“The thing is… a while ago, I received a gift of some cosmetics…” the maid stammered.

“Cosmetics?” Marielle raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, yes. It’s supposed to be a skin beauty cream… from some baron…” The maid was flustered, stuttering as she answered under Marielle’s scrutinizing gaze.

Growing impatient, Marielle turned to her head maid for clarification. “What’s going on here?”

“The cosmetics were sent by a certain Baron Fenris,” the head maid explained. “He recently came to the capital and distributed gifts to various noble households. The Count also received a gift and a letter.”

“Baron Fenris? Never heard of …