"Sir Claude is departing today."

I stayed silent upon hearing their loud whispers and murmurs when I arrived in the dungeon. I settled myself in the corners and made myself busy by taking a book from the shelf.

I knew that today Claude is going to leave. It was making my heart ached. I was not supposed to feel this but I couldn't help. I bit my lower lip when I felt a stinging sensation near at the corners of my eyes. I blinked and snapped out of it.

"Commander."

I raised my glance to see Karen that was in front of me. "Yes?" I asked.

"Sir Claude wishes to...