A Shadow Cast in Paradise (23 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 124

“…Viscount Eklas Vittel.”

“All this time, the temple has enjoyed special privileges.”

Eklas set his teacup down once more and smiled.

The temple had long claimed numerous privileges, citing only sanctity and faith as justification.

Not only were they exempt from income taxes, but also from tolls and harbor fees.

Yet that was merely tradition rooted in faith.

“As you know, Paradel has been ruined again, hasn’t it? Because of… that former Archpriest and demon, Dietrich.”

At the mention of Dietrich’s name from such an impudent mouth, Giselle and the other priest’s faces hardened coldly.

“I need funds for reconstruction. Duke Shade Lester suggested tightening harbor usage fees in Hellingern and tolls at each gate a bit more.”

“Duke Lester…?”

“Oh, I met him briefly on my way here to Paradel. He said he had an urgent message to deliver…”

A calculating smile spread across Eklas’s lips.

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Thus, Eklas had originally intended to arrive in Paradel several days earlier than now.

However, his schedule had been disrupted by an inconvenient meddler.

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