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Chapter 253
The Death of a Family Member
"I already know that your intelligence network is your asset, and as someone who knows that well, I'm aware it's terribly rude to ask this, but......."
Ferda is a mage.
So he had an inherent nature where he couldn't be satisfied unless he interpreted any unknown world he encountered.
"Can you tell me how you resolved it too?"
"It was simple."
Ѐ n̊ ûm̌ а
Garnet explained the resolution method.
"The Destroyer General said she wouldn't marry a man weaker than herself, right?"
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"Right."
"Because of that, she hasn't had a proper romantic relationship with a man for 32 years. She was an iron wall, but inside she's no different from a girl, just as someone said."
"Hmm......."
A Sword Master with the spirit of a girl.
E n̊ ūm̌ а̇ .ĭ d̂
My spine chills on its own.
"So I introduced her to a promising young noble I've had my eye on recently."
"What kind of noble?"
"There's one promising swordsman for the future who, despite being of marriageable age, hasn't married and left for knightly training - a complete idiot. And......."
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"And?"
"He's handsome."
Е̂ ńú m а̊
She said it as if that was the most important thing.
"Of course he's not as much as that Swallow Guy, but there's one decent-looking kid. Young and innocent, and above all, I told her he admires the Destroyer General."
"......So?"
"As you know, our Black Bandana was an information-based business, so if you go into details we do all sorts of things. And among those are matchmaking and fate design."
"Hoh......."
"That idiot fell head over heels for the Destroyer General and said he'd help her court her, so she hugged me while holding back tears."
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Humanity's greatest enemy is loneliness after all.
Even if you reach the peak with swordsmanship, if you're lonely you rot from the inside out.
Garnet succeeded in turning the Sword Master's heart by using that aspect.
"As expected of a Merchant Guild Master......."
"Meeting the customer's needs is a basic virtue."
Admiration came out at her calm negotiation.
Е.n̄úm̂ а̄
"Since the situation's resolved, it's fine for you to go in now. Once again, I apologize for causing you worry because of 'that idiot'."
"Good work."
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Ferda returned to the castle as is.
Garnet, who finished her polite greeting, looked toward Jed.
Jed was leaning against the castle wall, quietly looking down at the spot where the Destroyer General had left.
"Hah."
W е b̄ǹо̄ v̆ е̃l Еnum а
What came from his mouth was a hollow sigh.
Garnet asked him with a dumbfounded expression.
"What? You look like someone who got rescued from the water but lost your bundle?"
"No. Just feeling a bit resentful."
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"What?"
"I tried my best to give her the best night, but she tosses me aside like worn-out shoes for some young punk - I just can't accept......."
Ӗ n u ṁа̄
"......."
"Right. I must be crazy. Running my mouth to the person who saved my life, hahaha!!"
"......."
"How this lowly one should repay this grace......."
"Just drop dead right now, you trash-like bastard."
Garnet pushed Jed's chest and walked away.
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An expression of disgust with eyes sharper than usual.
From his usual behavior, he himself acknowledged he was the kind of man who'd make you lose affection, but he couldn't understand Garnet's actions.
"Hm?"
At that moment, Jed noticed something had fallen at his feet.
It was an earring.
Wondering where he'd seen it, it was identical to the one on Garnet's ear.
Е n u m̂ а̄
"Hmm......."
There's no way a well-attached earring would suddenly fall off.
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Garnet wasn't the type to go around dropping things.
Jed grasped the meaning at once and chuckled.
"You're just not honest, after all."
He preciously put that earring in his pocket.
Ѐnū m̈ a.i ď
He planned to visit Garnet's chambers tonight and return it.
* * *
Althean Holy Kingdom's Cathedral in the Arken Empire.
Late at night, Olivia sat before the altar where the corpse was enshrined.
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Olivia's attire wasn't the sensual dress she usually wore, but the attire of an Althean Order member.
"I greet the Great Empire's Princess, devotee of the God of Light, Olivia Arken."
En̊ü m̀ӓ
An elderly abbess approached and said so.
"I've come to inform you that the funeral schedule has been set."
"......."
"After the Second Prince's funeral at the Imperial Palace Cathedral, it will proceed immediately here at the Cathedral."
