229 Side Story Chapter 35

"Thank you. I would love to give my well-wishes to His Grace in person, but I cannot leave the city unprotected with all the monster attacks of late."

Having accomplished his mission, Bayern gave Riftan a satisfied smile and rose from his seat.

"Then, I shall see you at my castle before you leave the city."

When Bayern and his men filed out of the inn, Riftan escaped to the second floor to avoid the curious gazes of the mercenaries. Elliot Charon was not far behind.

"Why would you grant the request of such a presumptuous man?"

"It gives us a good excuse to visit Croyso Castle to see if the duke has come to his senses."

"That may be so, but… it would also give the duke the opportunity to question us."

"That much I can handle," Riftan snapped at Elliot, who was eyeing him with concern.

With that, he shut himself in his room.

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