Chapter 35: That’s Right, Let’s Leave the Capital
After Rosalia and Salomon returned to their room, I was waiting for Count Palatine Vedett with a cup of tea made by TImona. The spies had worked hard behind the scenes so that this secret meeting could take place. Count Palatine Vedett oversaw all the spies since he was their Chief.
He came from above the ceiling as usual just as I was finishing my second cup of tea.
“Thanks for your hard work. I’ve made you work extra, sit down.”
I signalled Timona with my eyes and he began brewing tea for Count Palatine Vedett. Timona’s skill in making tea is, frankly speaking, superior to that of a maid. According to him, ‘this is a part of his duty’. But I don’t remember Helck ever making me tea.
Count Palatine Vedett sat across from me and spoke.
“This isn’t much for a spy.”
The spies in the ceiling twitched at those words. Apparently, that wasn’t true.
“Now don’t say that. Pass on my thanks to the other spies too.”
“If that is what you wish, Your Majesty.”