Bab 212: Anima

"Has dad come home yet?" I asked George, our ever efficient butler.

His handlebar mustache is looking neat today as well. 

"No, milady. The marquis is still at the palace," he replied.

That's given, it's still early anyway. The sun was just about to set to the horizon. If he's busy, he will probably be home after dinner.

"How about my brother? And Kai?" 

Erin had already removed my coat for me and Mari took it to get it washed.

"The young master and sir Kai still aren't back too, milady."

Figures… Those two are also busy with their duties. Lost is another case because he just lurks around Kai. Invisible, of course.

"Hmm, is that so?" I muttered as I cling onto the book.

I'll just wait for them later. 

I was really looking forward to relaying the news…