[Name: Roy Zoldyck] [Constitution: 23.75 (Note: 1 for an ordinary person)] [Remaining "Life Energy": 31]
Night.
Neon lights pierced the darkness, and the streets teemed with traffic.
After finishing his training, Roy sat at the dining table in his bathrobe, eating dinner. Gotoh was beside him, having already returned with Kastro after taking care of his ticket.
Tonight's dinner was cheese-baked lobster, a whole roast chicken with a few flatbreads, and a one-liter bottle of fresh milk at the corner of the table.
Kastro had been sent back to his room. They would meet again in the morning before boarding.
As Gotoh served Roy and packed their luggage, he shared what he'd learned along the way. "After Harrison's death, I doubt anyone will dare challenge the Young Master anytime soon..."
"The airship tickets are for ten tomorrow morning. I've informed the front desk and booked a driver in advance. Luke has also sent someone to retrieve the luggage we left at the airport."
"One more thing." The young butler pushed up his glasses. "We ran into Illumi at the airport. The way he looked at Kastro was a little strange."
"I suspect..."
"The test has just begun." Roy cut Gotoh off as he carved up the roast chicken with his knife and fork. "Leave it alone. Just consider it one of the trials Kastro must pass to become a trainee butler."
So many people dreamed of joining the Zoldyck family. Without a few hardships, how could he earn everyone's respect with just a glib tongue and a deep bow?
"Yes." Gotoh put his worries aside and continued, "The family called this morning to ask when the Young Master would be returning... I've already told them when you'll be home."
Gotoh paused and eyed Roy cautiously. "Luke said he'll