However, Pablo resisted the urge to glance at the Tower Master. Being curious about him was no different from willingly stepping into the gates of hell.

Fortunately, Penelope entered the dining room shortly after.

Pablo quickly stood and greeted her.

"I heard you summoned me."

"It’s been a while. If you haven’t had breakfast, why don’t you join me?"

"I’m fine, thank you. I already ate."@@novelbin@@

"Well then, let’s get straight to business. But surely, you can have a cup of tea?"

"Of course."

Pablo accepted her offer without hesitation and sat in the chair she indicated. The Tower Master glanced at him briefly before looking away as if he weren’t worth paying attention to.

"No need to glare like that, Tower Master. I’ll be gone soon enough," Pablo complained internally. Of course, keeping it to himself didn’t do much to soothe his unease.

Once a maid set a cup of tea before him, Penelope began speaking.

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