CH0920 Grasping Towards the Veiled
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"Likely House Machholt's thoughts exactly," Alpha affirmed with a nod. "As a result of this, Young Master Alex became a problem that needed to be removed. If there wasn't a standing marriage to House Ludevicus, they would have more of a claim.
"Or at least, this should have been Erman Machholt's motivation for joining the alliance—well, that, and to show off his worth to the elders of his clan. It has been said that being a scion of House Machholt is, in itself, not an easy task."
"Hardly absolves him of his crimes towards Master," Udara commented.
"I wasn't trying to," Alpha replied.
She paused for a moment, then turned back to the C.I.N. magic table.
"And finally, the trickiest one," Alpha said.
She swiped across the magic table, bringing up Alric Wastelander's profile.
"He is the trickiest," she commented.
