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.

***

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?

the aroma of the stew. A scent

made it was sitting right

temperature rising the

of milk tea mixed

cup of savory tea of the right temperature for him.

made him

other things passed

were times when he was surprised that an uninvited guest did all the chores in his villa all by herself.

separated away from

“…….”

as he

was time to make a

care of their tight security. It would be annoying if he caused the gathering

the emotionless blue eyes of Laritte

the imperial security system were

been in use ever since it was passed on by a deputy defense minister nearly a hundred years ago. It

deserted corridor where there would be less security and hid

guards were approaching him

robe and threw it lightly towards the opposite

floor,

that?”

and searched the area carefully.

“All right then, let’s resume

front started to move.

think there could be any problem inside the Imperial Palace right away.

cautiously moved as the other guard rushed towards the first

his mouth so that the

“…..!”
“Shh.”

struck him at his neck, knocking him over

was the guard in front of

one second, Ian took out the dagger from his left boot. The next second, he kicked the

to the sound of the fast

“What…..”

vision was covered by Ian as he leaped

got hit at his head with the handle of

“Sigh.”

are available at the end of the chapter!

he couldn’t kill them but had to knock

dispose of the guards around

different from the mopping techniques that he had

had an extremely terrifying

was like a flesh-cutting

a name that he gained with some

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

currently had no hesitation.

a few people had fainted, Ian estimated the time.

should be enough.’

the spot where he had separated with Laritte.

families, including the royal family, were already gathered at the

allowed to enter this hall unless you’re an aristocrat.”

and walked forward to open the

budge at all, he