Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 66

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Chapter 66

“Should we send a search party?”

“No.”

Just because Samuel was in Immon wasn’t reason enough to mobilize a search party. The burden was too great, as they couldn’t ignore the Imperial House and Temple.

So they’d have to move unofficially.

“Conveniently, Lilia is planning to go to the sea…”

The place Lilia intended to go wasn’t Immon, but since there was a Warp Gate installed in Immon, she’d have no choice but to pass through there.

Frigian uncrossed her arms and tapped the report with her finger.

“She’s famous for doting on her younger sister, so it wouldn’t be strange for her to follow along out of worry for the journey.”

Frigian, who had muttered as if to herself, checked the schedule.

“Tell Lilia that I’ll be accompanying her as well.”

“Yes, understood.”

After the aide left the study, Frigian stood blankly by the window, lost in thought.

In her bottom drawer was another document that the aide had handed over along with the report investigating Samuel’s activities. It was about Lilia.

As soon as she learned of the mine under Lilia’s name, she had immediately ordered a background investigation, and the results had finally arrived.

Even just skimming the first few pages, there was quite a lot of unexpected content. For instance, Lilia’s surprising connections.

“Preshi…”

Preshi was the head of a criminal organization well-known even in the underworld. The organization he led had a wide range of activities and had often conducted business in Roam as well.

And as far as Frigian knew, Anelli had also commissioned his organization before.

She probably did so with the intention of doing something to Lilia.

But far from succeeding, she nearly got caught by the Imperial House instead, and Frigian had been quite busy covering up those traces.

It was an incident that played a part in swaying her heart toward choosing Lilia over Anelli.

If Preshi had been acquainted with Lilia, then Anelli’s commission would have been doomed from the moment she made it.

Frigian had discarded everything without even checking what Anelli’s commission had been at the time. Would knowing the contents back then have provided a hint even now?

Frigian, who had been looking down below the window with her hands behind her back, narrowed her eyes. She could see Lilia passing by, arm-in-arm with the Duchess.

The Duchess, her mother, still had expectations for Lilia. She believed that Lilia’s prophetic abilities would return.

She seemed to trust her completely after Lilia’s prophecy had saved youngest daughter Seiri’s life.

Of course, it wasn’t just because of that incident. From what Frigian had learned, there was also a history of building bridges with several figures in high society.

It was remarkable. That Lilia, who had only been in central high society for a few years at most, had selectively befriended key figures.

That she could accurately discern what they liked and what would happen to them.

To be able to know only specific people’s futures. She hadn’t known that prophecy was so selective about people.

“Though even that seems invisible to her now.”

The favorable impression from finding Lilia’s miraculous behavior fascinating was brief; people gradually became accustomed to her eccentricity.

Having succeeded in drawing attention, she should use the opportunity gained to grow at her own discretion. But Lilia never seemed to progress beyond that point.

It was natural since Lilia herself was acting in reliance on prophecy.

“Anelli…”

Had that child noticed all this strangeness long ago?

Frigian was curious about that. Whether she had known everything. Whether that’s why she alone hated Lilia when everyone else welcomed her.

Whether she knew that Lilia had prophesied that ‘Anelli would bring destruction to the Roam Family.’

Whether her stubborn refusal to go down to the territory despite receiving a terminal diagnosis was perhaps an attempt to protect Roam from Lilia.

“That couldn’t be.”

Frigian let out a hollow laugh. Anelli was different from her. Unlike Frigian, who valued the Roam Family more than her own life, Anelli was a child who treated the Imperial Palace like her own home rather than Roam.

It would be more reasonable to assume she was trying not to lose Maxel. Regardless of which motive it was, it seemed correct that she had received Lilia differently from others.

“Hah…”

Frigian rubbed her temples and turned around. Because she had never once met the resurrected Anelli, she couldn’t be certain of anything she imagined.

She couldn’t even be sure if the resurrected Anelli was really the same child she knew.

Frigian, who had slumped into her chair, glanced to the side. The brooch that Anelli had supposedly left as collateral was placed at the corner of her desk.

At first, she felt angry every time she saw that brooch, but as time passed, she felt frustrated instead. Frigian picked up the brooch.

The meaning of returning the brooch was clear. Though neither her parents nor Frigian had spoken it aloud, they all must have had the same thought upon seeing the brooch.

‘Does she really intend to sever ties with the family?’

She had naturally thought it impossible. However, as the search period lengthened, the conviction she had believed natural was wavering.

The only consoling fact was that neither the Temple nor the Imperial House had managed to capture Anelli either.

Frigian, who had been rubbing the Roam crest clearly engraved in the center with her thumb, narrowed her eyes.

