At the End of Ruin, There You Are (56 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 54

I wondered why Sir Isidore Dacten, the Emperor’s direct investigator, would refuse the welcome banquet.

“They kept saying they’d do it later, and now they’re finally doing it. Just now, the new head chef was preparing banquet dishes that can be stored for a long time.”

The new housekeeper, who had been firmly awaiting this moment, thought this was actually perfect—a great chance to get back at the butler.

“Use every single silver dish for the banquet. You, Housekeeper, are in charge of counting and verifying the exact number of silverware pieces. Have Marie and Denise help you count as well.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Tell the head chef to prepare dishes that incorporate as many different types of silverware as possible.”

“Yes.”

“The budget should already be fully secured by now, shouldn’t it?”

“I’m still arguing with the butler about it. He keeps making all sorts of excuses, claiming there’s no money—but it’s absurd to say Lusenford has no funds, even during planting season.”

“You must hold your ground firmly. Both I and His Majesty are on your side.”

“If both Your Highnesses support me, I can fight on without ever growing weary.”

Fabiola Sirenster, who had become the new housekeeper long after Caella collapsed, was excluded from this investigator’s interview.

Thus, she was free to move about as she pleased while the investigator was turning the castle upside down. However, the butler was suffering greatly, as the investigator had begun focusing his investigation directly on him.

“That’s truly reassuring to hear.”

Then he should send her off now. Fabiola must be just as busy as Isidore Dacten, who had just left.

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