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2024-10-29 19:42:56With Ian's order, they returned to the back gate of the mansion after riding the horse again for some time. When he came down the horse with Ash, he ordered Corner to take the girl to his new house and keep her there with the others.
"And also, pay attention to the rumors' going around the duchy about me and report to me what you hear. Remember, none of these should reach my father."
"I'll do as you say, young master but... Umm...do you really have foresight?"
"Something like that."
"Then... Did you learn about her in the future? How does the future look? Did I retire with all my limbs attached?"
Corner, who could no longer suppress his curiosity, asked one question after another as he stared at Ian. Ian sighed as he stared at the middle aged man acting like a kid. He decided to be a little dishonest.
"Smile. I see lot's of smiles in the future."
Corner, whose eyes were sparkling like gems even moments ago, stared blankly
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