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In the end, the Foreign Minister made it safely back home that day. I sent him off kindly as I had promised after he hung his head and admitted his wrongdoings. Then, a few days later, I had him executed for accepting bribes.
Cecil had a tough time finding the Foreign Minister's secret ledger. Besides, she had practically pulled all-nighters tracking down the estate of the Margos Trading House's master, who was already dead.
And I had to arrange emergency funds to compensate the Zilton Empire. It was painful to part with that much money, but considering Gripton, the empire just waiting for Seven Hills and Zilton to split, there was no choice.
After resolving the matter with Zilton and sending Cecil a long letter praising her hard work, I realized that a week had just flown by.
Edwin came to pick me up, his pink hair swaying.
"Raviel! It's time for the arena!"
"Yeah, let's go."
