q“He's asking to see me?” Francesca was slightly bewildered. “Does he want to interrogate me?”

“Of course not,” William responded instantly. “He knows your identity and did not suspect you at all. He just wanted to know more about the situation in detail.”

“Then ask him to come here himself,” Francesca answered without thinking. “Come here and see the water sources for himself. Take a look at the people in the castle for himself. He can even bring his own medical team to examine.”

“Uh... But...” William widened his eyes.

“You don't dare to tell him that? Allow me.” She snatched the phone away from his hand and began speaking to Federico on the other end. “Your Majesty, I suppose you've heard everything I just said?”

On the other end of the line, Federico remained silent for a few seconds before replying, “You really do live up to your name, Francesco. Such a character!”

“I'm merely speaking the truth,” Francesca replied casually. “There's no point for me to go to the palace. If you believe in me, there's no need for me to go there. If you don't believe in me, then what's the point if I go? Why don't you send your team here to see for yourselves?”

“Francesca...” William warned.

you know who you're talking

friendly, but his tone was stern. Apparently, Francesca's

everybody like this.” Francesca was unfazed. “Everyone's human. Besides, I'm not one of your citizens.

made the

silent,

“What? I'm not wrong.”

good.” Federico suddenly burst into laughter. “Someone as stubborn and straightforward as you is

be waiting for your

tossed the

phone. His face paled as he grabbed the phone before quickly apologizing to Federico, “I'm so sorry, Grandpa. Francesca has always been straightforward. I

like Danrique,” Federico commented. “No wonder they're

paused for a while before saying,

befriend Danrique. I'll be busy these two days. I'll visit after

William raised his head to look at Francesca, his eyes shining with gratitude.

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