Novel East
Chapter 522
I understood the reason that he was loyal to the duke
“Of course, I was also caught like everyone else. And I was taken to a different place from the town. There, everyone’s crimes were examined. Each person had different crimes, and I don’t know what happened to the others. However, I’ve heard that most of them didn’t end up in a bad situation…”
“That means they forgave their crimes…?”
“No, I think they made them pay for their crimes. It was harsh, but they were guaranteed food and shelter while working there, I suppose.”
Forced labor? While not entirely accurate, it had a similar ring to it.
Well, even so, if you had food as long as you worked, and you didn’t have the anxiety of not knowing what tomorrow would bring…it might be better than the slums.
Being whipped, injured, or getting sick from working too hard…such things probably didn’t happen.
“And that was when I first met the previous duke. He was interested in the fact that I had only committed minor offenses among the many people in the slums, and so he talked to me.”
Sebastian apparently only did things like stealing enough food to survive that day, no matter how the situation was.
“And then I was taken to an orphanage in another city. There, I learned and started to think of atoning for my sins… And was told to come to the duke’s house when I grew up. As we parted, he also said, ‘You may be able to get to work there. I’m looking forward to seeing you grow up.’’”
“That sounds like something Mr. Ekenhart would say.”
“Hohoho, indeed. The tendency to want to train someone might be one of the traits that he inherited from my former master, I suppose.”
Finally, Sebastian’s expression turned into a smile.
Sebastian seemed to be calm now, unlike before, indicating that he still respected the former master.
“In the end, if my former master hadn’t been involved, I would have been punished just like the others in the slums. And so I was saved by him. From there, I learned various things at the orphanage and devoted myself to repaying the debt someday. And after a few years had passed, I believed in those words and actually visited the duke’s house.”
If the former duke had forgotten what happened a few years ago, that would make him seem even more like Mr. Ekenhart…but it would be rude to say that.
“After seeing my grown-up and talking to me, my previous master remembered… At that time, I couldn’t help but cry, as embarrassing as it was.”
“Hahaha, that is understandable.”
“In any case, that is how I was employed by the duke’s family and why I decided to dedicate my life to them as a butler. Thanks to that, I have a family and even a son, and I am blessed with wonderful masters such as His Grace, Lady Claire and Lady Tilura. …Well, my son is a bit of a problem, though.” 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝗮𝐬𝐭.𝐜𝗼𝗺
“Hahaha! But if that’s the case, I understand why you are loyal to them.”
It seemed that not only his life, but also his future, was saved… I could understand why he would want to devote himself so much, considering they lifted him out of his dire situation.
“Hohoho. Well, that is enough about me. Oh, is it already this late? I must take my shift then.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
Sebastian chuckled and checked his pocket watch to confirm that the time for his shift had already arrived.
We had talked for quite awhile…
“We tend to talk a little too much when we get older…”
“No, no, I was glad to learn so much. And now I know more about you, Sebastian.”
“Wuff-wuff!”
“I’m terribly embarrassed. Hohoho.”
Sebastian chuckled as he realized that he had been talking for quite some time.
Even though much time had passed, it was fun, and I felt like I got to know Sebastian better.
I wonder if Sebastian also felt closer as well?
“Well then, I’ll leave the rest to you.”
“Wuff.”
“Certainly. Please have a good rest.”
I said goodbye to Sebastian and stretched my stiff body as I headed towards the tent. Unfortunately, Leo would have to sleep outside of the tent, but I’m sure she didn’t mind.
Once we returned to the mansion, I would make sure to wash off all the dirt in the bath…hehehe.
“ZZzzz… Gugazzz… Go!? Guzzzz…”
“…I wonder if I’ll be able to sleep through this.”
“His Grace is a boisterous person, after all.”
“Nicolas.”
“Good work on your watch, Mr. Takumi. How is Mr. Sebastian?”
“He got up a little earlier.”
“Is that so? Then I’ll…”
“Yes.”
Nicola noticed me coming in and spoke to me. I wondered if he was able to sleep through the snoring without any problems…
I told him that Sebastian was already on watch duty and saw Nicolas off as he left the tent.
“Gugoo… Gazzz…”
“Hmm…”
I got into my sleeping bag and closed my eyes. But the snoring bothered me and I couldn’t fall asleep. Yesterday, Sebastian caught Mr. Ekenhart, and so I was able to sleep in the tent without any problems.
It would probably be fine once I fell asleep, but getting to that point was the problem… 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝒔𝒕.𝒄𝙤𝒎
My Beloved Dog is the Strongest in Another World
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