Chapter 529: The Lord’s Woes.
“This should be all, Lord Arthur.”
“How grand… It’s no wonder some people lose their mind over such things, it’s difficult not to…”
In a well-lit room a man with silvery-white hair leaned over. He picked up a handful of coins and watched them glister in the magical light. He let the coins trickle through his fingers, the clinking sound echoing faintly in the spacious treasure room. The sheer wealth gathered over the past month was staggering. Piles of silver, gold, and rare gemstones sparkled under the light of enchanted mana lights, each piece a testament to his growing influence and the prosperity of the estate. Yet, for all the wealth surrounding him, there was unease gnawing on him.
Mary, his maid and most trusted confidante stood quietly beside him, holding a thick folder of documents. Her uniform was pristine, and her demeanor was calm, though her sharp eyes looked at Arthur with some amusement. When he seemed lost in his thoughts, she cleared her throat gently.
“Milord, if I may?”
She said, extending the folder toward him. Arthur blinked, snapping out of his greed-induced trance.
“Ah, yes, Mary. My apologies. What is it?”
“This is a proposal from Master Roland,”
She explained while handing the papers over.