His Highness’ Secret Accountant Chapter 267

Count Serdian, who had been picking his words for so ti, slowly opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind.

Tell Princess Ariel.'

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Tell her that if she's willing to give away all the tributes she has taken so far I'll let it slide this ti. Instead, if this happens again, we will do it according to the rules.

"Of Of course! Thank you. Count Serdian. Thank you. Really. Sob.'

He shouldn't have made such a choice, swayed by the emotions of the mont.

He had no choice but to bla his own ignorance for being naive enough to think that the matter would co to an end.

Count, Princess Ariel has asked for a private eting.'

A private eting?'

Count Serdian, who was fixing his tie, turned his gaze to Baron Charne.

Yes. She said she has sothing important to tell you'

It's an important day as I have to bring the tribute to Queen Estella. Tell her I'll go to her residence after eting the Queen.'

That She said she will return the items you ntioned the other day.'

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Count Serdian let out a Hmm.' as he scratched his neck, hesitating to answer.

When it ca to importance, it was difficult to determine which was more or less important.

With one hand on his chin, Count Serdian, who was organizing his thoughts, slowly opened his mouth.

How much ti left until the eting with Queen Estella?'

You have about three hours to spare.'

Arthur, you. You didn't forget your promise to , did you?

"Of course! I won't do that again.'

There is still ti, so I'll et the Princess first. You'll be at ease if we get this over with.'

'

The Baron couldn't say anything at Count Serdian's gentle voice, and his eyes filled with tears.

Even then, he couldn't even imagine it.

That he would be horribly abandoned and betrayed.

The conversation can get long, so you should go to the place where the Queen is staying first.

"B But how can I, the Queen'

The Count smiled nicely at the stuttering Baron Charne and nodded as if it was alright.

Screech.

A carriage that looked old at a glance stopped in front of the large mansion that showed off its splendor even from a distance.

Even though they were in the sa space, it was clearly different from the outer walls surrounding the mansion, creating a strange sense of alienation.

From the rusty carriage to the modest clothing, Count Serdian's usual frugal character could be seen.

Are you Count Jaden Serdian?'

One of the servants that had co out in advance approached Count Serdian and spoke to him.

Due to the severe weather, the young-looking boy's cheeks, as well as the tip of his nose, were red.

Yes. That is correct.'

Princess Ariel is waiting for you. Please co inside. The weather is pretty cold.'

Count Serdian nodded and stepped inside the mansion.

The large fireplace at the entrance of the mansion was swallowing dry firewood and emitting a hot fire.

The well-organized interior was filled with warmth, so his frozen body seed to warm up.

The Princess is in the living room.'

With a cheerful knock, the firmly closed door opened.

Welco. I am Ariel Clermant.'

At the sa ti, Ariel greeted Count Serdian with a bright smile.

I greet the Princess of the Libert Kingdom. I am Jaden Serdian, treasurer of the Stellen Kingdom.'

Please sit here. Lilane, bring us hot tea and a pie.'

Ah, it's fine. I can't stay long because I have a schedule after this.'

Is that so?'

Ariel tilted her head and lifted one corner of her mouth.

At that appearance, which was different from what he first saw, Count Serdian swallowed dry.

I heard that you have sothing to tell .'

Oh, right! I do. I called you because I have sothing to tell you.'

Please, go ahead.'

Count Serdian really is simple and honest, as I have heard.'

'

Ariel lifted the teacup in front of her and took it to her mouth.

As if noticing sothing strange, Count Serdian's gaze turned sharp as he looked at Ariel.

What is it that you want to tell ? I ca so you could return the tributes you have been taking.'

Hohoho. Our Count is so naive.'

Please, enough with the jokes. My goodwill towards the Princess will end here.'

Count Serdian, threatening is about looking at your opponent. Marquis Charne must be eting Queen Estella by now.'

'

Ariel smiled and pointed at the clock's hands.

Count Serdian pursed his lips silently and waited for Ariel's next words.

As of today, Jaden Serdian's reputation as an honest and dignified man will be shattered.'

What does that an?'

If you go ho now, you should pack your stuff first. You'll have to flee to sowhere very far.'

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One of the tributes to be given to Queen Estella will be sowhere in the Count's house.'

And a very precious item, too.

Ariel smiled beautifully and crumpled the tip of her nose.

At her words, the Count's blue eyes shook quickly.

Unfortunately there won't be enough ti to find the tribute that Count Serdian stole.'

I never did such a thing.'

Yes. Of course you didn't. The noble and sincere Count Serdian would never do sothing like that. But what do we do? There will be evidence to support it.'

It will be over if I prove it to be fabricated. This is very unpleasant. I'll get up now.'