บท 271: Counting debts like counting stars

"I am pleased that you made it, Baron Albe!"

"How dare I not appear when His Royal Highness invited me himself?"

Abel smiled as he straightened his back after greeting Joaquin, who had just exited his tent along with several men. Joaquin chuckled and introduced him to a few of his people before they headed to the platform, where they would all gather before the start of the hunt. 

"Are you alright, Baron Albe?" asked Joaquin as he walked side by side with Abel, giving him special treatment while the rest of his people were walking a step behind them. His eyes glanced up and gazed at the green hair that was neatly brushed back. 

"Yes, Your Royal Highness," Abel replied, snapping the crown prince from his thoughts regarding Abel's green hair. "I was simply… counting."

"Counting?"

"It's one of my hobbies." Abel looked ahead, ignoring the men and women around in this vast expanse near the forest situated at the back of the imperial palace.