He had never confirmed, but maybe they were actually short on money; that could also be a reason why his father wanted him to marry a high-ranking noble, and he had been giving it out as if his father was also a duke!
"No, Ellis, I only wished to know what you had done with it and if you needed more."
The viscount sighed, but his expression relaxed as if he was smiling.
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Ellis obviously didn't deny more money. With a hefty purse full of gold stars, he felt somewhat at peace. He had returned the books he had borrowed before reaching the church that was too close to the palace for his liking.
Since he had decided to live properly in this new world, he had much to learn, so after finishing the books on Omegas and Alphas, he had read more about the gods and goddesses of this world. The library they had at their permanent estate wasn't short of books on that topic.
