In the dining room of Fragrant Manor, Helene fell into thought at Abner's question.
Truth be told, the past few months working for Mr. Brain had kept her busy, and her Spirituality had often been drained dry. But apart from the fear she had felt at first, she had lived quite comfortably and been content.
Aboard the Black Death, Tracy had tried to meet her needs, but she would never have let Helene return to her Hometown...
After signing a Contract with Detective Braine, Helene had initially worried that he would go back on his word and refuse to release her when the time came. As they spent more time together, though, that worry had faded.
Mr. Abner Brain is a gentleman who keeps his word, and he does respect me... Even if he's always giving me work, he wouldn't force me if I truly refused...
He's powerful, too. He isn't afraid of Tracy at all, so I'd be safe traveling with him.
That's more reliable than seeking out the family elders' friends at the Intis consulate in Bayam.
More importantly, I have no idea what absurd things Father has done or how much debt he's run up since Tracy captured me... If I travel with Detective Braine, perhaps I can ask him for help when the time comes...
Having convinced herself to stay with Abner, Helene nodded. "I'll go with you."
"Good. Then I'll count the wages you've left with me these past few months as your escort fee." Abner finished off a piece of steak and gave her a look that said, You're getting a bargain.
He was a Sequence 5 Beyonder. By Miss Temperance's rates, his services would cost 300 pounds a day.
Helene froze. She immediately took back every word of praise she had just thought