Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 144

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Chapter 144

That was the battle that would occur in the final chapter of the future Lilia knew. The stage where Lilia would rise as the Empire’s savior.

“We can’t sever ties with him like this. Fortunately, I’m his fiancée and also Roam’s adopted daughter. If you’re truly worried, maintain neutrality outwardly and leave your options open.”

The Duchess of Roam, who had been quietly listening to Lilia’s recommendation, slowly parted her lips.

However, before she could respond, someone’s urgent footsteps could be heard from outside the drawing room.

So urgent that a servant opened the door without even knocking and spoke breathlessly.

“My lady! There’s been an incident at the Imperial Palace!”

A cold light appeared on the Duchess of Roam’s face.

“I told you so, Mother.”

Lilia murmured quietly after confirming the other person’s expression.

“First Prince will lose his support.”

Hearing Lilia’s declaration, the Duchess of Roam turned her gaze to the servant. The servant reported with a pale face.

“Empress has been attacked by monsters…!”

Lilia tilted her teacup, hiding a faint smile.

The warm tea fragrance peacefully calmed her heart.

* * *

The Empress, who had quietly gone out, was attacked by monsters.

The Empress collapsed from the sudden attack, causing an uproar, and this news spread through people’s mouths in an instant. Before there was even time to control the information, everyone learned of the Empress’s misfortune.

Opinions were divided regarding the specific circumstances. However, regardless of truth, one thing spread for certain: Dura’han had been witnessed during the attack.

Since it hadn’t been long since the Temple made an announcement about Dura’han, people immediately whispered that this attack was connected to the rampant evil.

Naturally, the Reviver chosen by the Creator was also mentioned.

In other words, me.

“Emperor’s fury is tremendous.”

Father looked troubled.

“A sudden monster attack…”

The atmosphere was already bad because of the Crown Prince who had supposedly incurred the Creator’s wrath, and now with the Empress also being attacked by monsters, public sentiment seemed to be flowing in quite a bad direction.

‘If I had been at the Imperial Palace, it would have been easier to grasp the situation.’

It was just as troublesome for me.

I had heard Lilia’s words that the Empress would collapse and Dura’han would be pointed to as the culprit, but I hadn’t thought such a blatant monster attack would occur.

‘The route the Empress traveled would have been thoroughly inspected beforehand. Why did monsters appear?’

No matter how quietly one moves, it’s still a royal outing. Especially since Heinrih had said he would pay special attention, they couldn’t have prepared carelessly.

Since I hadn’t seen the situation directly, I couldn’t understand it at all.

Moreover, Jeon had no news after his urgent final communication. I tried contacting him first out of frustration, but couldn’t even connect.

Of course, the same was true for Heinrih.

“…How is Empress?”

“She’s unconscious.”

Father answered bluntly and pressed his brow with his index finger, muttering as if to himself.

“She was attacked by Dura’han, so it’s fortunate she survived.”

Attacked by Dura’han. My Dura’han naturally came to mind.

‘Nadab…’

Nadab had accompanied them disguised as Jeon’s horse. The judgment was that if we said he was a guest of the Imperial Palace’s horse, they wouldn’t carelessly interfere.

It was also intended to allow Jeon to claim authority over Nadab when something happened.

So Jeon would have taken care of Nadab. Probably…

I bit my trembling lips tightly and lowered my gaze. I had many questions I wanted to ask, but I had to choose my words carefully, worried about appearing suspicious.

“Perhaps it would be better for me to step forward now.”

Originally, Father had planned to use the excuse of rescuing me from being missing. Heinrih planned to pretend to help Father outwardly while secretly telling the Emperor that ‘Duke of Roam kidnapped the Reviver and is staging a self-directed play.’

While Heinrih bought time, I planned to handle Roam’s affairs and then leave leisurely.

However, given how the situation had developed, I might need to change my plans too.

“I’m the Creator’s Reviver. If I don’t show myself when there’s been a monster attack, it would look strange. It would surely become problematic when I become Roam’s master in the future.”

“Wait for now.”

“But…”

“Or is there something troubling you?”

A subtle suspicion appeared in Father’s eyes.

I spoke to Father without the slightest waver.

“I’m the Reviver chosen by the Creator. Of course I’m troubled by the appearance of monsters. As you know, I’ve traveled everywhere dealing with monsters.”

Unable to find anything strange in my answer, Father swallowed and turned his head.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my pounding heart.

Why was there no contact from Jeon, and was Nadab alright?

I wanted to run to the Imperial Palace immediately to check, but I felt frustrated because I couldn’t move recklessly.

Maybe I should send Jigol… No, it might be better to send Minte to the Imperial Palace to observe the situation and report back.

Just as I thought that, Father spoke with a sighing voice.

