Chapter 121

Chapter 121

I had put my head together with Marie to think it over, but even on the day of the garden tea party Gabriel was attending, I still hadn't decided what to ask of her.

"This one's the best, I'm telling you. It's a collection piece the Nevels are extremely proud of."

"Wouldn't it be too expensive?"

"Considering your honor and Gabriel's, it's a cheap price to pay."

What Marie had recommended was , a legendary masterpiece by a third-century master.

"It's perfect, I'm telling you."

Marie seemed desperate to see Gabriel taken down a peg.

I felt the same, of course, but I worried that demanding a national treasure over a matter like this was far too much.

'Madam Lucy did tell me to ask for something reasonable.'

After paying my respects to Empress Ludmila, who had arranged this precious occasion, I sat down with Marie at the…