The Scent of a Plot

Elisa, seventeen years old, was the beloved niece of Roge, one of the three Cardinals, and also a disciple of the Holy Maiden of the Holy Mountain's Temple of Light. Her status within the Church of Light was extraordinarily special.

Entirely unlike the sacred and solemn aura one might have imagined, Elisa had a pair of clear, wide eyes. "Well... I was originally traveling to the Yangshao Royal Capital with my uncle. I heard that Gaddon City has the largest magical beast market in the Yangshao Kingdom, so I begged Uncle to let me come and broaden my horizons. If I have caused any disturbance, I hope Lord City Lord will forgive me."

Elisa's voice was as sweet and charming as her appearance, making her seem like the little sister next door. At the sight, strange glints repeatedly flashed in the eyes of Lord Wali beside her. What he loved most was to toy with girls of this age, especially ones with such adorable, innocent charm...

However, Wali knew his limits. Elisa was absolutely not someone he could lay a finger on. Never mind that she was the disciple of the Temple of Light's Holy Maiden—even her Cardinal uncle was someone a mere kingdom lord could not afford to provoke.

The fat city lord laughed heartily and took out a small box. "There is a small gift inside. It is a token of my respect upon our first meeting. I hope Miss will not find it beneath her notice."

"Thank you, Lord City Lord." Elisa looked curiously at the little box. "May I open it and take a look? Oh, right, that seems rather impolite..."

"It's fine! I was just about to explain its purpose to Miss!"

Elisa opened the box and found an exquisite little badge inside.

"Gaddon City