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I was wary of whether I should hold his hand or not, but I smiled nonchalantly without letting it show.

"Yes, nice to meet you. I am Irene Astro Fell."

Hot.

As he clasped the hand that was shaking hands as if nothing had happened, DL Artban's expression changed subtly.

Without avoiding his gaze, he slowly looked at him, and also took in the man standing silently behind him. That person seemed to be the assistant of DL Artban. The man had a blank expression from beginning to end.

It felt as repulsive as the Art Van Gaju.

Jaguars are said to have dark attribute pheromones, making them not very welcome among beastmen. I think I know why.

It's so gloomy.

As the time I held DL Artban's hand grew longer, Sage's expression changed to one that seemed to indicate that he was not pleased with it at all.

"I think that should be enough."

"uh'?"

"We were talking about something. The flow was interrupted by the appearance of an intruder."

"I guess I was interrupted."

"If you know, how about you just avoid it? I remember that the place where the Art Van owner is staying is not the main city."

I guess they guided me to the annex instead of the main building. So as not to run into me.

But since the conversation would proceed naturally, it seemed impossible to avoid meeting at all.

Judging from the fact that he came all the way here, it seems like this guy wants to keep being involved with me.

DL Artban smiled brightly.

"Well, I hope to see you again next time. I guess you're not feeling too well after staying up north for so long. I hope you get well soon."

"......I really appreciate your concern."

Who had the greatest contribution to my body becoming like this? I almost lost my expression at the shocking shamelessness.

As I glared at him in frustration, Sage blocked my way.

"I don't think that's something the Artban family should be worried about. I hope Irene gets well soon, and I hope she doesn't go to the main castle as much as possible."

Sage gently squeezed my hand.

DL Artban's gaze lingered there for a moment, then he stared at Sage.

An inexplicable current began to flow between the two.

"I guess you didn't understand because I didn't tell you directly."

Sage said, pulling me towards him.

"The only area you are allowed to occupy in Kiraas is the annex, Artban Gaju."

"You are rude to your master."

The first man to raise an objection was the one who had kept his mouth shut. However, Sage ignored him and brushed him aside.

"Oh, and if you want to make a good deal, you'd better give up all your cards. Unless you want to go back without achieving anything."

As I followed Sage, I saw the DL Artban off to the side.

He didn't seem particularly impressed by Sage's somewhat rude attitude.