Negotiations

"Finally, it's over---!"

After finishing a day of patrolling, Anisphia returned to the city as if she had just been granted a pardon. She had now completely fallen in love with Duanmu Huai's "Wizard's Mansion." After all, living inside was simply too comfortable. Not only could she take baths, she could also soak in hot springs and enjoy comfortable beds and delicious food.

After all, who wouldn't like this thing?

It was even more comfortable than staying in the royal palace.

"Come on, Euphilia, let's go back."

"Yes, Princess Anisphia."

Thinking about how she would soon be able to return and enjoy herself in comfort, Anisphia quickened her pace excitedly. However, when she reached the front of Duanmu Huai's tent, she found Tirte standing there with an unhappy expression.

"Tirte, what are you doing here?"

Seeing Tirte, who normally never left her home, voluntarily venturing outside, Anisphia asked curiously. Tirte merely gave Anisphia a meaningful look. Anisphia followed the direction of Tirte's gaze, and her expression immediately changed.

"Uh... Yarg..."

Duanmu Huai and Yargard were standing in front of the tent entrance, staring at each other. Several noble heirs stood behind Yargard as well. Noticing Anisphia's gaze, Yargard turned his head and glanced at her and Euphilia. Looking at Yargard's expressionless face, Anisphia immediately understood what was going on.

"Ah, well, Yarg, it's really not what you think..."

However, Yargard did not listen to Anisphia's explanation. He merely withdrew his gaze and looked toward Duanmu Huai.

"Inquisitor Mr., I would like to speak with you privately."

"..."

Duanmu Huai turned his head and glanced at Anisphia and the others beside him before looking back.

"All right. Come with me."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai turned and walked into the tent. Yargard took a breath and turned to look at the