Black's Interrogation, Michelle's Return to the Cage

"Who dares barge in... Uh... Black?"

Sensing a Spatial Fluctuation, the Blood Demon Guards stationed here for inspections and security tensed at once.

But when they saw who had arrived, they froze.

Who in the Blood Demon Palace hadn't heard of Black by now?

The rising Blood Demon New Noble, held in high regard by the Imperial Heart. The traitors' nemesis, famed for his Keen Observation.

As Black's gaze swept over them, every guard shuddered, afraid he would point at them and call them traitors.

That would put them in a tight spot.

"Black Lord, what... what brings you here?"

"I'm here to collect my maid."

Black stepped forward, shielding Michelle behind him.

With a flick of his hand, he showed everyone a transfer order.

It was the order Andre had arranged to make Michelle Black's personal maid.

"What? Do you suspect my personal maid is a traitor?"

His cold gaze swept over them.

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

Inside, they were groaning.

This maid was Black's personal maid?

No one had told them.

If they'd known earlier... Well, they still would have had to question her.

"Black Lord, of course we wouldn't suspect your maid. But the Blood Demon Lord personally ordered us to screen everyone. We're only following orders. Please don't make this difficult for us."

"If you say there's nothing wrong with my maid, why insist on screening her?! Or do you think I can root out traitors among the Blood Demon Guards, but can't spot one right beside me?"

"W-we wouldn't dare!"

"Then move aside!"

The Blood Demon Guards were nearly in tears.

They didn't dare offend Black, but they dared disobey the Blood Demon even less.

"Black Lord, this really is..."

Seeing their conflicted faces, Black suddenly smiled.

"I understand.