The attendant accepted the letter, bowed, and quickly withdrew, not daring to delay.
The study fell silent.
With the evidence of Baron Mengde's crimes sent off, a major legal obstacle to the attack on Ironthorn Territory had been removed.
As he was lost in thought, a guard announced a visitor from outside the door.
"My lord, Captain Hogg of the Iron Skull Mercenary Corps requests an audience."
Raylo raised an eyebrow slightly.
'This Captain Hogg certainly knows what's good for him.'
"Let him in."
A moment later, Hogg walked in, looking somewhat ill at ease.
His face, which usually held the air of a fierce bandit, was now plastered with a cautious, almost fawning, smile.
Most noticeable was the heavy cloth bag he held in his hands. Judging by its shape and weight, it was clearly filled with Golden Dragons.
"Lord Baron Raylo."
Hogg bowed the moment he entered the room.
"I am Hogg, my lord, and I have come to beg for your forgiveness."
