Setting Out

Several months had passed since the upheaval at the Granvelle estate, and March had arrived. Allen, dressed as a footman, was helping the gardener in the grounds.

Allen had become a guest of the Granvelle family last November, so he no longer needed to work. Still, he intended to fulfill his duties as a footman until he left for the Academy.

(Hm? They've arrived.)

A carriage rolled into the estate.

Allen stopped working the soil and headed toward the carriage that had stopped in front of the entrance.

A pink-haired girl climbed out of the carriage.

"Allen!!"

She was a cheerful, innocent girl who broke into a smile as soon as she saw him.

"Welcome."

Klena had gotten out of the carriage. She had come from the village to Granvelle City...