Even though Leech had demolished Hawke Wood's mine, Hawke Wood wasn't angry at all. In fact, he thanked Leech profusely.
Leech waved his hands dismissively. "We're friends. It was nothing, I was just helping out."
"Hahaha, yes, friends!"
Leech was invited to stay for a banquet that evening.
The family of the Baron of Three-fork River consisted of the father, his son and daughter-in-law, and his daughter—two married couples in all.
'Lively,' was Leech's assessment.
The last time Leech had rescued Agnes, she had been so full of fear and unease that she'd wanted their relationship to become more than just friendship.
Now, however, it was as if nothing had happened, and she was wholeheartedly fulfilling her duties as a fiancée.
'This is for the best.'
After the banquet, Leech returned to his room to rest.
He still hadn't finished reading the Rune experiment log. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless one.
Leech sat at his desk and stretched as dawn broke.
