Fosto looked deeply into Li Yu's eyes before saying to Ireya, "It seems that miss already has trustworthy people by your side, so there's nothing for me to worry about."
"What do you mean by that, Fosto Steward?" Miss Rabbit was taken aback.
"I have served the Arias family for over one hundred and sixty years, and now that I'm getting old and my health is not what it used to be, I humbly ask Miss Ireya's permission to retire and return to my hometown."
The old man paused briefly and then continued, "Many years ago, your great-grandfather saved my life in a great battle, and I made a vow to repay this kindness with all my abilities. After that terrible war ended, I left my hometown to follow him to these lands, serving him and his family until this day.
"As the steward of this castle, I have devoted myself to serving the successive Family Heads of the Arias family for over a century. I believe that should be enough to repay the debt I owed to your great-grandfather.
