Arthur Field's worries weren't unfounded, but he was too concerned about the threats his lord might face in the future. So much so as to ignore a dominant ideology in today's society, namely that Isabel Walton is a woman.

"Your Highness, the identity and origin of this woman cannot be fully explained for the purpose of her coming to Notting Hamburg, or who assigned her." At this point, Arthur spoke a little louder to the lord.

Augustine, the captain of the quasi-lancer guard, who was only a man away from him, quickly understood what the butler meant. But he didn't know exactly what kind of facts the butler wanted from Isabel's mouth.

Henry looked a little disgusted and said to the butler, "Arthur, can you call this lady Miss Walton?" ”

Arthur was stunned for a moment, and immediately agreed, "Yes, Your Highness." Miss Walton claimed to be from the Principality of Andorra and intended to make a long trip through the Kingdom's territory. Since it was a long journey, she could completely cover every inch of the kingdom's territory. When passing through the realms of other lieges, one will come into contact with every liege or parish deacon, including those of the old nobles and clergy. ”

Augustine seemed to understand what the butler meant, and after glancing at the butler, he said to Henry, "Your Highness, Mr. Field's words are not unreasonable, but he has forgotten a very important matter. ”

Henry raised his head, turned to his right and stared at him, "Sir, do you have any opinion of Arthur's suspicions?" ”

"Yes, Your Highness. Mr. Field's misgivings express his absolute loyalty to you, but he has a great omission from it, namely, that Miss Walton is a woman. Your Highness, how could a single woman on the continent, who could not participate in politics, who could not fight with men, and who was not even a nobleman, attract the attention of the nobles and clergy of the kingdom? ”

"Well, how could I not have thought of such a simple truth! Arthur, I appreciate your concern for me. But aren't your worries unfounded? After all, Miss Walton was only a weak woman. Henry said again to the butler on the left.

"Yes, Your Highness. If you can rule out this possibility, it will be God's best blessing for you. Arthur smiled awkwardly and replied respectfully.

At this time, the danger to Henry's reputation and status was inadvertently resolved and eliminated, which has to be said to be a happy thing. Henry gazed happily at Isabelle, and then commanded, "Eugene, bring this Miss Walton a glass of wine." Cider or ale will also work if she wishes. ”

Arthur stopped the valet Eugene, who was just about to leave, with his eyes, and dissuaded his lord and said, "Your Highness, your interrogation is not yet complete. You have not yet made a final verdict on the violent case in which Miss Walton killed Ackerman. ”

"Oh, I almost forgot about it. Uh, Arthur, you should ask. ”

"Yes, Your Highness." After Arthur finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the manservant Eugene and said, "Eugene, you go and call Hughes." ”

Hughes, who was still sleeping in bed and had lost sleep time due to staying up late, walked into the lord's study with red eyes open and trembling after being woken up by Eugene in a hurry. Due to his humble status, he didn't dare to raise his head to see everyone in the room, and hurriedly bowed according to the position of the lord in his impression.

Arthur snorted softly and said to the young night watchman, "Hughes, take a good look at the woman beside you. Then, tell Your Highness what you know again. ”

As soon as he heard the voice, Hughes realized that it was the butler who was speaking, and agreed, "Yes, Mr. Field." ”

Hughes looked up again and rubbed his sleep-deprived eyes vigorously with the back of his hand. When he gradually saw Isabel's face clearly, he exclaimed, "Lord Witch, you... How did you end up in the lord's study? ”

Isabel put her hands in her trouser pockets, her legs taking a break from the movements of a modern military queue, and replied with a slight smile, "Hello, Hughes." It seems that I have impressed you. ”

The night watchman did not dare to continue, and quickly turned his head in the direction where Henry was sitting. When he only glanced at Henry's appearance, he quickly lowered his head and said to the butler, "Mr. Field, I... I know her, she's the witch who killed Ackerman. ”

Arthur looked at the serf contemptuously and said aloud, "I know. Now, you tell the story of that night from beginning to end. Remember, do not deceive your God and your lords. ”

Five minutes later, Hughes stammered over what had happened throughout the night. Henry, who was sitting behind his desk, was not interested in listening to a serf's words, and he stood up to leave his desk. Seeing this, Augustine hurriedly said, "Your Highness, where do you want to go?" ”

Henry glanced at Sir and said, "Oh, I'm tired and want to go for a walk in the garden." ”

Sir whispered, "Your Highness, you are still interrogating. Why don't I accompany you around the study? ”

Arthur's gaze followed the Duke who was pacing in the study, and then he stared at Isabel and said, "Miss Walton, do you think Hughes's words are true?" ”

Isabel squinted at Henry, who was about to walk in front of her, and replied, "Yes, it's completely true." ”

"So, what is your reason for killing Ackerman?"

"All I can say is that he intends for me to die a painful death after the plague, unless I promise to spend the night with him."

Henry, accompanied by Sir Sir, went to Isabel's side, and looked at her hair, her countenance, her skin, and even her strange dress with great interest from head to toe. When he heard Isabel's answer, he leaned in and whispered, "Miss Walton, I'm sorry that one of my serfs, who is not even a stupid pig, has taken you for a dusty woman. ”

Isabel looked at him and said, "A man is usually mad like a male dog when he sees a woman who can make him lustful. ”

Henry laughed, looked back at Sir and said, "Miss Walton, your analogy is so apt. ”

He stretched out his hand to stop the butler, who was about to continue the questioning, and said, "Miss Walton, what if you had resorted to another way of refusing the unreasonable demands of my serf?" Well, I mean the more peaceful way. ”

Isabel said, "You mean to say that I volunteered to spend the night in a stable infected with the plague?" ”

"Yes, maybe my butler is being a little unreasonable to you. However, at the time, he didn't know who you were or what country you came from. ”

"I understand. Well, even if I had spent the night in the stable, I don't think I would have contracted the plague. ”