“It wouldn’t hurt to have a simple device prepared. Sortnio!”

I swallowed my dry saliva. Sortnio was a kind of soundproofing magic that prevented anyone outside the barrier from hearing what was being said inside.

Of course, I was…

“Everything is fine.”

I was treated as an existing person, so I could hear the whole story.

“Ha. Even that monster wouldn’t have put surveillance magic near the quarters of his close associates.”

“Since that pathetic woman joined, it has become even more terrifying.”

“Is there no way to get rid of her?”

I bit my lip.

Naturally, that ‘pathetic woman’ referred to me.

“It’s too dangerous right now.”

“It sounds like there’s a way.”

“Yes. When the goal is achieved, the castle will be in chaos. We can dispose of her without anyone knowing.”

“……The question is whether that will succeed.”

A sigh could be heard.

“Don’t worry about the woman. She won’t live long anyway. The problem is our goal.”

“You are right.”

“There’s less than a week left. Can you hold a report in that time?”

I widened my eyes.

‘……!’

There was only one reason the delegation from the empire would want to hold a report.

‘They’re after Denesor.’

“It’s not a problem to open it, but not to be caught…….”

“We must divert the Duke’s attention.”

There was a moment of silence.

“……That’s the bat’s job, it’s not something you need to worry about.”

Chills ran down my spine.

‘Bat’ was a slang term in Leodel for a traitor.

“So you mean we have to trust a bat we don’t even know and risk our lives?”

“Watch your mouth.”

An annoyed voice could be heard.

“If Lord Byeon Kyeong heard that now…….”

“Isn’t all that’s on his mind seating Her Highness the Princess as Donovan’s mistress?”

“That’s precisely why he’s helping us. Donovan must fall…….”

The thrilling conversation was interrupted when several knights who had been training hard until night entered the corridor.

“What are you doing here?”

It was a wary voice.

The soundproofing magic only blocked sound, not appearance.

As the wizard quickly undid the spell, another envoy calmly replied.

“Nothing special. Just taking a walk because I can’t sleep well.”

“……The northern night is dangerous. Please go back to your quarters.”

“That seems like a good idea. Thanks for worrying.”

I held my breath until not only the envoys but also the knights disappeared, then slipped out of the blind spot.

My vision swirled.

Several facts were now certain.

The traitor was after the sacred sword, the delegation had joined hands with the traitor, and I was an eyesore to the delegation.

‘…….’

I wasn’t sure where to start, but one thing was clear.

‘I have to tell Hades.’

And as soon as possible.

But first…

‘I have to treat Tobias.’

Tobias’s room was right nearby.

I didn’t know when I would have another opportunity, so I intended to visit Tobias first.

Everything after that went smoothly.

The accommodation of the vicecommander of the knights seemed to have no thought of being invaded, and I was able to knock on the door with ease.

“What…… Holy Lady!?”

The look on Tobias’s surprised face was quite a sight to see.

“I’m coming in.”

I halfpushed him and entered the door.

I had come all the way here without being detected by anyone, and I didn’t want to be discovered at the door.

“Why have you come?”

I gave him a cursory glance.

Perhaps to hide his arm discomfort, he was dressed up tightly.
“……To go to such lengths for me.”

My heart unconsciously became restless.

Feeling my gaze, he spoke with an uneasy expression.

“Why, if you came to ask why I did that, I have no choice but to give you the same answer……”

“No.”

I shook my head.

“I am curious why you’re pretending to be all right, but that’s not why I came.”

Before he could even respond, I took out a stamina potion from my belongings.

“……!”

Tobias’s eyes widened.

“Holy lady, where did you get that?”

“Is that important?”

I handed him the glass bottle with a slight scolding.

“Drink it.”

“…….”

Tobias stared at me for a moment. His gaze, somehow resembling Hades, made me uncomfortable.

‘Could it be, does he doubt me?’

Thinking from Tobias’s point of view, the authenticity of this potion might be doubtful.

Moreover, since even Knight William had doubted me, it wouldn’t be strange if he were now on his guard against me.

“It’s not strange, so drink it. If anything, I’ll have a little……”

“Holy lady.”

Tobias cut me off.

“Thank you.”

He snatched the glass bottle from me and quickly downed the stamina potion.

The effect was immediate.

Tobias moved his injured arm here and there, then bowed his head towards me.

“It feels like new.”

“I’m glad.”

I felt relieved inside.

If there had been no effect, the future would have been bleak.

The stamina potion will be handy even when joining Reto and his party on an adventure.

Tobias smiled softly.

“You gave me such a precious thing, I don’t know how to repay you.”

I immediately stopped him.

“There’s no need to repay.”