Abel POV:
The next day, I had to go to court without even taking a few days off.
'I just came back from a long business trip. Shouldn't they be lenient about this?'
These thoughts crossed my mind, but the reality was harsh.
"That's not wrong. The first business trip was on His Majesty the Emperor's orders, but the next one was just for introductions."
"Facts can hurt, but please refrain from making such comments."
I responded to Cordell McNeill's remark with a stinging grin.
Then an even more terrifying retort came.
"I know exactly what you mean. Are you sure you're saying it correctly?"
"No, how about that?"
"You only stick to facts at times like this."
"Ha… that's why Sir McNeill, with his quick wit, is so annoying."
Swish.
As I surreptitiously took out Hector Punisher, Cordell vanished in an instant. Somehow, his stealth skills seemed to improve with each passing day.
