Taking a Bold Step
The lady's face turned pale. She stumbled back slightly, her eyes wide with shock and fear. The connection between her and the Ashland family had just been exposed, and her true identity was now out in the open.
Kent's gaze was cold, watching her closely. "I'm sure you understand, Lady Olive. You've been playing both sides for far too long."
Lady Olive, or rather Lady Oliver Ashland, remained silent, her heart racing. She had thought her secret was safe, but now, the very man she hoped to report every last piece of news on had just outed her, at a rather unfortunate moment.
Kent didn't even have to do anything, as before Lady Olive could react, the saintess used her aura to knock her out.
"Thank you, Master," Kent smiled and then turned to Jacob and the two with him.
"As you can see, the Alderford family is now under the protection of Sword Saintess Selene and her disciple, who is also a very skilled alchemist, by the way.