Roselle asked with a frown.
"..."
She said helplessly, "Klein Sparrow, the man who risked his life to save Bernadette at the banquet."
"Oh~~ You mean Klein! I completely forgot his last name."
Roselle frowned in confusion. "But why would Bernadette go to his place?"
"Well... it's a long story."
Of Edward's wanderings through the Astral World, only the Evernight Goddess's Divine Kingdom remained, so he was in less of a hurry now-fine, he was simply afraid of that "scheming woman."
So Edward planned to rest for a day and visit that realm of night tomorrow.
He sat in the garden with his legs crossed, waiting for Bernadette to change before they headed to the countryside for a barbecue and a spring outing. Bernadette had suggested it, saying that Edward was always taking her out, so today it was her turn to take him out for some fun.
Dubois had arranged for a carriage to wait nearby early on. Dressed in a crisp suit, he had even found himself a pair of gold-rimmed glasses somewhere. He looked quite respectable, more like the master of the house than Edward, his actual master.
"Women are such a hassle, whether they're adults or children."
Edward yawned, his gaze wandering aimlessly, when a familiar figure walked in through the gate. He froze, then sat up straight. "Roselle?"
Based on his earlier estimate, Edward had thought Roselle would need at least another two or three days to return. He hadn't expected him back early.
Compared to his rugged appearance at sea, Roselle had reverted to his former aristocratic air as soon as he returned. His blond hair was neatly slicked back, and his mustache had been carefully trimmed. His complexion was just a little darker, and his physique was considerably better than when he