Chapter 49: Hearing (1)
"Explain yourself, Bishop Alberich."
Heike issued the command in a cold voice.
Alberich cleared his throat awkwardly, overwhelmed by the aura radiating from Heike, who sat behind her office desk.
"Your Highness, our faction within the Imperial Clinic remains strong. We have the highest number of healers, and we treated more knights than any other group during the martial arts tournament. Thanks to that, His Majesty even conferred us with—"
"Efficiency."
Smack. Heike hurled a file folder across the desk, sending it flying toward Alberich.
"As many as you healed, you also consumed the most funds. Now look at Moonlight Palace's budget."
"...Hmm."
"Their medical expense item is in the negative. Do you know what that means? Moonlight Palace is making money through healing. Because the Gotberg physician developed that mask."
"I... see."
"The only real expenditure at Moonlight Palace is salaries. Their entire healing staff consists of two people—just the chief physician and his disciple."
"...Yes."