Chapter 228: Lonely People
The secret ledger of the broker they had been searching for was finally found. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
Upon hearing the news, Fiona and Carl immediately went to see the ledger.
Naturally, Sigren and Kane were also there.
“With the names of the nobles in this ledger, we can arrest them all.”
“Let’s hope the broker was thorough.”
If anyone was omitted, they wouldn’t be able to catch them.
Sigren, who had been silently staring at the ledger, spoke calmly. “Sir Kane, if your family is in here, it’s the end for them.”
“Please, stop saying such terrifying things…” Kane responded as if he had given up. Kane had just asked his father, Marquess Erez, what had happened. Of course, he didn’t get a proper answer. His father, as usual, yelled with an authoritative attitude, saying it was none of his business. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
‘He’s definitely hiding something.’ Doubting his father, Kane began to look through the ledger with trembling hands. If his father’s name was really in there, he would be in serious trouble with his superiors.
“The Sterre Count and Countess are listed…” Fiona, who was looking at the ledger with him, murmured.
Everyone was focused on the contents of the ledger. For a long time, the only sound was the rustling of papers.
“This is the last page.” Kane muttered. Finally, there was just one page left and his father’s name hadn’t appeared yet, fortunately.
“….” Kane anxiously turned to the last page. As he scanned the names on the paper, he shouted in relief. “They’re not here!”
Neither the Erez family nor the Crown Prince’s name was in the ledger.
“Your Highness, you see? Our family is innocent!”
“…I see.”
“Don’t look so disappointed; it hurts my feelings.”
But Fiona couldn’t hide her own disappointment either. After all, considering their original goal, it was a complete waste. ‘How are they planning to gather the sacrifices?‘ Maybe they’re not using human trafficking. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
The only confident person in the room was Kane. He shouted to Carl. “See, Lady Mia… I mean, you there, sir. Look at this. Our family is innocent!”
Carl gave a wry smile. “Yes, in ‘this matter,’ you are.”
Kane asked in confusion. “What do you mean by ‘this matter’?”
Sigren, who knew the whole story, hardened his expression. Yes. Just because the Erez family wasn’t involved in this matter, it didn’t erase past events. Specifically, the deaths of Sigren’s mother and aunt.
“I told you, ask your father about it.” Carl replied coldly to the confused Kane before leaving.
“…”
Sigren patted Kane on the shoulder who stared blankly at Carl’s departing figure.
“Take the ledger and arrest the involved nobles.”
“What? Yes… understood.” Kane nodded with a troubled expression.
“Your Highness, that man—” Kane still didn’t know Carl’s name. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
“His name is Carl.”
“Oh, that’s his name. Anyway, do you know why Sir Carl dislikes me?”
Sigren could only manage a bitter smile at that question. How could he possibly explain? That Kane’s father killed both Sigren’s and Carl’s mothers? Sigren decided to show consideration for his valued subordinate. “You don’t need to know. There’s nothing good that will come from it.”
“…”
“Just finish the task you were given.”
Sigren, seeing Fiona looking like she had a lot to say, wrapped an arm around her shoulder and led her away.
“…”
Left alone, Kane looked at the ledger once more with a troubled and serious expression. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
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The Darkness enveloped Fiona, making her curl up tightly. A pitch-black aura swirled around her. Being one with the darkness, she possessed an incredible amount of power. One of her abilities was sensing large-scale movements of magic in the air. When she followed these movements, the one she encountered most frequently was “Fiona Heilon.” As she continuously tracked the magical energy, she realized that no one in this world could move as much magic at once as Fiona Heilon.
The Darkness focused with its eyes closed.
Then, Fiona Heilon’s gentle voice came through.
“I won’t leave you alone.”
It was a warm whisper. She always said this:
“You can rely on me. You’ll never have to worry alone as you did before. I promise you that.”
But this wasn’t a message to herself. It was something Fiona Heilon said to some unfortunate children.
Listening quietly to the voice, the Darkness murmured.
[…I’m lonely.]
No one had ever said such things to her. Since childhood, her biological mother and countless others had only told her to disappear. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
[I don’t want to disappear.]
Contrary to their wishes, she wanted to stay here. She didn’t want to be forgotten.
[Why?]
Everyone else found salvation.
Everyone had someone by their side.
Except for her.
[Please, look at me…]
However, this wish had never once been fulfilled. Even now, “Fiona Heilon” was on his side. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
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