"!!!"
Rose returned with proof of documents while Howard raised his guard. If the enemy tore up the documents, it would have been a disaster after all.
"This is the document from the Atracaeca Kingdom, proving that he has bought his own freedom.
"The acting lord changed his status to a special slave, which allowed him to manufacture runes and sell the rune technology for money according to the imperial laws. As such, the money was rightfully his instead of the marquis's.
"As such, he used that money to buy his freedom. This is the proof of his freedom. Please take a look at the date." Rose presented the date.
"!!!" The Fire Lord's heart skipped a beat. Even the marquis panicked.
They both remembered the date when the new laws were signed. It was actually two days later than this proof. In other words, before getting subjected to the new laws, Tristan had become a free person.