chapter 43

[…Ares went missing right after he arrived… . is that what you mean?]

The current Archduke Schwarzer Edgar’s wife, none other than Sera Schwarzer asked in a low voice .

[Yes! Please pardon us . ]

Sigurd and the head maid Martha, as well as Burton (head butler) lowered their heads .

[Pardon me . But… . . Ares-sama said that there is something he had to do… . ]

Sigurd said . Burton who was standing next to him also added .

[Normally, young lord should’ve gone to greet Sersama first… but when I returned, young lord’s already gone… . ]

Hearing this, Sera laughed crispily .

[It’s alright . Nobody can tie that boy down . Just let him go around freely… . perhaps he just went to the western district . ]

She then continued .

[Moreover, if it’s that boy . Then it must be something that really needed to be done first . He’ll return in due time . ]

Sera looked out of the window then asked as she’s reminded of something .

[By the way, how is Julius doing? I simply couldn’t find him anywhere . ]

[Yes . Julius-sama is at the gate with Alberto-dono, waiting for Ares-sama . ]

[Of course . That child truly worships Ares after all . ]

Sera showed a kind smile and instructed Burton .

[I’m sorry, but please go and fetch Julius . I have a feeling… . that Ares won’t be going home tonight . ]

She then added one more thing .

[Afterward, can you go and inform Maria at the House of Black Rose? Julius has been patiently waiting for Ares, so please tell him to go back as soon as possible…]

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In the Holy Arcadia Empire, it’s mandatory for those in power to have a mansion in the capital . And when they returned to their territory, they have to leave their wife and child to live at this mansion . As a hostage to prevent revolt, so to speak .

The Schwarzer clan was no exception, Edgar’s wife Sera and his second son Julius remained at the capital .

Sera was born as the eldest daughter of Rodman clan .

The Rodman clan originally raised her to be courted by a royal family member, but Edgar fell in love with her on a first sight when he saw her in a banquet and they became a couple after what seemed like a passionate quarrel .

Like her husband, she’s known as a gentle figure . But she also could be resolute in the face of difficulties . Duke Rodman always lamented about how good it would be if Sera was a son instead of a daughter . Even when Edgar was absent, even when Ares was struck with a high fever and when she was informed that her son had inherited the memories of three predecessors, she remained unperturbed .

Now her name is more well-known than her husband in the capital .

She isn’t just a flower vase as she actively worked together with the servants to help other people of various statuses . Moreover, perhaps because she established an orphanage to save homeless kids .

In addition to her honourable attitude, her seemingly ageless beauty and her excellent political ability in the royal court, she was viewed as a great supporter to the Schwarzer clan .

To those ladies who like to gossip, the archduke’s wife was the pinnacle of proper attitude .

And more than anything… . . she’s one of the people who Ares couldn’t win against .

[Good grief, Ares… you always make your mother and brother feel troubled as usual . I wonder how I should punish him this time]

Sera said so as she laughed mischievously .

Chapter 43 – Sera Schwarzer.