Chapter 321
A carriage cut through the cool dawn air. Perhaps because they had crossed the massive mountain of the appointment ceremony, even the Ministry of Magic, usually bright regardless of day or night, was sound asleep in these early hours.
The driver opened the passenger compartment window while letting out a long yawn.
Ian slept leaning against the window in a proper posture, while Romandro had passed out with his mouth wide open and a pained expression. Seeing how exhausted both men looked, the driver hesitated for a moment.
“…Um, we’ve arrived.”
“Hah! Gasp, right. Arrived.”
Both men responded keenly even to the faintest whisper. Romandro woke up as if having a seizure, while Ian merely opened his eyes slightly.
This was the morning after a day of laughing, chattering, and drinking from afternoon till night. They’d done so thinking they wouldn’t have to work, but who could have known? Romandro groaned while rolling his stiff shoulders.
“Ughh, I’m dying! Dying! Should’ve drunk less.”
“You didn’t drink after hearing the message though. It couldn’t be helped. You did well too. Call your replacement and head in.”