RBD 128

Chapter 128

At that moment.

Rudrick, who had been deep in thought, suddenly came to his senses when he heard someone calling him.

“What are you thinking about so intently?”

“Ah, it’s nothing.”

Rudrick gave an awkward smile.

Seated before him was Marquis Schlich.

To celebrate this year’s ‘Family Day,’ Rudrick had personally invited him.

Perhaps because this was almost the first time they had ever sat face-to-face like this, Rudrick found himself strangely awkward and hesitant.

“Is the food to your liking?”

“Of course. It’s quite delicious.”

Despite saying that, neither of the two had made much progress with their meal.

Perhaps it was simply because they were both feeling awkward.

Rudrick, idly sipping his drink and watching the Marquis out of the corner of his eye, cautiously asked a question.

“Come to think of it, have you visited the imperial tomb?”

“I was unable to because I was…