"I don’t have anything else to take care of. Once everything is wrapped up, I’ll head back to the estate."

Ghislain had originally come to the capital to sell cosmetics and establish a connection with the marquis. Now that his goal was achieved, there was no reason to linger.

His plan was to return to the estate as soon as the arrangements for the slaves and the migration of the new residents were finalized.

However, it seemed Marquis Branford had other ideas.

"Good. I'll be hosting a banquet soon. The best way to become acquainted with the nobles and build …