CHAPTER 39 (2). YOUR MAJESTY, CONGRATULATIONS

There would be no alternative. Duke Efreni's words were saying they should investigate everybody now. That would be crazy. It would be a huge waste of time and useless effort. Nothing was more inefficient than an investigation where there weren't clear suspects. Patrizia spoke to him as if to stop thinking about such useless things.

"If there are other candidates, please bring them over, Duke. Then I shall investigate that person in the same way. Even if it is my relative by blood."

"…"

"Duke WitherFord, please spur on the investigation more than now. Should the truth not be revealed before His Majesty wakes up?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my best."

When the issue was settled to some extent, Patrizia took a slow breath and flipped over the papers to move on to the next agenda. It was an agenda concerning the celebration of the founding of the Empire that would take place soon. It was an Inner Palace issue. Patrizia opened her mouth.