“So it’s the Viper Knights again.” said Vhant after checking the double snake symbol on the bodies on the next day. He’d returned before his drink had cooled, just as he’d promised, leaving the soldiers to collect the bodies and stack them in a corner.

“That’s right. Henry mentioned that he hadn’t been able to prevent one from escaping, so these guys were probably sent to finish the job .”

When Vhant woke up the next day sober, Von told him what had happened. Vhant checked the symbol on the bodies, bowed turning red and said, “Sir Von, thank you so much. And also, I apologize.”

“No, it’s alright. I’m just glad that at least one of us was sober.”

Vhant felt that his nickname as the gatekeeper had become a source of shame and hung his head. However, Von quickly changed the subject to ease his embarrassment.

“So anyway… Since the knights arrived here so quickly, I guess that means Count Eisen has not acted y...