Chapter 47: A Mere Trifling Threat
Gold.
The radiant color that incites desire.
Since ancient times, Gold has captivated the minds of many beings. I don’t know if Duchess Vlad Shmira intended it, but her castle was entirely surrounded by the radiance of gold.
“Hm? Oh yes, it may be surprising for outsiders, but the walls are here made of gold...Even the floor is pure gold... The Duchess’ family has liked that sort of thing for generations.”
Mr. Layton informed us while we were being guided to the reception room.
“No matter what, isn’t this luxury going too far?”
Unlike Roka who had no interest in gold since it couldn’t be eaten, Her Highness frowned.
It was more of a feeling of seeing something incomprehensible rather than anger.
“I don’t mean to insult you, but was Duchess Shmira wealthy enough to make even a single wall out of gold? I’ve never heard of this territory being particularly affluent.”
“We work without receiving a salary. Where do you think all that money went?”
“Ah.”