To Be a Power in the shadows part 2

chapter 128

In the cold air, the full moon is shining.

On such a winter night, Beta came to make a regular report to the Lord.

As per usual, she reports on the activities of Shadow Garden and the operations of the Mitsugoshi Company.

She usually only reports on the necessary details of Shadow Garden's activities. The Mitsugoshi Company is just an accessory to Shadow Garden, so she can't afford to bother him with those matters.

However, right now, the Mitsugoshi Company is facing a crisis.

From his atmosphere, he seems to have already guessed the situation.

The air of the Lord who just nods along with "Fumu" or "Fumu?" seems to have changed.

While listening to Beta's report, he takes out a memo pad from his breast pocket and starts writing down a memo.

Then———.

"I see, and then?"

"———–!?"

'The Lord spoke a phrase other than "Fumu" while listening to the regular report!'

Beta's words were caught in her throat for a moment due to her astonishment.

"Ex... Excuse my rudeness. Regarding the increasing quantity of counterfeit money being circulated—"

While giving her report, she felt happiness after sensing that she had the Lord's undivided attention.

The Lord has become serious.

The Lord is always busy, and so, he rarely gets involved with their activities. His time and power must only be used for a higher purpose.

The meaning behind the Lord getting serious is that this incident is critical.

In fact, if the counterfeit bills continue to circulate in this manner, it is no exaggeration to say that the Mitsugoshi Company will face an existential crisis.

There was also the fact that due to the matter concerning Delta, the entirety of Shadow Garden was enveloped in an oppressive atmosphere. But if the Lord is getting serious, this crisis will surely be overcome.

Warmth spread throughout Beta's chest.

"Prices have begun to rise due to the number of circulating bills, and the increasing rate is............."

"There's something I don't particularly understand..."

"———-!?"

The Lord just now said he didn't understand.

Naturally, she can't take his words at face value. Because the Lord understands everything. Then the meaning of what he said is ——– there's an error in the report. He must be saying that he can't understand why I would make such a foolish mistake.

Whether the rate of increase was mistaken, or the original idea was wrong.... anyway, he has noticed a mistake in her report in a single moment.

"I, I will immediately redo the analysis."

To make a mistake in front of her serious Lord.... Beta's face was burning bright red with shame.

"I don't really understand but, well I will just write it down as is."

"Yes. I am very sorry."

With that, the regular report was over.

However, there's still another matter that she must report on.