Inside the Central Control Magic Matrix's grand conference room, two rows of people sat facing each other across a long table. Redbird and Wendy sat on one side, with two crystal balls before them displaying all kinds of information: territorial statistics, wartime expenses, and business records for several Magic Workshops backed by the Imperial Finance Department.
With Moguluk's guidance, Landen's two wives had finally understood the tricks hidden in the Finance Department's balance sheets. Full of confidence, they were ready to take on the department's renowned Knight alone, like hungry dragons.
As for why they were hungry dragons and the Finance Department was a Knight, it was naturally because Landen's territory belonged to the Dragon Kingdom, while the Finance Department was nominally a follower of the God of Knights and Mages.
However, after a few rounds between the hungry dragons and the Knight, things did not go as they had imagined.
"Ladies, I have no intention of slandering a heroic lord who resisted the Beastmen invasion. However, his past actions have clearly violated the Empire's relevant laws and regulations."
Jacob Shubin, seated at the negotiating table, curled his lips into a smile. His eyes fixed on Wendy like a falcon's.
"For example, he seems to have grown very close to a high-ranking member of a Beastmen tribe. First, he delivered her child, then he suddenly joined forces with her daughter on the battlefield."
"That matter..."
"Of course I know. Lord Landen will have an explanation for everything he did on the battlefield, just as he can always explain why he bought nearly a hundred thousand slaves, sold his magical products to the Beastmen, colluded with a Mage from the Merfolk, and allowed magical beasts to attack the border of Count Girislav. He can always find an explanation for these things,