The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 219

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Chapter 219. The Secret Weapon of the Prince’s Palace (2)

‘No matter how I look at her, she seems ordinary.’

Somnia, the owner of the Golden Goose trading company, stared intently at Catherine sitting on the sofa across from her. She was pouring tea into Somnia’s cup with trembling hands.

‘She doesn’t seem to have much backbone either.’

Surely she must have heard about her identity from Kayla, no, Rachel beforehand, yet she couldn’t hide her agitation like this.

‘What does Kayla see in this woman to trust her?’

Somnia picked up the teacup offered to her and recalled the conversation she had with Kayla.

– Somnia, during the subjugation operation, we might need to make the first move on our side. If that time comes, could you help us?

– What do you mean by making a move during the operation?

– I haven’t decided yet whether to use our most important card. I want to see how the Marquis of Redcliff acts during the subjugation campaign before using it.

A few days before the Empire’s subjugation force departed from the Imperial Capital.

Kayla had contacted her first through the communication orb.

It was unusual for her, who normally wouldn’t even answer Somnia’s calls on purpose to avoid drawing attention.

– By the most important card, you mean the matter about the Second Empress being involved in the First Imperial Consort’s death?

The fact that Empress Helena had murdered the First Imperial Consort, whom the Emperor truly loved, was known only to the Breath of the Angel who received the assassination request at the time, and Somnia.

– But that’s an old matter. As I said before, there’s no concrete evidence left. You should know that better than anyone.

– It doesn’t matter if there’s no evidence. Scandals bring suspicion just by existing.

– A scandal. Well, you’ve thought of quite a despicable move.

At Somnia’s assessment, Kayla continued in a dry voice.

– I didn’t want to use it because the risk to our side would be great if we were caught, but in unavoidable circumstances, there’s no choice.

The 2nd Prince’s faction has Ian.

Kayla seemed to think such drastic measures were necessary to keep that bastard who drove her to death in check.

– When I give the signal, Catherine will move to turn public opinion within the Imperial Capital against the 2nd Prince’s faction. I’d like you to help her.

Somnia had already finished investigating the people around Kayla since she visited Paradis. So she knew Catherine well too.

– The eldest daughter of the Veil Viscount family, right?

A young woman of common birth who bought a viscount title with money.

She heard that while they had money in the past, now the whole family was suffering financial difficulties because the viscount had gambled away the entire fortune.

– People in dire situations are weak to temptation. Are you really going to entrust such work to that woman?

For Somnia, she wasn’t a very trustworthy candidate.

– According to the dolls I sent to the Prince’s Palace, that woman is timid and cowardly. Are you really sure about this?

At the mention of being timid and cowardly, Kayla laughed softly.

– Don’t worry. Catherine has a talent for dealing with people.

Oh my, a talent for dealing with people.

That didn’t seem like much. She had that ability too, dealing with all sorts of difficult customers regularly.

It was also a talent that merchants must possess, and there were plenty of people in the world with such talent.

– Simply dealing with people and manipulating people to create public opinion are different matters.

Somnia asked with a voice full of doubt.

– No matter how I think about it, a woman who’s lived an ordinary life doesn’t seem likely to be skilled at slander and intrigue.

– It’s fine. The person I’ve placed beside Catherine is skilled at slander and intrigue.

– Who would that be?

– Who else could it be.

Ah, so this was why she contacted me first.

Somnia chuckled and crossed her arms.

– And Catherine, that woman may be timid and tearful, but.

Kayla added with a slight smile.

– When she decides to do something, she does it.

Somnia’s recollection ended there.

Because a small commotion occurred right in front of her.

Clang.

Catherine had slid the teapot she was holding onto the table, causing the teapot lid to roll on the floor.

“I, I’m sorry. My hand slipped…”

“Hey there, Housekeeper.”

Somnia smiled at Catherine, who was picking up the teapot lid with trembling hands.

“Why are you so nervous? It’s not like I came here to devour you.”

“I’m not nervous? When did I ever act nervous…”

“Sure, let’s say that’s true.”

Looking at Catherine’s pale face made her feel like a loan shark who had come to collect debt.

“We’re both short on time, so let’s get straight to the point. You must know from Rachel. The Second Empress is the culprit who murdered the dead First Imperial Consort…”

“Hiiik!”

