Reborn as a Useless Noble with my SSS-Class Innate Talent

Chapter 157: Ch 157: Holding an Auction – Part 3

The moment Kyle’s name and the existence of the mana stone were whispered in the jewel shop, the news spread like wildfire.

Every noble lady, merchant, and visiting dignitary carried the rumor further.

In less than a day, it reached the ears of Duke Armstrong himself, sitting in the comfort of his sprawling estate.

High Inquisitor Charles, the Duke’s second-in-command and a man known for his merciless ambition, stormed into the Duke’s private study, his boots thudding heavily against the polished marble floor.

“Your Grace, did you hear? Your son—Kyle Armstrong—has uncovered mana stones. The entire region is buzzing with it. And yet…”

Charles said sharply, bowing with only the bare minimum of courtesy. Charles’ eyes narrowed dangerously.

“I hear nothing of it from you. No reports. No tributes.”

The Duke leaned back in his high-backed chair, lazily swirling a glass of brandy in his hand.

His tired eyes flickered toward Charles but he said nothing for a long moment.

Finally, with a bored tone, he answered.

“I have heard no such thing from Kyle himself.”

Charles’ face turned red with barely contained anger.

“Your Grace, this is insubordination! Anything discovered within your lands should be offered to you first. That is the law of nobility! Especially something as valuable as a mana stone!”

The old butler standing quietly near the door cleared his throat.

“If I may, Sir Charles, that particular land was granted to Young Master Kyle. As such, the Duke’s ownership over it is no longer applicable. It is Kyle Armstrong’s right to decide what to do with any discoveries made therein.”

He said, voice calm but firm.