“Damn, that looks boring,” sighed Lucian.
Milena rolled her eyes, but her brother wasn’t completely wrong. The Vermillion Lands were indeed quite deserted. Most of the lands were covered by snow and ice, especially in this winter season.
The carriage stopped in front of what might have been in the old days a magnificent castle, but was now uncared for and desolate. Milena stepped out of the carriage, frowning. She knew those lands hadn’t been properly taken care of by the Baron, its previous owner, but she didn’t expect it would be that bad. There was a lot to do.
“Shall we go directly to the castle, madam?” asked Olivia.
Next to her, Lucian nodded frenetically. It was the evening, and unlike his sister’s maid, he felt the bitter cold even with his big coat on. But Milena turned he
