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Chapter 493: Getting Amnesty
We requested the inn to prepare a carriage and Sophia and I headed to the Royal Castle.
We were accompanied by a knight to a smallish conference-like room which was different from usual where we waited for a while.
After a while of waiting, I felt the presence of Lord Simon approaching the room.
Hm? Thats rare. Lord Simon is alone.
Takumi-sama, it is likely that His Majesty does not want to hear about what we want to talk about as much as he could, wouldnt he?
I see, his reputation is at an all time low, huh
Yes.
As we were speaking, the door opened and Lord Simon came in.
Lord Simon flopped into the seat in front of us and sighed heavily. He looked terribly exhausted.
Haa~ Long time no see, Iruma-dono.
Sorry for not keeping in touch, Lord Simon.
Haa~ Who would have thought that it would be you, Iruma-dono, who would make the purchase
Lord Simon sighed multiple times as he spoke. It seems he already knows everything about the reason why were visiting today. In that case, I can skip the explanations.
This must be about Baron Volds daughter. Haa, even we could not have predicted that the Barons daughter would be sold as a criminal slave.
According to Lord Simon, several nobles from the Noble faction had set this plan because they were targeting the clever and beautiful Lady Charlotte.
The soldier who arrested Lady Charlotte and extradited her was someone under the son of a Noblist, and the same for the slave store. We arrested and interrogated the soldier and slave store when this came to light, but Lady Charlottes location was unknown. Haa, to think that she was with you is
It was a great move by Moulin-san. She was able to force a sale just before she was sold to a foreign country.
The nobles from the Noble faction who desired Charlotte-san were planning to procure her from abroad.
Since she was a criminal slave, she didnt need to be released, so they intended to make an excellent girl like her who was also beautiful work to the bone and serve them.
So, what will happen to Charlotte-san?
about that.
Valkyra Kingdom seems to want the fact that they had stripped Baron Vold of his rank didnt happen. Regarding the territory, it was difficult to do anything now, so they falsified official documents as the Baron of the Vold Barony.
Of course, Lady Charlotte does not have a criminal history. There was not a single speck of evidence of her enslavement.
I seeee. I dont have mind that, but Id prefer it if you, Lord Simon, were the one to tell Moulin-san to destroy the documents.
Certainly. Weve made preparations discreetly.
I sighed at the how things were unfolding. But thinking about it, this was the best outcome for Charlotte-san. Though Baron Vold might be rolling in his grave, chagrined
What about those Noblists who caused a disturbance?
The perpetrators who diluted the wine are being pursued by the Shadows. We hope to catch the tails of the Noblists who were directing them. Though this is proving very difficult.
Lord Simon wants to use this opportunity to reduce the power of the Noble Faction, but it seems he could only impose fines that would be enough to destroy some smaller houses.
The head of that faction is His Majestys uncle, after all. Its not easy to make a move.
I see, well, thats enough about nobles. For the time being, should I release Charlotte and bring her to the Capital?
No, it would be too early to bring Lady Charlotte to the Capital. Noblists would hijack the house by sending grooms. For the time being, could she be under your guardianship? There is no safer place than by you, Iruma-dono.
Well, it is the Sanctuary, after all.
Then I remembered Charlottes mother whose health was ruined and returned to her parents house in despair, so I tried asking about her.
Oh yeah, how would we explain it to Charlotte-sans mother?
regarding the forfeiture she blamed herself failing to notice the crimes being committed in their company and she was forced against her will. About Lady Charlotte, I will inform the Madam that she is being taken care of by a reliable person.
A trustworthy person you say, wouldnt she know immediately that its at my place?
Iruma-dono, there are many of my men stationed by your mansion in Volton and the area around it to guard it.
Sure enough, I knew that there were a large number of secret agents of varying factions stationed in Volton. Theyll probably know immediately what kind of people Im looking for at the slave shop.
I will bring the cost of purchasing Lady Charlotte at once. With this, the sale of Lady Charlotte did not happen.
Understood. I had originally come here to ask for her amnesty, so its wrapped in a different package, but this is the best outcome, isnt it?
Umu, thank you.
After that, we exchanged information, then I was reimbursed of the cost of Charlotte-san and we left the Royal Castle.
I need to go back and release Charlotte-san.
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