The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 87

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87.

 

Lillian suddenly opened her eyes.

 

“Gasp…!”

 

Instead of the temple ceiling or red marble floor, she saw the dark ceiling of the underground library.

 

Lillian burst into convulsive coughing.

 

‘It wasn’t bandits after all.’

 

She had been completely deceived.

 

‘That’s not how you were supposed to die.’

 

The Duke wouldn’t have botched the investigation into his heir’s death.

 

But how, for so long.

 

To be so completely fooled…

 

Lillian clawed at the back of the person holding her with her fingertips.

 

Then someone opened Lillian’s mouth for her.

 

“…Breathe. Get a hold of yourself.”

 

“Huff…”

 

“Lillian. Right now you’re with me.”

 

Good heavens, she hadn’t realized she couldn’t breathe through her mouth and nose.

 

She thought she felt lips briefly touch above her ear.

 

“Pull yourself together, Lillian.”

 

Slowly her breathing became steady and calm.

 

…Ah, really, this damn phytoncide.

 

It had screwed her over at a crossroads in life, so why was it giving her comfort now?

 

But thanks to it, she came to her senses properly.

 

“Ren, was it you who picked me up earlier…?”

 

“It was me.”

 

“Good heavens, how?”

 

“I annihilated the gaps in space and entered.”

 

“Huh…”

 

At his words, her mind that had been shocked by the prophecy book became completely clear.

 

It was exactly like when she first met Duke Baltazar.

 

S-rank really is scary.

 

But there was something more urgent than the Villain’s evolving abilities.

 

“The face! Did you see that guy’s face?”

 

‘Your husband, Lillian.’

 

That boy who had said that…!

 

But unfortunately, the Villain shook his head briefly.

 

“When I entered, there were only you and your parents.”

 

“Haah…”

 

“Since it was a space made from memory, too much was blurred and unclear.”

 

Rustle.

 

As soon as those words ended, the light disappeared from the prophecy book with perfect timing.

 

It was because the owner of the prophecy had confirmed everything.

 

‘Damn.’

 

It was good that she recovered her old memories, but she hadn’t expected someone to have tampered with them.

 

Then sounds came from outside.

 

– This way…?

 

– …There’s no doubt they went inside-.

 

She could hear Iris and Kail’s voices. However, the footsteps seemed too many for just two people.

 

‘Hmm, as expected.’

 

Lillian smiled slightly.

 

Of course she had thrown out bait.

 

But the fish that took the bait was also greatly at fault.

 

And the side causing all sorts of trouble was always more problematic.

 

* * *

 

Kail’s eyes gleamed as he descended the stairs leading to the underground library.

 

He had been humiliated at the High Priest appointment.

 

But since Iris had asserted it so confidently, he followed along one last time.

 

‘What could they have been checking inside there.’

 

Depending on the content, he might be able to discover a major weakness of the two.

 

The faint scent of lilies confirmed that Lillian Tillard was definitely there.

 

But…

 

“…? Those two.”

 

They’re coming from somewhere other than the underground library door right now?

 

They weren’t coming up from underground, but were coming down from the second floor.

 

Moreover, Lillian was being carried in Evren’s arms…

 

The bewildered Kail opened his mouth.

 

“What were you two doing?”

 

“Why are you asking what adults do together?”

 

“…”

 

…This crazy bastard.

 

But Kail was also vaguely certain.

 

Lillian Tillard’s scent had been leaking from underground until just now.

 

“I need to check what you saw underground. Take out the records.”

 

To go to the underground library, Tarandia would have to open the door.

 

Then traces of magic would remain on the library door for a while.

 

But then.

 

“Oh my, come to think of it.”

 

Lillian said leisurely.

 

“Sir Caspian was here too. Did you perhaps see anything?”

 

Kail turned around.

 

Wasn’t Caspian someone he had recently come to trust?

 

“Caspian. Did you see anything?”

 

“Actually… I saw Lady Iris returning from the underground library earlier.”

 

Iris froze in bewilderment.

 

Why would Sir Caspian?

 

Why would he frame her?

 

“I, I, when did I-.”

 

“You were curious about what was in the pavilion. So I did tell you there was an underground library, but…””>

 

Caspian looked extremely troubled.

 

“I didn’t expect you to… call me like this.”

 

“No!”

 

Iris shouted louder in bewilderment.

 

But soon realizing her reputation would be ruined

 

“No, what are you talking about?”

 

Caspian looked increasingly troubled and stepped back.

 

Meanwhile, Kail’s jaw twitched with irritation.

 

He had believed her because she kept saying she could corner his half-brother into a dead end.

 

‘Your Highness, please believe me. Lillian is definitely going to the underground library with the Crown Prince.’

 

Inside there were many materials that only those of imperial blood could see.

 

The mere fact that these two had been in that place could easily be used to cast suspicion.

 

But to waste such an opportunity.

 

‘If you’re going to frame someone, at least do it properly…’

 

What was this?

 

The retainers who had been lingering around the meeting room and suddenly joined in due to the commotion were just watching nervously.

 

They had already lost face with the failure of the High Priest selection.

 

Before things escalated any further…

 

But then Evren, who was holding Lillian, sneered.

 

“Little brother. What about an apology to Lillian and me?”

 

Evren asked with a smile. Judging by his coldly chilled gaze

 

“It’s nice that you’re still at an age where you enjoy pranks. But you should know when to stop.”

 

“…”

 

“You’re past the age where you should be bringing this many people to try and startle the two of us.”

 

The senior retainers quietly watched from behind Kail.

 

After all, it was Kail who had done wrong and made hasty decisions based on assumptions.

 

“Sorry… I’m sorry. Lillian, Evren.”

 

It was an utterly miserable moment.

 

Lillian could imagine.

 

‘If they knew that the word sorry came out of Kail’s mouth.’

 

Her former prospective mother-in-law would be absolutely furious…

 

How dare an apology come from the lips of Pavil blood.

 

‘Thank goodness I knew about the original’s secret staircase in advance.’

 

Thanks to that, she got to see Kail and Iris embarrassed in front of the senior retainers.

 

Lillian glanced sideways at today’s partner without making it obvious.

 

‘Sir Caspian. Thank you for helping.’

 

‘Not at all.’

 

Caspian smiled silently.

 

Who would have thought that helping on the engagement day would come back like this.

 

Iris looked around frantically.

 

“Grandfather… Brother.”

 

Duke Tillard and Kuern were also included among those who had belatedly joined this commotion.

 

“I, I’m not lying. Really, sister and Crown Prince…!”

 

“Enough!”

 

Duke Tillard shouted.

 

The gathering fell silent.

 

Lillian was also a bit surprised.

 

If the atmosphere had been right, she would have wanted to whistle a little like a delinquent.

 

This was the first time the Duke had scolded Iris like this in front of others.

 

Though Lillian herself had experienced it numerous times…

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