The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 248

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Chapter 248. Premonition (3)

“You want to go directly to Count Molton’s mansion? Why bother with such a troublesome thing?”

Saylus frowned as if he couldn’t understand.

“I’ll just check with magic. That should be enough, right?”

“No, I want to confirm it with my own eyes.”

No matter how I thought about it, I had a bad feeling.

I had an ominous premonition that Ian might be involved in this incident.

‘If the one who commissioned the assassination from The Hunter wasn’t Ian, that would also be a problem.’

After the subjugation campaign, Edwin’s status was higher than ever.

After the 2nd Prince was completely pushed out of the succession order, he became the prince closest to the throne after the 1st Prince.

‘Moreover, for some reason, Emilia is also receiving The Emperor’s favor.’

The only full sibling of the princess who receives favor from The Emperor, who is rumored to be cold-blooded.

For Edwin, who officially has no proper maternal family, this was an extremely advantageous condition.

‘The fact that someone tried to assassinate such an Edwin.’

It was likely either an idiot who couldn’t think properly, or a fanatic supporting the 2nd Prince confined in the palace.

‘But Count Molton, as I know him, was someone who wasn’t very interested in power.’

Moreover, the Count Molton’s family was located in the borderlands and was very favorable toward The Duke of Crowner, who had helped greatly in eliminating monsters.

So if we had to choose, they could be said to be closer to supporting the 1st Prince.

“I’ll visit Count Molton’s mansion soon, so you guard the 3rd Prince’s Palace while I’m away.”

“Whaaaat?”

“You mustn’t let a single hair on The 3rd Prince and Princess Emilia be harmed, you know that, right?”

“Uuuugh!”

Saylus made a disgusted face.

Then he clung to me and started whining.

The already tall guy hugging me and buzzing in my ear looked exactly like a cicada carrying a dead tree.

“Honey, that’s too much! Your job might be a caretaker, but I’m not a caretaker! Why do I always have to watch those kids! I want to stick with you like in the old days too!”

“You seem to be sticking close enough right now.”

“No, no! I mean I want to stick together 24 hours a day! Ever since you met that dark guy, you keep making all sorts of excuses to keep me away! Always telling me to watch the kids!”

“That’s…”

I couldn’t think of any particular excuse.

Because everything Saylus said was right.

“That’s because I trust you.”

“…You trust me?”

“Yeah, you’re the only person here who knows my past and identity.”

It was half true and half false.

In this life, Somnia also knew my real identity.

But since Somnia isn’t in the Imperial Capital, Saylus is the only one here who knows my identity.

“So in this life, you’re the only one I can trust and entrust work to, Saylus.”

Saylus didn’t give any answer.

He just covered his mouth with one hand and his eyes sparkled.

“Kayla…”

His red eyes sparkled as if he was moved.

I chose to throw the carrot between the carrot and stick, and it seemed to work well.

“Sigh, I have no choice. If you’re saying I’m the only one you can trust, I’ll gladly take on such troublesome work.”

“Yeah, please do.”

I turned around, giving up on the communication orb that still had no light coming through.

“Are you going to sleep now?”

“Yeah, so you should also go into the shadows now…”

I let down my hair and lay on the bed when I felt the side sink softly.

“Why are you lying down?”

“I want to sleep next to you too.”

Saylus occupied the spot next to me while hugging the edge of the blanket. I sighed looking at Saylus with sparkling eyes.

“Go into the shadows while I’m asking nicely.”

“But what if someone attacks while you’re sleeping? I’m the only one you can trust, so I should guard you by your side…”

“If you want to get kicked by my feet while sleeping and pushed out of bed, I won’t stop you.”

“Hmph.”

Saylus made a sulky expression and eventually crawled into the shadows.

“So mean.”

“Stop whining.”

“Tsk.”

He grumbled with a voice full of complaints, then soon greeted me in a small voice.

“Good night, Kayla.”

It’s Rachel, not Kayla.

I was tired of saying that now.

I glanced once at the communication orb on the desk and closed my eyes.

Contrary to thinking I wouldn’t be able to sleep, I fell asleep quickly.

‘Sometimes I feel more lonely because you’re by my side.’

For a moment, someone’s voice flashed through my mind and disappeared.

Before I could remember who it was, my consciousness sank into darkness.

Into very deep darkness.

* * *

After the attack incident at the 3rd Prince’s Palace.

By The Emperor’s command, the number of knights guarding the 3rd Prince’s Palace doubled.

“It feels reassuring, but it’s burdensome for us maids to come and go.”

“Isn’t this almost equivalent to the Empress’s Palace security?”

