Chapter 105 - The Rhine Kingdom’s Peril 1 (1/2)
“Were you lusting after me? Did you want to tear apart my clothes and whip me every night like you did to the maids in your mansion?”
The man was Count Ethan's son Turner.
After the rebellion in the Rhine Kingdom was suppressed, he had been kidnapped by the Golden Rose Society and brought to this location.
“It’s, it’s a misunderstanding, Anais. I just...”
“Melphis told me everything about your perverted fetishes and hobbies.”
Turner could be called a psychopath. He did not sympathize with the feelings of others. Rather, he enjoyed abusing them. Anais had heard rumors and knew of this fact for a long time.
“You are special to me, so I won't treat you carelessly... .”
“I guess you still haven't gotten rid of your delusions. You’re just a slave to sex...”
Anais’ wrath against Turner was justified. Due to her father Count Ludwig, she was about to be wed to this man.
So, one of the reasons Anais offered her chastity to Melphis was to gain protection against Turner.
Of course, the current situation was the opposite of what it was in the past.
“Don't do this, Anais. We have to work together to regain our fathers' lands.”
”I don’t know… I don’t think you’ll be very helpful.”
It was all thanks to the Golden Rose Society that she was able to come this far.
They wanted to take control of the Rhine kingdom behind the scenes and needed Turner and Anais to carry out the plan.
Still, the reason Turner was trapped was because he could potentially harm Anais.
“Let me sign a contract with the demons. Then I will definitely be useful to you.”
”No. Then it will get harder to control you.”
Since he was a psychopath, Turner lacked self-control.
Currently, Anais was the only one to have signed a contract with Priscilla, as he could create trouble and disrupt their plans.
As Anais looked down upon Turner, a young man's voice resounded behind her.
“You two still have a bad relationship.”
“Lord Crowley…”
Anais's gaze immediately turned towards Aleister. He was the head of the Golden Rose Society and the Witch Cult.
He embodied fear itself.
“Now, how about reconciling with each other? You will have to travel together soon enough.”
“Is the Rhine King already at Marquis Nelson’s territory?”
“Since the armed provocations of the Dane Kingdom’s army got more frequent, it seems like he came out for an inspection. Because of that, he seems to have noticed our plans to some extent.
Aleister knew about everything happening on the Eeth continent as if he were simply looking down at his palm.
Anais also knew of this fact, and nodded at his words.
“I believe that I must go to Erutonia with the Witch Cult, correct? We will take over the lands while the Rhine King is occupied in the Nelson march.”
“Yes, the plan will go ahead as scheduled, no matter what the enemy does.”
Aleister was on his way back from the meeting with King Philip II, the ruler of the Izuna Kingdom.
He was Joanna's father, the regent who was governing Blackburn on behalf of Woohyuk during his absence.
Therefore, if he sent a message to threaten her, Joanna would have no other choice but to accept Aleister's demands.
Their plan was flawless and they would easily obtain Blackburn, the impregnable fortress.
Once the Rhine Kingdom were to fall into great chaos, they would also take over other key cities and locations in turn, using methods similar to the one described earlier.
“I want to see the RHine King fall. If possible, I want to see his demise in person.”
“I will at least tell you the entire story after it happens.”
Aleister looked at her with a meaningful smile.
It would prove to be difficult to kill Woohyuk, the one who had defeated the Witch of Envy and thwarted many of his past schemes.
Regardless of the means, Aleister was willing to brutalize and slaughter all those he cherished.
'This is all in Lady Lilith's name!'
Salvation could only be achieved through destruction.
Asura was an heretical existence that interfered with this grand mission.
In truth, Lilith had never said this, but according to the Gospel it was the case.
“We shouldn’t be wasting time like this. Get ready to depart.”
Aleister gathered his hands and began his prayer to convey his appreciation.
Eventually, the sound of ropes being cut echoed and Turner was released from his restraints.
“Oh, you need to do a few things before leaving.”
Aleister approached the rebellious Turner and pressed his index finger on the psychopath’s forehead.
Soon enough, Turner's eyes were dyed with mad blood.
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[Hong Yuri, report the situation in the Lydia kingdom.]
[The movement of the Witch Cult is suspicious. I think they’re plotting something.]
[Be careful not to arouse suspicion yourself as much as possible. The Golden Rose Society may be lurking somewhere.]
[Yes, don't worry. I'm very good at acting.]
Hong Yuri was active in the Lydia Kingdom and was constantly monitoring the behavior of Woohyuk’s enemies.
However, on the surface level, she had absolutely no connection with Woohyuk, so nobody had noticed her activities.
While Woo-hyuk was having a conversation with her, Leifina ran to him and reported.
“My Lord, all the feudal rulers who were convocated have arrived.”
”Understood. Let's go now.”
Their current location is Sirien, the northern province of the Nelson march.
Woohyuk left the Northeast Guard Camp for a while and was scanning his surroundings.
“But why did you summon a man named Sieg instead of Countess Tinia? He is just an assistant of the lord.”