CH 70

Chapter 70 – Uncouth lady sitting on someone’s lap

Lord Nazel was waiting for me at a table in a corner of the inn's dining room, which was bustling with the members of the fort.

"Lord Nazel, thank you for waiting!　I heard the story from Lady Lillianne. She is now resting in her room. According to Kelly, she has no intention of harming us at all."

"Agnes, it's okay. I've been busy with other business too."

Lord Nazel, sitting me on his lap, smiles happily.

Torre sat down across the table from me.

"Oh yes, are you hungry? We don't have food in this town, but I have some baked goods that Meyza made at the mansion."

"I'll eat them. Can I bring some for Kelly?"

"Of course. Tony seems to be free, so I'll have him bring it to her."

It seems that the exterminators were immediately called in to exterminate the monsters in the face of the devastation in Cattena. Tony is dozing in the corner of the dining room.

Since most of the magical beasts are nocturnal, he is free until the sun goes down.

Lord Nazel takes out a baked good from a bag and brings the pastry to my mouth. It's my favorite viola berry financier.

"Agnes, ahn?"

"Ahhhh..."

"Hmmm, you're so cute, Agnes. I'll get you some juice too."

"Thank you...... no!　I had more to report."

I told them that Lillianne had been instigated by Robin there and her circumstances.

"As such, I heard that there is a Master Robin behind the scenes. There is a connection between him, Baron Quiggionne, and Count Apeau."

"I see. I'm no longer the princess's fiancée, and he goes to the trouble of sending assassins to the frontier?"

"Indeed!"

"I'm sure he has strict royal training. Does he have enough time to mess with Sutrena?"

Lord Nazel looked at me with a look of deep surprise.

The education of the royal consort in the country of Desnim is quite harsh.

It is not unusual for them to be locked in their rooms for a whole day, and they undergo the same training as knights, going around to each territory ......and even visiting foreign countries at times.

They impose harsh training on marriage partners so that kings and queens don't have to be smart.

When I heard the story, I felt sorry for Lord Nazel.

"So, what is to be done with Lady Lillianne?"

"I was just thinking about it. I'm alive, and according to Kelly's assessment, Lilianne meant no harm. Then I don't think it should be an execution."

"Really?"

It was not me who shouted, but Torre, who was sitting across the table.

"Yes, there are extenuating circumstances. She is an important witness in this case, and I would like to get her cooperation. However, I guess I can't absolve her of any blame."

The people of Sutrena indeed have their eyes on Lord Nazel, and it would be difficult to say that she is innocent.

Even though he was uninjured in the end, it is unforgivable that she attacked Lord Nazel.

"So, I would like to apply a new system."

"Was it to work for a set period?"

"Yes, yes."

Lord Nazel and his men came up with the idea of labor in the cultivation of fruit, the care of cavalry animals, sewing, and furniture making. The frontier Sutrena is always short of labor.

The idea was not only to lock up those who had committed crimes but also to support those who were willing to work so that they could easily return to society. It seems to be an attempt to do so.

Money is not much, but it is provided, and food, clothing, and shelter, though modest, are guaranteed.

If they are on good behavior, they will be able to work outside the prison under supervision, and their release time will be accelerated.

"I know it was originally intended for misdemeanors, but I thought it wouldn't be a problem to include her as long as she didn't mean any harm. I can't treat her like an aristocrat, but..."

"Lord Nazel...."

Frankly speaking, it is an unparalleled treatment for the crime of attempted murder of a lord.

And the petty criminals who work in the same jobs are mainly those who stole food for lack of food during the time of the previous lords.

Torre, who was listening to the conversation, stands up and shouts.

"Thank you, Lord Nazelbert!"

His loud voice echoed not only in the remote room but also outside the inn.