"What are we going to do?" The marquis gritted his teeth. "It's because the Light Lord messed up. No. It's because of you, Tower Association!"
The Fire Lord glared back. "It's your fault, Marquis. If not for you presenting such an item, we would have been able to do something else.
"Even if they're trying to block the investigation, we can still sabotage them. However, with such proof, we have no more power to do the investigation.
"If we forcefully leave this place, we'll be branded as a criminal, according to the imperial law."
The marquis' expression darkened. "It's obviously your fault. If not for you recklessly getting caught, I could have done something else."
Because of the accusation and proof, the Ardagan family could utilize the law to put them under house arrest. Even if they couldn't do anything to them, stalling them until Noel returned should be possible.
In the end, their job was to stop the enemies instead of crushing them.
