Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 141

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Chapter 141

Why use a ring among all the accessories as a communication magical tool, why have guards nearby contrary to the plan, why don’t you take me along…?

Only after wasting quite a bit of time on such trivial complaints could we move on to constructive conversation.

―The guards are being prepared with more care than ever before.

What Heinrih was talking about concerned the Empress’s outing.

“It would be better if I could accompany you…”

I muttered while swallowing my regret.

If it was a matter involving the Dura’han, it would be better for me to step forward directly. Both for understanding the situation and for handling the matter.

Originally, Lilia had said that the Empress would collapse and the Dura’han would be pointed out as the culprit.

In other words, that meant the Empress would encounter the Dura’han in some way. They would have to meet for them to be pointed out as the culprit.

―Don’t worry since I’ll be accompanying her instead.

Jeon said as if to comfort me. It wouldn’t have been easy for an outsider to tag along on a royal outing, but he cleverly created an excuse. Even considering that Heinrih helped from the side, it was impressive skill.

―Besides, you’re sending a ‘horse’ as well. If an unexpected situation arises, that ‘horse’ will handle it well.

I reluctantly nodded at Jeon’s words that came out as if to soothe me.

“Right. If it’s Nadab, he should be able to go and return calmly.”

After much consideration, I decided to send Nadab along on the Empress’s outing.

Since he had traveled with Jeon for quite a long time, it wouldn’t be too unfamiliar, and among the Dura’han, he had a relatively calm personality, plus being a horse, he could naturally join and return.

Of course, Nadab doesn’t let anyone other than me ride on his back, so he was quite heartbroken when told to carry Jeon.

‘Though he couldn’t help it since I gave the order.’

Thinking of Nadab who gloomily accepted the command made me feel sorry for no reason.

‘It really would be best if I went myself.’

As I was looking down at the bracelet with a worried face, Heinrih asked me in a cautious tone.

―Were there no other prophecies?

“Yes. Even if there were, she probably has no intention of telling me. This information was also given to prove her abilities.”

Of course, even if Lilia didn’t tell me subsequent prophecies, it wouldn’t be a problem for me at all.

It was when I was lost in thought, slightly lowering my gaze.

Jeon spoke with displeasure.

―Is that woman really a prophet?

His tone, as if he couldn’t believe it, revealed distrust. Then Heinrih answered in a dark voice.

―She established herself in the capital using her prophetic abilities.

“In Roam too.”

And this time too, she would try to resolve the situation through that.

According to Tristan’s report, Lilia was busily moving for her comeback.

She seemed to be going back and forth among the household members, displaying clever rhetoric, and thanks to the insects that brought news from all over this house, I could hear their conversations without difficulty.

“Lilia tends to rely heavily on that ability. If used well, it could be led in a favorable direction.”

―However, prophetic ability means being able to move ahead of others.

“You don’t necessarily need prophetic ability to get ahead.”

Looking down at the sparkling ring quietly, I curved my lips into an arc.

“The most important thing is already knowing what cards the opponent will use while keeping my cards hidden.”

I know that Lilia has prophetic abilities, but she probably doesn’t know what abilities I have.

Could she even imagine that a Reviver commands Dura’han and converses with all sorts of creatures?

“First, let’s get through this schedule safely, then I’ll tell you specifically about Lilia’s prophecies. For now, it would be better to focus only on the outing.”

Heinrih’s low murmur could be heard. I had given him the information that ‘Lilia seems to have intervened in the succession struggle.’

So he was probably worried that this time too, Lilia would interfere using her abilities.

“How is Maxel?”

―He’s become quite quiet. His Majesty also ordered him to stay in confinement for a while… If she has regained her prophetic abilities as you said, who knows what scheme the two of them might have hatched.

“Indeed.”

For Maxel, who had been branded as corrupt because of me, there would be no other choice besides Lilia.

Lilia would know that too…

“Then Lilia will first try to regain her position in Roam. After that, she’ll try to turn the Emperor’s heart again with Roam as her backing.”

The Emperor already thought Lilia was the culprit who had incurred the Creator’s wrath.

To turn his heart, it would be impossible with her power alone, so she would probably try to persuade Mother or Father, right?

I guessed she would more likely target Mother than Father. She too would have seen how Prisian Sister was instantly cast out this time.

Lilia would have fully realized the power Mother holds within this manor.

―What about the items you’ll send me?

“It’s not enough. There are some trivial embezzlement cases, but that level wouldn’t be nearly sufficient.”

To erase the name of Roam would require a much bigger crime. However, within the range of documents permitted to me, I couldn’t find anything suitable.

