Indeed, even when scandals arose, they always involved extraordinary individuals. To the residents of Halo, Penelope must have been a celebrity in every sense of the word. They likely waited with bated breath to see what would land her on the front page next.

‘The residents must all be dopamine addicts by now.’

Penelope sipped her wine. Somehow, it tasted a little bitter this time.

The treasurer spoke up.

“There are many matters we couldn’t relay to you through the communication orbs. Why not take three days to rest and begin inspecting the territory after that?”

“Oh, I can start tomorrow if needed.”

“We are well aware of how hard you’ve worked in the capital and the long journey you’ve endured—traveling by train and switching to carriages to get here. We’d ideally like you to take at least a week to rest, but... we’re sorry we can’t allow that much time. Still, please take at least two full days to rest and do absolutely nothing.”

The other retainers nodded in agreement, showing their support for the treasurer’s suggestion. Penelope felt touched once again. If there were a program like Our Precious Retainers Have Changed, this would be the moment where viewers would clap enthusiastically.

“But I heard that my parents have come to the castle?”

“They are being well accommodated in the guest quarters. Surely, the Baron and Baroness Rencer would understand your situation.”

Would they?@@novelbin@@

Penelope wasn’t so sure.

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