Ⅲ
Yekaterina knew the Marquis of West Berlin was injured.
Then did the Marquis of West Berlin know what Yekaterina had done afterward?
Of course he did.
In fact, it could be seen as having his tacit approval.
This was the "compensatory greed" unique to nobles.
The Marquis of West Berlin's thinking was straightforward: since he had been injured, he certainly could not suffer for nothing. He had to make up for those injuries with something else, and even maximize his gains!
So, with Arthur serving as the "patch for Dordot Harbor tonight," the Marquis of West Berlin was doing everything within his power to pave the way for his daughter.
To pave the way for Yekaterina to inherit West Berlin.
However, even with every preparation in place, the Marquis of West Berlin would not simply leave things unattended. He would still take precautions.
Someone was bound to be watching this place.
That was Arthur's guess.
But when footsteps sounded inside the hidden passage, that guess became fact.
Clad in knight's armor, with his helmet tucked under one arm, Geerjisi emerged from the hidden passage-as he passed Catherine, the Marquis of West Berlin's Chief Guard saluted her with utmost respect.
Of course, the Marquis of West Berlin's Chief Guard knew the rumors about these twins.
But as a retainer, he ought to conduct himself like one.
When he faced Catherine, he had to salute.
When the West Berlin Family faced a crisis, he had to step forward.
Geerjisi, who held an exceedingly traditional view of loyalty, believed this and acted accordingly.
Catherine immediately returned his salute.
Then she watched her father's Chief Guard leave the hidden passage.
The younger twin did not leave the passage, remaining in its shadows.
She was not used to this.
It was not that she