Chapter 492: Financial Troubles
Howard hadn’t anticipated Anna’s move.
In a swift reaction, he shifted his shield to the left, deflecting Anna’s one-handed sword.
Then, advancing with a right step forward, he pointed his sword at Anna’s neck as she lay on the ground. Howard emerged victorious.
In a deep and grandiose castle, a Duke stood at the highest point, gazing into the distance, holding a goblet in his hand.
The goblet was filled with wine from the Bordeaux region, a favorite of the Duke’s.
As a Duke, his hobby was to stand at the highest point of his castle, overlooking the grounds and the distant hills.
The castle was beautiful, but it hadn’t been renovated for a long time, and some areas were starting to show problems.
His chancellor approached in the castle, informing him that there was a leak somewhere inside and requested funds for repairs.
The Duke, irritable, downed his wine in one gulp and said, "Why come to me with this? Go to my son; he’s the finance minister. Ask him for the money."
Hesitantly, the chancellor replied, "I did approach Lanvin earlier, but he refused to allocate the funds."
The Duke arrogantly waved his hand, and a nearby maid poured him more wine. He asked, "Why? Does he plan to rebel? I’m not dead yet, and he’s already disregarding me?"