Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 145

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Chapter 145

The rumor that the Empress had incurred the Creator’s wrath was nothing but trouble.

This was especially true since Heinrih was backed by the Empress’s support. In the midst of all this, Prisian Sister was clinging to Father, and Lilia was busy whispering to Mother…

The movements of Prisian Sister and Lilia weren’t particularly worrying. Honestly, their desperate struggles seemed almost laughable.

If Lilia managed to persuade Mother again, well, that wouldn’t be so bad either. If that happened, I would be spared the trouble of having to connect Roam and Lilia.

No matter where Lilia had her secret conversations with whom, or how secretly Prisian Sister worked, I could track both of their movements completely. This alone put me at a significant advantage over them.

So what mattered now was the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace that had no news until late at night.

[Should I go check?]

As I stared blankly at the sky that had turned pitch black, Jigol casually asked a question.

“No.”

The crow that had brought me news said it had nearly been hit by an arrow while crossing over the Imperial Palace to gauge the atmosphere.

At least for the time being, it seemed the atmosphere of wariness toward animals would continue, so sending Dura’han transformed into animals would be dangerous.

‘Going through illusion would be dangerous too.’

Since I didn’t know what situation Jeon was in, hastily connecting communication in an illusion state could be disastrous if someone happened to discover it.

In the end, was waiting the only answer?

“Or maybe I should persuade Father to just…”

As I was muttering to myself, I suddenly raised my head.

“The most effective power for hunting monsters is divine power.”

So the Temple, shocked by this unexpected accident, would likely send someone, right?

…For instance, a Knight.

* * *

The Empress lay breathing evenly.

The Imperial Palace physicians’ diagnosis was unanimous. There were no external injuries, she was simply sleeping.

But if her condition was normal, why had she been sleeping so deeply for days without waking?

Heinrih, who had been looking down at the Empress with a gloomy face, slowly turned around. Managing his expression was difficult due to the overwhelming fatigue.

‘A monster attack.’

He never could have imagined it.

Honestly, Heinrih had been relaxed until the moment he departed the Imperial Palace with the Empress.

Of course, that didn’t mean he had been careless. Rather, it would be more accurate to say he had been confident because he had prepared thoroughly.

It wasn’t an unfamiliar journey but a familiar one he had taken for several years, and for safety, he had even conducted inspections several days in advance.

So how could he have imagined it? A scene where a monster suddenly burst out from among the ducks peacefully taking flight while crossing the river.

‘It would have been much easier if Anelli had been nearby.’

Since Anelli possessed the ability to communicate with beasts, if she had been there, she would have grasped the situation much more clearly. Perhaps she could have immediately attempted to communicate with the ducks that were taking flight at that time.

He wanted to contact her immediately, but sadly, he couldn’t. The communication magical device they shared had been damaged in that day’s commotion.

‘I need to make contact as quickly as possible.’

Should he rather persuade Duke of Roam to reveal Anelli’s existence, even though it was early? It had only been a few days since she went to Roam – had Anelli already accomplished her goal?

‘It’s embarrassing how I had promised not to receive any more help.’

As Heinrih walked lost in thought with a complicated expression, an attendant approached him.

“Your Highness, the Temple is requesting an investigation.”

“An investigation?”

“It seems to be related to the recent announcement.”

At the attendant’s quiet report, Heinrih frowned.

“Damn announcement.”

After spitting out an irritated mutter, Heinrih reluctantly began walking.

That Dura’han was the manifestation of evil.

He had no idea how much that announcement was stirring up public sentiment.

The Empire’s citizens hoped that the Reviver would step forward publicly and say something, and even the nobles wanted to meet the Reviver known to be in the Imperial Palace.

As if the Reviver were the only savior who could stand against the rampant evil.

The Imperial Palace was using various excuses to avoid revealing the Reviver’s disappearance, but they probably couldn’t drag it out for much longer.

The Emperor, who had even opened the ancestors’ graves claiming to drive out evil energy, was now demanding that the Reviver be captured immediately, saying the situation had worsened instead.

“I’ve guided them to the reception room for now.”

“What about His Majesty?”

“He said that since you were in charge of the Reviver, you should also handle dealing with the Temple…”

The attendant spoke carefully while watching Heinrih’s expression. Heinrih nodded, forcibly pushing away his tired appearance.

“…Let’s go.”

The Emperor was now sick of talk about the Creator’s wrath and monsters. He probably found even the Temple’s visit annoying.

Normally, when the Emperor didn’t step forward, reports would have gone to Crown Prince Maxel. However, now the target to whom the Emperor dumped external affairs was Heinrih.

To meet the Temple’s visitors, Heinrih hurried his steps. Several subordinates tactfully followed behind him.

