After Angel returned from the Dream Wilderness to reality, he immediately headed out.
A somewhat shy young girl stood at the door. Her features were typical of the South Luzhi people: a high nose bridge, deep-set eyes, and sharply defined contours. Her emerald-green eyes were like a pool of jade, shimmering with a soft watery light. Faint brown freckles dusted her cheeks, and her flaxen hair was tied into a long braid.
"Lucia? Why are you here? Where is Butler Turin?" Angel looked at her in confusion.
In the past, Mana, the head maid, had overseen the manor's major and minor affairs. After the upheaval, Turin had taken over her role—a senior butler who had managed the manor's affairs even while Old Pat was still alive.
As for Lucia, Angel remembered that she was also a servant at the manor. He had not had much impression of her before, only that she was close to Aoli and was a very shy person.
"Butler Turin asked me to take... Sister Aoli's place." When Lucia mentioned Aoli, sorrow and loss appeared on her face. Clearly, the bond between them had been very deep.
In other words, Lucia was the personal maid Butler Turin had assigned to him?
Angel pondered for a moment, then said to Lucia, "Go call Butler Turin for me. I'll wait for you in the first-floor hall."
Angel said nothing further and turned to head downstairs.
Less than five minutes later, Butler Turin and Lucia arrived in the hall.
Angel glanced at Lucia. "I have something to discuss with Butler Turin."
Lucia hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded and left.
Once only the two of them remained in the hall, Angel looked at Butler Turin.
He was a stern old man. His hair was combed without a single