“The Emperor must really cherish Prince Edwin and Princess Emilia.”

“Now the 3rd Prince’s Palace will never be called by names like ‘worthless prince’s palace’ or anything.”

As security was strengthened, the 3rd Prince’s status rose even higher.

The maids and attendants who were initially awkward with the strict security began to take pride in belonging to the 3rd Prince’s Palace.

“Catherine, when is Rachel coming?”

“She said she’s visiting her hometown again, so she’ll be back after about three nights.”

“Three whole nights? I can’t see Rachel for three nights?”

Emilia drooped both eyebrows.

“But she promised to come back as quickly as possible, so don’t worry. She also said she’d buy a gift for Princess Emilia when she comes.”

“A gift?”

“What’s wrong? Don’t you like gifts?”

“No, I like gifts. I like them, but…”

The young princess closed her eyes and murmured under Catherine’s hand stroking her head.

“Ria likes Rachel more than gifts, so I just wish Rachel would stay by my side all the time.”

Catherine blinked at the princess’s words and then smiled faintly.

She stroked Emilia’s head as she mumbled like talking in her sleep and covered her with a blanket.

“I also wish The Caretaker wouldn’t do dangerous things alone. But what she does is also for Your Highnesses…”

“Catherine, Ria is sleepy.”

“Yes, please sleep.”

Catherine lightly kissed the forehead of the princess who was complaining while half asleep.

“Sweet dreams, Princess Emilia.”

She finished the bedtime greeting and quietly disappeared.

With the sound of the door closing, only the sleeping princess’s breathing remained in the princess’s bedroom.

Rustle.

Not long after The Maid Captain left the bedroom.

A shadow rose into the air from the darkness.

“Hmm, must be because they share blood—she definitely resembles that little chick.”

Saylus crossed his arms and gazed down at the sleeping princess’s face. His gaze fell upon Emilia’s small face and two arms.

“She looks like she’d break if you grabbed her even a little too hard.”

As Saylus tilted his head to the side, a few strands of white hair fell forward.

“How on earth does he plan to live with something like this by his side? He’s got some nerve, our darling does.”

“What do you mean ‘darling’?”

“Hiiiek, what a shock!”

Saylus, who had been muttering to himself, jumped back in surprise.

The princess, who he was certain had been asleep, was rubbing her eyes and looking at him.

‘What the hell, this little brat. Wasn’t she definitely asleep just a moment ago?’

Meanwhile, Emilia stared blankly at Saylus with sleepy eyes.

“Mmm, who are you, big sister?”

Big sister?

Saylus stood frozen like he was broken, then suddenly shouted.

“Who’s a big sister! I’m a man!”

“Big sister is a man?”

“What are you saying! I’m just a man! Not a big sister either!”

“Mmm, that’s strange.”

Emilia rubbed her sleepy eyes and shook her head.

“I was told that if someone’s pretty, they’re all big sisters, and big sister is a big sister too.”

“…Ha, what is this brat saying.”

She might be a bit stupid, but she seems to have an eye for beauty.

Saylus smirked and sat down on the edge of the young princess’s bed.

“Hey brat, hurry up and go back to sleep. It’s annoying to guard you when you’re awake.”

“Guard?”

“Yeah, I received orders from your caretaker to protect you.”

The Caretaker? Protect?

Emilia tilted her head and smacked her lips.

“But Ria is all awake now.”

“What are you talking about. Your eyes are full of sleepiness.”

“Mmm, big sister saw wrong.”

The princess stopped mid-sentence and stretched both arms toward Saylus.

“Ria can’t sleep. Hold me.”

Then she threw a tantrum like a sleepy child.

“Hurryyyy, hold me and pat pat me. Sing me a lullaby.”

“No, that’s…”

“You won’t do it? Then Ria will call Catherine.”

He had no desire to show himself to other humans.

Saylus hurriedly picked up Emilia.

‘What the hell. Why is she so light?’

The child’s body was small, warm, and light.

The princess, who looked like she’d break if squeezed even a little too hard, was as light as a dandelion seed.

“Ria feels uncomfortable. Hold me properly.”

“What? How do you hold someone properly?”

Saylus had almost no experience holding children.

As he moved his arms this way and that in confusion, the princess let out an annoyed sigh and adjusted her position herself.

“Phew, now it’s good.”

The sensation of small, light warmth clinging to his chest was unfamiliar but not unpleasant. And so Saylus spent the night awake with his eyes open, holding the princess.

‘What the hell is this?’

Looking at the princess, who had fallen fast asleep in a stranger’s arms, as if she were some strange creature.

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