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... though they weren't completely by themselves. Marquis Gordias was also present, having earned enough of Edmond's trust to be included in the conversation.

What made this moment even more intriguing for Vritra was the realization that the two lords sitting across from him were about to discuss something that even the High Marquis of the city wasn't aware of.

『This is getting more interesting than I expected. There's a good chance that these guys have the same mission I was sent he ...

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