(This chapter is a true example of my own interpretation.)

That sound...

Fagga and Ellen turned around and stared for a long time at the figure that suddenly appeared behind them.

He was old and frail, yet still vigorous. His broad frame supported the straightened suit he wore, and he wore a faint smile, but a lingering sadness remained in his eyes. He nodded to Fagga and Ellen.

"So it was you."

Fagga frowned.

He knew this person; in fact, he was quite impressed with him.

Because he had given Fagga his second commission since joining Victoria Household, and the only one so far that remains unfinished.

He arranged to meet his companion at a maid café to discuss business. The old gentleman who ultimately placed a fourteen million tinney commission on Victoria Household, or rather—

Hols Belloberg.

One of the executives of TOPS Financial Alliance, former president of Shirai Heavy Industries, and the biological father of the current president of Shirai Heavy Industries, Kreida.

"Long time no see, Mr. Halls. You are still as energetic as ever compared to the photos and videos of your younger days."

Fagar stretched out his hand, hovering it in front of Hors.

Seeing this, Hols couldn't help but chuckle, and also extended his hand to shake hands with Faga, saying shyly:

"I'm not what I used to be. Now I'm just a stinking shell maintained by technology. I can feel my energy declining day by day... But since you can access my old photos, you must have been in contact with Kreta."

Is she alright now?

Upon hearing the name Kreta, Hols suddenly became melancholic, his eyes blurring as if reflecting the pain and regret he had felt over the years.

"She is doing well, and the entire Baizhi Heavy Industry has emerged from its past shadows and is now thriving."

Before Fagar had even finished speaking, Hors was already teary-eyed, and a bitter taste slid down his lips.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry, I'm getting older, so I tend to be more sentimental. It's good that things are going well...it's good..."

Seemingly realizing his loss of composure, Hols quickly wiped the tears from his face with both hands, oblivious to the fact that his entire face was covered in them. He forced a strong expression, managing to force a smile that looked even more like a grimace after several attempts.

"Come with me, all of you. There are some things I need to tell you."

After saying that, Hols dragged his heavy steps and turned to walk behind him. There was a corridor there, with several different rooms on both sides.

Suddenly, Fagga stopped in his tracks.

Through a window, he saw that the walls inside were filled with bookshelves.

There were two mattresses on the ground, and two people were lying on them: the class monitor and Ruby.

The black and white dolls sat between them, each holding a white ring in its small hands, continuously emitting milky white light.

Under the light, the class monitor and Ruby were slowly recovering, their expressions gradually becoming more relaxed from unbearable pain.

Suddenly, a woman in a white dress appeared in front of Fagga.

Lina, hands on her hips, who had always been the gentle and demure older sister, now acted out of character, blushing like a little girl caught off guard, and said in a feigned righteous tone:

"Faga, it's wrong to peek at other people sleeping or resting!"

"ah?"

Fagga was surprised and doubtful.

Judging from their expressions, they definitely don't look like they're sleeping.

"It is indeed amazing that you haven't gotten up yet at this late hour, but Fagga, don't be so surprised! As the butler of Victoria Household, you must always remain calm and composed."

Seeing the suspicion in Faga's expression, Lina's face turned even redder. Suddenly, her delicate hands gripped Faga's shoulders with tremendous force, causing his eyebrows to fly up, and she immediately pushed Faga forward.

"Also, look how far Mr. Hols has already walked. When you're at someone else's house, you should always keep up with them. It's basic courtesy!"

Yes, yes, yes.

Faga couldn't help but smile wryly, too lazy to refute Lina's excuse.

He had a strange premonition that if he exposed Lina's little scheme to her face, something very bad might happen.

Alright, let's go with Hols for now.