After seeing Aston off, Velin looked up at the sky. Night had already fallen, and the Magic Lamps lining both sides of the road had been lit, continuing to illuminate the noble district.
Young nobles came and went, chatting as they admired the beautiful night scenery around them.
"Sir, you still owe the Burke Club two hundred Gold Coins for drinks. Until you settle your debt, we will no longer provide you with service."
Following the voice, Velin saw a downcast middle-aged man being helped onto a nearby bench by two burly servants. A maid stood before the man, a smile on her face but an extremely cold tone in her voice.
"In three days, I... I'll repay the Burke... Burke Club's drink... drink money." The middle-aged man's gaze darted about, and he did not dare meet the maid's eyes.
"Good evening, sir."
After speaking, the maid returned to the club with the two servants.
Before long, a large crowd gathered around. There were guests preparing to enter the Burke Club, nobles passing by to watch the spectacle, and crafty merchants. Everyone had gathered here for only one purpose.
Several informed middle-aged men began explaining what had happened to the curious men and women around them, earning the sympathy of those who considered themselves distinguished.
Velin curiously moved closer and pricked up his ears, wanting to hear the gossip. Unfortunately, their voices were too low and drowned out by the surrounding noise, so he caught only fragments.
Kyle looked at the curious Velin with some helplessness and stood quietly to one side, waiting for his lord to finish enjoying the gossip.
As for Gray, Blue, and the four guards, they could only remain where they were and wait quietly.
"A pitiful man deceived by a woman. None of his three