CHAPTER 1166

Sebastian and I were temporary family

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According to Sebastian, they often interrogated people here.

And so they made it so that you could view what was happening from the next room.

This way, they could watch the person for any suspicious movements.

I had seen such things in movies. Though, I didn’t know if they had mirrors like that here. And they definitely didn’t have microphones… Regardless, it was there that Claire and Tilura would watch.

Sebastian and I would go as the people who happened to rescue Volgrau.

Furthermore, we decided in advance that if Deurgo was to refuse us, then we would bring Leo in and break the contract by force.

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As Claire and Tilura entered their room, we headed to the other. For some reason, Sherry stayed with Deurgo.

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Hmm?”

Sebastian suddenly paused as if remembering something.

“Let us say that we are father and son. He should not know that I am the duke’s butler, and it’s also best if he does not know who you are.”

To be honest, I felt like he was more of a grandpa… But I didn’t want to be rude to his face.

“I see. Well, that probably would make things easier. We are a family who found Volgrau.”

I didn’t like to lie…but when dealing with such people…

We were not tricking some innocent villager, at least. And so I decided to go along with Sebastian.

“Volgrau. Sherry. Don’t get it mixed up, alright? Especially you, Volgrau.”

“Bow.”

“Kyau.”

Volgrau nodded nervously, as did Sherry.

As he was a familiar, he could communicate directly with Deurgo.

So I had to warn him.

“Now, Mr. Takumi… Uh, Takumi. And what will you call me?”

“Father…dad? Pa?”

“Whatever is easiest for you.”

“Then I’ll just call you old man. I don’t really want to call you father…”

“Very well. That is fine.”

It wasn’t just because he was more of a grandpa that I didn’t want to call him that.

I suppose I had some other reason… Perhaps it was the hope that I could call the Count that one day…

“Well, let us go then.”

“Yes, sir.. Should I accompany you two?”

“Indeed… You should keep an eye on Deurgo while we talk.”

“Certainly.”

The guard opened the door, and Sebastian and I walked inside.

It was a simple room with a table and chairs in the middle.

There were no shelves or windows.

“Deurgo. These are the men who rescued your familiar.”

“Eh? Familiar?”

There was a man in the far back of the room. He was sitting against the wall, and his hands and feet were tied up.

So that was Deurgo…

He had long hair that was tied in the back. His height was average, and he had an athletic build. The clothes were a little dirty, but there was nothing else of note.

Though, he did glare angrily at the guard.

“Bo-bow.”

“Ah, it is you, Volgrau. What makes you think you have the right to show your face to me? I thought I killed you. How dare you come back…!”

“Bow…”

I had been prepared to meet someone unpleasant, but didn’t think he would have assumed that Volgrau was dead.

After all, while it was a bad injury, it was not enough to kill something.

Either Volgrau was tougher than he imagined, or Deurgo’s attack had not been strong enough…

Regardless, he had left without caring enough to confirm that his attack was lethal…