"My lord! I've found someone!"
'That was fast.'
Robson had already noticed Ais's approach, and he turned his head when Ais spoke.
He saw Ais leading a stooped old man, who was presumably the person he had found.
"My lord, the people from Clichy County all said this gentleman knows the entire region better than anyone."
After Ais finished his introduction, the old man stepped forward and bowed to Robson.
His etiquette was flawless; one could tell at a glance that he had received professional training.
"Gerard, at your service, Lord Viscount," Gerard introduced himself after bowing.
"You're no commoner, are you? You're a noble?" Robson asked, looking at Gerard with a calm expression.
"Replying to my lord, my name is Gerard. I was a household servant to the former Viscount Affleck, responsible for managing his finances.