“I do hope we can meet in Immon.”

She was sincere. Frigian wanted to see Anelli more desperately than ever before. Because she had so many things she wanted to ask if they met.

* * *

We decided to have dinner at a restaurant for once. Instead of the bustling wharf, we chose a restaurant in front of a short stretch of beach on the outskirts. We liked it because it was less crowded since it wasn’t in the busy district.

Sitting at an outdoor table with a view of the sea, dishes made with seafood were brought out. They all tasted quite good, but strangely, I felt full quickly.

“Coastal cities are better to visit during the fishing festivals.”

“Then you should stay here until the fishing festival is held.”

“This year’s fishing festival ended long ago.”

“Right, so you’re telling me to live here until next year.”

“What are you saying, you Knight?”

The two who had started bickering before even finishing their plates continued their argument.

Ignoring them, I quickly emptied my plate and stood up, causing the two who had been busy quarreling to look at me simultaneously.

“Where are you going?”

“Where are you going?”

Pulling my hood down, I replied indifferently.

“The beach. I won’t go far and will be at that visible spot over there, so call me when you’re done eating.”

Several customers who had finished their meals were walking along the beach. It was originally a small sandy beach and not far from the restaurant, so there would be no problem moving alone.

I told the two who were about to get up as well to finish their plates first, then turned toward the seaside. The seawater was turning as dark a color as the dusky sky.

In the calm, only the sound of waves could be heard intermittently.

I thought the sea breeze might help since my digestion seemed poor, but it didn’t particularly help. I frowned and stopped walking.

Soon the sky would turn pitch black and it would be complete night.

And Jigol and Tristan still hadn’t returned this late.

“It’s probably because it’s a bit far.”

I deliberately muttered aloud, but my uncomfortable feeling didn’t improve at all. Rather, it felt like I had visually confirmed the anxiety I had been trying to ignore.

They said it was nearby. They said they’d return quickly.

Come to think of it, I hadn’t even heard the name of that remote village. If I had known this would happen, I should have learned more about that village before letting them go.

I regretted giving permission thinking it wouldn’t take long since they were little flying creatures.

Moreover, they had made such a big fuss about promising not to cause any trouble, which made me worry more.

What if something happened and they maintained their transformed state to avoid causing a commotion?

Jigol and Tristan, who hadn’t returned to their true forms, were just small, cute sparrows and bumblebees.

“…No, that’s not right. When you think about it, they’re stronger than me.”

What pointless worry this was. As I stood there, digging up the sandy beach with my toes, I felt a familiar presence behind me.

“Is something wrong?”

It was Jeon. Of course, Samuel was also approaching beside him. After briefly checking the two of them, I shifted my gaze indifferently and replied nonchalantly.

“Nothing.”

Maybe it just takes a bit longer to travel since they’re small creatures.

They’ll come before morning.

Comforting myself with such thoughts, I calmly turned around. Even after returning to the lodging, I couldn’t fall asleep for a long time and eventually collapsed from exhaustion.

When I opened my eyes late in the morning, Jigol and Tristan still hadn’t returned.

Nadab and Palides offered positive words, saying they were probably on their way. I decided to wait one more day. Because they might be coming.

“…”

And Jigol and Tristan didn’t come that day either, even until late at night.

* * *

Jeon and Samuel were surprised and blocked my path as I left the lodging immediately upon waking, saying I needed to find some fishing village.

“A remote fishing village?”

“Yeah.”

“…There seem to be quite a lot of such places in this area.”

For once, Samuel and Jeon’s opinions aligned. Of course, I thought the same. There would be quite a lot.

“It’s a fishing village that worships a guardian deity.”

“I think I heard that every fishing village along the coastline has a guardian deity.”

“The guardian deity defeated monsters for them.”

Jeon tilted his head with a subtle expression.

“…Well, is it like a legend?”

“Not a legend, but a place where such things happened recently.”

At my words, both Jeon and Samuel frowned simultaneously. They looked like they couldn’t understand what I was talking about.

I was just as frustrated. If I had at least known the village name, I wouldn’t be this frustrated.

“Anyway, I need to find that fishing village.”

“So the only clue is that it’s a remote fishing village where monsters appeared?”

“Sea monsters and terrifying monsters.”

“…Yes. A remote fishing village where sea monsters and terrifying monsters appeared.”

Samuel, who had been listening to my conversation with Jeon, fell into deep thought. Then he suddenly spoke up.

“If monsters appeared, there might have been reports to nearby temples or guard posts. Let’s check.”

“I’ll go with you.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to travel on horseback?”

Only after Jeon’s point did I realize I hadn’t even summoned Nadab and Palides.

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