I Just Wanted Revenge, But Everyone Loves Me - Chapter 29

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Chapter 29
“Ugh.”
I’ve handled this well enough, haven’t I?
‘I did my best.’
The fact that he listened to my story with such seriousness suggested he didn’t dismiss it outright, and the interjections he added showed he was genuinely focused.
If that’s the case, he’ll move soon.
‘All I need is a witness.’
The evidence will be in the maid’s hands.
The Crown Prince left behind only two things.
An Image Stone and the sword that pierced his own heart.
The fact that the Duke of Bangcardium was falsely accused became enormous news. The servants spoke of it from time to time, and whenever I saw abandoned newspapers, they always carried stories about the Duke.
‘Thank goodness we found out early.’
The Blockade Order alone might have seemed fortunate for now, but in the long term, it was far from a favorable situation.
Food would be cut off, supplies would dwindle, and eventually they’d be isolated from everyone.
This was now a race against time. Who would strike first, and who would endure?
‘The Duke won’t have anywhere to retreat to.’
I’d called this punishment fortunate only because the Emperor hadn’t immediately joined forces with the Magic Tower to tear through Bangcardium—not because permanent exile itself was desirable.
So I had to find the maid and secure the evidence as quickly as possible.
With the evidence and witness in hand, I could demand verification of the Oath of Foundation.
Then the false accusation could be cleared smoothly, not dragged out like before.
‘Even the strongest house—’
stagnant water rots eventually. Trapped in isolation, a family can end up destroying itself.
Of course, Bangcardium’s willpower and military strength were formidable, so they’d endure longer than most. But would it be the same in the next generation?
‘No, there might not even be a next generation.’
The Duke once had a family,
‘but they’ve all passed away.’
Besides his younger sister Veronica, he’d had a wife and a daughter.
But they were killed.
Someone attacked the Duchess on her way home—or so he’d said. They’d been trying to map out Bangcardium’s base and ended up harming the pregnant Duchess instead.
In a single day, the Duke lost everyone he loved. Even now, thinking of it, it was a tragedy.
‘So would Veronica become the next heir?’
I didn’t know who all the Bangcardium members were, so I couldn’t really guess.
I was curious how they’d handle this, but I didn’t feel like asking about it.
‘It’s not my concern.’
It was Bangcardium’s affair.
Not mine.
I shook my head to clear away the rest of the thoughts.
‘Now that I’ve given him the general information,’
I needed to think carefully about how to actually get into the Capital.
‘There are methods, actually.’
But should I drag my family into this?
I found myself genuinely conflicted.
The only family I had left now, besides House of Amelot, was one person—my Aunt.
The one who’d helped me get into Izutale.
“Mm, hmm.”
It felt awkward to ask for help again after already receiving it once.
As I turned over other options, I made a small sound of deliberation.
‘True.’
Getting in touch with the outside world seemed difficult from here…
* * *
“Huh? No, actually we can contact them. And leaving is possible too.”
“That’s possible?”
I’d asked almost skeptically,
but when I met with Veronica right after evening fell, her answer surprised me.
‘Things are going better than I expected.’
I broke into a smile.
The feeling was good.
“Who do you think I am, Karin?”
“You’re Veronica!”
At my words, she lifted her chin with a proud expression.
I asked with sparkling eyes.
“How can you get word through?”
“Remember that awkward-looking fellow you saw before?”
“The awkward-looking fellow?”
I tilted my head, and Veronica gave a general description.
“Tall, stumbles whenever he walks, pale skin but with dark circles hanging under his eyes—a mage.”
“Oh, Hyacinth!”
I clapped my hands together as I remembered. The way he’d called the Duke “sister” on the first day had made quite an impression.
Veronica patted my head, pleased that I’d figured it out.
“Originally, Sis used to go back and forth between Bangcardium and the outside with him, but now Sis has a Wanted Order on their head.”
But the dark-circled mage didn’t.
“He’s been going to the Capital periodically. We have people close to us in the Imperial Palace, and they send us Magic signals from time to time.”
I was startled by that. The Capital was one thing, but to send signals from inside the Palace itself?
“The Imperial family doesn’t find out?”
“Of course not, little one. Do things in secret and it all works out. Bangcardium’s been doing this for centuries.”
‘Unbelievable.’
Centuries.
For such a vast stretch of time, they’d been moving quietly and carefully.
It felt new in a strange way.
‘Then I can contact my Aunt too, can’t I?’
Since my Aunt was in the underworld, maybe they could find people even better? They made forged documents so expertly they could get someone into prison.
They’d surely be able to find one person.
‘I can trust my Aunt.’
If I asked for help, she’d do it immediately.
“When will Hyacinth go next?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe tomorrow?”
“!”
“Why? Is there someone you want to contact?”
“No!”
I shook my head quickly.
Part of me wanted to reach out to my Aunt right away.
‘But it’s too dangerous for now.’
I’d achieved the first objective, so I did need to contact her. But not immediately.
It wouldn’t be too late to do it after the Duke’s false accusation was completely cleared and the Blockade Order was lifted, once he was free to move.
Or rather,
‘Couldn’t I just drop hints?’
The moment I’d finished thinking, I turned to Veronica with an innocent face.
“I’m curious. What’s the situation like in the Capital?”
“Mm. It’s pretty rough for you to know about, Karin.”
“But still! I’m your colleague now……! Oof!”
“Yeah, yeah. You’re sister’s colleague, Karin.”
Before I could say anything more, Veronica pulled me into a tight embrace.
“I, I think I’m getting crushed.”
“Don’t worry. Our dust doesn’t crumble that easily.”
She smiled as she added that she knew I was sturdy.
“So, want to have something delicious with sister now?”
“But it’s nighttime?”
“Things always taste better at night……”
Knock-knock.
Someone knocked on the door.
Veronica, still holding me tight, furrowed her brow.
Annoyed at the interruption, she turned toward the door and narrowed her eyes.
But the person who entered was neither a maid nor the Duke—
“I’m sorry to intrude on such a private moment…… but would it be alright if I came in……?”
It was the dark circles.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————