Author’s Note: I have renamed Master potionist in Alchemists, sounds much better imo   ———————————   After a bit of chit-chat, the Count was forced to return to his daily routine. He had to manage both his and the fief that once belonged to her late wife’s family. Even with the help of his children, it was still a mammoth task.

He knew very little of the neighbouring Milla County, and most of the old retainers where either corrupt or untrustworthy, resenting the Lark household for what had happened to their previous Lord.

Even after four years, there was still a lot to do and a lack of loyal personnel.

Lark had resolved to split the Counties, giving Lustria to his son, and the Ghishal’s lands to his daughter. That way, both had the opportunity to make their spouses marry in the Lark household, allowing them a much ample choice.

Lith could not believe that both the Count’s children would have an arranged marriage, while Rena had been able to spend her life with the man she loved. Nobles had an easier life, but even that came with a price tag.

Their personal life had to be sacrificed in the name of the responsibilities that their title involved.

Having still a couple of hours before having to return home, at Solus’ insistence Lith went back to the withered zone, allowing Solus to take once more her proto tower form.