Chapter: 317

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“Your Majesty.”

After the meeting was over, Vellian cautiously approached Kaizen who was returning to the office to work.

“Your Majesty, are you really going to keep the assassination a secret without investigating it?”

Kaizen ordered that the assassination at Dentsu Castle remains uninvestigated, he wanted to keep it a secret.

That incident has not been passed on to the ministers of the capital for the time being.

Kaizen answered without taking his eyes off the paperwork,

“Yes. Never let it leak out.”

If the truth of the assassination was revealed, those involved should be punished.

In the past, the culprit would have been identified and executed.

Uncovering the person who instigated the assassination would’ve been a must.

But right now it could not be publicly investigated.

Because if it was, it would be discovered that Astelle was the daughter of a traitor.

If that were to happen, even the emperor’s power would not be able to fully protect her status and honor.

Vellian looked at him with a puzzled expression, but Kaizen gave a firm command.

“The assassination case must never be known to the outside. Keep the work there in moderation and confidentiality.”

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The next day, Astelle went to the temple early in the morning.

It was a temple not far from the Imperial Palace.

Astelle’s residence was also close by.

Against the background of the dawn sky that was bright, there was a gray temple.

It was still early, so there were not many visitors.

Astelle got out of the carriage and entered the building holding a small bouquet carefully so as not to break it.

“Lady Astelle!”

“Nice to see you after a long time, High priest.”