Chapter 192

Prince Ulrich's companion's mouth opened and closed as he spluttered his outrage. Ulrich couldn't help laughing. Never had he expected politics to be such fun and making one of the council gapes at him.

The demon rallied fast, although if he wanted to appear dignified, he really should not have dressed as a badger.

"This scheme benefits you too, my lord," he hissed. "I would expect you to appreciate my assistance, given that your brother bequeathed to his women every bit of property that wasn't entailed in your kingdom. Why I hear he did not even make you their guardian, so you haven't the benefit of managing their trusts."