Chapter 64

Elise was twelve back then. Viscountess Solana, who was left behind, calmly took care of things before she could even find a way out of the grief of losing her husband. She sold the family's land and everything within it first. Unlike her husband, she couldn't bring herself to commit suicide and leave the children behind.

"Now we cannot live on without working. Richard, you should apply for the admission test at the Royal Knight Academy next month. Knight is the only occupation that will let you earn money and keep your honor as a nobleman."

Richard, who was three years younger than Elise, nodded. Was it because he was so desperate? He did pass the test despite his young age. However, he would only be given a small amount of living expenses before being officially knighted. His family rather had to support him while he trained.

"Eli."

One day, Viscountess Solana made up her mind and called her daughter.