Chapter: 621
Karia’s face was adorned with a grin as she set out to find her subordinate.
“That little brat who led the charge to shove me out of the kingdom back in the day? That’s her—just waiting to take a shot at me.”
Putting personal feelings aside, it was hard to attack that woman since she had become an upper echelon of the kingdom’s information department.
A single misstep could endanger the information network Karia had been building.
“But now that I’m firmly established, I’m ready to strike whenever I want! The only thing left is timing. When and how can I perfectly get my revenge on that witch?”
The vendetta against that murderous foe was indeed strong, but Karia’s anger felt bigger than that—it felt like there was something even larger behind it.
“If the employer takes her down directly, that’d be a bonus! I’ll make her cry like a baby!”
For now, both their goals aligned, so there was no need to pry further. The place Karia led us to was a back alley of the kingdom’s capital.
Considering how easily recognizable the nation’s face should be hidden, I wondered if this was wise, but Karia shook her head.
“This is the territory of the Newman family. That little punk Kurze is good at this kind of stuff.”
In response, Karl expressed his concerns instead of me.
“Doesn’t the kingdom’s ruler allow this?”
“The Newman family’s influence stretches far and wide. They’ve opted for a somewhat cooperative and tolerable approach.”
She continued walking, making it clear this place was important to the kingdom’s information department. Finally, she stopped in front of a building.
“Last time, you gave Kurze the leash, right? So I made sure that bitch ended up holed up here.”
“Didn’t that damn idiot realize you manipulated the situation?”
“She knows! But what can she say? Kurze openly pointed her out. What can I say? It’s ridiculous. When I was around, she’d kneel if I even smiled at her, and now, Kurze is running the show.”
Maybe that’s because you were just too capable. If we compare you to a psychic who knows what others are thinking, anyone would feel powerless.
BANG!
“Ganelin! You little biatch! Get your ass out here!”
Before I even had a chance to act, Karia kicked the door open and burst in, furious.
“I know you’re holed up inside, you old hag!”
Um? What’s going on? Weren’t we supposed to be sneaky?
Aren’t we here to meet our target after all that stealthy action?
“…Karia? Do you really think screaming like that will make her come out?”
“It’s fine. She has to come out. What’s she gonna do while I’m holding Kurze’s leash? No matter how heavy her ass is, she has to show up!”
While Karia reassured us, those inside the building started to rise one by one.
Their movements weren’t ordinary; it seemed like everyone present was likely part of the kingdom’s information department.
“I’m the head of the information department. This is not a place for you.”
An older gentleman frowned and spoke sternly, but Karia just scoffed in response.
“Hey, just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re anything special here, right?”
“Actually, I am.”
“Really? Then come at me.”
What’s up with Karia’s confidence? I mean, she hasn’t regained her lost power yet. Isn’t it risky to stand up to this guy?
As I tilted my head in confusion, Karia eagerly stepped behind me and raised her voice.
“If you dare touch the noble Alrn’s precious lady!”
“You useless hag, what are you doing?”
“How many things have I done for my employer until now? I can pull this much weight!”
That aside…
It seemed pointless to keep discussing this, so I sighed and moved forward, and the information department personnel showed a troubled expression.
What’s up? Not gonna attack?
“Seriously, only idiots are here. Just check out those cold sweats.”
“What on earth are these losers doing?”
“Those fools are directly under the First Queen! If that crazy lady finds out someone’s hurt her precious employer, they’ll vanish without a trace!”
“That’s outrageous! How dare you speak of the First Queen like that!”
“Yeah, I get that, but come and fight. Our employer’s got this handled.”
“Geez, your antics are still as pathetic as ever. Must be your limits showing?”
Following that snicker-laden voice, a woman who looked like she could be handling patrons at a bar appeared.
“Isn’t being a pitiful drop out better than being a discarded noble with no claim to the throne?”
“Better than a discarded orphan, I suppose.”
“Really? That’s quite the comeback considering you still grovel under me now, right? You’re a noble lower than an orphan. How pathetic!”
“Lower? Are you living in an upside-down world? I’m above you!”
Her face, voice, and attitude were all spot on.
Sing along with me, and with a little hop, I landed right in front of the brat.
Concentrating on arguing with Karia, the minute she saw me, she stepped back, shocked.
“Long time no see?♡”
“What… what are you saying?”
“Don’t you remember this pretty face?♡ Have you gotten that dim-witted?♡ Just about the right age for it, right?♡”
Seeing her hesitate, it seemed she couldn’t just touch me like those other losers.
“How do you fix a wrecked item?~♡”
“Lady Alrn, please calm down and listen to me.”
