Chapter 199 - Ch. 199 There's No Need To Be Bitter (2) (2/2)

“There is no need to be bitter. Everyone involved will die like you.”

Oswald’s face turned ashen.

“P-please.”

“I’ll kill you now. I’ll make it as painful as I can.”

Soon after, Oswald’s screams rang through the dungeon.

“Aaaagh!”

Zenard, who was standing outside the cell, glanced inside. He had expected this when Carlisle ordered him not harm the marquis.

“He should have killed himself before the prince arrived…”

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Elena, who was taking a nap in her room, opened her eyes earlier than usual. She wasn’t the type to sleep for a long time, and the more her condition improved, the less she needed to sleep.

When she opened her eyes, she noticed that Carlisle was not beside her. She tilted her head in wonder.

‘Where did he go?’

She soon dismissed the thought, as she knew that he had a busy schedule. There must have been something urgent he had to attend to.

Elena quietly got out of bed, when the nanny, who had come to check in on her, approached her in a hurry.

“You’re awake now?”

“Yes. I must be getting better because I’m not sleeping as long.”

“What a relief. Oh! As you were sleeping, a messenger from the Emperor had arrived.”

“The Emperor?”

“Yes. If you are able, the Emperor wants you to come by today.”

“Ah…”

Emperor Sullivan’s summons stirred up memories in her.

He had promised to reveal the secrets of Carlisle’s blue bead ring the next time they met. Perhaps then she would find out about the black scales on Carlisle’s body as well. It was only because of the Emperor’s poor health that their meeting had been delayed.

He was asking for her now though…

That meant she would find out about the secrets of the ring today.