With a warm welcome, the group and the people that they save went to the Duke' house

"I know I said this every time, even to Alfin when I first serve her but house huh?" [Azumi]

"What do you mean teacher" [Lydia]

"You'll see what I meant" [Azumi]

The curious student not knowing what Azumi meant just follow Captain Aurora. They and the people that were save slowly going into the center of the town

The people of the town recognizing who Captain Aurora is were happy to meet him. They make a small talk with him, some children even said that they want to be like him and Aurora encourage them to do so

"What a popular guys you are" [Azumi]

"Look whose talking" [Aurora]

Slowly, they see the wall of the castle, Finally realizing what their teacher meant, The student, Kucin and the people that they save started to become more restless

"Hmm, Brother Azumi, by house you mean..." [Kucin]

"Yup" [Azumi]

"You gotta be kidding me" [Kucin]

"Nope" [Azumi]

"Hey Blanc, you are a noble right, have you enter any castle" [Lydia]

Lydia speak on behalf of the other

"No, this is also my first time" [Blanc]

Seeing that the group (Except for Princess Alfin, The First Knight Squad and Azumi) becoming more and more restless, Aurora then ensure them

"Don't worry, My father might be a strict person but he will definitely welcome all of you" [Aurora]

"Gulp" [Ray]

"Big bro, there there the castle is there, I can't wait to enter it" [Mile]

"See, be like Mile she definitely eager to enter the castle" [Aurora]

"Kahkahkah, Aurora, the fact that your father is a duke who live in a castle is heart wrecking enough for the commoner and saying that he is strict make it even worse though" [Azumi]

"Sir Azumi is right captain, your poor choice of word make the situation worse" [Filaurel]

"My apologies, I don't meant to make all of you becoming even stiffer, alas I will ensure you that you will enjoy this experience" [Aurora]

Just before reaching the castle gate, the guard recognise Captain Aurora and warmly greeted him, even making a small talk with him. He really is love by his subject

Once they enter, the maid, other guard and the worker inside the castle were happy to see the figure they knew

"Welcome back Sir Aurora" [Maid]

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"Good to see that you are healthy sir" [Soldier]

"Sir Aurora, how about a sparring session if you are free" [Soldier]

Seeing how all the worker greet Captain Aurora nicely and how he responded, the group restlessness slowly disappear, they also see the castle interior and were amazed by it. For them this might be the first and the last time they will set their foot on any castle.

Before entering the castle, A middle aged man, around 50 years old with a proper butler attire and a light blue hair with thin of grey most likely due to old age greet the group

"Good to see you are doing fine Little Aurora" [Butler]

"Mr Wright, Good to see you doing fine, albeit please drop the "little" part, I am already 26 years old" [Aurora]

"Nonsense, for this humble butler, all three of you sibling are still "little" [Mr Wright]

"Fine, just don't use it in public" [Aurora]

"As you wish, and pardon me for not greeting those behind, Welcome to the duke castle and It has been a while Princess Alfin, Member of The First Knight Squad and also Azumi, and I suppose the other are the adventures Kucin, the school group

and also the group that you save few days ago?" [Mr Wright]

"It has been a while Mr Wright, hope you treat us well" [Alfin]

"Sure, it will be our pleasure to do so" [Mr Wright]

"You really are energetic Mr Wright" [Azumi]

"Ah, Azumi, I suppose those etiquette lesson that I teach are being put to good use" [Mr Wright]

"Sure does" [Azumi]

""Right..."" [Alfin, Aurora]

"Sigh, judging from The reaction I suppose not" [Mr Wright]

"No it does, trust me, only to the noble that I thought worth it though" [Azumi]

"Well, I supposed that is a success. Oh and by the way Mrs Kirthiga is already with the duke, as for your older sister and younger brother they are currently out" [Mr Wright]

"I see, thanks for the info" [Aurora]

Mr Wright guide them to the Duke's Office and with a knock they got the permission to enter

"It has been a while father and Mrs Kirthiga" [Aurora]

""Yes, it does"" [Duke, Mrs Kirthiga]

Both The duke, Duke Hiaccio and Mrs Kirthiga response. The duke is a spitting image of captain Aurora albeit older while Mrs Kirthiga, Mesembryanthemum guild master is a dark skin tall lady.

"Alfin, I suppose my sister has been treating you well?" [Duke Hiaccio]

"..." [Alfin]

"No, she wasn't" [Azumi]

"Azumi!" [Alfin]

"Sigh, I see, on behalf of her, your uncle would like to apologize for your mother behaviour" [Duke Hiaccio]

"It's alright" [Alfin]

"Aurora and Azumi, make sure you support her, Got it!" [Duke Hiaccio]

"Yes father""Yes sir" [Aurora, Azumi]

"And I suppose those are the survivors from the slave merchant, First thing first, welcome to my town and I apologize for letting this incident to ever happen, I will make sure that the execution of those guys will run smoothly and I will also help with all my power to help any of you guys, whether to start living in this town or to go back to your original place of living and you have my word on these matter!' [Duke Hiaccio]

The Duke say in a stern voice, with his reassurance, the survivor group feel a sense of relief.

"Now then, Aurora and the other, you may go and take a rest first, as for the survivors group, I know you guys are still tired but I would like to talk to you guys for a while here, is that ok" [Duke Hiaccio]

Seeing how the duke swiftly respond, they agree to duke's proposal.

Aurora and the group along with Mrs Kirthiga were sent to living room, they take along Ray and Mile with them while the Duke, Mr Wright and the survivors group were having a discussion about their future