Chapter 387: Tracking Down Plan
"I’m asking you again, Sir Navin. Was it really a drill?" the chief of the royal guards enquired, his eyes scrutinising the second-in-command knight, searching for any sign of deception.
Eric met the chief’s gaze sternly, and his grey eyes didn’t even bat.
"Are you questioning me, or is that a reaffirmation you required?" he countered. "Have you forgotten that I am now the appointed representative of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Gerhard?"
The chief of the royal guards cleared his throat, a look of guilt colouring his face as he turned his eyes sideways.
"Forgive me. I didn’t intend to be rude. But, saying that the whole occurrence was a drill was a bit... bizarre for me," he admitted.
"It is not something bizarre for the mansion," a determined voice suddenly interjected.
Anryr, the steward, approached from the hallway, drawing the attention of the two knights.
"A drill is an event that we hold randomly to ensure the occupants of this residence are ready for any emergencies. We intentionally didn’t inform anyone about it to reflect the actual situation."
The chief of the royal guards frowned.
"I didn’t expect you to join this discussion, Mr Foster."
"Why shouldn’t I? I am the steward of Gerhard’s mansion, and the management of this residence falls under my responsibility," Anryr countered.