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A while later, Shalltear left Noah's office happily, feeling completely different from when she had arrived.
Thus, only Noah, Albedo, and Demiurge remained in the office.
However, all three were in entirely different moods.
Noah felt as though he had resolved an important matter, relaxed as he sat back down in his black leather chair.
Albedo, on the other hand, radiated resentment all over. The way she looked at Noah made her seem exactly like a neglected wife left alone in her bedroom, filled with grievance.
As for Demiurge, still moved by Noah's earlier words, he looked at Noah with respect and admiration.
Noah had long expected this development, so he simply ignored Albedo's obvious resentment. As though nothing had happened, he spoke to Albedo and Demiurge.
"Alright, Shalltear's matter has been resolved. Tell me what you wanted to report."
"Yes." Demiurge lowered his head in reply, then hurriedly nudged Albedo and gave her a look.
Albedo pursed her lips, looking extremely unwilling. Yet she knew this was not the time for jealousy or envy, so she could only step forward reluctantly.
"Lord Noah." Albedo adjusted her mood, restoring calm to her exquisitely beautiful face.
"Just as we said earlier, we have reached a conclusion regarding the maintenance costs of the Nazarick Underground Great Tomb."
"Is that so?" Noah leaned forward slightly and asked rather seriously.
"So, what was the result?"
"The result is very encouraging." Albedo delivered good news.
"Whether they are gold coins from YGGDRASIL, gold coins brought back from the surface from this world, or even