-37- I need a housekeeper

Casimodo obviously hadn't noticed the increasingly dark expression on his master's face as he continued to passionately discuss the advantages of a marriage alliance.

It wasn't until Nisi, who felt the chilly atmosphere, glanced at Charlotte's brooding expression and shuddered that he coughed lightly, finally snapping the old servant out of his daydream.

"Meow… After the marriage alliance, will it prevent great master from being attacked again?"

Nisi cleared his throat, asking with implicit meaning.

Casimodo paused, his expression slightly changed, and he quickly fell silent.

Clearly, he too had thought about situations like "horse-riding accidents."

What about a bastard son entering the family by marriage?

As long as the Castel family itself lacked the power to suppress others firmly, even with the protection of the "Holy Code," it would still be viewed as prey by others.

Placing hope in others was akin to handing them control of your life.