Chapter 99
Why
Van had come… what possible reason could he have had, coming to see me at this time… I could not help but ponder on this.
It could have only been related to the excommunication upheaval.
Apparently, Van’s father had been relieved of his position as Pope and condemned to imprisonment.
I feel that he would be better served by relying on those he’s befriended up until now, instead of coming to me for help…
Yuri Noir, the Baron’s daughter…she has gained somewhat of a political voice since becoming Edward’s betrothed.
Ed is the second son, and his maternal grandfather, Marquis Maeria was now at the height of his power.
Ah…but, Berne is immersed in the daily work he’s undertaken under father, and it would be difficult to see him; Dorsen as well, appears to be very busy ever since he joined the
Knights.
But then, I too have plenty of appointments to fulfill.
Ahhh, I just want to finish this and go back to the feudal land. Surely, he wouldn’t impose on me once there.
What does he intend to say to me, face to face… the mere thought of it reeks of trouble.
“I have returned, my lady.”
As I was contemplating on such matters, Tanya had returned.
“You were quite quick then…?”
“Yes. I hurriedly sent him on his way.”
Her expression was one of composure, but there was insolence in her voice.
Tanya appeared to be quite irritated by it all. I will have to do something for her later.
“Did he say anything?”
First things first, I must learn what I can.
“Nothing. He said nothing… for I ran that man off before he could even open his mouth.”
Tanya was smiling, but
but her eyes were serious. If anything, she exuded such an intensely chilling air, that it sent shivers through my body.
I wanted to ask her how she got him to leave, but was now too afraid to.
…at least, Tanya wouldn’t do anything too strange, so I suppose it is alright. I want to believe it is alright.
“It’s fine then. There is really no point in stressing over him now. Tanya, please put away those papers over there.”
“Yes, my lady.”
Tanya replied, a bright smile on her face.
“…incidentally, my lady.”
“What is it, Tanya?”
“Vuld has, we’ve lost sight of him.”
“Oh…”
As a precaution, his movements had been under surveillance since he had been driven out of Karim’s Conglomerate.
We did not want our work to be hindered out of spite as it was that time with Damme.