T Y D O T S F

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"Is that true? Then why the disciplinary action... Ah."

That's what happened. If Kaid refused, Hestia would hide her traces and disappear, so he issued a spirit of restraint.

It was clear that Kaid remembered the concerns I had expressed in the letter.

Without even knowing that, I yelled at Kaid for not persuading Hestia.

"......Brother, I have to go see Dad."

"Yeah. I hope things work out well with your father."

"Okay. See you later, oppa."

I walked briskly, almost half-jogging. Then I opened the door to Kaid's office. Baon was out, so he was alone.

"dad!"

"......Irene?"

Kaid, who responded to my call somewhat late, looked at my face and pretended to have a hardened expression.

I thought it was because my condition was worse than before.

Even though the set wiped it off, there was still moisture around my eyes.

"I misunderstood. I'm sure Dad was upset about Hestia too."

"......."

"I now understand why the restraining order was issued. I'm sorry for causing trouble."

I felt like I was going to be a crybaby today. As I was talking, I burst into tears again.

Because I felt sad, sorry, and all sorts of complicated emotions mixed together.

Kaid, who had been staring at me silently, let out a soft sigh.

"Irene."

"yes."

"You'd better stop crying."

Kaid looked embarrassed, as if he didn't know what to do if I cried. He tried to comfort me awkwardly.

"I will try my best to do Hestia's work."

"Yes, got it."

As I wiped the tears from my eyes, Kaid's stiff expression finally relaxed.

He laughed and shook his head.

"I can't stand it."

"What?"

"You must be a little nervous when you leave like that."

It seemed like he was talking about what happened when I came to see him.

Come to think of it, the pile of papers on my desk seemed to have remained the same.

"......I wish you had been honest with me from the beginning."

"So does that mean I did a good job?"

"No, I was wrong."

As he admitted his mistake in a tense atmosphere and smiled bashfully, Kaid's eyes narrowed and he chuckled.

But how will Kaid try to change Hestia's mind?

I don't think anything will be solved through procrastination. Is there another way?

"But how long do you plan on maintaining Hestia's servitude?"

"It will be released soon."

"You're saying it's loose?"

His words seemed to be waiting for a certain moment.

Kaid frowned as I tilted my head curiously.

"I don't like it, but tigers can be useful in times like this."