"Sorry for the trouble. You can move freely around the House of the Hearth now, but remember, you must never open any locked doors. After all, it's perfectly normal for everyone to have a few secrets, right?"
"Lyney, you two will entertain the Traveler and Paimon. Whatever they need, you're to see to it. Understood?"
The Knave looked at Lyney and Lynette as she spoke. Her calm words sent the siblings nodding hastily.
"We promise to carry out your orders, Father!"
With that, the siblings hurried over to Lumine and Paimon.
"Then I'll see you tonight."
As she spoke, The Knave glanced at Clervie, who was hiding in the shadows, and went off to attend to her work without saying anything.
The Knave had never put so much care into a banquet before.
After all, this group was simply too outrageous: the Dragon Maiden, a single drop of whose blood could utterly transform Neuvillette; the beautiful catgirl who always wore a charming smile yet was the most mysterious of all; Himeko, who carried a camera around filming everything; the rather bizarre Little Grey Hair; and that powerful swordswoman, Skirk.
They were the most outrageous group The Knave had ever encountered. If she accidentally offended them, she would not be surprised if the House of the Hearth disappeared as a result.
What had left the deepest impression on The Knave was that absurd cat, which had actually fought the Star-Devouring Whale on equal terms. If even their pet was so extraordinary, she could hardly imagine how terrifying this group would be if they got serious...
At the same time, seeing Clervie had given her a bold idea!
Since these people were so all-capable, did that mean the death of her close childhood friend, Clervie, could be reversed?
Now that she had