without any hesitation, Hilda replied, "In order to better teach Lady Kmelia, the Matriarch brought her to stay by her side three months ago and has been instructing her at all times."
"I see." Velin lay back down again, watching the white clouds drift slowly across the sky. Smiling, he said, "Then Kmelia must be very happy now. After all, she gets to enjoy her sister's care all the time."
Hilda said nothing upon hearing that.
Perhaps, just as her master said, Lady Kmelia should have been delighted to receive the Matriarch's personal instruction—though that deserved a