"Even if Earl Malmond has thrown his hands with the likes of the demons, without proof you cannot bring him down. What's more, his associates are in the Council of Elders. You should know that they already have a negative impression of the Order of the Temple of Light. So if you go and accuse one of their members, it would only sound like slander, giving them more reason to pressure our Arcknight house."
Raymond shook his head, finding his actions unfeasible.
"Then what should I do?"…
"For now, do nothing. On the surface, we just ignore it. However, we will investigate Earl Malmond's behind the scene and see if we can find any connection of his involvement with the demons".
As someone who has been managing the duke household for many decades, Raymond was much more proficient with politics.
