The next day, A knock came on the door. While Axel was sipping morning tea in his room, he spoke casually, "Let him in."
A skinny man with slightly dark skin walked in… his steps cautious, his hands subtly trembling, as if he were scared or highly anxious.
The moment Axel's eyes landed on him, the man kneeled directly on the ground with one foot, like a slave showing utmost respect to their master.
Neil spoke, but a tremor lay deep in his voice: "Greetings, Young Master."
Axel smiled to lift the tension, "Neil, it's been so long. No need to be so tense. Stand up and come sit at the table."
Neil stood and forced out a smile, "Congratulations on coming back safely."
Axel raised an eyebrow as Neil took his seat at the table, "So, word has spread so far, huh?"
But Neil shook his head, "Oh no, I barely managed to know that some attack happened at the academy. Even that was only because of the extensive underground connections I have been able to build. Thanks to your instructions."
