There's a Snake in the Empress' Bedroom (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 54

The castle was being restored at a rapid pace.

Thanks to Solain’s support, all the able-bodied men from the village had gathered to help, and the people of Hiloshain were returning to their lands, accelerating the progress even further.

Renisha watched the process with a faint smile on her face.

“The women of the domain have gone out carrying hoes and baskets to mine the Black Serpent’s scales. The amount mined increases every day—apparently, at this rate, there will be more than enough to forge weapons and armor for the knights.”

At Lindey’s report, Renisha slowly nodded.

“That mineral needs a new name as well. We can’t keep calling it ‘Black Serpent’s scales’ forever, and there’s no need to reveal the serpent’s existence to the outside world. Mithril. What do you think of calling it mithril?”

“It seems like a fitting name, my lady. It’s easy to say and doesn’t appear connected to serpents at all.”

“Good. Then spread the word about this appropriately. And you’re keeping a close watch on Henry, right?”

“Yes, my lady.”

“No unusual movements?”

“No. Aside from doing his assigned duties, there have been no issues, and he hasn’t made contact with anyone from outside.”

“Hmm.”

When Rexus sent Henry, it must have been for surveillance.

To Renisha, Henry was a necessary evil.

She needed someone to serve as the castle’s head steward, and accepting him also helped avoid arousing Rexus’s suspicion.

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