“This is unconfirmed information, but they say the monster approached by transforming into a beast.”

My heart sank with a thud.

“…Are there monsters that can transform into beasts?”

“That’s what makes it extraordinary. There seems to be such a reason why they were attacked despite having sufficient guards.”

I immediately canceled my plan to send the Dura’han. Rather than having them move directly, it seemed better to find out through other ‘real’ animals, even if it was troublesome.

‘I can call the crows.’

It would be fine. I repeated to myself.

“It seems we need to watch the atmosphere a bit more, so keep a low profile for now. Don’t cause any trouble unnecessarily.”

“I’ve never caused trouble.”

At my answer, Father pressed his temple and turned around.

“Go on.”

I turned around calmly, hiding my complicated feelings. As I came out to the corridor and was about to return to my room, someone blocked my path.

It was Prisian Sister, whose face had deteriorated considerably over the past few days.

“Oh, Sister.”

I didn’t have the mental capacity to deal with Prisian Sister right now. I was already sufficiently tired just worrying about Jeon and Nadab, who weren’t responding.

However, Prisian Sister seemed to have no intention of considering my circumstances.

“Interesting timing. A sudden monster attack.”

Looking at Prisian Sister’s crookedly twisted lips, I spoke in a languid tone.

“Sister seems to find this situation amusing.”

“Hardly.”

Prisian Sister immediately denied it and shrugged her shoulders.

“I was just thinking. Since you can’t seem to establish yourself as Roam’s young duke, maybe you’re trying to gain legitimacy by building more external achievements.”

“Me?”

“Maybe you finally vented your frustration because the vassals wouldn’t acknowledge you?”

The sarcastic voice was mixed with some mockery.

Perhaps because she had confirmed that her reputation within Roam was higher than mine? Prisian Sister’s attitude showed more composure than before.

“In your judgment, does this incident seem like a good opportunity for me?”

“It’s an appropriate incident for the Creator’s Reviver to assert authority.”

I could understand why Prisian Sister might think that way, since all her thoughts centered around Roam and the power within Roam.

Especially since I had just had friction with the knights.

Prisian Sister was certainly connecting even that, believing I was seriously trying to control this noble house.

For me, such speculation was rather fortunate. If she believed I was serious, Sister would try to oppose me more desperately.

And the more urgent her heart became, the narrower her vision would become, and she would make choices she normally wouldn’t.

“The time I’ve spent in Roam hasn’t been in vain. Whatever you do, you won’t be able to surpass that time.”

I definitely agreed completely with Prisian Sister’s words.

I would not be able to surpass the authority of the young duke that she had built up.

While inwardly agreeing with her words, I outwardly showed an indifferent expression.

“Sister, you’ve been busy going around outside lately, haven’t you? You’ll have to enter the Imperial Palace soon, so shouldn’t you take better care of your appearance?”

At my mockery, Prisian Sister smiled triumphantly.

“Ha, you want to get rid of me, but it won’t go your way. I will never enter the Imperial Palace.”

“How could that be up to Sister’s will?”

“Why wouldn’t it be?”

She was holding something in her hand. I pretended not to see it and turned away.

“Yes, I understand Sister’s wishes well, but it’s not something I can grant. Since continuing this conversation would be pointless, I’ll take my leave now.”

I could feel her glaring at my back. And shortly after, the sound of knocking on Father’s office door followed.

Listening carefully to that sound, I let out a sigh of relief.

Prisian Sister was moving in the direction I had expected. The problem was the Imperial Palace.

‘Jeon…’

I unconsciously fidgeted with the ring, but still, no answer came back.

* * *

I made contact with the crow living in the Imperial Palace, but couldn’t achieve as much as I had hoped. However, I was able to get a glimpse of the atmosphere in the Imperial Palace.

First, the Emperor was extremely angry, urgently demanding that they find the missing Reviver immediately. Whether I had left the palace on my own or had truly been kidnapped by someone.

The Empire’s citizens also wanted to receive the Creator’s blessing through the Reviver.

‘Just the visitors to nearby temples alone have increased considerably, so if I stepped forward and said just a few words, they would cling to me with joy.’

If it became known that the Reviver wasn’t in the Imperial Palace during such times, only needless anxiety would spread, so the Emperor seemed to be trying to find my whereabouts as quickly as possible.

No, perhaps…

‘The Emperor might already know that I’m in Roam.’

Heinrih would have given him some hints by now. However, since Father is stubbornly maintaining his ignorance, he’s probably waiting and watching until more concrete evidence emerges.

I wonder if Father’s feigned ignorance will work now. The Imperial Palace is now facing misunderstandings that not only the Crown Prince but even the Empress has incurred the Creator’s wrath.

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