"Hello."

The old gentleman smiled at my greeting. "You are a civil servant." He looked at me with an interesting gaze. 

"Do you know him?" Glont asked him.

"It's just to the level of being a slight acquaintance.”

I wonder who that old gentleman is that the Guild Director Glont is acting submissive? Considering Glont's history, he was someone who could stand tall even in front of high-ranking nobility. Then it meant that the old gentleman was likely not any ordinary high-ranking noble, or that he was someone with such great achievements that even this director would act submissive.

Either way, I'd be in trouble if I gave a bad impression.

"Come to think of it, I was trying to play with the kids yesterday, but something suddenly came up, so sorry for leaving without saying anything."

Glont and Rosellis's expressions became slightly stiff at the old gentleman's apology.

Just what is that old gentleman’s identity that a single apology would make them so surprised?

"No, it can't be helped if something came up."

The old gentleman burst into laughter when I showed him a business smile. "Hahaha, thanks for understanding....