“Your Highness, we’ve received a report that there’s a problem with the Imperial Palace barrier.”

“The barrier?”

At Heinrih’s sharp question, his subordinate explained while flustered.

“The message is that about half a day will be needed to restore it.”

“Father’s mood is already disturbed, and nothing goes smoothly.”

Heinrih muttered helplessly and glanced back at the Empress’s Palace he had come from.

“Tell them to strictly check those coming and going. No one should pass the guards except those attending to her.”

“Yes, understood.”

“What about Maxel?”

“He’s claiming that all this happened because God’s Will was misinterpreted.”

“Tsk, his learning ability is uselessly good.”

Heinrih clicked his tongue briefly and muttered.

Maxel was undoubtedly trying to reverse his reputation with this opportunity. He seemed intent on pretending to be a devout believer for that purpose.

“His mental state still seems unstable, so tell them to assist him carefully. The Imperial Palace atmosphere is already ominous, and it would be terrible if the Crown Prince did something that could be criticized.”

Heinrih spoke freely as if he didn’t care about the attendants around him. Perhaps one of them might run to Maxel and relay what Heinrih had just said.

But Heinrih wasn’t worried. If Maxel heard his words, wouldn’t he rage and struggle even more to do something?

If that happened, the Emperor, whose nerves were already on edge, wouldn’t continue to tolerate a Crown Prince who couldn’t grasp the situation forever.

Thanks to giving orders to his subordinates while moving diligently, Heinrih arrived at the reception room before long.

The attendants waiting in front of the door bowed their heads toward Heinrih, then opened the door with all their strength.

Through the doors opening wide on both sides, the bright scenery of the reception room was visible.

“First Prince has arrived.”

Hearing the attendant’s report, the visitor rose from the sofa.

Pure white armor that covered his massive frame without gaps revealed his identity as a Knight.

“Samuel Bent.”

And beside him, someone could be seen politely clasping both hands and bowing their head as if to show they were his attendant.

Neatly tied brown hair, brown eyes cast downward. She was a woman with an ordinary appearance.

“…Everyone leave. I need to have a private conversation with our guests.”

At Heinrih’s words, the attendants left the reception room with quick steps. Heinrih also gestured for his close associates who were watching from behind him to leave.

Only after emptying the reception room completely did he let out a sigh of relief.

‘How can I be this glad?’

Just meeting her made him feel like he had regained peace.

It was an ironic mood change, considering how he had thoroughly mocked those who desperately sought out the Reviver, thinking she would save their lives.

‘Anelli.’

Even though she had changed her appearance with transformation magic, he could recognize who she was at a glance.

Smiling brightly at Anelli, Heinrih strode toward her.

Seeing Anelli, who had entered the Imperial Palace despite the danger, his first feeling was relief – it seemed he too believed she was a savior.

“The problem with the barrier was because of you.”

“You recognized me at first glance.”

“How could I not?”

At Heinrih’s confident words, Anelli made a deflated expression.

“What happened? How did you tamper with the Imperial Palace barrier?”

“I received help from Roam.”

“Ah, that spy you planted in the Imperial Magic Department.”

The spy who had played a crucial role when Anelli escaped from the Imperial Palace was still working in the Imperial Magic Department.

‘I deliberately left him there to catch the Duke of Roam when exposing his insolent behavior later, but who knew he’d be helpful again like this.’

Even upon hearing that a spy was brazenly operating right under the Emperor’s nose, Heinrih showed no worry or tension whatsoever.

What was there to worry about?

Rather, he felt the illusion that all the fatigue he had accumulated was completely swept away by just one person.

“There’s no time. I need to return home early, so let’s hurry.”

Ah, it would have been perfect if only this large Holy Knight wasn’t here.

Heinrih suppressed his rising sigh and looked at Anelli. Samuel’s words weren’t wrong—Anelli did look somewhat anxious.

“I came out without Father knowing, so the situation is urgent.”

“Today’s meeting will probably continue until late.”

The Duke of Roam would be in the Central Meeting Hall of the Imperial Palace with other nobles right now. He had heard they were discussing the matter of recruiting private soldiers to subjugate monsters that might be lurking near the outskirts of the capital.

Maxel didn’t attend the meeting on the grounds that he had incurred the Creator’s wrath and should exercise restraint for the time being, and Heinrih didn’t attend because he had to handle external affairs in place of the absent Crown Prince.

Thanks to that, he was fortunate to meet with Anelli like this.

Anelli responded to Heinrih’s explanation with a sigh-laden voice.

“Of course it would. That’s why I chose today. But it doesn’t seem like a situation where we can afford to be leisurely.”

Her words were true. Heinrih, who had tightened his momentarily relaxed mind again, nodded with a serious expression.

“I couldn’t reach you—was there a problem with your communication device?”

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