Chapter 77 (1/2)

Chapter 77: Chapter 77

My heart was thumping. Holding my breath, I carefully listened to what they were saying.

“I am afraid of the consequences, but isn’t it better to get rid of her?”

“I have already tried many times. However, it was not easy because the sophisticated emperor is protecting her.”

“Really??”

“Yes. There are over a hundred knights defending her house, and the marquis in charge of her security is a very savvy guy. I thought his daughter would break off her engagement to the crown prince after she became an apprentice knight, but she didn’t. Looking at the crown prince’s attitude today, it seems the sly emperor put him among the knights, so our faction can’t touch him.”

“That’s the problem. I spread the rumors about her in a timely manner, but the emperor or the crown prince didn’t bat an eye.”

‘Now, I know you spread the rumors.’ That’s why there were so many ungrounded rumors in social circles these days.

“I think we have to manipulate public opinion, so the crown prince and Lady Monique have no other choice but to break off their engagement.”

“I already know her weakness. The problem is how to find a suitable woman. ”

“But if her engagement is broken, she could be the successor to the Monique family.

Aren’t you bothered by the oath of blood?”

“Bah! Do you think it’s easy for a woman to be a knight? Monique family’s successor? How ridiculous!” Duke Jena laughed sarcastically. Even though I didn’t care about the so-called ‘oath by blood,’ I was bothered by his mention of ‘weakness.’ What is my weakness that he mentioned?

Is it related to what he described as my ‘vulgar blood?

‘Well, I don’t have any ‘vulgar blood’ no matter how hard I try to find.’

“Well, it isn’t reasonable to think that he trained his daughter for several years to have her join the knights division by deceiving us. Just ridiculous.”

Duke Jenna spoke in a tone of ridicule. Several men laughed together, agreeing with him.

“Anyway, now it’s important to find another woman to replace Lady Monique. It’s hard to get rid of her right now, so look for a woman that fits the condition.”

“How about Lady Hamel? She is your distant relative, Duke Jena, and the leader of the young ladies of our faction.”

“How stupid! Why do you think the emperor, who hates the temple, has chosen Lady Monique as the crown prince’s fiancee, citing her as the child of God’s prophecy? It’s because he is conscious of the general people. So, you have to find a woman like that who could be called the child of God’s prophecy,” Duke Jena continued to say in an irritated tone.

He continued, “First, we have to separate the crown prince from Lady Monique. I thought he was not interested in girls when I heard that he didn’t object even when she was mingling with Duke Lars’s second son. But looking at his attitude, I don’t think my guesswork was correct. Somehow, I have an ominous feeling.”

“Got it. I will try to find one as soon as possible. Then, what are you going to do about Lady Monique?”

There was deep coldness in the voice of the man who asked the duke about my fate.

“Just leave her alone until we find a suitable woman. If there is any undercover protecting her, we have no chance of getting rid of her. So, keep it in mind! You should never be discovered by the emperor or his close aides. Although they are quiet now, they removed half the noble factions opposed to him, as you know. So, be careful and act with extreme caution.”

“I will keep it in mind, Duke Jena.”

“Good. If you’re gone for too long, they’re going to suspect you. So, go back one by one. ”

Muffling any noise, I left the room. I had to get out before they came out.

I had to hide somewhere, but there was only one corridor from here to the banquet hall.

I tried to push the door next door, but the door was locked. It seemed like I would be caught by them.

‘What should I do?’