Alicia and Clovis looked at each other and nodded before Liddy, who threw up in remorse. At last, this is what I've been visiting the Mansion for.
"Hey, Sir Liddy. I've been visiting you because I've decided to treat the Sutherland family in this case."
"It's..."
With her eyes round, Liddy looked at Alicia, then at Clovis.
Finally, the time has come for the Sutherland family, which boasted the best of the kingdom, to be abolished. Liddy's voice shivered slightly because she thought so, or even as she pretended to be flat.
"I see. So, how am I supposed to do that? In these cases, I think it is the stone that will go to the Royal Castle and be shaken down in the presence of the Privy Council."
"Officially, that's not a problem."
While affirming, Alicia pointed her empty bright eyes straight at Liddy.
"But I want you to listen carefully to me from now on. On top of that, I want you to be prepared for what's to come."
Finally, Liddy frowned a lot. Anyway, as a Liddy, I have no choice but to accept how brutally shabby the Lord will be than having committed a great sin of infiltrating a neighbouring country.
What the hell is this sweet princess thinking? In front of Liddy, who had no idea and was bewildered, Clovis put out a letter from his nostalgia, opened it and gave it to Alicia.
Perhaps the fate of the Sutherland family is written on that piece of paper. Once again, where Liddy made her whole body nervous, Alicia read out the contents of the writ.
"The late Lloyd Sutherland shall be stripped of all titles, including that of the Duke, on account of the circulation of secrets of the Kingdom into neighbouring countries. Therefore, all the territory held by the Sutherland family, including the territory of Sheraford, shall be returned to the Kingdom and the family shall be expelled from the Privy Council".
Exhaling for a long time, Liddy closed her eyes. It is a reasonable verdict for the crimes committed. The Sutherland family's name was left behind, at least thanks.
Nevertheless, this brings the Sutherland family to an end with fame. The end of a famous family that has supported the royal family over its founding is also a shame if you welcome it.
Everything is as you say.
Yes, it was when Liddy tried to drool her head.
"… and that is the disposition of Sir Lloyd for his guilt. Subsequently, in recognition of the merits of resolving the case, Sir Liddy Sutherland was entrusted with the following duties…"
"Hey, wait a minute"
Unexpectedly blocking the princess's words, Liddy was standing up on the spot.
"Merit? Did you say merit?
"Yeah. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to uncover Sir Lloyd's plot. Naturally, you should have something to reward."
"I can't have it"
With her face stretched, Liddy shook her head hard. But his reaction was in the sphere of anticipation, and the strength of Alicia's eyes staring at it remained unchanged.
"I am a Sutherland man. I came to that place ready to fall with my father's sins."
"Of course, I know. Still, you are obliged to receive compensation"
"I don't want the consideration that can be given by selling my real father, etc!!
“Father, forgive me... Huh!"
Liddy's voice echoed Lloyd's body and rose to Alicia's ear. The sad cry tore the girl's chest open. I can easily imagine how painful it would be to receive a reward on this matter, if I deduced it in his chest.
But still.
"Of the former Sheraford territory, the northwest, including Armas, was delegated to the neighbouring Duke of Geras. As for the remaining areas, they shall be under the control of the Regional Court as direct royal jurisdiction, and the merits of Sir Liddy Sutherland shall be honored and the person shall be placed at the head of the Sheraford branch of the Regional Court".
After reading up the paper at once, Alicia shot through Liddy with her empty eyes.
"That's what King James so strongly wanted and the Privy Council unanimously endorsed."
"Your Majesty...?
I saw nature and Clovis so Liddy's eyes could shake and be sucked in. I'm guessing Liddy's mood for Clovis is also changing as he relies on it for a satisfactory explanation, although he is the opponent of a cause that has been unilaterally confrontational.
Clovis was also gazed at by Liddy and showed him how he was drenched for a moment. But I opened my mouth as soon as I asked.
"His Majesty initially considered it until he gave you the Duke of Sheraford."
"No... Impossible!
"It's true. But then, too, it lacks fairness vis-à-vis other Privy Council nobles. So I gave you the role of Regional Council Branch Manager. Even without a title or territory, it is an important task to protect our borders with Aaldar."
"What the hell is Your Majesty thinking?"
Shaking her head loose, Liddy sank into the chair as she soaked her confusion.