“Ah♡ I remember now♡”
With a cautious step back, I thrust my fist into that brat’s belly.
The shock from my tiny fist hit her abdomen, making her gag, but I knew it was just an act.
The hand didn’t feel great.
Well, whatever. She threw herself down, so why not make use of her?
Completely expecting that, I sat on her back and felt a weak tremor coming from her.
“This sofa kinda sucks~♡ It smells weird~♡ Is it the leather? The feel isn’t great~♡”
“Is… is that so?”
“The lack of awareness while shaking like that is also pretty bad♡ You should be grateful I’m making you my furniture, why the hell are you trembling?♡”
I slapped her on her rear, and the tremor got even stronger.
Wow, I could use this as an awesome massage chair. Maybe I should gift it to Benedict?
“Do you remember anything now?♡”
“…I’m really sorry for that incident. It was…”
“How old is this thing?♡ Why can’t it be fixed even with my beating?♡”
SMACK! The sound of slapping her rear echoed throughout the building, followed by Karia’s laughter.
Could that have triggered the fuse? The little brat, who had been quietly lying down, suddenly grabbed my ankle.
“Let’s stop now, Lady Alrn…”
With a push against my leg, I shook off her grip and stood up.
Then I grabbed that brat’s head and slammed it straight down to the floor.
With a crunching noise, her face smashed into the wooden plank.
“Damn, it’s broken! You think you can beat me just because you’re a washed-up old hag in the back room?♡”
Hey, brat. The only reason you’re annoying is because of your position.
Don’t you realize that without the shield of the information department, you’d barely stack up against minions?
“What could a pathetic loser stuck in a spider’s web do?♡”
I stomped her head down, shattering the floor. Coming down from the second floor, I laughed at the sight of the brat bleeding from her nose.
“Such wimps. If I see more hindrances, I’ll make sure they’re gone for good.”
“I will risk my life to stop you!”
*
Rene and Arthur, having arrived at the Burrow Duke’s mansion, learned that Jack Burrow had not returned to the family.
It seemed he spent all his time learning so much under Karia that he didn’t even show his face.
The two sighed upon hearing this, but they still needed to act.
“What you two say is undoubtedly important. Understood. We’ll be prepared for any eventuality.”
Despite the bizarre nature of the Burrow Duke’s words, he nodded sagely.
“Do you really believe our words?”
“What you mentioned may sound far-fetched, but I have been through experiences even crazier. I was saved by someone who defied common sense. As long as I know you’re with them, I won’t doubt you.”
Neither Rene, who didn’t know the full story, nor Arthur, who had only heard murmurings about it, could shake the feeling that they were all speaking of the same person.
Receiving confirmation that they would actively cooperate in case something happened, the two exited the mansion.
“Lucy Alrn seems to have changed a lot.”
“Not that she did it on purpose, right?”
“Really, do you think so?”
Rene still remembered Lucy’s tear-stained face that screamed at him. A girl like her wouldn’t have found him unimportant.
Nonetheless, her outburst came from caring more about others than her own wish.
Despite her words, she was someone with depth. If we ignore the past, she could really be praised.
“Uh, Brother. You seem to be misunderstanding something.”
“Don’t you? Haven’t you ever been helped by Lucy Alrn?”
Not being that deep of a thinker, Arthur recalled Lucy’s actions that saved him and fell silent.
“Even if it happened by chance, doesn’t one or two occasions of assistance mean it’s more than just coincidence?”
“That might… be true.”
On their way to the Alrn family, Joy, who had coincidentally met them, raised Rene’s hand.
“You’re too harsh on the Third Prince! You’ve received so much help from Lucy!”
“No, but…”
It seemed pointless for Arthur to argue when Joy and Rene were on the same side.
“The Partran family has decided to fully cooperate with us. The Fairy Queen confirmed that the First Prince’s words are true.”
“Did the Fairy Queen tell you a love story?”
“How did you guess!?”
“Uh, sorry for that.”
“What? Why apologize? I had a blast!”
Joy blushed bright red, clearly demonstrating how different it was to read it versus hearing it spoken.
With the big issue resolved, now all they had to do was wait for Lucy Alrn to return with Karia.
“Gloomy Prince, where are you wandering off to? You’ve been hiding like mold in a corner, but you’re out basking in the sunlight now?”
“I’m sorry I’m late, but what’s with the lady lying beneath you?”
“She’s the trashy bitch spreading rumors about me, who only knows the dark side of what you call the gloomy prince.”
“…What? No, wait. Are you serious?”
“Do you really think I’d forget about a person like you, as moldy as you are?”
When Lucy Alrn flashed a playful smile, Rene found himself filled with both joy and an overwhelming urge to smack her on the head.
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