C166 I will Meet That Dog

In the front courtyard of the mansion, a solemn atmosphere prevailed. A large brazier in the center crackled with flames, filling the air with a rhythmic popping sound.

Seated in the main chair was a man dressed in a deep navy uniform, his expression stern, his chin slightly tucked in. His eyes, with a hint of a double eyelid, were filled with displeasure. He held a teacup in one hand