Chapter 70

Logically, Ulrich suspected it was the bandages of their founder, Leonic. However, after having his previous scheme fail, Oscar hesitated to suggest it directly, wary of losing Ulrich's trust further. He wasn't entirely sure, and guessing wrong again could lead to more embarrassment.

"So, he wasn't truly chosen by the sword. If we uncover the secret of that ancient magic, then…" Ulrich trailed off.

"Then we can proceed with the original plan," Oscar finished.

"Good. That's not bad at all." For the first time in a while, a smile returned to Ulrich's face. Despite the setback, knowing that they could still recover and even turn the situation to their advantage gave him a sense of relief.

"In that case, we need to figure out what that artifact is first…" Ulrich began.

"Lord Ulrich," came the voice of a maid from outside the room, interrupting their conversation. She was one of the senior maids directly serving Count Leonard.