Head Butler of the Fallen Villainess-Chapter 73 - 16th Days (4) | The First Visitor (4)

"W-w-what nonsense are you talking about?!?" A deep blush crept onto Anastasia’s face, her composure cracking under the unexpected remark. "I-it’s not—! I-I-I’m not—!"

"Ahahaha~! Oh my, your face is as red as your hair now, my lord," the female adventurer continued her teasing, further delighting in the blushing lord’s flustered state. "I’m just kidding, my lord~. You don’t have to be so uptight about it."

"Miss Adventurer," Sebas interjected, his voice calm yet firm, "I would kindly ask that you refrain from troubling my mistress with such playful remarks."

His words, polite as they were, held a subtle weight—one that only deepened Anastasia’s embarrassment.

Anastasia took a sharp breath, forcing herself to regain what little remained of her scattered composure. "E-exactly! Such jokes are highly improper, Miss Vivi! Master and servant r-r-relationships... s-such nonsense!!!"

Vivi, however, only snickered at the lord’s flustered protest. "Fufu~, is that so? Your face, my lord, seems to be saying otherwise~."

Anastasia’s expression darkened, her lips twitching in mild displeasure. "I-I don’t know what you’re talking about! Please stop with this nonsense at once!"

"Fufu~, well, alright then. I suppose I’ve overstayed my welcome too." Vivi twirled on her heel, tossing a glance over her shoulder. "I’ll be sure to visit again after my little monster hunt, Lord Anastasia. And... who knows~? Maybe your place here could become a nice resting spot for adventurers like me in the future~."

The female adventurer then walked past the stunned Anastasia, heading toward the entrance from which she had come.

However, she turned her head back—meeting Anastasia’s still-flustered gaze before her eyes drifted toward Sebas with a playful wink.

"See you later~."

And with that, the female adventurer strode toward the exit, her cheerful hum slowly fading as she departed—leaving Anastasia standing there, still trying to process the whirlwind of her unexpected guest.

But... even as the female adventurer finally left the region—gone from their sight—a silence between the master and the butler had been ensuing this whole time.

Anastasia’s blush had eventually faded, leaving behind a tired, exasperated look on the young lord’s face. On the other hand, her butler remained composed, though a raised eyebrow hinted at his lingering thoughts about their peculiar visitor.

Anastasia let out a soft sigh before turning to face Sebas. Her expression, caught somewhere between concern… and anxiety, lingered as she studied her ever-composed butler.

Sebas, noticing her gaze, tilted his head slightly. "Is there something troubling you, my lady?"

She hesitated for a moment, but eventually... she finally spoke her mind. "It’s just… I didn’t expect my first visitor to be such an eccentric person. Of all the people who could’ve come, it had to be someone like that."

Sebas offered a faint smile, folding his hands neatly behind his back. "An uncommon visitor for an uncommon land, I suppose."

A small huff escaped Anastasia’s lips before her expression softened into something more thoughtful.

"Still… how did I do...?" Her voice was quieter now—uncertain. "In handling my first visitor, I mean."

Sebas closed his eyes briefly, as though weighing her words with careful consideration.

"As far as first impressions go, I would say you handled yourself quite well, my lady."

"You… truly mean that?"

"I do," he affirmed, though a glimmer of amusement touched his tone. "Granted, some parts were a bit stiff on your end… but considering the oddity that was your first visitor, it is hardly your fault. It would have been far simpler if it had been someone more sensible."

Anastasia sighed again before a small chuckle escaped her lips at the thought of such a notion. "Sensible, huh…"

"Well, it is what it is right now, my lady," Sebas continued, his voice gentler now. "I doubt any sensible person would venture into this land… at least, not yet."

He cast a brief glance toward the distant horizon. "Still, if this region could indeed become a resting place for adventurers—as that Miss Adventurer just suggested—it may draw more people over time... A pivotal point of respite amid the frontier’s dangers."

He presented her with the very idea, offering a glimpse of what the future might hold—a land no longer isolated, but instead, a vital haven for travelers.

Anastasia gave a slow nod, her expression thoughtful as she considered his quiet hope for this land’s transformation.

"That… would be ideal," she murmured, more to herself than to him.

A brief silence settled over the two once more, broken only by the faint rustle of the wind outside. Anastasia shifted her weight slightly, her brows furrowed in quiet contemplation...

"...You know… that woman, Vivi—" Her words slowed as if choosing them carefully. "—she kind of reminds me of you, Sebas."

Sebas raised an eyebrow at her sudden observation. "Oh? And what, may I ask, brings you to such a curious conclusion?"

A faint blush crept back to Anastasia’s cheeks as she crossed her arms.

"Well… for one, you both have a way of acting so casual—like nothing ever fazes you. And—" Her voice grew sharper with mild indignation. "—you both seem to enjoy teasing me far more than is appropriate!"

At that, a low chuckle slipped past Sebas’s lips. He lifted one hand to his mouth in a half-hearted attempt to stifle it.

"Haha, I assure you, my lady, any resemblance is purely coincidental."

Anastasia narrowed her eyes at him, unimpressed by his attempt to downplay it.

But after a brief pause, her tone shifted, turning more serious.

"Still… is she strong?"

Sebas’s amusement faded into a more thoughtful expression.

"Indeed," he answered, his tone growing more solemn. "Miss Adventurer there is no ordinary adventurer... In fact, I do recognize her."

Anastasia blinked, surprised by his sudden revelation. "You recognize her?"

He gave a slight nod. "S-Class Adventurer, The Sonic Thief Vivian."

"An S-Class Adventurer...?!" Anastasia echoed in disbelief. "And A thief as well...!?"

Of all things, an S-Class Adventurer—and a thief at that—wandering so casually into her territory? The thought alone was enough to unsettle her...

For a moment, she struggled to process the information—but the more she thought about it, the more it made sense. Given Vivi’s confidence… her ease in handling herself… it was only natural.

"I suppose… that explains a lot," she finally muttered, though a faint shiver ran down her spine at the realization. "That was the caliber of person wandering into our lands…"

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