The next morning, Sungjin summoned Orden and Hermann to relay some decisions in a rather one-sided manner.
All reclaimed goods belong to the Milo Trading Company; thus, the Zigsmund County must fully compensate the company for these goods.Of course, the labor fees for the knights’ recovery efforts and the transport costs to bring the items to the county should be deducted appropriately.
Orden nodded quietly as he listened.
“Your statement seems reasonable. I will proceed accordingly.”
At this, Hermann coughed slightly beside him.
Oh, don’t tell me—were they planning to claim it all for free, assuming the company was wiped out?
“Pardon me, Your Highness, but the whereabouts of Giacomo Milo are still unknown. To whom should we pay this compensation? Besides, Milo is currently under suspicion of being a demon contractor. Once we have proof, we intend to arrest him immediately in our territory.”
In other words, if Zigsmund captured him, his assets would naturally be seized by the territory. After all, the local church acted as the Inquisition tribunal, and most of its property was funded by the lord’s personal resources.
“Tsk, tsk, Hermann. You’re only seeing half the picture.”
Sungjin clicked his tongue and began…