Capítulo 488: Unwelcome

Rosalind frowned briefly at the King's words. Did the King possess some documents about the demons? She quickly masked her surprise and countered, "The documents were severely damaged. If His Majesty is keen, I can surely arrange for a visit to the Duchy to inspect them." Rosalind felt confident, believing her illusions could easily deceive those who looked too closely.

"That would be appropriate," the King replied. "But I can't help wondering, what might the Duke's thoughts be on this matter?" The King was well aware of Rosalind's acumen. However, a Duke was a Duke, and a Duchess was a Duchess.

They may be wed in the title, but their roles differed. The Duke, who managed the Duchy, had established his reputation over time. Why would he entrust such a crucial matter to the Duchess?