Chapter 122

Thanks to Robert dismissing people early on, I was the only one who heard Carlo whispering in the quiet hallway.

Without breaking my stride, I replied calmly.

“…Thank you.”

“It seems Elder Brother trusts you quite a bit. Up until now, only Villero was ever allowed into meetings with me.”

“Is that so?”

“Unexpected? You look quite surprised.”

I was surprised, indeed. But I accepted it right away. Didn’t I save a dying Robert? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I gained his trust right then and there.

“Not at all.”

“Take a compliment as a compliment. Elder Brother...