Eliseline and the bishop fell into thought, before glancing at each other again. Eliseline used the noise-cancelling spell again, and the two started talking. This time, it was Eliseline who was facing Savine.
"I think it's worth a try."
"…"
"I don't know… Maybe she'll take hold of most of the 20%? Maybe she'll take half of it."
"…"
"Yes. Even if the duke isn't included in the contract, we must pay him at least 5%."
"…"
"It's for our duchy's future."
"…" the bishop's arms flailed around, spit flying as he talked.
Eliseline's face turned deadly cold.
"Shut. Your mouth."
'Hmm?'
"…" the bishop murmured something under his breath.
"…"
"…"
"Don't forget your position," Eliseline added coldly and finally, her expression became normal.
'What just happened?' Savine wondered with interest.
