When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

Chapter 20

She could endure the slaps on her cheeks as a punishment for a crime she didn’t even commit.

But this?

Laritte’s legs became numb.

She didn’t fall to the ground, thanks to the people who caught her from behind.

Rose heard her shriek through the cracks of the door as she closed them.

She rushed down to the first floor, smirking. As she reached the floor, she met the Count.

Rose asked, catching her breath as she was walking at a fast pace.

“So, what exactly is going on, father?”
“We don’t know. Your mother went back to check on in the castle as soon as she heard about the Duke’s appearance. I’ve been waiting to hear from you….”

The Count said sweeping his chin, where he had begun to grow a beard, with his fingers.

Why did Ian Reinhardt appear in the castle?

If it were him, he would have lived the rest of his life in hiding.

Rebellion was one of the most serious crimes in the world.

Even if the royal family did something merciful, why did he have to show up in the castle when he was a traitor?

There must be some reason.

The Count fell into a deep agony.

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Now let us go back to the beginning and perceive the day from Ian’s point of view.

“Looks like we’ll have to get separated here.”
“If possible….I’ll come and visit you in a few days after I’m done with my business.”

After Ian and Laritte bid each other a goodbye, they began pacing in opposite directions slowly.

As he glanced backwards, he was able to confirm Laritte entering the Banquet Hall.

Unfortunately, he didn’t hear the words, “The Duchess, Laritte Reinhardt, is here.”

It was a chance to know her real name.

Ian kept moving.

Every single moment he had spent with her at the villa flooded into his mind.

The first one was when he tasted her meat stew.

“Do you like it?”

That was the first thing she said to Ian.

So, what did he say? Nothing?

of the stew. A scent mixed with meat and

was sitting right in front of him.

his temperature rising the very next

had given him a cup of milk

tea of the

made him feel relaxed.

passed through his

uninvited guest did

time they spent staying there, separated away from the world, would last forever,

“…….”

unconsciously fixed his robes as he walked down the hall.

time to

would be annoying if he caused the gathering

to see the emotionless blue eyes

basic rules of the imperial security system were in groups

It was much more effective to neutralize them one by one. Therefore, it was necessary

walked up to a deep deserted corridor where there would be less security and hid

were

lightly towards the opposite pillar as soon as they passed by it.

floor, creating

you hear that?”

the area carefully.

right then, let’s resume our

guard in the front started to

the Imperial Palace right away. So, it might simply be an illusion.

guard rushed towards the

the guard

“…..!”
“Shh.”

struck him at his neck, knocking him

was the guard in front of him.

took out the dagger from his left boot. The next second, he kicked the ground with his right foot and

the sound of the fast footsteps.

“What…..”

vision was covered by Ian as

himself, he got hit at his head with the handle of Ian’s sword, and thereby, lost his consciousness.

“Sigh.”

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to Ian that he couldn’t kill them but had

continued to dispose of the guards around him one

from the mopping techniques that he had shown Laritte

an extremely terrifying reputation.

was like a flesh-cutting beast……

name that he gained with some kind of awe

by the imperial order, so the nickname “murderer” was

currently had no hesitation.

people had fainted, Ian estimated the time.

should be enough.’

the spot where he had separated with Laritte.

were already gathered

enter this hall unless you’re an

the guard and walked forward to open

astonishment, but when he didn’t budge at all, he realized he wasn’t a match for this unknown