As soon as Ghislain finished speaking, two individuals threw themselves to the ground, shouting in desperation.

“We’re innocent! We tried to stop him!”

“This was all the count’s doing!”

Count Grafton had never been the kind of lord who inspired loyalty. The steward and treasurer were already prepared to confess before any threats or coercion.

As Ghislain approached, they cried out again, still prostrated.

“We know where the stockpile is!”

“It’s not far from here!”

Hearing this, Count Grafton turned pale and screamed, “You idiots! Shut up! Keep your mouths shut!”

But it was too late. The two men spilled …