After these words, Desmond took a deep breath."Still, the rumours... they don't quite capture that kindness in your heart. When we arrived in that big town, you slipped out of the inn without telling me and fed the children on the street, giving them to other hunting groups as workers so they could have a secure future. I saw it all, firsthand," said Desmond, beginning to smile again."I will need power in the future. Please don't misunderstand, not to harm anyone, but to protect those who are mine and those who accept me as theirs. Even if my eyes could see every person in this empire, every centre of power, we both know there are many people even the Goddess herself would not want to see," he added to his own words.After saying all this, he put down the fork and knife in his hand and said, "In that case, I'll take the man I've travelled with for almost three months. He took them into his group and, in every opportunity, gave advice to children who were still weak, and tried to tra

When Selene's System opened the system window, the first thing it did was look at the shop section.This was the most logical choice and, in fact, the only thing it could do because there was nowhere else open except the profile and shop sections.The system had several separate windows, or rather panels, but only two were open.After rummaging through the shop section for quite some time, Desmond realised that different methods for training one's magic and cultivation were indeed being sold.The most interesting of these was something called [Nyx's Gift]. It looked like a pill... or rather, a magic essence.Magic essences were extremely rare and, according to some legends, were mystical items given by gods and goddesses to chosen individuals.These magic essences were things that only the chosen could obtain, and they hyperbolically increased one's power, or at least the foundation of the power to be gained.Desmond could see quite clearly that he could only buy a magic essence, one

“My lord?”Desmond directed this question to the group member in a rather bewildered manner and received the reply, “Yes, sir. Would you prefer to be addressed differently?”The young man broke into a huge smile the moment he heard this question. The reason was quite simple.Nobles were addressed as either ‘sir’ or ‘madam’. The only reason this would change was if the noble took people under their command.Once this happened, the chosen individuals under that noble would address them as ‘Lord.’ Of course, those close to the noble still had the option to use the terms “sir” or ‘madam.’In short, this form of address showed that George had accepted Desmond's offer."You may address me using whichever term you prefer," said Desmond, and then began walking down the wide corridor.As Desmond began walking, one of the people following him began to speak:"You have business to attend to today, my lord. Mr Edward Grey came to the manor yesterday and, upon learning that you had retired to your

When the night ended and everyone dispersed, Desmond took Inquisitor Edward directly with him and went out into the mansion's garden.Even though Edward couldn't understand why Desmond had only taken him along, he still had to follow him. Of course, Desmond and Edward weren't the only ones in the area. Dozens of Half-Inquisitors were secretly trying to follow them.After walking for a while, Desmond stopped in front of the small pond in the mansion's vast garden and asked, "I need to find an auction attended by all the nobles, where money can be spread as much as possible. Is there such a thing in the Holy Empire?"When Edward heard this question, he looked back at Desmond in surprise and said, "Yes, sir, there is."Although he couldn't see it, a smile appeared on Desmond's face.Upon hearing these words, Desmond suddenly swung his arm to the right. Before Edward could comprehend what was happening, the moment Desmond swung his arm, it was as if a replica of the sky had formed.This w

After suppressing his chuckle, Mycroft replied, "Thirty-seven, sir. Thirty-seven servants, forty-seven soldiers, one Head Maid and one Head Butler. Exactly eighty-six.""You heard him," Desmond said politely, then looked at Mycroft's face as if something had occurred to him."Although George and the others need armour, not work clothes. That can be sorted out later. So we need thirty-nine work clothes," he said.When the measurements were completed shortly afterwards, Elise stood up politely and placed the paper with the measurements on the desk, saying, "If it's for the servants, I can give you a discount, sir. Normally, custom-made garments cost ten shillings each, but five shillings would be appropriate for you."In short, Elise was clearly indicating that she wanted to establish a business relationship with Desmond.Desmond smiled at this offer and said, "If this is the kind of relationship you want, don't bring up the discount again. I will return in the evening to collect my aca