Chapter 187.

In order to deceive the Duke of Asteria's sharp and experienced judgment, I had to reveal rather than hide. If I tried to hide everything, what I want to hide might end up getting revealed instead. When dealing with a person like the duke, I had to show my hand and attract his attention with information that did not matter if it was discovered or not.

"Would you mind if I ask a question first?"

At my request, the Duke of Asteria burst into laughter and nodded.

When its just us two, no, in front of the people here, its okay to speak comfortably. I wouldn't even mind being called grandpa."

Maybe because the interview was over, the duke turned into yesterday's benevolent figure, taking away the pressuring gaze. The him that I was seeing now was probably a dignified version that could overwhelm the audience.

I smiled and nodded comfortably. "Then I'll act comfortably, Grandpa."

At the nickname, Glont and Rosellis panicked.

"Kuhahaha! Grandpa! It sounds good!" The Duke of Asteria laughed rather loudly and nodded with satisfaction.

Rosellis looked at me as if I didnt have any fear, but it was a misunderstanding.

A man like a duke took responsibility for what he said. If he said you could call him grandpa, he was the kind of person where you could really do that.

"Considering the questions and answers you had with me, I think you are going to use me as a guide for the state affairs conference in the near future. Is that correct?" I asked.

The Duke of Asteria glanced interestedly at Guild Director Glont then looked at me. "Oho, have you heard of it before?"

It was a short time, but conversing with the duke made me feel like I was talking to my big sister after a long time. My big sister also looked at me with eyes that seemed to see through everything just like his.

"No, it's just an inference. How many occasions would Your Highness, the Duke, need a civil servant?" I relaxedly drank black tea, collected my breath, and spoke slowly. "Also, you probably need a cover to avoid the eyes of the imperial family and Central Ceremony Department."

The duke looked at me with astonishment. "That's correct. Do you really not want to come under me?"

Looking at the Duke of Asteria, who was asking again, I answered while leisurely picking up a cook