TCIWTFY - Chapter 99

"From Katzen... relief supplies have arrived. And this is a letter from the Lord of the East."

"What? My maternal grandfather?"

Although it was in the name of the Katzen Imperial Family, it was actually relief goods sent by the Eastern Feudal Lords.

If they want to appease His Majesty's anger, they must first show sincerity.

When Empress Dowager learned of her daughter's mistake, she asked her father for help, and when the feudal lord realized that there was no turning back once the oath had been sent to the Holy Kingdom, he quickly took action.

Samon and the Princess, who had hurriedly changed their clothes, ran outside.

The long procession of wagons seemed to go on forever.

The crowd that had gathered like clouds cheered as if the street was about to disappear.

"Hurray! Her Highness the Princess has saved us!"

Behind the shouts, the voices of the Valdinians could be heard muttering.

"Did you hear? Originally, Katzen didn't want to give out any relief at all."

"You kept delaying it off day after day, insulting even the late King, but our clever and brave Princess challenged the 4th Princess to a duel and made her unable to escape!"

"Oh my, those bastards! They are the world's biggest swindlers who don't even keep their promises!"

The people spat and cursed Katzen.

It was frustrating to have to give up the relief after losing the duel, and instead of receiving any thanks, she was being cursed at, so the 4th Princess felt like she was being dragged into it.

But then another twist of fate struck her.

"Urgent news, urgent news! Our Valdina army has defeated the Lhasa tribe in the Great Plains!"

News of victory in the war has arrived.

"It looks like the sun is starting to shine on Valdina now!"

"Do you remember the Star of Victory, the Esther sign, that was seen at Her Highness the Princess's banquet a while ago? It was definitely for today!"

People's faces were filled with smiles at the good news they had not heard in a long time.

The fourth Princess, who was overcome with anger, threw the parasol she was holding onto the floor.

Crack, crack! 

She stomped on the platform until it broke. The broken pieces flew up from under Samon's feet.

"Damn Medea! I can't just kill that woman! You'll die! You'll die!"

Samon's eyes lit up secretly. He nonchalantly brushed the debris off his knee and said,

"Your Highness, if that is what you wish, then nothing is impossible." 

"What? Kensington said he couldn't kill the Princess. I would only be giving them an excuse to tear the Empire apart by breaking continental law!"

"Of course the Count is right. But if the cause of death was not Her Highness the Princess, then it doesn't matter, right?"

A strange light appeared in Samon's eyes.

'Medea must be dealt with.' 

Since the last banquet, Medea has risen to prominence as the true heroine of Valdina.

Now, wherever he went in the palace, it was not difficult to hear her name.

When the people learned that relief was doubling, they began to worship her as if she were a saint.

'We can't leave it like this. We have to stop the flow of Medea being worshipped.'

To do that, he needed the stupid and vicious woman in front of him. Someone who would eliminate Medea on behalf of Duke Claudio.

The princess stroked her chin as if interested.

"Keep going."

You came over. 

Samon swallowed a laugh inside and approached the 4th Princess.

"I have a great idea. For the upcoming friendly hunting competition."

***

The news of Peleus' victory was also delivered to the house of Duke Claudio.

"Shit-!"

The regent crumpled up the newsletter and threw it away.

"What am I going to do now? There is chaos both inside and outside. Medea is inside the palace, and outside is Peleus, and these damned siblings are both trying to corner me."

"Calm down, Duke. The worst is yet to come."

As Raju walked towards the regent, he glanced at Catherine, who was sitting behind him.

"If things continue this way, Peleus will return victorious from the war, but we must deal with him before he sets foot on Valdina's land again."

"It's time to use the numbers you've prepared."

Raju said.

"Regent, why have you waited so long? If the King returns, the rebellion will be far away. You don't think you can win against him, who has conquered even the plains, do you?"

Raju's point was correct. He could not wait any longer. The regent nodded and gave orders to his subordinate.

"Tell the King Guard to put the plan into action."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Just then, knock knock, the door opened.

"Mom, Dad? Are you here?"

It was Birna who appeared through the slightly pushed door. She sensed the serious atmosphere inside and paused.

"Oh, I didn't know you had a guest. Excuse me. Dad, then I'll..."

"Guest? Why are you saying such disappointing things?"

Raju's expression when he discovered Birna brightened up as if it had been a long time since he had seen her.

He got up from his seat, opened the door himself, and welcomed Birna inside.

"... Hello, Count Raju."

"Birna, don't call me by that title. Just call me godfather. Okay?"

Count Raju opened his arms towards her in joy, but Birna dodged with a slight twist of her shoulder.

Catherine frowned and scolded Birna at her obvious dislike of Count Raju.

"Birna, don't be rude."

"Haha. Catherine, it's okay. It's been so long since I've seen her, so it's understandable that she feels awkward."

Even though Count Raju was so generous with his embrace, Birna snorted softly.

"Dad, I want to go shopping in District 2 tomorrow. Will you let me?"

Then Birna turned around and ran towards her father. The regent frowned.

"...In this day and age?"

"Please, let me. I need to buy clothes to wear to the hunting competition tomorrow. I heard a great person is coming, but I really don't have anything to wear. Yes?"

The regent gave his consent to his daughter's stubbornness, who clung to his arm and acted cute.

"Ha, I get it. Don't be so annoying."

"Wow! Dad is the best after all!"

"Okay, you can go now."

Birna was very happy and rubbed her cheek against her father's arm.

The regent waved his hand as if he was annoyed and issued an order to expel the guests.

Count Raju stared blankly at the sight.

"2nd District? I was thinking of going to see the city of Valdina, and if it's okay, would it be okay if I go with you, Birna? In return, I, the godfather, will give you anything you like as a gift."

Birna shook her head before Raju could finish speaking.

"No, I just wanted to watch it comfortably by myself. Sorry."

Then, without even waiting for an answer, she just stormed out.

"This girl is really... Excuse me for a moment."

Catherine, unable to tolerate her spoiled daughter's behavior any longer, followed her out.

The two of them were left alone in the office. The Regent poured a glass of wine and handed it to Raju.

"She grew up so preciously that she is still so immature. Count Raju, please understand."

"How can I not understand?"

"As she entered puberty, her colors became more intense day by day... Even though Samon wasn't that wild, I'm having a headache trying to figure out who she resembles."

The regent was whining.

"I am truly envious of the Regent who has such a cute and lovely daughter."

Count Raju smiled and raised his glass.

'Who does she look like? It's me!'

Beneath the invisible sleeves, without revealing the deep nail marks on the palms.

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