"......."
Olivia didn't answer at all.
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The abbess, who had bowed her head, reluctantly raised it.
Facing Olivia's face, her breath caught.
'Truly a beauty bestowed by God.......'
Olivia was properly dressed as a nun.
Her hair covered by a veil, her body silhouette hidden by a habit slightly larger than her frame, blocking everything that could incite desire.
Whether her body wasn't visible, or her hair wasn't visible, that wasn't important.
W̆ё b̄n о v̆ е̄ l̊ Еn̆ u mâ
If one faced her distinct features, it was enough to stimulate deeply hidden instincts.
Even an elderly abbess thought so - what about other clergy?
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Especially Olivia in this atmosphere was even more fatal.
Not losing her smile before the public was basic for Olivia, and she'd never been seen swayed by mood.
Right now, Olivia wasn't smiling.
Her face with clear tear tracks would look like a pitiful maiden, stimulating men's hearts, and they'd fall for her.
Ё.nům̀ а́
The light faintly reflected by candles seemed to embrace a halo, making her feel even more noble.
The abbess instinctively felt it.
Olivia would undoubtedly become a Saintess.
"I know the current situation is very hard for you."
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"......Yes?"
"Your face is full of worry, so I overstepped."
Е̇n u m̌ a
"Ah."
"Even if they're snarling blood relatives, when death actually comes, the mind goes blank. Isn't that what a family's death is?"
"......Thank you."
She answered briefly.
No matter how she looked at it, this wasn't a situation to be with someone, so the abbess carefully bowed and left.
Olivia thought about the abbess's words.
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'Thought there'd be debate, but was it meaningless after all?'
Ureas and Count Rooster.
Between the two, who was more precious went to Count Rooster.
He probably only pretended to fight for the Second Prince.
Two legitimate heirs, one died.
At the time of Ureas's death, there were rumors he took on a demon's form.
Ê_n ǔm а̂ .ǐ d
The instigators of the groundless rumors were immediately punished, but words without feet had already spread widely.
No one was on the Second Prince's side.
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The living had to hitch a ride with either Alexander or Valdemar right now.
'Me as an option doesn't exist in the end.'"
Olivia quietly looked down inside the coffin.
That face was unmistakably similar to Ureas but wasn't Ureas.
Еñu m̂а̄.і d̊
It was a fake Ureas corpse made by undertakers gathering and carving up an unclaimed corpse.
The resemblance was so perfect that even knowing it was a stranger, Olivia could pour emotion into it.
"Useless......."
That was when.
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Since it was the quiet cathedral interior, outside sounds easily entered and reached Olivia's ears.
-The Princess is inside right now.
Eñ ům̄ а
-I'm trying to see my sister, what's the problem?
-She needs time alone while immersed in grief. Please respect that, Crown Prince.
Hearing that voice, Olivia quietly rang the bell.
The maid outside opened the door, and Olivia commanded.
"Tell him to come in."
Alexander entered.
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Olivia's eyes turned to Alexander.
Alexander's body flinched and trembled.
That bewitching face was fresh stimulation for Alexander.
"What brings you here?"
"Kuh, kheum....... I came to tell you about what's to come."
Alexander approached Olivia's side, pretending to be nonchalant.
Е_núm̆ă.іd̃
His face looked down at Ureas's face and spoke.
"I plan to give a speech at Ureas's funeral."
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"......."
"The Grand Duke Golt side seems intent on using the anger toward demons from this incident. It's a crisis where Arken bloodline can work."
"So?"
"I'd like you to be there with me."
Е ń ům̈а . і d̂
"What can I do there?"
"No need to hide further. You have an innate ability, don't you? The ability to draw people in."
"What's in it for me?"
"Isn't it that you can remain as the Emperor's bloodline?"
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Right.
Valdemar was bloodshot trying to obtain Olivia.
W ẽḃǹ o vél_ Еn̂u ḿ_а̌
Alexander said he'd cooperate, but the reality wouldn't be pleasing.
If Olivia was obtained while Valdemar's position surpassed Alexander's, the reason the Crown Prince must succeed disappears.
If profit and loss aren't thorough, you're discarded - that was imperial politics.
Even what Valdemar swore on his name couldn't be trusted.
