92| New Hunter

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"Have you received Brigitta's message?" I stood near the living room window and was alone with Casey.

Casey nodded. "Yes, the message was put in the gift box that Mama gave me last night. A dress for a ball."

After opening my own gift box, I was shocked to see the contents. A very luxurious and expensive suit and a letter from Davies.

Before Brigitta left this morning, I asked for time to talk to her alone without Casey knowing. We met at the cafe where Ensio and I had previously met.

"Are you angry because I gave Casey an assignment?" asked Brigitta. "Casey grew up in the Bright family. Sooner or later, that day will come. The day she too must become a hunter."

"You mean… That's Casey's responsibility? Dance party?" I protested Brigitta's decision and hoped she would change her decision.

"I made this decision for Casey's life. Sooner or later, she must be able to look after and protect herself. This party was just… A practice. Let's say so. I'm just asking for your help to secure