Bab 174: Hidden Treasure (1)

By the time Henry was done observing his New Skill and testing it out, he realized a shift in the atmosphere of the Chamber and he saw Norbert had walked close to Aurelius and was whispering in his ear. 

Aurelius frowned at whatever he was being told and spoke equally in a whisper to which Norbert argued in a voice that carried enough for Henry to hear what was being said,

"… You, Sir Aurelius, and Lady Eloise outrank everyone here. You certainly outrank a bunch of slaves who appear to have lost their cuffs. If anyone gets first pick of the loot, it should be you."

Aurelius seemed to have realized how loud Norbert had been because his eyes roamed until they were looking at Henry. And then his eyes moved until they were on Eloise who was frowning with distaste that was mostly focused on Norbert. 

Norbert seemed to realize the carrying tone he had used as well because he looked at Eloise sheepishly as he said,