Chapter 63 - Returning
"Now that the Light Fest has ended, I will soon be returning to Freybrook," Scarlett said, looking across the table to where Allyssa, Shin, Fynn, and Rosa sat. They were still in the dining hall, but Evelyne had recently left because she had wanted to check deeper into which places had been attacked by the Tribe of Sin.
The news reported by the Empyreal Chronicle had probably spread to most people around the mansion by now, but Scarlett had long since been expecting it so that wasn't her main focus right now. The trip back to Freybrook through one of the capital's Kilnstones had already been booked for tomorrow, and considering how busy those usually were—especially at the end of a festival, and under the current circumstances here in the empire—there probably weren't many chances to reschedule the trip.
Because of this, she'd wanted to talk with those in her party before they left.
"My original offer to you two," she said, looking specifically at Rosa and Fynn. "Was made under the assumption that you would continue to be under my employ even after I had returned to Freybrook. As such, if you are satisfied with the current state of affairs, I will have you accompany me tomorrow. You will be allocated lodging and treated as guests in the Freybrook mansion, and there will be ample opportunity for your current pay and benefits to increase further depending on the development from there."
"Where is Freybrook?" Fynn asked, earning a couple of odd looks from the others.
"In the southwestern part of the empire, south of the Whitdown Mountains."
"All right. Sure."
"I take that to mean you wish to continue to be in my service?" Scarlett asked.
"Yes."
"Good. And you?" She turned to Rosa, who just gave her a smile.
"Who would say no to that? I haven't lived this luxuriously for years. And all I have to do is play a little tune now and then? Count this girl in."
Scarlett nodded, then looked at Allyssa and Shin. "And what of you? While I am aware that you are based in Elystead, the same offer applies. I believe it was also Kat's original intention that you would continue the contract. That is also why I proposed an arrangement regarding your alchemy, Allyssa. Were you two to terminate the contract, however, I would have to find new Shielders to hire once I return."