The Traitor's Disciple (6)

“C-Count Calliostro… you mean?”

“Yes.”

Facing the thoroughly flustered knight commander, Haru nodded calmly.

“Is that not allowed?”

“It’s not… that it’s not allowed, but.”

The knight shifted his eyes uneasily from side to side, then broke into a cold sweat and began making excuses.

“B-but, as you know, Instructor, Count Calliostro…”

“Yes. His daughter, Samala Calliostro, committed treason. His title was temporarily stripped, and the Knights seized his estate. His treason hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, but… he couldn’t escape liability under the guilt-by-association law.”

“Y-you know quite a lot.”

The knight continued, still unable to hide his alarm...