Chapter 265 (2): You Came at the Right Time
June fifteenth.
Kristen helped Wayne put on his clothes, happy that he had stayed by her side like an honest man but worried that Veronica would sob the whole night in heartbreak. Before the day broke, she pushed Wayne off the bed, and after they had gotten dressed, she walked him to the door, kissed him goodbye, and watched him drive away.
He said that he was bidding his parents farewell before leaving for a long trip.
“Mistress, what have you planned for the day?” Veryl asked in a bow. If there was nothing else, he would drive Kristen to school on time.
“I’m skipping school today, Veryl. Take me to the detective agency at ten. I’d like to meet Secretary Mona. Thank you in advance.”
“Mistress, it’s only my duty as the butler of the family.”
Veryl looked at the girl—he would consider her that for now—and increased his score for her. If Master Wayne had to pick one mistress, Veryl would vote for Kristen. She was gentle and magnanimous, and she was more mature than Veronica and Vera.
Veryl’s monocle glinted. Since she was going to be a lady rather than a girl, she would have to dress herself differently, rather than going for the same girly clothes she was used to wearing, or the annoying flies she would inevitably attract would trouble Master Wayne.
Veryl believed it necessary to give her a lesson on the etiquette of high society.
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Wayne drove to the Lando Estate first instead of heading straight to the homoerotic den of the Church of Sun. In the back of his car was a suitcase containing the knight armor that was Valkyrie. Since she was with him, he had the final say about when they were setting out.
Just in case he needed to sacrifice a teammate when there was no suitable sacrifice around, he also brought Snow. The snowy owl was kept in a birdcage, placed on the passenger seat.