"No, Milady. I was just doing my duty. Such a pile of gold, how dare I?"
"No amount of money will pay off the loyalty the butler showed to the Duke. Don't refuse it. And keep working hard."
I slapped pocket lightly, and the embarrassed butler finally resigned himself.
"Thank you, Milady."
"Have you and your father already eaten?"
"I brought supper to his bedroom."
"Is Harpen finished with the inspection?"
"Yes. He said not to worry. Recovery is just a matter of ti."
"This is relief. I'll be very busy soon. Oh, and don't tell my father. He will be worried."
"There's more, young lady."
"Say it."
"And when will these knights from the Imperial Palace leave us?"
"Knights?"
I narrowed my eyes.
"Are they still here?"
"The knights are still guarding the Duke's gates"
I thought that after the trial was over, everything would return to normal.
"Ah, of course."
There was only one excuse for that.
After that I got up and left the room.
And when I left the mansion, several knights in black armor imdiately jumped up to .
I stared at one.
"Why are you hanging around here?"
"His Majesty has ordered to guard the young lady."
From the outside, everything looked beautiful.
As if the Emperor highly appreciated the loyalty of Duke Croft, and singled out trusted people from his personal knights to escort him.
But, of course, their purpose wasnt our safety.
"You are not an escort, you are a spy."
The knight was silent. As if he had sothing to object.
Raymond left the knights on guard in case I escaped again.
Why are you so stubborn?
Really, I cant understand this.
"I don't need an escort. There is no need to follow on the heels."
As I made my way to my carriage, two knights followed with a cold grin.
"Ha"
"Get out to Your Majesty. If you try to spy on again, I will leave the Empire tomorrow. "
The knights exchanged embarrassed looks.
"You didnt understand ? Follow and I am sailing out of the Empire right now."
I felt the knights froze. I forgot about them and got into the carriage.
Farneo Street, the largest business district in the capital of the Agrita Empire.
The crew stood in front of the tallest building in the area.
This building with a phoenix on a sign was our branch in the Agrita Empire.
The sun was setting and there weren't many people outside. I entered the building, avoiding unnecessary attention.
"Oh sorry. We are closed for today. Better co back tomorrow."
"I need your boss."
The girl responded with an awkward smile, playfully touching her pink hair.
I walked up to her point-blank and showed her a silver card, which only the highest ranks could have.
"This is indeed"
"I need the head of the branch. Tell him Ellie is here."
When I took off my hat, the girl hatched at .
My silver hair and purple eyes.
It seed that it dawned on her.
Silver hair was an unusual occurrence in the Empire and was also known as the symbol of Duke Croft.
"O-oh! Yes!"
Soon after, a magic circle shone, revealing the silhouette of Lumont to .
"You all have a day off today."
Lumont imdiately ushered the staff out when he saw .
The staff, who had hitherto looked at with curious eyes, turned to leave the building, and I went upstairs with Lumont.
Lumont's office on the top floor was the size of Jed's office at our headquarters.
And its decoration was luxurious.
It was more like the office of a high-ranking nobleman.
A whole chandelier of magic stones and an expensive mahogany table. Carpets on the floor and a soft leather sofa.
Sohow this place looked even better than Jed's study.
"I have long dread of such an office, and put all my soul into the design. Isn't that?"
Lumont laughed awkwardly, as if he were embarrassed by .
"No, I like it."
Although it was a branch, not a headquarters, this branch brought us huge profits.
This is how we were able to collect 4 000 gold in just a few days.
"Can I have a cup of tea?"
Lumont sat down opposite .
"But why haven't we heard from you for the last couple of days? I was surprised to hear that you are still here."
"Initially, I was going to disappear from the Empire, but suddenly sothing changed And we need to talk about it."
"How can I help you?"
"The investigation against Count Barten is about to begin, but before it is completed, Id like you to bring any evidence of his connection with the Marquis Sios."
The trial ended, but the real criminal couldnt be brought to justice.
The reason is that Count Barten blad everything on tas.
I suddenly thought of Count Barten, who was rolling on the floor and shedding crocodile tears.
Such thods are despicable, but at that ti I could only be content with my father's excuse.
But until Marquis Sios is punished, and moreover, he holds the post of pri minister, my father is in great danger.
"Hmm Judging by the way Count Barten blad all the flaws on tas, they probably cleaned up all ties with the Marquis Sios."
"First of all, find all the ins and outs on Sios. And all to know, with which he often crossed in recent years"
It seems that first I needed to find out why exactly Marquis Sios went on intrigues against my father.
Sothing he can get by destroying Duke Croft.
"Yes."
"And I have one more request."
"What?"
"Send about 100 gold to the estate. I need so money here and there while the Duke's fortune is frozen."
"Oh, I see. I'll send the money tomorrow morning."
"Carlisle Is he safe?"
"Don't worry, he and Helen are in a safe place. I'll be there tomorrow and give you a letter from Helen."
"Thanks. Until then, please follow Carlisle."
"Dont worry about it. I'll take it personally."
Lumont put on a playful smile.
If I saw this for the first ti, I would have doubted his abilities, but not now.
I already know from experience how well Lumont works.
"Is it quiet at your branch today?"
Since Lumont appeared in court with huge bags of money, the curious may soon appear.
Maybe tomorrow we will cover all the front pages of newspapers.
Intelligent reporters and nobles may have already noticed that Lumont is a person from the Phoenix organization.
He ca to the court without hiding his face.
"The newsn havent co yet The knights were the first."
"Knights of the Imperial Palace?"
"Yeah. But they didnt co to find out the source of the money. Not because of the show at the trial."
Looks like Raymond sent knights to look for .
"People must have gotten scared."
"Well, not really, just a little hype."
However, everything went well. The organization was not hard.
"They asked my na and said they would co back later. And they never ca back."
"I'm glad nothing happened. People will probably establish my connection with the Phoenix organization soon, so please take action as I said last ti."
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