"Then, find the grain merchant and bury him."

Viktor's expression remained unchanged; he simply spoke calmly.

But beneath that indifferent tone lay a profound cruelty.

Lia paused slightly. In that instant, she felt as if the annoying Victor from before had returned.

But he didn't kill them all, which made Lia realize that he was still the same Victor she knew.

This was Victor, whom she didn't particularly dislike.

However, she still asked.

"Why did you do that? You deserved it."

Viktor squinted, as if the newly risen sun was dazzling.

But his emotionless voice rang out as usual.

"When he decides to kill you, that person can only face the death penalty."

Lia was taken aback and took two steps back.

She lowered her head, not wanting Viktor to see her current expression.

The sound was as normal as ever.

"Do you think I don't hold grudges?"

"Don't worry, I already sent people to do it."

Victor nodded, not noticing Lia's current state, and continued speaking indifferently.

"So, do you want to go back?"

"...You go back first. I have some things to take care of, and I also need to find a new grain supplier. Sigh, so many things are weighing on my shoulders."

"I'll be going back to the capital in a few days. Remember to have the servants clean my room every day."

Viktor nodded, leaving behind a "thank you for your hard work," and the hidden teleportation array beneath his feet instantly rose up.

Swirling in the air currents, his body transformed into a streak of blue light and vanished without a trace.

Even after the last drop of azure light dissipated, Leah remained standing there, head bowed, as if she were trying her best to control something.

Viktor is gone, and no one can see the emotions on her face anymore.

She finally didn't have to endure it anymore, as if the dam of her emotions had been opened.

A tear slid down Lia's face, across the dry air, and landed on the ground, kicking up dust.

After the silence, only a voice, almost talking to itself, could be heard:

"Leah."

"You're really useless."