Chapter 77

Marquis Ephekl regarded me with a wary gaze.

“…Indeed.”

“She left me a letter,” I said, though I had fabricated that part to maintain the narrative. I had already discussed this with Leshan before coming here.

Given Leshan’s nature, it was only natural that she would want to inform me of the truth. It wouldn’t be strange for her to send me a letter while she was on the run.

I spoke as if I had discovered the truth through this letter.

“She mentioned that you’re after our mine.”

His expression deepened, his gaze growing sharper as he …