The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 229

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Chapter 229. Return (3)

“What do you mean by that, Master?”

Ian’s subordinate frowned and asked back at his words.

“Are you saying that the Crimson Reaper, that woman has been revived?”

“Yes.”

“No, how can a dead person come back to life? That woman clearly in the past…”

“She clearly died.”

He could never forget.

He had stabbed the poisoned dagger with his own hands and even burned her corpse.

Ian continued speaking while staring straight ahead with cold eyes.

“But I’ve heard before. That there’s magic to revive the dead.”

“What? Is that really possible?”

“Among dark magic, there are such spells. It’s supposedly a type of necromancy.”

If we consider the possibility, it would naturally be impossible.

Because there are immutable truths in this world.

Even if there were methods to revive the dead, if it were as easy to succeed as it sounds, more than half of the dead would have already been revived.

“That kind of magic usually demands an outrageous price, one that wouldn’t be enough even if you staked your own life. Even if the method exists, how many humans would actually practice it?”

“Then isn’t it even stranger? Didn’t you say the Reaper had no blood relatives? Who on earth could have revived that woman?”

The subordinate scratched his temple with a furrowed brow.

“Honestly, no matter how much I think about it, it doesn’t make sense. Master, are you really sure the Reaper has been revived?”

“Probably.”

Ian added briefly in an indifferent voice.

“…I’m more than eighty percent certain.”

Rachel Brown was Kayla’s second life.

It was practically proven by her connection with the Head of the Golden Goose Caravan and Saylus’s appearance.

“Then what about the remaining twenty percent?”

At the subordinate’s question, Ian raised one eyebrow.

Instead of answering, he quietly fell into contemplation alone.

‘To be completely certain, there are still unresolved questions remaining.’

The first question: how could Rachel Brown, who should be at the Prince’s Palace, and Saylus be so far apart?

‘And if Rachel Brown really is Kayla, why isn’t she approaching me?’

The second question: why isn’t Kayla looking for him?

Since meeting in the Central Garden, Ian had never encountered Rachel again even once.

‘What exactly is she scheming?’

Even after being killed like that, doesn’t she feel like taking revenge?

Could it be that she has no intention of taking revenge on him? Or does she have some other purpose that’s more important?

‘Purpose, purpose indeed.’

Ian’s eyes sharpened.

‘Somnia, that woman is someone who absolutely never moves unless there’s benefit for herself.’

The past Kayla was the head of an assassination organization, so maintaining a friendship would have been advantageous to Somnia just by itself.

‘The current Kayla wouldn’t have anything that Somnia would covet.’

Until recently, the caretaker of the 3rd Prince, who was called the worthless prince, was an adopted daughter from a humble noble family.

‘The Head of the Golden Goose Caravan wouldn’t help a daughter from an insignificant family without any compensation.’

Could Kayla have some hidden wealth? No, that’s impossible. After Kayla died, Ian disposed of all the wealth she had hidden.

‘But you never know. There might be gold and treasures she kept secret even from me.’

Ian didn’t trust Kayla.

Not when they were lovers, and not even now after her death.

‘Well, there aren’t only monetary transactions in the world.’

Then she might have offered other conditions that would tempt Somnia.

‘Surely she didn’t make a promise like giving her what she wants if the 3rd Prince ascends to the throne?’

The Kayla that Ian knew was someone who had absolutely no interest in wealth and power.

Rather, she was always busy avoiding and being wary of such things.

‘Kayla wouldn’t make such a promise.’

Ian shook his head after having such thoughts.

In the first place, she hated power struggles the most, so it was strange that she was working as a prince’s caretaker.

‘Maybe being revived sparked an interest in such things.’

Then why specifically the 3rd Prince? Is there some story behind it?

Or is she just helping him out of pity?

‘She did originally enjoy helping people who had nothing to do with her, so it’s not impossible.’

What a tiresome personality.

Ian clicked his tongue lightly.

“Master, but if the 3rd Prince’s caretaker really is the Reaper as you say, shouldn’t we deal with her somehow?”

Meanwhile, the subordinate seemed anxious about Ian’s silence and rapidly poured out words.

“The Reaper knows Master’s identity and all of our identities too. If that woman is alive, it will disrupt our plans.”

“…Yes, that’s right.”

Ian tapped his fingers a few times and then turned his head.

