Chapter 182.2
In fact, if the mastermind was a nobleman, the information about the secret operation may leak, especially if they have people working with the Guards. I would need to have the Guard Corps move, but eventually the Knights of the Zeavert House would also move.
Well, now that Welner-sama has achieved great military deeds, the Zeavert Houses Knights will have to do their part.
All right, so dont shout too loud at this stage.
I could understand if he regretted not being able to do anything at Anheim, but it seemed more like he regretted not being there and not being able to play an active role in my current plans. I could understand how he might feel, though, since he was probably taken lightly as he was knighted from commoners.
There was a knock on the door and I allowed entry, and Lily came in to make me a cup of tea. Max immediately put on a serious face.
This is, oh, Young Lady, Im sorry for the bother. (Max)
Dont worry about it, Commander-sama. (Lily)
Its a waste of words for you to address me formally, Young Lady. (Max)
Since the other day, Max had been behaving more formally towards Lily as if she was a noble Young Lady. I wondered why he was addressing her as a Young Lady. When I asked about it, he told me with pride that he was being considerate in not addressing her as Young Mistress instead. And after hearing his reason, I couldnt help but almost prostrate on the floor. Yes, his primary reason was me.
Lily resisted at first and requested to be called on a name basis, but now she seemed to have given up on the idea. Augen and Valcay had been calling her Miss Hearthing, but they may be just being forced by Max. Or maybe it was just my imagination that those two seem to be strangely enjoying themselves.
Neurath and Schunzel usually called her Lily, but when Max was present, they called her Miss Hearthing as well. They mentioned that Max would get angry with them if they didnt at least call her that. Father, please do something about this, Im begging you.
Continue to make the necessary arrangements, Max.
Leave it to me.
After discussing the work procedures and preparations, Max left, and Lily and I involuntarily looked at each other and sighed. What could I say, I was really in trouble at this point.
Im sure he can do the job.
Yes, you can certainly rely on him.
But I couldnt help but hide my wry smile.
After all, I didnt really know how he felt about his job.
By the way, Lily, can you ask Ally-san and the others to make that paper again?
I think we can do it if we have time. We still have some materials available.
Good. We could not mass-produce it right now, but we could use a few more.
Thats good. Just in case.
Just in case?
I smiled slightly at Lily, who tilted her head.
That paper is currently only available to Zeavert House. So Lily, if you ever get a notice from me to move somewhere but not using that paper, its a fake. Remember, Ill always write a note using that.
Ah ye, yes.
Lily, keep a few sheets of paper with you as well. You can use them to contact me.
I understand.
I think it would be more anti-counterfeiting if Lily could put some pictures on it, but we would need more time to work on that. At present, paper alone would be difficult to counterfeit, so this should be enough.
However, we needed to make a plan so that we could prevent a situation in which we would have to ask Lily to move. As one might expect, the situation remained unclear. Nevertheless, it was too far ahead to worry about it.
Well then, tomorrow and the day after that, we will be doing research and making some preparations in the underground library, and then, the day after that, Ill be working in the palace, so Lily should also study while keeping an eye on Clara.
Understood. Should I speak with her?
No, you dont have to do that. But if she wants to talk to you, you can talk to her. And just to be safe, dont accept anything that she offers you. Ill leave this with you as well.
I handed her the antidote. I didnt think Clara brought anything else in, but just in case. I also had a few other things to arrange.
Now, with this, I think I would let Clara be a caged bird for a while.
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