Francis only learned from the butler around noon that Shire had returned. This was related to his recent significant staff reduction and production decrease. Many workers had been driven away, and many hadn't been able to receive their wages, causing Francis to be seen as opposing the workers.
"How did he return?" In the second-floor bedroom, Francis, dressed in pajamas, sat in his favorite rocking chair, silently smoking his pipe while rocking back and forth.
This guy was thrown into the Germans' encirclement, yet he managed to return safely?
Was the military involved in rescuing him? Lucky fellow!
However, Simon answered, "I heard that Young Master Shire defeated the Germans..."
The movement of Francis's rocking chair suddenly stopped, and the smoke that had been blowing out in rings turned into barely perceptible wisps. Time seemed to stand still.
After a long while, Francis asked softly, "Defeated the Germans?"