"Olivia, you and I know we haven't been on good terms since way back."
Alexander sat beside Olivia.
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His breathing dirtied Olivia's ears.
"But at a time like this immersed in grief, shouldn't family combine forces? Put heads together and find a way out of the crisis."
Olivia threw her gaze at Alexander.
She suddenly smiled brightly.
Alexander instinctively felt killing intent.
Olivia's hand moved swiftly, aiming at Alexander.
Ẅ е̇ b̃ n о̇_vеl̂ Е̇ ṅŭṁ а
"Aack!"
Pain in the ear.
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When he brought his hand there, hot liquid flowed from his ear.
Olivia's hand held a dagger.
She'd hidden a dagger under the chair.
"My my."
É n.umâ ._і d
Olivia laughed as if it was ridiculous.
"I tried to gouge out that eyeball, too bad."
"Olivia!"
Alexander shouted with surging adrenaline.
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"Y-you, you dare......!"
"You, what? Words won't come out? You pig bastard?"
W̌ẽb̆ nоvel̂ Еnu m̆ а
Olivia's expression was cynical.
She took a step forward, swinging the bloodied dagger loosely with a smirking face.
Alexander reflexively stepped back.
Olivia really intended to kill him.
"Put heads together as family?"
Olivia's blue eyes glared at Ureas.
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"Want to put something else together?"
Even in this situation with blood pouring from his ear, lust colored his face.
"Disgusting bastard."
Cynical words poured from lips holding a fishy smile.
Olivia pointed the dagger at Alexander.
"Why don't you get lost right now? Want another knife?"
Ѐñ u mӑ
"You think you'll be safe after this!?"
"Why? Who'll you tell? Who? That old man?"
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It was an act committed in anger, but she wasn't without thought.
"Go ahead and tell someone. Say your sister's possessed by an evil spirit, or a demon, whatever. That old man targeting my body would just love that, right?"
"You fox-like bitch......!"
"Get lost while I'm giving you a chance. If you're boiling over that much, go to the Crown Princess right now and consummate the marriage. This Crown Princess needs to live long, doesn't she?"
Wе́ b̌ n о̂ v ӗl̇ Ӗ ṅu ḿа
Alexander couldn't say anything in the end, grabbed his ear, and retreated.
The door slammed shut with a bang, and outside instantly became chaotic.
Alexander shouted to find a priest and went away.
Amidst the chaos, the abbess carefully approached.
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"Princess? Are you alright?"
"Yes."
Ĕnu m̄ а̄
"Can you tell me what happened?"
"......."
Olivia didn't answer.
At Olivia's feet lay a bloodied dagger.
"I'll clean this up."
"It's fine. Leave it."
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"Understood. Then......."
The abbess withdrew worriedly, and Olivia was alone again.
'I did it.'
But there was no emotion.
It was merely the feeling of catching a mosquito that flew in by chance.
He'll make a fuss, but it's like washing hands and being done with it.
Ẇе̂b̊ñ o v̌ë l̈ Ė nù m̀ а̀
She'd had the urge to kill Alexander many times, but directly harming him was only the second time.
The first was in her immature childhood, when he came to her chambers to assault her.
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And this was the second.
'Should've killed him back then.'
"This won't do......."
Restraint disappeared and impulses kept sweeping her up.
Е̌n ům̄а̄
It'll get worse from now on.
Because the God she held in her chest would keep growing as she did.
If she becomes a Saintess, she'll grasp the enormous power of the Althean Order.
Olivia thought.
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If everything ends, the Empire will collapse, and the name Arken will remain engraved in history but lose its form.
Standing at that end, what would she do?
Е̌ñû m̊ a . і̊ d̈
Accept everything and embrace ruin?
Or hope for salvation while repulsively rationalizing her actions?
It's painful.
The fact that she stands at the cliff's edge, within a doomed fate, drove her into a corner.
A man's voice suddenly heard.
-If you're prepared to throw everything away after it's over, I'll gladly help you.
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Ferda's words lingered in her ears.
Her impossibly heavy heart surprisingly became comfortable.
Olivia quietly joined her hands and prayed.
"Ferda-nim."
From the mouth that should call God's name, only one man's name repeated.
