Chapter 39
Unlike the indecisive and feeble-minded King, Prince Magnolia was wise and quick to act upon decisions. And because of this, the current King might have developed a sense of inferiority towards his excellent son who had come to assist him in official affairs.
“I never thought that Father would fire his physician and change the merchants as he was told just to curry favor with those around him…”
All those foolish decisions only led the King to inflict suffering on himself.
“First, I shall send a spy to that trading company in question.”
“It’s dangerous to send someone to infiltrate the estate where the mage is.”
“I know. That mage’s base is full of traps after all.”
Their goal was to investigate the people working in the estate and not to break into the building.
“Hydrangea, once we gather enough evidence, won’t you lead the investigation?”
“Of course. That was my intention.”
I have to at least talk to Tritoma Celsia and find out why the House of Count Northpole continues to pay him until now.
“I’ll never allow them to roam free if it involves magic. I will definitely expose their crimes.”
Prince Magnolia nodded in satisfaction at the promising response.
“Anyway, please go home for now. Isn’t your beloved wife waiting for you at home?”
“She is not my beloved wife.”
“Now, now.”
Prince Magnolia directed a knowing smile at Hydrangea.
“What?”
“I’ve heard some rumors that you’ve become gentler recently.”
“Huh? I haven’t changed at all.”
“You have. Aren’t you being healed by your wife everyday?”
“Ridiculous. There is no such—!”
Hydrangea closed his mouth just as he was about to say something.
An image of Violette in cat form appeared in his mind. It was then followed by an image of her in human form as she held her wand close to her chest.
Whenever he thought about her, the creases between his eyebrows relaxed, and his mind felt strangely at peace.
“…I’m going home.”
“Alright, please rest well.”
Hydrangea teleported back to his office from Prince Magnolia’s office.
After briefing Quince on the situation, he ordered him not to tell anyone about the incident.
“That’s all I have on this case for now. Go home already.”
“Yes, sir!”
After making sure that Quince had already clocked out, Hydrangea also went home via teleportation.
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After getting home, he called for Verbena and listened to her report.
“The Madam was quite glad about the wedding.”
“I see.”
“I never expected Master to be quite considerate.”
“Although this is merely a contractual marriage, we are still a married couple. It is necessary to hold a ceremony, no?”
“Indeed, it is.”
She also mentioned that Violette had become busy redecorating the mansion and preparing for their wedding at the same time.
“If that is the case, then I should just teach her magic after the redecoration and wedding ceremony is over.”
“No! If Master has time, please make some time to teach her magic.”
“But won’t she be tired by then?”
“The Madam is young, so she still looks forward to learning magic even if she becomes busy.”
“Very well. Then I shall set aside an hour after meals to teach her.”
“Thank you very much!”
When asked here if there was something else she wanted to report, Verbena mentioned that Snow White looked adorable as she slept and used Pomeranian’s belly as a pillow.
Hydrangea thought that Snow White was quite bold for treating the Great Spirit like a pillow.
But for people who watched from the side, it must have been a peaceful scene.
“That is all for today.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Verbena bowed deeply and went to report to Violette.
Hydrangea sighed a breath of relief. Although disturbing incidents occurred at work, the Laudense Ducal Household was surprisingly peaceful.
He could only hope that his household would remain peaceful moving forward.
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