In an upscale residence not far from Versailles Palace, a slightly plump middle-aged man looked at the front page of the Paris Business Daily, sprang to his feet, and cried, "Quick, we have to go too! Otherwise, all the benefits will go to Tangi!"
The paper had published yesterday's interview with the "meritorious contributors who brought about Bern Unification," personally hosted by Ministry of Justice Deputy Minister Cambacérès. The pomp had been utterly extravagant.
Moreover, the deputy minister had confirmed before all the reporters that the Crown Prince would grant Tangi the title of hereditary Baron.
Other newspapers had also reported that Tangi had been invited to a dinner at Versailles Palace.
The Blond Man looked at Fulger and said anxiously, "We should have a share of that title too. We can't delay any longer."
Previously, to be safe, Fulger had forbidden Tangi from mentioning the three of them. But now, the fellow with the lowest standing in their gang was about to snatch away the title.
Fulger went over every detail again and again. Finding nothing suspicious, he finally nodded. "We'll go to Versailles Palace tomorrow morning as well."
Things went unexpectedly smoothly, and they received a grand welcome.
The Chief of French Police accompanied them throughout. After hearing how they had "happened upon" Count Elerach, he lavishly praised their wisdom.
"The Crown Prince will receive you the day after tomorrow." A Court Official came to inform them. "Before then, you must decide who will receive the title. If you change the candidate again, His Highness will be put in a very difficult position."
Fulger placed a hand over his chest and bowed to him. "It will be me, sir. That will absolutely not change again."
A hereditary title was immensely valuable, so naturally there could only be one.