They all call me Great Master

100,000 Gold Coins!

A brand-new Kirk Sailboat costs only 25,000 Gold Coins!

And now, offering the price of four ships as a bounty for one person?

Even Joel Colman, who has quite a reputation in the Inner Bay, wouldn't be worth that, right?

Edwin thought to himself, but he didn't voice any opposition.

This coachman knew that his master had come to inform him, not to ask for his opinion; thus, he bowed in assent.

"Yes, my Lord."

Having said that, the coachman turned and left.

Two minutes later, Urs walked in.

In contrast to Edwin's openness, this designated Head Hunter of Ms. Marinda was as silent as a shadow, nearly sticking to the wall to sneak in.

"My Lord!"

Urs greeted softly, bowing his head.

"You'll use the South Los Bounty Tavern to offer a prize at the Inner Bay taverns for those guys, then activate the Spy, and also put a bounty on some individuals in South Los, Seberlin, Ainhars, and the Bert Territory Bounty Taverns who have targeted him before.

The bounties for those guys start at 1,000 Gold Coins.

For targeting him, bounties start at 10,000 Gold Coins."

Marinda instructed softly.

"Yes, my Lord."

Urs left as silently as he had appeared.

As for 'him'?

Urs naturally knew who that was.

Earl of South Los!

Compared to Marinda, who was targeted, the targeting of the Earl of South Los by the Inner Bay was truly bloody. Every time it was a flurry of blades and swords.

And Marinda, in order to confuse matters, naturally didn't mind shelling out some extra cash, taking the roundabout way.

What?

Was she making the Lord Count take the blame?

No, no, no!

This wasn't about taking the blame.

This was merely venting for the Lord Count.

Moreover, I'm just trying to protect Arthur and, in the process, get rid of those who have troubled me in the past; I don't know about the rest!

It must be someone taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble!

Ms. Marinda picked up her pipe, the corners of her mouth upturned slightly, displaying her own innocence.

However, she soon put the pipe away.

Her brow furrowed further.

She thought of Arthur.

In a way that she couldn't help.

She was very aware of the 'concession' Arthur had just made, which is why she decided to repay him with a substantial bounty.

But...

'Who's the idiot who said using "jokes" can test sincerity?

That's an idea only a lifelong single person would have!

If you really use "jokes," there's a high chance it will all end as just a joke!'

Marinda sighed to herself.

At the same time, she reminded herself once again.

Then, the lady walked over to the study again, looking through the window at the other side of the estate—where Arthur's room once was.

Her heart felt a bit chaotic.

...

After sleeping from the afternoon until dusk, Arthur lay in bed for a while longer before he petted Pendragon and got up to freshen up.

In the washroom, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a cup for warm water for brushing, and towels were all neatly arranged.

"Thank you, Ms. Anna."

Arthur poked his head out and thanked Ms. Anna, who was making the bed.

Meanwhile, the lady was folding with her mind while speaking with a gentle voice—

"Merlin and Gawain have already delivered the food from Grandma Andor's Kitchen. I've placed it by the stove in the kitchen to keep it warm.

There have been no visitors this afternoon.

I've also fed Stolas and Mapa."

"Thank you for everything you've done for me!

I've found that I cannot do without you!

Without you, this house would fall into complete disarray!"

Arthur was flattering her.

Graceful Ms. Anna smiled and, after tucking the folded linens into a hidden compartment, she picked up the broom with her mind.

As a member of the Kledos family, Ms. Anna believed it was her duty to maintain a clean and tidy atmosphere at No. 2 Cork Street.

Arthur was unwilling to do it?

Then she would take care of it.

And when Arthur emerged from the washroom, Ms. Anna was directing the broom to clean the 'Spirit Medium Parlor' while simultaneously raising her palm and hooking her fingers to make the food that had been kept warm in the kitchen appear on the dining table.

"Remember to drink your soup before you eat,"

Ms. Anna reminded him.

"Mm-hmm,"

Arthur nodded vigorously, immediately picking up a piece of steak.

It was impossible for him to protest.

And it was impossible for him to be obedient.

His main act was to keep nodding earnestly, though his attitude was sincere, he was determined not to change.

Ms. Anna saw this and couldn't help but sigh.

However, she didn't say much more.

Just like a mother doting on her child or a sister spoiling her younger brother, the lady flew up into the air to wipe the wall lamps in the hallway.

Under the warm light, Arthur, who was eating 'breakfast', and Ms. Anna, who was cleaning, actually did give No. 2 Cork Street a homely feeling.

At least, that's what Arthur thought.

But the neighbors strolling around after dinner didn't think so.

The next-door neighbor, 'Mr. Duer', stared wide-eyed at Ms. Anna flying back and forth, his entire face turned pale.

Although Ms. Anna was a gentle and elegant lady, her terrifying visage was enough to scare any shallow-minded fellows to death.

Mr. Duer was clearly such a person.

Stumbling backward, when he ran into his house, he even knocked over the shoe cabinet in his hallway.

In the ensuing mess, the gentleman scurried back to his bed and shivered under the covers.

Arthur expressed his apologies for this.

After he was ready, he went to apologize.

And he brought Ms. Anna with him.

He believed that the gentle and ladylike Ms. Anna could definitely make the neighbor, who regularly tipped off the press about him, understand what attitude they should use to treat their 'new neighbor'.

Of course, that would be later.

Now?

Fujin, who was on duty, watched from the rooftop to the figure pacing back and forth at the street corner.

This was the guest Arthur had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing the hesitant guest, Arthur instructed Kuliqi—

"Go, invite our guest over."

The cream-colored Labrador immediately stood up at the door, used his paw to open the latch, and quickly ran towards the street corner.

"Ms. Anna, prepare some tea for our guest,"

Arthur turned his head and said to Ms. Anna.

"Certainly, Arthur,"

Ms. Anna immediately flew into the kitchen.

...

In the evening, Longbain arrived near Cork Street with Garcia.

One moment they walked to Dar Alley.

Another moment they walked to West Mok Avenue.

Then, they circled back to Dar Alley again.

They never set foot on Cork Street.

It wasn't that they didn't want to.

They didn't dare to.

After hearing the report about today's events from his subordinate Garcia, Longbain, who was originally meant to attend an art salon, immediately canceled the invitation and came to the vicinity of Cork Street with Garcia.

As the head of the Cloak Society in South Los, Longbain certainly knew what 'Spirit Medium' Arthur Kredos represented in the dangerous and bizarre 'Mystic Side'.

An entrant!

And most importantly, his family!

That made Longbain aware that he must express his formal gratitude.

Therefore, Longbain had brought a gift.

It was just that Longbain was worried the gift wasn't valuable enough to please the 'Spirit Medium'.

Or rather...

He was worried the 'Spirit Medium' had ulterior motives.

With this in mind, the Cloak Society's South Los head couldn't help but sigh inwardly, and then he turned to give Garcia some instructions.

But just as the Cloak Society's South Los head was about to turn around, he heard his subordinate Garcia call out with joy—

"Didian!"