"But let me ask you again. Since your attempt to persuade Zoron failed, you were supposed to come back to me. That was our agreement. So why didn't you return to me? Why were you found in Knight Blima's castle instead?"
Anna couldn't help but let out a laugh, and a smile spread across Margaret's face.
Patch, caught off guard, shifted his gaze and began to lament pitifully, "Oh, my lord, it wasn't my fault, I assure you. After failing to convince Zoron, I intended to head to your domain, but I was waylaid and captured by Knight Blima. It was against my will, I swear."
Everyone in Howard's group knew the truth behind Patch's words and didn't take them seriously.
Howard felt he had indulged in this charade long enough.
