As for simply taking the money and ignoring Rita...
He cautiously glanced at the woman before him and felt an intense pressure radiating from her.
He hurriedly dismissed that unreliable thought.
"Fine. Don't keep my lord waiting too long, or... you'll bear the consequences yourself."
Rita glanced at him and issued the warning coldly, her presence becoming even more terrifying.
"Yes, yes..."
Feeling Rita's aura, the officer broke out in a cold sweat. The person before him was like a seasoned hunter... and he did not even qualify as prey.
And the lord she had mentioned... that only further confirmed his previous suspicions. After giving him a warning, Rita left behind a contact address along with Durandal's and her own names, then turned and left the military department. Rita could afford to wait a few days... but if he dared deceive her!
She would make him understand what... the Grim Reaper was!
"What should I make today? Lord Durandal's tastes... I've got it!"
After leaving the military department, Rita did not rush back. Instead, she headed to the market to buy some ingredients.
Compared to food made by others, Rita preferred preparing delicacies with her own hands for herself and the people she cared about.
Chapter 8: Eternal Silence of Hreyl
After buying the ingredients, Rita returned to "home"—or rather, her home in this world.
It had cost her quite a large bag of gold coins, too.
The location was excellent, situated in the central area of the Imperial Capital. Right beside it was a bustling shopping district, making it very convenient for Rita and Durandal to stroll around and shop.
Mm!
Durandal had three great hobbies!
She liked playing football. When she was young, she had participated in competitions and won a championship. Even now, an old football