Alucard replied, "Boss received a large order this morning, worth over 6000 gold coins. But we have to deliver it to a town outside the Imperial City. She asked me to borrow Mr. Black Knight as an escort just in case bandits target us on the way."
Serestia nodded in understanding.
"So that's why you came."
A trace of regret soon appeared on her face.
"Unfortunately, Lord Arceus isn't here."
Alucard blinked.
"He isn't?"
She shook her head.
"He stayed at Storm Manor last night. Young Lord Lucian invited him over yesterday evening. And naturally, Mr. Black Knight went with him."
"I see..."
Alucard nodded quietly.
"In that case... I'll head over to Storm Manor."
Before he could turn around, Ignis spoke up.
"By the way... aren't you Rank Three already?"
Alucard looked back at him.
Ignis crossed his arms, his tone casual.
"And before working for Master, you were an adventurer. The bandits outside the city shouldn't really be a problem for you anymore, right?"
