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TTRIA 9
Wayne laughed pleasantly and added. “Seeing you in person, I can finally understand. Why Hugo liked Jeff so much.” “I am only grateful that you see me in a favorable light.” “Don't mention it.” The private conversation ended on that amicable note. The more formal discussion that followed proceeded in a moderately light, yet not heavy, atmosphere. Wayne remained consistently gentle and focused, yet occasionally threw sharp questions. Unlike the agent, who had shown clear signs of…-
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TTRIA 8
“Of course, Jeff. There are quite a lot.” He continued speaking with an attitude as if asking something obvious. “But I narrow it down to about five types and give instructions. It is the butler's job to choose the scent according to the guest.” “…So it was the butler who chose the scent.” “He has a good nose for scents. He has worked here his whole life, so it is only natural. But why do you ask that? Is there perhaps some problem with the scent?” “Ah….” After a…-
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TTRIA 7
“……” Jeff himself could not understand why he acted that way at that moment. He had certainly felt a fear as if he would die at any moment, and he had not even had the strength to move, yet before he knew it, he was running after the retreating dog. He had a strong premonition that he must not lose it. Because once again, he had smelled ‘that scent’. It felt as if the answer would be at the end of where that thing reached. Whether it was about the ‘scent’, or about the family head…-
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TTRIA 6
“Of course, we can provide them with a position as a worker at the mansion or at <Vebreuk>. However, only those who have been acknowledged at the external facilities guided by Gray are given the qualification to be a worker. Human habits are not something that can be easily corrected, are they? There are often cases where pure goodwill returns as ungrateful threats. Those who have not been verified cannot become members of the mansion. That is the same for the children.” “……” Does…-
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TTRIA 5
Time at the mansion passed quickly, and before I knew it, a fortnight had gone by. They were days filled with abundance and feasting, days that were truly more than I deserved. The weather here was consistently clear and sunny, and if I wished, I could enjoy sports like horseback riding or tennis at any time. The meals provided at every sitting were so splendid as to be overwhelming, and the prepared clothing was also impeccably neat and stylish. Furthermore, all the writing instruments used at the…-
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TTRIA 4
Two small hands rested neatly on the fine fabric. Well-manicured nails and bright eyes full of curiosity. The owner of the note, with a voice whose gender was impossible to tell, was this very child. Jeff bent his waist to meet the child’s eye level. “Yes, Mila. Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to working with you too.” Her round, plump cheeks turned red. It was because she realized he was greeting her about the note. Mila, as if pleased, smiled broadly and stepped back. Another…-
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TTRIA 3
“That is correct. The current head of the family is also carrying on the wishes of his predecessor. However, while we give the children their freedom, the teacher must remain at the mansion. It would be good if you could show your face at the event, even for a moment. You understand, don't you?” “Yes. I understand.” “Good.” The agent added as he organized the documents. “If I may add, the event continues until the evening, but as long as you fulfill the minimum courtesy, you are…-
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TTRIA 2
Collie, a small town located in the south, was a place that took about three hours to reach by train. The place was just as Hugo had described. When Jeff, having disembarked from the train, stepped outside the station, he was met with truly gentle sunlight. Having been caught in the rain just three hours prior, the weather here felt like a blessing from God. Beneath the sunlight, all the sounds that lingered on the ground flowed on the warm breeze. The air that touched his shoulders was soft, and the…-
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TTRIA 1
To Jeff Lowell, ‘smell’ was a sense that was nothing but bothersome, despite being invisible to the eye. That which allowed one to know what something was without seeing it awakened a hunger he had painstakingly ignored, reminded him of the presence of mold on a cheap muffin, and made him realize the fatigue accumulated in his body through the tip of his nose. There was a time he had wished for his sense of smell to disappear. If he could not smell, his daily life would have been much more…-
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TTRIA 0
In the furiously blazing flames, there is a black shadow writhing. The child's eyes, stained by the fiery demon, are fixed on the agonizing dance. The skin, where embers have burrowed in, is in agony. But he could not turn his head. This was because a human figure had rushed toward the dancing shadow. The child's mind was too immature to fully accept the horrific scene. His consciousness was fading fast. However, just before his mind snapped amidst the stench of the all-consuming fire, the child saw…-
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