The Straightforward Approach Conquers All (65)

“My lord.”

“Why?”

“You said you'd pay him back with interest, but do you really have a plan? Or did you only say that to provoke Gester?”

On our way back to Fortune after failing to meet the head of House Bendige, Ruby asked me in a worried tone.

“Of course I have a plan.”

“Really? Tell me what it is!”

I spoke as confidently as possible to reassure Ruby.

“We'll diligently gather evidence that the forest is our land and present it on the day of the trial.”

“…That's it?”

“What more do we need?”...