Chapter 1: Part 4

Thinking about it carefully, a Duke walking around on streets without servants was really strange. But the moment she stepped into the mansion, Lukana understood the reason for it.

It was a spacious mansion, belonging to another world that Lukana had never seen before.

The inside was full of extravagant furniture, crafted with designs that Lukana had never known.

Yet, there was not a single soul inside.

She suddenly felt the breath of someone near her and thus turned around to see. Of course, it was Sateriasis who was with her, yet the distance between the two of them was so small, causing Lukana who was slightly shocked to let out a small gasp.

Ah! Im sorry, I mustve scared you.

Lukana thought she saw a terrifying expression on Sateriasiss face, but when she turned to look again, it has already returned to his usual calm expression.

I mustve seen wrongly due to the dim lighting within the mansion. Lukana decided and brushed it off simply.

N-no Are you staying alone in here? Not even a single servant was hired

Yeah. Thats right. Ever since the massacre, I have been staying here alone.

The reason why his clothes were so messy and why he was starving

Plainly speaking, it was all because of this.

The son of an aristocrat cannot possibly maintain this mansion all by himself.

Even so, I still did all the things I could alone. Im able to survive through this because I have money but its quite impossible to sustain the aristocrats image. This cant continue on for much longer

Sateriasis sat down on the extra big main seat in the dining room.

After urging her, Lukana finally sat down at the smaller seat beside him.

Whydo you want to live alone?

I lost my memories.

YesMy uncle has mentioned it before to me.

The information which Lukanas uncle got from the soldier woman seemed to be true.

I shouldve seen the murderers true face because I was there but I just cant seem to remember the face. I dont know who that insane murderer is.

Im a coward.

Does this mean that he doesnt want people he doesnt trust by his side?

Do you think that Im strange?

Lukana was unable to answer.

Sateriasiss loneliness is something probably only he himself can understand.

I didnt ask clearly just now but why were you strolling on the citys street?

One reason was because the food storage became empty the second was because I wanted to find people.

Find people?

Find women. Im looking for two women, thinking that I might meet them if I were to stroll along the streets.

Are they your lovers?

Lukana covered her mouth with her hands the moment she finished the sentence, feeling that she gabbed too much.

Why did this kind of question come from her mouth?

Didnt she just promise herself not to cross the boundaries?

Lukana chided herself.

Sateriasis smiled lightly when he saw Lukanas panicked face before continuing.

I only remember what they look like. One of them is a woman with plaited white hair, the other has green hair and probably likes wearing white western dresses. Do you remember seeing any of them?

No Im sorry, but with just this information I have no clue either, and besides, Im not from here.

Thats rightexcuse me for asking such superfluous questions.

But since they have white and green hair as their characteristics, they should be from the Netsuma clan and an Elphe respectively.

Talking about the Evillious region, for people to be born naturally with white and green hair, they should be from these two races, both of them mostly belonging to the neighboring country, Elphegort. Even so, there were numerous people from both races that actually traveled between Asmodean and Elphegort for trade and other purposes so she thought that it would be quite difficult to find people with these characteristics.

Speaking of Elphes I remember that Lord Dukes deceased mother was also an Elphe?

Thats right. Thats why I think that they might be people who had known my mother.

Ive heard that your mothers elder brotherMarquis Glassred is currently handling the affairs of Asmodean.

You know a lot.

Sateriasis look at her with admiration. This was still Lukanas homeland, of course she should at least know these things. She was slightly unhappy but did not allow that to show on her face. After all, it was also the truth that she was from provincial areas that was not familiar with political situations.

Because Im still inexperienced, and furthermore have lost my memories, I am really appreciative of the Marquiss help.

Why dont you try finding Marquis Glassred and ask him if he have any information about the Elphe woman whom you are searching for.

Yeah

Sateriasiss face darkened.

After the massacre, we had an argument about me staying alone in the mansion. This made it very difficult for me to visit himand the Marquis has also stopped coming to the mansion to visit me recently.

No matter what, I think that living this kind of life is a good thing. Just like what Uncle said, Lord Dukes health doesnt just belong to Lord Duke.

Yes.

Sorry I was too nosy.

No, you werent. Thank you. What you say is true It suddenly feels colder in here.

Sateriasis stood up and walked towards the fireplace behind him, lighting it up.

The light from the fire made his body look blood red.

Anyhow, since I managed to purchase a set of good clothing, I dont have to worry about it anymore.

No, thats only for temporary usenot something that Lord Duke should be wearing regularly. Its better if you hired a tailor to properly tailor some clothes for you.

Is it? Then, is it okay if I ask you to help me tailor some clothes, Lukana?

Sateriasis held her hands.

Eh?! But, just me

I really like the clothes you design. I hope that you can accept this job offer.

Lukana looked down as she flushed red. The reason for her red face, was it because she was feeling hot from the fireplace; was it because of the embarrassment caused by the praise; or was it because Sateriasis was holding on to her hand? Even Lukana herself doesnt know.

But no matter what, this was just too hasty.

Of course, I will be paying the amount you want.

I stay at Mystica so if I were to remain here for too long, I would cause trouble for my uncle

You can also leave your lodgings payments to me. If you want to stay in the guest room of the mansion while making the clothes, thats fine too.

Eh?! No, but

I know this is hard for you, but even so, I would like to ask you for it.

At last, Lukana gave in to Sateriasiss adamant request, promising to sew new clothing for him.