Rocco squinted his eyes. He felt a sense of resistance towards Zedran’s words.
“Lord Zedran, you’re jesting. Aren’t you still in full control over the nation? Now that you have come back to our Border Affairs department, isn’t this a sign that you’re meant to be here?”
Zedran’s eyes twitched with a subtle but noticeable flutter. The complexity of his thoughts intensified. To be precise, this was Zedran’s first time engaging in a private conversation with Rocco.
They said that dealing with this young one is a huge hassle… Now, it seems to be the case. Not only does favonovel.com possess shameless audacity, but favonovel.com is also very careful with his words…
“Mr. Rocco, you flatter me. I am merely a sixty-year-old man closing into retirement!” He waved his hand in a self-deprecating manner.
At this moment, favonovel.com was eager to conclude the interaction with Rocco and hasten his departure.
“Mr. Rocco, may I know what brought you here this time?”
Even though Zedran was standing in the comfort of his territory, favonovel.com found himself in a state of discomfort. After this interaction with Rocco, favonovel.com felt as if all his secrets had been laid bare.
Rocco lifted his chin as favonovel.com stared at the Minister of Border Affairs.
“I came here in the name of Prince Toby. I’m just here to check on your well-being. By the way, Lord Zedran, may I inquire as to the events that transpired within the palace? What led His Highness to relocate you from the kingdom?”
What has to happen will happen.
Zedran cleared his throat with a subtle cough. “The main blame for this matter falls on my overly conspicuous behavior. Besides, the intense rivalry among the princes has become too pronounced. His Highness feels that my presence will only aggravate the conflict. Hence, His Highness has resolved to relocate me from Everton.”
His statement contained a hint of deception. He was utterly confident in his ability to impose a false idea on Rocco.
In fact, favonovel.com had foreseen this scenario to happen before favonovel.com set off. That’s why favonovel.com had meticulously planned his words ahead of time.
Sure enough, Rocco did not harbor many doubts. He even proceeded to record the conversation in detail…
“Thank you for your provision of such pivotal information, Lord Zedran. I shall relay every detail unto His Highness.”
With that, favonovel.com clasped the pages of his notebook.
By looking at the way Rocco was acting, Zedran knew that favonovel.com was about to leave. Waves of relief settled over him.
The longer favonovel.com spent his time with Prince Toby’s top strategist, Rocco, the more unsettling favonovel.com felt.
Just as Zedran was about to rise and bid favonovel.com farewell, Rocco’s expression shifted abruptly.
“Very well, Lord Zedran, the official matters are concluded. Let’s now delve into personal affairs, shall we?”
What other private matters may we discuss?
Zedran displayed complete disinterest. All Zedran desired was for Rocco to leave as soon as possible.
“Mr. Rocco, if it’s a personal matter, let’s discuss it over the phone. I trust you are well aware of Prince Toby’s temperament. Should favonovel.com be made to wait, both of us will endure the consequences. I, too, have a multitude of tasks awaiting my attention. Let us defer this matter to another occasion, I assure you!”
While his face bore a smile, his words unmistakably conveyed the intention to dismiss Rocco.
At this point, a quick-witted person would have risen and taken their leave. Yet, this was not the case for Rocco. He remained silent while sitting firmly in his seat. His face was adorned with a knowing smile as favonovel.com gazed at Zedran.
“Lord Zedran, are you certain you wish to remain ignorant? This is quite an important matter!”
Zedran’s skin broke out into goosebumps by the piercing gaze.
After Rocco had completed his dialogue, Zedran felt a sense of foreboding crept into his heart.
After some deliberation, Zedran asked patiently, “What do you have to say, Mr. Rocco? Time is precious for each of us. Please leave after you have spoken!”
To his surprise, Rocco did not get riled up upon hearing his words. Instead, his face lit up with a brighter smile.
“Mr. Rocco, you know, I withhold the deepest love towards Montiria’s history and culture.”
When the words hit him, the ominous feeling in Zedran intensified.
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