Valerius continued, "You'll be filling the role of my retainers. The head butler will hold the ceremony for us and officialize this arrangement."
Art, walking a few steps behind, absorbed Valerius's words and muttered under his breath, "So he really meant it when he said he wants us to fill the role of his retainers." His tone mixed surprise with a newfound respect for Valerius's straightforward and honorable approach to their defeat and subsequent service.
Arale, still grappling with her doubts about their capability to meet the expectations of such esteemed roles, looked towards Valerius with a mixture of apprehension and hope. "Are you sure about that? We might be lacking," she expressed, her voice tinged with concern about their suitability for the responsibilities that being a retainer entailed.
