Chapter 52. Imperial Investigation Unit

A considerable amount of time had passed since I received the reward for the investigation.

In the meantime, the lengthy mountain blockade had been lifted, and the seasons had changed twice.

Autumn had turned to winter.

And now, spring had arrived again, a vibrant time of blooming flowers.

“Sir Rain? You’ve been sleeping here often lately, haven’t you?”

I’d been lying down with only my upper body inside the doghouse when I heard the maid’s voice and opened my eyes.

“Ah, the weather’s gotten warmer lately, you see.”

It wasn’t like this in the winter, but I keep falling asleep here these days.

Still, it's the place I slept for over two years, so maybe my eyes just close on their own.

“You’re just the same even after growing up.”...