“But since I haven’t confirmed for certain that she’s the Reaper, leave that woman alone for now. When I return to the Imperial Capital, I’ll check with my own eyes.”

The subordinate bowed his head at his words.

“Then what will you do about the Marquis? If those rumors happen to be true, wouldn’t it be dangerous to continue siding with the Marquis of Redcliff?”

“Yes, you’re right.”

Ian took a small deep breath.

He straightened his posture while adjusting his collar.

“So we should prepare to discard the cards that have become useless.”

Ian smiled with his eyes toward the subordinate standing behind him.

“Just as the Marquis of Redcliff taught us.”

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Buuuuuu.

The trumpet sound from the Imperial Capital echoed throughout the capital city.

Originally, it was a trumpet sound for the Emperor returning victorious from war, but today it was sounding for the princes who had successfully completed their subjugation campaign.

“Waaaah―! The subjugation force has returned!”

“The princes have returned safely―!”

Citizens standing at every entrance to the Imperial Capital scattered flower petals.

Thanks to eliminating the monster hordes that had been rampaging across the continent, the lives of the Empire’s people had also stabilized, so it was natural for them to cheer for the subjugation force.

“That person came along too?”

“It’s the Wolf King of Adamant.”

“They say he caught hundreds of monsters by himself…”

Rumors tend to be exaggerated, but the rumors about the King of Adamant, Kaiden Ram, were close to the truth.

“Hyeeeeeong, Prince Edwin!”

The princes’ subjugation force, welcomed by the people and entering the Imperial Capital, scattered and returned to their respective palaces.

“Catherine!”

Edwin waved happily at Catherine running from the Prince’s Palace.

“Brother―!”

And he smiled even more brightly seeing the small girl running ahead of her.

Perhaps because of her full skirt fluttering in the wind, it looked like a flower bud was flying toward him.

“Emilia!”

Edwin jumped down from his horse without hesitation and ran toward the two of them.

“Kyaaaak! It’s brother, it’s Edwin brother!”

The prince lifted up his sister who had jumped into his arms.

“Emilia, have you been well?”

“Yes, Ria has been well! I was well but I missed you, brother!”

“I missed Ria too, I missed Ria so much.”

Edwin and Emilia rubbed their faces together while embracing each other.

Catherine, who approached next, began to sniffle and then hugged both of them at once.

“Waaaaaah, I missed you too!”

“Catherine, don’t cry, it makes Ria sad too!”

The three people, stacked together like a small bouquet, held each other close, alternating between laughter and tears.

“Are you really not hurt anywhere? You ate well there, right? Oh my, oh my goodness. Why have you gotten so thin? This won’t do, I need to get you some food right away!”

“Brother, Ria made a good luck charm for you, I’ll give it to you in a bit. Okay?”

After the intense reunion, Edwin smiled awkwardly at the two women who were looking only at him.

“Okay, okay, now both of you calm down first, let’s go inside and talk. We have a guest too.”

“Huh? A guest?”

Catherine looked around with surprised eyes and then gaped.

She spotted Kaiden watching them from a short distance away and hurriedly bowed her head.

“Ah, I greet His Majesty the King of Adamant!”

“I hope I’m not intruding.”

“Not at all! Will His Majesty also be attending the welcome banquet?”

“That’s right, I was thinking of staying here during the banquet period, would that be alright?”

Kaiden glanced at Edwin once and grinned.

“Of course, I already received Prince Edwin’s permission beforehand.”

“Naturally. However, it will take some time to prepare the guest room, so how about you have a bath and meal first in the meantime?”

“Thank you. I’ll leave it to you.”

Catherine quickly bowed and turned around.

“Prince Edwin can go straight up to his chamber. The maids are waiting, so you can change clothes and take a bath right away…”

“Okay, okay, so Catherine don’t worry and go inside first. You’ll be busy preparing for the guest.”

“Yes, then I’ll really go now!”

Edwin smiled softly as he watched Catherine run off quickly.

Then he blinked when he noticed Emilia hiding behind him.

“Ria, what’s wrong?”

Why is she suddenly acting like this?

Edwin was confused seeing Emilia still hiding behind him with no intention of coming out.

“It’s been a while, Princess Emilia.”

Then Kaiden stepped forward and spoke to Emilia.

But the young princess only glanced at Kaiden sideways instead of answering.

With a wary expression as if looking at a stranger.

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