Stripped City Adra: A Certain Illegitimate Child

"Actually, it's quite simple. I merely need your cooperation, Lord Animusphere."

A mysterious smile appeared on Hishiri Adashino's face. An invitation also appeared in her hand—one belonging to her personally, and a guarantee that the inheritance would be passed on smoothly.

"Then I shall quietly enjoy Adashino's performance."

Michael nodded.

"In this play, my role is merely to raise the curtain. I'll leave the rest to you, Lord Animusphere."

Hishiri Adashino paused, then pushed up her glasses with one finger. Her gaze resembled that of a snake that had seen through everything.

"After all, the Ashborn Family is a vassal of Animusphere. The Department of Law and Politics has only come to bear witness. Now that we have our answer, there is no further need for the Department of Law and Politics to take part in the inheritance."

"Miss Adashino, you truly are an interesting person."

Hearing her words, Michael could not help but laugh. The Department of Law and Politics also knew that the Ashborn Family was a hot potato and had no intention of becoming overly involved. They merely wished to ensure that the Ashborn Family would continue serving as the department's black glove in the future.

Although one vassal family was working for two masters, he did not object to it. Whether it was Ashborn, Animusphere, or the Department of Law and Politics, everyone stood to benefit. Why oppose such a harmonious arrangement?

She muttered loudly as she tried to rise, intending to escape Sedwick's "demonic claws."

"Didn't he confess that matter long ago?"

Hishiri Adashino stood and gave a slight bow, displaying the softness and grace of a Far Eastern man to perfection. Watching from the front, Gray suddenly felt something strange stir within her.

At his words, Mina's cheeks flushed an alluring red.

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