Ero Skill Tree

Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: Recognition

The girls all looked at each other, they were all surprised that something like that was even allowed to happen.

"What is the meaning of this? Who were they?" Asked Lillia. She sounded irritated to have been spied on.

"They were sent by the guild master's and I had no choice but to let them listen in." Explained Cynthia.

"But why?"

"It seems that there is some concern, that during the course of your quest you might have come into possession of some sensitive information."

"Like what?"

"I have no idea, they wouldn't give me an explanation... Believe me, I was just as irritated by this as you are. You're all supposed to be heroes, we're supposed to be celebrating your success not treating you with suspicion. I protested, but the orders were absolute."

"Does my father know about this?"

"Yes... He signed the order."

Lillia fell silent upon hearing Cynthia's response.

"Like I said before, I'm sorry that you were subjected to that. I'm embarrassed that I had to allow it happen."

"Please don't be, it wasn't your fault." Serin said, trying to reassure Cynthia.

"I'm the head of this branch, but I can't stop their agents snooping on my adventurers. It's infuriating! However, I'm glad that you picked up their presence Theo. I was banned from letting you in on what was going on, but if you realised what was happening on your own. Then it can't be helped. By the way, how did you notice?"

"It was just something about the situation, that room and you seemed a little on edge considering we were just there to talk about our quest. You were occasionally glancing over at the mirror, so I checked using one of my skills." I explained.

"I can't believe I gave myself away like that."

"Well, it was just a guess on my part, and I think they realised that I noticed them."

"That explains why they were happy to leave, before I questioned you any further."

"Is this sort of thing happening regularly?" Asked Serin.

"No... They do interfere from time to time, but it's rare that they will send agents to listen into an interview like that. But then again, it's pretty rare that one of the demon lord's officers is taken down..."

"Do we need to be concerned?"

"I don't think so. You explained yourselves exactly like in Lillia's report. I think they were looking to see if there was going to be any discrepancies, but they left empty handed."

"Still, I'm surprised that would send people to listen in on us, especially with Lillia and Altria among our group."

"Yes, so was I. I'm surprised the king allowed it."

"Our next stop is the royal palace. I'll make sure to find a moment alone and mention it to him later. I want to know what was going on." Lillia said.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" I asked.

"I am his daughter... I was planning on staying behind and talking with him a while, anyway, seeing as it's been so long. This just gives me an extra reason.

That wasn't what I meant. I didn't think for a minute that she would be under any threat from her own father. Me on the other hand...

"Just remember Theo's position when you speak with him Lillia." Cautioned Serin.