She looks like she’s about to die.

Somnia looked at Catherine with pitying eyes as she sat there with clenched fists, breaking out in cold sweat.

“If you’re not prepared for this, how about telling Rachel right now that you can’t do it…”

“No! Absolutely not!”

Oh, what a surprise. I nearly went deaf.

Somnia looked at Catherine with slightly startled eyes.

Just moments ago she had looked ready to faint at the slightest touch, but now she had a somehow determined expression.

“I can do it! I must succeed!”

“Can you really do it?”

“Of course!”

Catherine brought her two fists, which had been politely placed on her knees, up to her chest.

“The Caretaker trusted me and gave me this mission! So I will definitely succeed!”

Until now, she had always only received help from Rachel.

Even becoming the Housekeeper was essentially thanks to Rachel.

‘I can do it.’

Changing public opinion was tantamount to becoming the source of rumors.

If she made even the slightest mistake and got caught, her head might roll.

‘It would be fortunate if only my head rolled. If I mess up, my entire family might be in danger.’

But even so, she had to do it.

Catherine swallowed her dry saliva.

– Catherine, I think you are more suitable for this task than anyone else.

Learning the Imperial family’s secrets was not a pleasant matter.

Rachel, who had casually revealed the Second Empress’s disgrace, said this to her frightened self.

– If you were simply a coward, I wouldn’t have even mentioned asking for your cooperation to put Prince Edwin on the throne.

Yes, our strong Caretaker had already given her a chance to escape once.

She was the one who promised to stay together until the end.

– But can I, can I really do such an important task?

– You can.

Rachel spoke firmly to her who was making uncertain sounds.

– Because you are the best person I know at getting along with others.

So she had to be brave.

It was time to fulfill the role Rachel had once spoken of.

“Good. So do you have a method in mind? I think first…”

“I want to enter the center of high society!”

Somnia raised one eyebrow at her answer.

Catherine looked slightly dejected at the ambiguous response.

“Is, is that not a good method?”

“No, I was just a little surprised.”

She hadn’t expected someone with a timid personality to choose a direct approach.

Somnia grinned and uncrossed her arms.

“I was thinking the same thing.”

“Is that so? That’s a relief….”

“But I have doubts about whether you’ll be able to enter the center of high society.”

“…Ah.”

Catherine’s expression, which had been full of enthusiasm, quickly became dejected.

“That’s right, I’m a young lady from a humble family, I was too old when I became a noble to formally debut in society, and I don’t have any outstanding qualities that would catch the fancy of gossipmongers….”

Her self-awareness is truly remarkable.

Somnia chuckled softly as she watched Catherine muttering to herself while leaning against the sofa backrest.

“Don’t worry. That’s why I came.”

“What?”

“Why do you think I went through the trouble of disguising myself and coming to this place?”

Somnia, owner of the Golden Goose Guild, the largest trading company on the continent.

She possessed connections, wealth, and all the information and goods that could make gossipmongers’ eyes roll back.

“Women are at the center of high society. I know better than anyone what can make noble ladies’ eyes roll back.”

Somnia rummaged inside her cloak and pulled out a small velvet box, holding it out.

“Open it.”

Catherine carefully opened the box with cautious hands.

Then a cluster of brilliant light burst from inside the box, illuminating Catherine’s face.

“Oh my, it’s an earring?”

The earring made of emerald, ruby, and gold was shining with such dazzling light it was almost blinding.

Not only were the gemstones large, but there was a strong sense that the craftsman’s skill had drawn out the accessory’s charm to its maximum.

“It’s truly beautiful. But why is there only one piece?”

“…You really have absolutely no knowledge about this sort of thing.”

Any other noble lady would have fainted from shock on the spot.

Catherine carefully set down the box, looking anxious at Somnia’s words.

“Is this something precious?”

“Precious indeed. It’s the only remaining piece among the accessories created by a very famous dwarf craftsman a thousand years ago.”

Somnia winked mischievously with one eye.

“And the person who covets this item more than anyone else is reigning as the flower of the Imperial Social Circle. We’re going to target that person.”

When it came to the flower of the Imperial Social Circle, there was only one person.

“S-surely, you don’t mean Countess Katarina?”

Catherine looked at Somnia with shocked eyes.

“But she’s The Second Imperial Consort’s closest confidant!”

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