Chapter 109

The next day.

Seated at his desk in the study, Cain listened to the report with his eyes lowered, calm and steady.

"Overall, the wedding preparations are proceeding very smoothly. Most of the vassals have come to welcome the marriage. At this rate, it should be no trouble at all to formally announce the marriage to noble society sometime next week."

At Conrad's crisp report, Cain gave a small nod.

Thanks to Viola's flawless performance in even the difficult lady-of-the-house lessons, even the most exacting elder vassals had come to view her very favorably.

Only a single one remained the exception — Count Belov.

"What's become of Count Belov?"

"He continues to hold firmly to his opposition, but the other vassals have become so unconditionally devoted to Lady Melody and the future mistress that his objections carry very little weight."

Cain fell quietly into thought.

Not long ago, Morden —…