Two hours ago.
Drum Manor.
"Duke, Lord Lambert is at the door." An attendant hurried in to report.
"Oh? Please, let him in!" Duke Drum's eyes lit up with joy as he spoke.
Upon hearing Lambert's successful return, Duke Drum's first thought was that Rein was doomed.
Because in his view, only one of Lambert and Rein should be able to return alive from the secret realm.
Now that Lambert has returned safely, does one even need to say what Rein's fate would be?
"Lord Lambert, congratulations on your safe return." Duke Drum immediately spotted Lambert, standing with arms crossed and a greatsword on his back. He beamed and spread his arms wide, intending to embrace him.
"Hurry, arrange for a more luxurious dinner."
"No need, Duke. I'm just here to say that I am not a match for Lord Rein. If he hadn't shown mercy, I wouldn't have returned. So, my apologies." Lambert shrugged and replied.
