Chapter 509: Leaving Caritas
The next day, Aldrian was already prepared for his next journey—to the territory of the Buddhist sect. He had completed everything he needed to do in the Atria Empire, having said his goodbyes to the imperial family after visiting Marquess Weilmar the day before.
Now, he stood with his group in front of the mansion. Many of the mansion’s staff were gathered there to see him off, including guards, butlers, and maids. The thought that Aldrian would no longer be their lord saddened them deeply. They had come to see him as part of Caritas, and even part of their family.
"Have a safe trip, my lord. I hope you succeed in whatever you set out to do on your journey," said an old butler to Aldrian as he bowed.
"Thank you for all your help, Sir Olav," Aldrian replied. Sir Olav was the one who had mainly overseen the mansion’s order. He was also one of the people Aldrian had saved from Marquess Parus when he first arrived in Caritas.
Aldrian then looked at the others, who were watching him with teary eyes.
"And to all of you, regardless of your position, thank you for your support and help while I stayed here."
All of these people were the ones Aldrian had saved from Parus, and they felt immense gratitude and loyalty toward him. They had always known that their lord would eventually have to leave. He was from outside the empire, and he would not be here forever. He had his own business to attend to with his group, and they would not have the time to care for the city.
To think that the time had come so soon left them feeling a sense of sadness they couldn’t shake. Many of them shed tears, but all of them wanted to see him and his group off personally. That was why they formed lines that stretched all the way to the mansion gates.
"Thank you, my lord. Have a safe journey."
"My lord, please visit us from time to time."
"My lord, please—"