Chapitre 534: Ambition and Fuel - III

Faust... Marlina knew this identity of Ansel. During that brief day in the Imperial Capital's black market, this name had left an indelible impression on her.

"Many people have come to see Lord Ansel recently, but the only one he personally received was the wife of the Duke of Azuregold, and..."

Rhine's cat eyes narrowed slightly. "I only found out about this the next day. That damn bird hiding in the shadows bypassed me, as if declaring sovereignty."

The coldness in her eyes, the chilling aura she now exuded, seemed to have an explanation—the bird in the shadows... is it the head of the Shadewell?

"This matter need not be hidden from you, Marlina. As part of a proper transaction, I must tell you exactly what I need."