"Rumors? What rumors?"
Charlotte's interest was piqued by Angus's words.
"Count..."
Angus glanced at Priest Lotti and several former Demon Hunting Knights accompanying the caravan, carefully choosing his words before continuing,
"The rumor says that you betrayed your family, betrayed Castel, and in order to successfully inherit the title, you sold out the interests of the Count Castel Domain to the Church."
Charlotte: ...
Damn, what is this feeling where I want to refute but don't know how to speak out?
"Was it the vow I made to the Church last year in Bold?"
Charlotte asked.
Baron Angus thought for a moment and said,
"It has something to do with it, but not entirely."
Charlotte was confused,
"How so?"
Baron Angus respectfully answered,
"Your promise last year in Bold was well known throughout the Castel Domain. This had a significant impact within noble circles and met strong opposition from many families..."
