Little Tyrant Doesn't Want to Meet with a Bad End Chapter 536.1: Prelude of the Conspiracy (1)

Roel had known that he would be busy with administrative affairs after returning to the Ascarts’ manor, but an individual had only so much time and energy. Turning his focus onto the Ascart Fiefdom meant that he would have less time to keep an eye on international affairs.

Even so, he wasn’t too worried about it, since he had many people supporting him.

Anna, the personal maid who had accompanied him from a young age, was one of his most trusted aides, and he entrusted the most important tasks to her.

Shortly after returning to the Ascarts’ manor, Roel listed out a bunch of important matters for Anna to keep a close eye on, instructing her to inform him right away if there were any updates. One of these important matters was any message from the Country of Scholars, particularly those signed by Principal Antonio.

In the banquet hall, Anna carefully maneuvered her way through the crowd while politely bowing to the nobles along the way. Those who noticed her courteously opened up a pathway for her to pass through. While she was employed as a maid, her responsibilities were equivalent to those of Roel’s secretary, which prompted the crowd to treat her with respect.

It didn’t take her long to reach Roel and discreetly inform him about the arrival of Antonio’s letter. Roel widened his eyes in surprise upon hearing the news. He excused himself from the crowd and followed her out of the hall.

The two of them quickly made their way to the study room, where a letter waited on the table. Roel picked up the letter and saw Principal Antonio’s signature on the cover. He breathed a sigh of relief.

He had been worried that Antonio might meet with a mishap during his raid against the Fallens. After all, the Austine Empire had kept an ambivalent attitude thus far, and it was still a mystery to them how the Collector was found. The fact that Antonio was able to personally write to him suggested that nothing bad had happened yet.

Roel tore open the envelope and read its content. Moments later, a frown appeared on his face.

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