Chapter 142: City of Facades

Juri: [So, how would you explain yourself, Ashira Goldenborn?]

Ashira: [Err...]

A moment after the end of the battle, Maximilian and the others had gathered in the hall to discuss their issues now that they had the luxury to.

Around the table were Maximilian, Marcus, Altora, Ashira, and Juri. Then others would be standing from behind, watching over the discussion of the higher statuses.

For Juri, it was Ashira's presence in Hestia. Being a merchant associated with the Empire, he was banned from even staying in any Hestian City due to suspicions of espionage.

Juri: [To top it off, Altora, you were with this shrewd merchant!?]

Altora: [...]

Altora couldn't open her mouth. Guilty of being with such an infamous person was almost certain that she will be revoked of her position as a councilor and be even sentenced, however...

Juri: [I cannot believe that this is happening...]