Letter (Part 1)

To Eileen, my beloved wife, my most ardent greetings.

Eileen, my darling!

Thank you for your letter, and for the news you reported to me. You could never know how much I loved every line of your handwriting, or I would not be so filled with delight.

I was very glad to hear your report that the territory and the children were both in excellent health. Yes, wandering in a foreign land, this good news brought me immense joy. It was the guarantee of our Lineage's future peaceful and glorious life.

In this letter, I had good news to tell you. I had obtained seven Knight Fiefs in the new country—the Semsai Kingdom. Yes, their total area exceeded thirty square kilometers. This was another Feudal Benefice that could be called a complete Lord's domain.

I truly wished I could see your expression when you read those words just now.

I thought that during my exile in a foreign land, I had not squandered my time. My strength had flourished in the battle against demons, and I had earned the respect of many.

I did not need anyone to tell me of your efforts in the territory. I knew very well how exhausting it was to manage such a vast Viscount Fief.

Yet whenever I thought of you and the children, my heart ached.

Eileen, my darling, I would continue pursuing demons and killing them, in exchange for greater strength and glory. One day, I would surely no longer bear this humiliation.

With my most sincere greetings, Romon, your husband.

Eileen set down the letter she had read over and over again. It was noon now, and since most of the servants were busy, the villa felt somewhat empty and quiet.

Although she knew Bell had received a letter as well,