82 I'M NOT ME WHEN I'M HUNGRY

"YOUR MAJESTY, Princess Neoma already found the spying devices installed in her room. To be precise, Lewis Crevan found them all," Glenn reported to him. "We didn't get any information because the fox boy immediately noticed the spirit stones even though each one was carefully laced with magic."

"I guess I have underestimated the foxy boy's power," Nikolai admitted, then he looked up at Glenn who looked really pleased at the moment. To be honest, he kind of expected that he'd fail since Neoma was smart, and Lewis Crevan was one of the best knights in the empire. But he didn't want to see his own knight celebrate his failure. "Are you happy that my plan failed?"

The knight shook his head in denial but the smile on his face grew bigger. "Of course not, Your Majesty. I am saddened that your plan with Kyle has failed."

"You should ask Neoma to teach you how to lie perfectly."

Glenn chuckled and he didn't even try to hide his delight. "Should I, Your Majesty?"