The manor of the 1st Duke was bustling as always as each person went about their task as efficiently as possible.
There were a few eye-catching pieces of technology visible in the house, starting from the inbuilt heating system that utilized steam to several other pieces that were both intriguing and quite innovative.
In any case, Claudia, already being used to these sights, spared them a mere glance as she moved down the stairs.
A few greetings could be heard but Claudia actively ignored them as she quickly reached the bottom floor just in time to watch as the door was pushed open and a man in an elegant attire with a stoic expression entered, accompanied by a familiar face.
At the door, two maids were already waiting to help the man with his clothes but before they had a chance to do so…
"Father!" Claudia called out as she rushed toward her father.
The man in the elegant attire glanced at her and upon noting her presence, a faint smile appeared at the corners of his lips.
