Spouses Reunited

As she watched the strongest team chase and roughhouse their way into the distance, a sigh came from the bushes to the right of the snow-white statue.

"What a pity!"

"Whoosh, whoosh~"

A gale swept through, tearing open a gap in the bushes and revealing a flash of black and red hidden behind a tree trunk.

"Forget it! It's just a little catfish. Better focus on dealing with that big whale!"

With that, the tall black-and-red figure vanished upon the forest breeze.

The night was deep, and brilliant lights enveloped the entire manor, making it seem even more solemn and tranquil.

Knock, knock.

"Come in!"

Hearing the call from inside, the pure-looking housekeeper steadied the tray with her left hand and pushed open the heavy door with her freed right hand.

"Master, the milk is ready!"

"Put it on the table."

"Yes!"

She slowly approached the desk and set the milky-white porcelain cup upon it, but unlike usual, she did not immediately leave.

"Is there something else?"

Holding the tray before her with both hands, the tall housekeeper said, "Master, it's very late. You should rest!"

"Rest? Tonight, or forever?"

Hearing Jude's calm tone, the tall figure froze for several seconds before saying, "I didn't expect you to have discovered it long ago. So what happened this afternoon was prepared for me?"

"Yes and no."

"Hehe... How do you intend to deal with me, Master?"

Thud.

Before Jude could answer, a round black object slid in a graceful arc and crashed onto the floor.

"This guy was quite vigilant. Too bad he was pathetically weak."

After seeing the object at her feet clearly, the tall housekeeper turned her hate-filled gaze toward the person behind her.

"What? Don't recognize this old woman anymore?"

"I didn't expect you old ghost to