Overlimit Skill Holder

It was almost 3pm when I returned to the Earl’s mansion. The Earl should be back after sunset… but considering what happened yesterday, it wouldn’t be strange if he was later than usual. Let’s inform the chief butler that I want to meet him – was what I was thinking, but–

「You have returned.」

「Eh?」

The Earl was standing in the entrance hall.

「Reiji!」

「My lady– Oof…」

The young lady rushed and embraced me, causing me to stumble a step back, but I had confidence in my spring-like, flexible upper body, so I was able to avoid falling.

「W-What is the matter?」

「You said you’d return early! But look at the time…」