After the morning practice, Sloane met Orion near the training grounds. He was an anti-social person and did not talk to others unless it was business.
Thus making his character ideal for an assassin.
The Marquess Nirvana brought him from the slums after witnessing the young boy's combat style.
He was one of the most trusted subordinates of Azriel.
Sloane approached Orion who practiced alone at one corner of the training grounds.
"Orion. There you are."
"To what pleasure do I owe you for coming all the way here miss?"
—"As usual he's humble as always."Sloane smirked.
She looked around if there were any eyes on them.
"How's the lady doing?"
"...Pardon?" Orion stared at her raising his brow that hinted confusion.
"The one with unique silver-blue eyes. What was her name? Yes Reina, was it?"
"You're asking for the blonde-haired woman you rescued at the casino? Yes her name is as you said. It's Reina."
"Shh!keep it down, would you? There are ears everywhere."
"I apologize for causing you trouble." The black-haired assassin turned gloomy.
"It's alright. But tell me. Did you take her safely to my estate?"
He nodded.
"How's she? Did she regain consciousness?"
He nodded in agreement.
"...And...did you fulfill her requirements? Including medication?"
"Rest assured everything has been taken care of. I've been keeping an eye on her ever since I brought her to the estate."
Sloane sighed with relief.
"Keep watching over her moves. Inform me about everything. And keep this a secret from father. I shall go and visit her personally."
"But milady! Keeping it a secret from the Lord is a bit—"
"Don't worry. When the time comes, I shall tell him everything myself. For now, just do as I'm saying."
"As you wish." He bowed.
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At Valentino's' residence...
"Lord Sebastian, here's the full inquiry you asked for."
Sebastian looked at the dazzling view of the sunlit garden outside the window. He didn't respond.
"...My lord?"
His butler asked again for reassurance.
"Please keep those documents on my table. Thank you for your hard work."
The man did as he was told.
"How are the preparations for the Knight's ceremony coming out?"
"Everything has been taken care of."
"Good. Let me know if the Nirvanas need anything. After all, they train a large portion of our army."
"Understood My lord."
"..."
The butler stood in one place without another word.
"Do you need anything else?"
Sebastian looked from his shoulder at the butler.
"I hear Lady Sloane of Nirvana is participating with the Knights. Not as a representative."
Sebastian completely turned facing the old man.
"...Perhaps that is how it maybe"
—"What are you up to Sloane De Nirvana. I have been having a strange dream since last week. It's way too realistic to be a dream."
He frowned covering his right eye that had a patch on it.
"My Lord, is everything alright?"
"Yes. Please leave me alone for some time."
"As you wish." The butler obediently left the study.
He heard voices from the hall.
"Sigh*She is here again."