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When Kathleen arrived, Roche joined her in waiting for Laurence's answer. Laurence looked up from time to time, flipping through the books, and then back to the books. When Lawrence finally closed the ledger, Roche asked urgently, "How is it?" Lawrence said, "This is a tax ledger that records the tax revenues of Merrith for 10 years. The accounts for the last five years have been very different, but the tax revenue has been the same for the last 10 years. "

Loki smacked his left palm with his right fist and laughed. "Ha ha. This is where the Ike Abbott case starts. " Kathleen looked at the happy Lodge and felt admiration for him, for the simplicity of everything that came to his hands.

Kathleen asked, "What do we do next, Loki?" Loki stopped laughing, frowned, rubbed his chin, and pondered. After a moment he asked, "Catherine, by account. Can we search the mansion of the mayor, Ian Yarrow? " "Yes, but this case has nothing to do with the Ike Arbeiter case."

Roche replied, "Yes, but I suspect that Ike Arbeiter's case has something to do with him. The search of Ian Yarrow's house had disrupted his plans, and the tax collection was even more serious than the case of Ike Arbeiter. Maybe we found out something, we checked with Ian Yarrow, we're going to be more proactive. "

Kathleen said, "Intercept Ian Yarrow. Should we inform the Governor that the city of Meris is full of Ian Yarrow's men?" I don't have enough men. " Loki shook his head and said, "No, none of the soldiers here can be used. Are there any soldiers near you?"

Katharina replied, "Well, I can be transferred to the Army 20,000 in two days. There aren't many troops here, not more than 5000 people. " Kathleen had her own army. Her command had made her very famous in the army, and she had her own power.

Luo Qi said worriedly, "It's hard to hide from an army of 20,000. I was afraid that Ian Yarrow would give it his all if he got the news. After all, he might already know about the loss of the account book. Considering your safety, shouldn't you leave Merry City first? "

"No, I've brought enough men to protect me," Catherine said with a chuckle. It's these five thousand people who are rebelling, so it's not hard for me to escape. The troops I brought with me, which have less than 1,000 people, are all elites. " Loki didn't care. Even if he was alone, he could save Kathleen.

Two days later, a large number of Imperial soldiers entered the city. They were not obstructed at all. Katharina led the soldiers to surround the Mayor's mansion, and Loki was right beside her. The tranquility in front of the Mayor's mansion surprised Loki, not even the guards could be seen.

Just when Katharina was about to give the order to come in and get him. The door to the City Lord's Mansion opened, and ten or so Meris City soldiers came out. The moment they stepped out of the door, they saw a dense crowd of soldiers surrounding them outside. They were stunned for a moment.

"What are you doing here?" she asked them. While the soldier was still puzzled, the guard by Kathleen's side spoke up, "Are you still not answering the princess' question? Do you not want your head anymore?" One of the soldiers of the city answered, "Your Highness, we came under the orders of the Governor to search the mansion of the city governor. The other people who were checking have all left. We just finished checking if there were any places that we missed, and then when we went out, we bumped into you. "

The development of the situation was truly out of Loki's expectations. Kathleen looked at Rocky. Beside Roche, she was used to handing the question to Roche. It wasn't her habit alone, as almost everyone Loki knew did. Loki said to Kathleen, "Let's go and see how the Governor judges the case before we make our decision. "Since we have the account book, he won't be able to escape."

The next morning, Loki was very relaxed. He only needed to wait for the news from Kathleen. He had no reason to participate in the City Lord's Trial. So he and Leah were busy in the house with the auction house, which, with Rocky's arrangements and Leah's and Laurence's help, had come to an end.

Near noon, Katharina returned from the trial. Without asking any questions, she pushed open the door to Loki's room. "Rocky, Ian Yarrow," she said, without waiting for Liya to finish. "He pleaded guilty, and not only did he confess, but he admitted to Ike Arbeiter's case."

Loki frowned when he heard the news. He felt there was something wrong with it. It did not surprise Loki that Ian Yarrow had accepted the tax case. But why did he confess to the murder of Ike Abbott? At least there was no evidence yet. So Ian Yarrow was incredible.

"What's wrong with Rocky?" Luo Qi replied with a chuckle, "Hehe, it's nothing. Very good." Loki didn't want to say that at least the mission had been completed. Now, he only needed to wait for the auction and he could leave.

At that moment a soldier came in, saluted Kathleen, and said to Roche, "Sir Lodge, there is a lady outside looking for you. She said her name was Kathleen. " Loki wondered why this Kathleen would come looking for him. Loki said to Katharina and Leah, "I'll go out and see."

In the square of Merrith, Lodge and Catherine walked side by side. They had been walking for ten minutes, but Catherine had not yet spoken. Loki lost his patience a little and said, "Kathleen, I didn't think of that. I didn't expect you to find me so free to take a walk. "

Catherine lifted her head and smoothed her hair. Then he said, "Roche, I thank you." Roche did not reply to this strange remark, but waited for Catherine to continue. Sure enough, Catherine opened her mouth again and said, "I'm very grateful to you for helping me with the taxes."