Chapter 300 (Teaser)
Ian's chewing slowed slightly.
"Well...."
The initial talk of assassins was just something he had thrown out there. He simply didn't want to let Felix go that easily. In that sense, Seras was incredibly fortunate. If it hadn't been Felix who came, Ian might have manipulated the situation to establish a double contract or just let the visitor go peacefully.
"If you can persuade him to talk, maybe we'll find out something, don't you think?" Ian's casual question brought a faint smile to Seras's lips.
She knew better than anyone that by persuasion, he didn't mean a peaceful conversation. And if Seras was as Ian knew her, she would very much want to handle that persuasion herself. She'd probably enjoy every moment.
Eventually, she nodded. "True. That makes sense. I understand. I'll look into it."
Of course, the way Felix had reacted was indeed suspicious.
Though Felix's reaction had indeed been suspicious, Ian kept that to himself. In truth, he wasn't too interested in discovering who was behind the assassins. After all, they weren't targeting him specifically, and he had no desire to get more involved in the battle for succession.
"Well then, I’ll take my leave. There's much to do. Please rest well, all three of you."
"Take care."
Seras, now visibly more cheerful, said her farewells and left the dining hall.
"... I should go check on the prisoners too. We're short on hands, so I'd better help out." Philip, who had...



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