Upon hearing Baiyu and Hu Yue sing in such harmony, Count Bene felt chilled to the bone.
The other party might be simply threatening her.
But now, since the incident took place in her Earl’s Mansion, no matter how she explained it, she couldn’t escape responsibility.
This time, a heavy price might be inevitable.
If she cannot meet the other party’s demands, this matter would likely be difficult to resolve.
"Baiyu, Count Bene agreed with us, probably set this trap to catch the Demon Race."
Roxia helped to explain for Count Bene.
Baiyu glanced at her indifferently, and said, "You’ve arranged everything, but what if I didn’t survive the first wave of assassination from the Demon Race? Such matters, you couldn’t even inform me, the ’bait’, beforehand?"
Roxia was at a loss for words.
Regarding Baiyu’s interests, the consideration was indeed lacking.
However, at the time the situation was urgent, the Anomaly Bureau’s arrangements were not thorough.
Informing Baiyu might have alerted Zi’e, causing the whole scheme to go up in smoke.
She wanted to explain further.
But then, the Earl’s Mansion’s guards rushed in, panting heavily, saying: "Lord Earl, Duke Villiduo... has sent someone."
Everyone was taken aback.
Duke Villiduo is the actual ruler of the entire Villiduo, holding an esteemed position.
He is also one of the few dukes in East Prosperity Imperial.
And Villiduo is far from Kyoto, since the other party being here indicates that the Imperial’s highest echelon views him as a regional authority.
Has this matter even alarmed him?
Baiyu remained silent, awaiting the next developments.
Meanwhile, Count Bene had no idea what this busy Duke’s intentions were, hurriedly instructed the personal guards: "Quick, invite him in."
The Earl’s Mansion had just undergone battle.
Both inside and out, the defenses were extremely strict.
Even Moon Shadow City was closed off, prohibiting entry and exit, to prevent any fleeing Demons from sneaking outside the city.
The procedures for Duke Villiduo’s confidant to enter were also exceptionally tedious.
After waiting for quite some time.
A young man in a brown suit walked in, politely bowing to Baiyu, Roxia, and Count Bene before saying solemnly: "Sirs, the Duke has heard about the events here and specifically sent me to resolve them."
Baiyu smirked and asked him, "How do you plan to resolve this?"
"President Bai, our Duke promises to compensate all your losses. Of course, the Duke has long been acquainted with Oral and Pang Fei, he knows your character, as long as your asking price isn’t too high, he can accept it."
The man said with a smile.
Baiyu pursed his lips, this Duke Villiduo seems to be on his side after all? Being able to mention Oral and Pang Fei, even if not a hawk faction, he must have close ties with these two.
He was a veteran of the Second Celestial Essence War.
Furthermore, since the other party said so, he is prepared to provide enough compensation, to protect Count Bene.
"Alright, then I’ll see what the Duke has to say."
Baiyu said following the man’s lead.
And Count Bene breathed a sigh of relief at this moment, the ones in the mirror promised to protect her, but she still had some doubts.
Since Duke Villiduo spoke out, she had passed through the difficult times this time.
From now on, her actions won’t be restricted by the Demon Race.
Initially, she was indeed misguided, she had used the power of the Demon Race to seize her family assets.
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Now that the Duke has sent someone to rescue her.
This proves that previous matters are all wiped clean, from now on she is truly a free person.
The man made some pleasantries with Baiyu, then addressed Count Bene: "President Bai is a reasonable person, although your intentions were to capture the extraterrestrials this time, your consideration was too lacking.
If you had informed President Bai beforehand, would he have disagreed?
As fellow Villiduo officials, you might associate often in the future, Lord Earl, think about how to apologize to President Bai.
This is the Duke’s message for me to personally convey to you."
Count Bene’s face fell again upon hearing this, still needing to face Baiyu in the end.
At the same time, she secretly marveled in her heart.
Baiyu holds significant weight with Duke Villiduo, to actually make her concede in such a way.
The chaotic Earl’s Mansion began a thorough clean-up.
Meanwhile, the news of extraterrestrial rebellion was widely announced by the Earl’s Mansion’s guards, causing panic throughout Moon Shadow City.
The heads of the extraterrestrials were hung at Moon Shadow City’s gates, reassuring the public.
This major incident, under the combined efforts of the Earl’s Mansion and Duke Villiduo, was suppressed among the populace.
For ordinary people, the invasion of extraterrestrials into Villiduo would cause extreme fear.
For the high officials of East Prosperity Imperial, this is a great achievement.
In Villiduo’s most central area.
Baiyu was led by Roxia, walking into this magnificent office building.
This is Villiduo’s Political Affairs Hall.
It is also the political center of the entire Villiduo.
Duke Villiduo, and officials and nobles from all aspects, work here.
"Do you know if this Duke is easy to deal with?"
Approaching Duke Villiduo’s office, Baiyu asked Roxia.
"I don’t know either, I haven’t even had a conversation with him, at most just seen him a couple of times.
The Anomaly Bureau and Political Affairs Hall are two different entities.