Azure Knights

After sending Flora back to the mansion, the Crown Prince went to busy himself with work.

Nothing particularly special happened until after dinner.

Nor were there any hidden guards specifically watching Flora.

However, as Flora finished her day’s work and returned to her room to prepare for a bath and sleep, she sensed that the assistant, led by hidden guards, had quietly entered the mansion.

“This is too much work… This Highness really doesn’t know how to care for his subordinates.”

Of course, it could also be because the assistant, Morick, was too proactive.

But Flora didn’t want to think too highly of the Crown Prince…

“No, no, this is a rare chance to relax, what am I doing thinking about these things!”

Flora patted her soft cheeks, drove the mansion-related matters out of her mind, and decided to properly enjoy this short and leisurely time.

As for what Morick was preparing to discuss with the Crown Prince, she didn’t care.

Nor did she need to care.

That black-haired youth was that kind of person.

“Why did you come so urgently?”

As soon as Morick closed the door to the study, the Crown Prince asked this.

“Thank you for Your Highness’s concern, but Gracie is completely well… There will be plenty of time in the future.”

Mentioning this, Morick’s mood once again felt uncontrollably joyful.

But whether it was his illusion or not, the corners of the Crown Prince’s mouth seemed to have curled into an imperceptible arc… He didn’t dare to look closely.

Whether it was there or not, all he could do was to remember this kindness in his heart.

“Speak, what do you want to see me about?”

The Crown Prince asked calmly.

“Reporting to Your Highness, I have already instructed Gracie not to speak of what happened today, and I did not ask for detailed information, but no matter how I think about it, only the Guardian Deity could do something like this.”

Morick said seriously,

“Therefore, I suggest that Miss Haggia become a magical advisor, and be given the status and identity she deserves in the future!”

“She won’t agree.” The Crown Prince shook his head lightly.

“She has been trying to find ways to get close to me.”

“Then…” Morick took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say, “Please expel her from the mansion!”

This was not Morick repaying kindness with enmity.

On the contrary, he was saying this in order to help the blonde girl.

The reason was simple: after displaying the abilities of a Guardian Deity, the blonde girl could no longer be described as suspicious.

But had to be described as “very dangerous.”

There has always been a saying in this world.

Those who can use magic do not necessarily have a Guardian Deity, but those who have a Guardian Deity will definitely use magic.

Magicians have a similar status in society as knights.

And Guardian Deity awakeners are equivalent to higher-level magic knights, or formally hereditary nobles.

Even if they aren’t, the kings of every country are happy to grant them territory and titles.

Currently, there are only two Guardian Deity awakeners willing to be loyal to the Crown Prince.

One is the vice-captain of the Knights, and the other is the chief magical advisor.

Therefore, the only positive explanation that can be thought of for the blonde girl condescending to be a small maid is that she is still an unowned wild Guardian Deity owner, who came here to join the Crown Prince.

But when this explanation was also denied… the peaceful solution Morick could think of was to drive the blonde girl away and pretend nothing happened.

Of course, this suggestion was obviously disloyal, so Morick had already prepared himself to accept punishment and to persuade the Crown Prince.

“I have used my Guardian Deity on her.” The Crown Prince shook his head.

“She is not an assassin, nor is she a spy.”

Morick was stunned. He knew the Crown Prince’s Guardian Deity ability.

So he quickly thought of another possibility.

“She doesn’t want to be my lover either.”

The Crown Prince saw through Morick’s thoughts.
“Of course, she is still suspicious.”

“Your Highness, this is even more reason to let Miss Haggia leave.”

Morick saw that the Crown Prince’s curiosity had been piqued, and quickly advised.

“Instead of this, let’s discuss another matter first… Later, I plan to give you a raise, what do you think?”

Although he didn’t know why the Crown Prince had shifted the topic to salary, out of his usual professional habits, Morick immediately began to think, and then shook his head.

“Absolutely not, the salary that Your Highness gives us is already the highest in the empire, 30% to 50% higher than the same positions in the imperial city… Was this Miss Haggia’s suggestion?”

Morick suddenly reacted at the end.

“Yes, after making this suggestion, she asked me if I was deeply disgusted by the acts of embezzlement and abuse of power.”

Morick wasn’t stupid, and immediately understood that the blonde girl was implying that the subordinates of other nobles had other channels to earn money, and the actual salary was the opposite.

The Crown Prince was giving too little, so little that his subordinates could only live frugally.

But before he could say anything, the Crown Prince had already gotten the answer from the expression he unconsciously revealed.

“It seems that I have taken things too much for granted.”

“Your Highness is not wrong, it is because we are too greedy!” Morick hurriedly said, “Besides, a raise cannot solve the problem!”

“Yes, so her suggestion is to add more benefits, and only those who work under me can enjoy them…

For example, if relatives get sick and lack funds for treatment, we will reimburse part of it and provide them with higher-level treatment.”

Morick couldn’t say the words of denial anymore.

This was the treatment he enjoyed today.

Although the Crown Prince’s exclusive therapists were not able to come in handy, it was only because his situation was special.

Many of his colleagues he knew had this need.

This not only won people’s hearts, but also allowed them to work without so many worries.

“As for the financial pressure, it’s actually not that great. Our exclusive therapists usually don’t have any tasks to do…

Moreover, this is considered our internal mutual assistance, and the favors owed in this process also help to improve the team’s cohesion and centripetal force.”

The Crown Prince’s words were cold, but Morick could imagine the blonde girl saying these things with vitality.

At the same time, Morick also understood the answer that the Crown Prince had not said just now—now they needed the blonde girl.

For the development of the faction, the blonde girl could not leave yet.

Of course, whether this was the Crown Prince’s cover for being curious about what the blonde girl was planning to do, Morick had no way of knowing.

“I understand, but Your Highness Ryan, if something really happens in the future, please be merciful and leave her a way out.”

Morick knelt on the ground and gave a deep bow.

“Get up, there are still places to go next.”

The Crown Prince did not respond, but Morick knew that the Crown Prince had kept this matter firmly in his heart.

To the east of the mansion, there were the guards’ residences, training grounds, and detention rooms.

The two quickly arrived at the interrogation room underground in the detention room.

“Dead?”

Seeing the lifeless maid, Kna, Morick said in surprise.

The Crown Prince had an expression as if he had expected this. He calmly asked the hidden guard in charge of the interrogation, “What did she say?”

“Reporting to Your Highness, she died of poison before she could say anything, but we found this item on her.”

Looking at the badge handed over by the hidden guard and the Canglang pattern on it, Morick couldn’t help but gasp.

“The Azure Knight Order?”