“I’m planning to take action soon, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

―Take action?

Jeon, who had been listening to the conversation beside Heinrih, asked in a puzzled voice.

Instead of answering, I looked down at the ring quietly. The only person who could provide an answer to this question in my place was Samuel.

“You mean to fabricate it.”

―Fabricate? You mean create crimes?

Jeon asked in a bewildered tone. After a moment of silence, I slowly parted my lips.

“…It might not necessarily be fabrication.”

Muttering indifferently, I took a deep breath.

If Lilia’s prophetic ability being perfect is proven through this Empress incident… then the subsequent prophecies should also be considered accurate.

She would try to negotiate with Mother using future events she knows, and try to give strength to Maxel.

Moreover, when Prisian Sister returns after secretly conducting an engagement outside, Lilia would be the only one left to marry into the Imperial Palace.

“Lilia will need Roam, and Roam won’t be able to let Lilia go either. And Lilia will ask for support of Maxel in exchange for her prophetic abilities.”

Jeon sighed as if surprised. Beside him, Heinrih asked in a low voice.

―Even after Maxel has reached this state?

Heinrih spoke in a voice mixed with doubt. If it were before, perhaps, but now Maxel’s foundation was shaking to the point where rumors circulated that he had gone mad from receiving the Creator’s wrath.

He couldn’t even gather his own forces, making his title of Crown Prince meaningless, so anyone would find it strange that Lilia was obsessed with Maxel.

However, I was certain. That Lilia would somehow try to support Maxel.

“Lilia’s male protagonist is Maxel. That’s how it’s decided.”

More precisely, should I say that’s what she believes?

I don’t know exactly how the threads of fate guide her. But one thing was certain: Lilia had a clear ‘story.’

The story of a kind and beautiful protagonist who overcomes adversity and saves This Country.

I thought of Tristan. He had reported to me without fail the surprising facts he learned while monitoring Lilia.

How deeply Lilia was immersed in romantic and beautiful novels.

Smiling coldly, I spoke in a calm tone.

“She doesn’t know to be afraid.”

According to Tristan’s report, every night Lilia was diligently writing secret contents in her notebook.

She seemed to think it was a beautiful novel. But from a different perspective, wouldn’t that be good evidence?

“A family that not only kidnapped a Reviver from the Imperial Palace but also tries to influence the throne—what should we call that?”

No answer came from beyond the magical tool.

But they seemed to understand what I was trying to say.

As I quietly smiled while looking down at the ring, Samuel, who had been standing nearby, suddenly raised his head.

Samuel approached the door, listened for a moment, then looked back at me.

“A cat is crying.”

If it’s a cat, it would be Minte. I whispered to the ring in a low voice.

“I should end the communication now.”

―Take care of yourself.

―I’ll contact you again.

With Heinrih and Jeon’s farewells, the light from the sparkling ring disappeared.

When I gave a look, Samuel opened the door he had locked. As the door opened, the cat’s crying that had been barely audible became a bit louder.

Following that, someone’s hurried footsteps continued.

“Ah, Second Miss. You were here.”

A servant who seemed to have come looking for me brightened and tried to approach, but upon discovering Samuel, flinched and stepped back.

Just then, Palides, who had been quietly keeping his position in the corner, also rose to reveal his presence, making the servant’s expression even more rigid.

“M-Master is looking for you, Miss.”

The servant, who had been bowing his head while sneakily glancing at Palides and Samuel, quickly added.

“He said to leave your guards behind.”

Perhaps feeling displeased by those words, Palides approached my side. The servant flinched and hunched his shoulders at the clanking sound of armor.

I rubbed my chin while staring intently at the servant, then readily stood up.

“You two wait here.”

At my words, Samuel silently gazed at me. However, him looking at me wouldn’t change the situation.

It couldn’t be helped, could it? If he said to leave them behind, I had to leave them behind.

“Lead the way.”

* * *

As I entered the study, the subtle scent of ink brushed past my nose.

It seemed like documents with ink that hadn’t dried yet were placed on the desk. I glanced at them briefly before raising my gaze with an indifferent expression.

“I heard you had business at the Imperial Palace early this morning, but you’ve returned home early?”

The Duke of Roam was looking down outside the window with his hands clasped behind his back.

If I remembered correctly, that direction was where the training ground was located.

“I heard your guards caused friction with the House Knights.”

The Duke of Roam spoke without giving me even a glance.

“And that you overlooked it.”

It seemed someone had reported to the Duke of Roam as soon as he returned home.

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