Chapter 14
The carriage began to move away from the residential area.
Hersel, lying back in the rear seat, was draped in an old robe, the kind a monk might wear.
Apparently, one should dress accordingly when receiving punishment. Such was the tradition of the Tenest family.
As Hersel’s eyelids began to droop, Selly, who was sitting opposite, opened her eyes half-way and asked, “Why are you taking me along?”
“Hm?”
“Usually, you don’t take anyone besides a couple of guards.”
Selly was puzzled.
Whenever Hersel visited the mines, he took only the minimum number of guards. Despite the servants’ objections, he insisted on going alone, which made everyone in the mansion suspicious.
After thinking for a moment, Hersel responded indifferently, “If you don’t want to come, get off.”