The next day, news spread within the household that the Baron was hiring a new maidservant to serve his meals. Although the selection process was rigorous, many applicants applied for the position.
In just half a day, they already received over twenty applications. It was also around this time that this particular information reached Charles’s ears.
“Strange… Why is he suddenly hiring another maidservant?” Charles muttered after reading the report sent by his subordinates.
I thought my nephew’s little bitch is responsible for this task.
All this time, it was Elena and the old butler who were responsible for sending the baron’s meals.
Isn’t this my chance?
A smile formed on his lips. He had been biding his time while waiting for an opportunity. Now that the chance that he had been waiting for had arrived, how could he let it slip past his grasp?
He turned his head and spoke.
“Gerard, bring the female assassins we trained here.”
From the dark corners of his room, a figure suddenly emerged.
It was a man wearing standard knight armor. His face was devoid of emotions.
“Yes, my lord.” The man uttered.
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Meanwhile, in the training ground, Alaric had just completed his daily mission.
Alaric Silversword [Knight] EXP: 450/500
Potential: B
Traits: Horseback Riding (C), Swordsmanship (SSS), Close Combat (C), Archery (F), Hunting (E), Tracking (E), Sixth Sense (F)
Strength: 100
Stamina: 40+
Agility: 100
Vitality: 27+
Endurance: 42+
Mana: 48+
Battle Points: 3350
Stat Points: 6
(Requirements for next advancement: 500 EXP, 100 in all attributes, and 5000 Battle Points)
He was about to close the cyan screen when a prompt suddenly appeared before him.
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Mission: Revenge II
Mission Difficulty: Normal
You have gathered enough evidence to destroy your uncle’s reputation. Bring him down!
Time Limit: 47:59:59
Rewards: 400 Battle Points, 25 EXP, 25 Stat Points, Item Upgrade Card x1
Penalty for failure: – 50 EXP, – 1000 Battle Points
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The rewards almost blinded his eyes.
Holy shit! I will get this much reward if I manage to take him down?
But that’s strange. Why is the mission difficulty set at ‘Normal’?
He had only gotten one ‘normal’ difficulty mission and it was when they had fought with the goblin chieftain in the Evergreen Forest.
Are there some dangers involved in this mission?
He frowned.
I just need to be careful.
Alaric closed the cyan screen.
At this moment, Elena appeared in front of him and handed him a flask.
“My lord, drink this water.” The girl beamed at him.
“Thank you, Elena.” Alaric grabbed the flask and took a big gulp of water.
While he was drinking from the flask, Elena asked. “My lord, why are the warriors acting strangely today?”
Hearing this, Alaric handed the flask back to her and raised his eyebrows. “What do you mean?”
Elena pointed at the Knights and the warriors who were in the middle of their physical training. “Look. They are more motivated to train today. It’s like they are preparing for a battle.”
Alaric was surprised. He didn’t expect her to be this perceptive.
He patted her head and smiled. “Don’t worry about it, Elena. Just don’t mention this to anyone, okay?”
The girl was confused, but she still nodded her head. “I understand, my lord. I won’t tell anyone about this.” She made a zipping gesture with her hand over her lips.
“Good.” Alaric chuckled.
He then took a glance at Galanar who was waiting for him nearby. “Let’s go. I need to check the list of applicants.”
“Yes, my lord.” Galanar nodded.
The trio left the training ground and headed to Lucas’s study room.
When they arrived, Alaric saw his father going through the information of the applicants.
“My lord.” There were other people present so Alaric greeted the baron formally.
Lucas lifted his head and nodded at him. “Sit down and help me check these applicants.”
“Yes, my lord.”
After Alaric took his seat, the baron handed him all the information about the people who applied for the maidservant position.
Alaric already knew which person would poison his father.
Each paper contained the drawn image of the applicant and some information about them.
Alaric went through every page, but the person he was looking for wasn’t there.
She’s not here.
“Did you send the information to Uncle’s side?” Alaric stared at the baron.
“Yes. We intentionally spread the news on his side so he should know about it by now.” Lucas replied with a nod.
“Let’s wait until tomorrow. Once the number of applicants reaches a hundred, I will handle the selection process.” Alaric didn’t tell the baron that he was already aware of which person his uncle would send. He wouldn’t be able to explain it so he just kept it to himself.
The baron frowned at his words. “How will you find the person he would send?”
“I have my ways, my lord. Please trust me on this.” Alaric responded with a firm tone.
Looking at his son’s serious face, the baron refrained from asking and decided to trust him. “Alright. Just let me know if you need anything.”
“Thank you, my lord. I won’t disappoint you.” Alaric lowered his head.
“You may leave. I will send the information about the next batch of applicants to you later.” Lucas waved his hand.
Alaric stood up and bowed to the baron. “I’ll take my leave now, my lord.”
After leaving his father’s study room, Alaric went out of the main mansion to find Arthur.
It was time to fulfill the promise he made to him.
They later found him at the stables where the frost horses were kept.
Upon seeing him, Arthur immediately stopped what he was doing and greeted him respectfully with a Knight’s salute. “My lord!”
Alaric felt guilty when he saw the makeshift bed in the middle of the stables. He guessed that Arthur must have stayed here all night to watch over the frost horses.
Alaric sighed as he muttered apologetically. “Sir Arthur, I apologize for making you wait. I should have given this to you yesterday, but I got delayed because of some issues.”
He took out a beast soul crystal from his leather pouch and handed it to Arthur.