Chapter 36: Not Angry
It took Xu Tao and Arthur over 2 hours to return, mostly because they were carrying others with them, limiting their speed. If not for that, just like before, they should’ve been able to cover that distance in half an hour.
"Welcome back, Sir Tao, Sir Arthur."
And as soon as they arrived at the gates, they were welcomed by a smiling Jehanne.
"Lunch is ready. I’ve set aside your portions too," she said, the smile on her unchanging. "So please help yourselves."
"J-Jehanne..."
Although, for whatever reason, Xu Tao felt like he’d stepped on a landmine. He stuttered, trying to chase away the chill down his spine as he explained, "Before that, help us move these ladies somewhere they can be observed."
"Oh, I thought you brought your new companions. So they’re just for observation purposes, then?"
"What?"
"Nothing. I was just wondering what a married man was doing, going around, dragging scantily clad ladies all over the place, that’s all."
"...What are you talking about since earlier?" Xu Tao was completely, utterly confused.
But despite his confusion, he could tell one thing—Jehanne was angry, fuming, about something. He wasn’t sure why, however. He couldn’t think of any reason she could be angry at him.