"We... can't say," Martha said quietly, but it was enough for everyone to hear.
"Why," Arvid asked, finding it unbelievable for them to keep it a secret when they promised to tell them information about their master.
"Because it is taboo to speak about our master's punishment."
Everyone looked at the direction where the voice came from. It was Ivar, their master's personal servant, walking towards them.
"How is everyone," he asked then he showed the shopping bags that he carried earlier. "Sorry about the turn of events. We didn't expect it," he added, trying to lighten up the mood, then he put the bags down on the garden table.
Everyone went silent then he approached Angeal then knelt in front of her. "You grew into a fine lady, Angeal!"
When Ivar talked to her, the girl just smiled and cocked her head to the side, curious about him as well.
