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24. The Conflict
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2024-10-29 19:42:56[Empress' Palace]
"Are you saying that Azazel's intention for demolishing Baron Goldenrod was because he did something unforgivable?"
The Empress questioned, her gaze fixed on Olivier, who stood in front of her and nodded.
He understands that he can't simply report everything that happened. It was all made-up lies and half-truths to make it appear more believable.
"That insolent child... He has won the war, now living freely and has proposed to the eldest daughter of the Zielle dukedom. But now he makes another act by ruining Baron Goldenrod's enormous casino?"
Olivier simply nodded his head.
"In fact, Duke Lorcan Zielle owns the casino."
It was one of the truths Olivier mentioned in order to make his words even more believable.
He is well aware that he must reveal who the true owner is since the Empress already knows.
"Didn't Azazel tell you more than this?"
The Empress, Kalliste, carefully placed Olivier's paper
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