hotmtlnovel Chapter 67
Chapter 67
[Translator – Helga]
[Proofreader – Lucky]
Chapter 67
The first day of the star ball was a complete disaster.
Wendy’s plan to receive the allegiance of the young nobles and ladies fell apart.
“Aaargh!”
Unable to contain her anger, Wendy turned the room into a mess.
“How dare you, how daaaare you! To ignore the goodwill of the first princess, even when I was so polite to you, an heir of a fallen duke family? I’ll kill you.”
A terrifying murderous intent emanated from Wendy’s eyes.
Like Crown Prince Isaac, she was also high-tier 6th class.
If she wanted, she could turn Rehinar into a wasteland.
“Calm yourself, Your Highness.”
“It’s our incompetence that has disturbed Your Highness’s mood.”
The maids prostrated themselves on the floor, pleading.
They were bleeding from their faces and bodies, likely from being hit by the objects Wendy threw.
“The ball has only been going for a day.”
“During the remaining three days of the ball, if you show your generosity, Kane might be moved.”
“Kane is acting out like a wild colt because he doesn’t understand Your Highness’s true nature.”
Gradually, Wendy’s anger subsided due to the maids’ persuasion.
“Right, it’s only been a day. I can win over Kane in the next three days. But how?”
Wendy turned her gaze to the maids.
Each maid offered a suggestion.
“How about giving him a precious artifact?”
“I heard a rumor that he likes money very much.”
“Men can’t resist beautiful women. How about selecting a few chosen female slaves to show your sincerity?”
Bribes that wouldn’t work on Kane.
However, Wendy smiled at the maids’ words.
“Prepare everything you mentioned and send them.”
“Your Highness is so generous.”
“Once he receives the gifts, he will surely be moved by Your Highness.”
But there was a fatal flaw with Wendy and the maids.Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)
They were brainless.
They lacked any sense of thought.
Wendy had exceptional martial prowess.
Thus, heaven took away her intelligence.
She was given everything except one thing: the ability to think.
Wendy reached the high-tierl of 6th class only due to her lineage and various elixirs.
If her mind was empty, at least her subordinates should have high intelligence...
But the maids were no different from her.
Prioritizing appearance, Wendy selected her maids based on looks.
And one thing was emphasized during their training.
They were brainwashed to follow only their superior’s orders and not to think at all.
Raised as killing machines from a young age, the maids couldn’t think even if they wanted to.
So they became a brainless group.
That was the biggest problem with the first princess’s faction.
“Hehehe, for you, that was quite a good idea.”
“It’s something we’ve learned indirectly from Your Highness.”
Was that an insult or a compliment...
“How is Lord Beno?”
“Perhaps he may never be able to hold a sword again.”
“A valuable toy has been ruined.”
“Don’t be disheartened, Your Highness. You’ll soon receive something even more precious.”
The precious item referred to was Kane.
“That’s right. I’ll get close to the new item and crush Isaac’s pride.”
Wendy indulged in a futile dream.
A dream where Kane would turn to her side.
However, she never got close to realizing that dream.
Kane just took her gifts and ran away.
It was what one might call a dine and dash.
—
Late at night.
When everyone was asleep.
Wendy sent 100 million gold to Kane.
A chest full of gold bars.
The maids spoke with triumphant expressions.
“This is a gift from Her Highness to Sir Kane.”
“Even after that humiliation?”
“That’s how highly Her Highness regards Sir Kane.”
“Ha.”
Kane sneered.
Did they think he didn’t know what Wendy was planning?
“It’s a terrifying plan.”
Despite this, Isaac did not oppose it.
On the contrary, it was a good opportunity.
Among the students was his younger sister, the second princess.
If anyone still had loyalty to the royal family, they wouldn’t dare attack where the second princess was, no matter how furious they were.
It could also be used to distinguish allies.
“So that’s why you’re returning so quickly.”
“Young Master, we’re ready to leave.”
Camilla appeared outside.
The black crow exchange people were with her.
They had come lightly, but now they had a lot of baggage for the return trip.
“We’ll be off now.”
Kane bid farewell to Isaac.
“See you again, brother.”
Isaac hugged Kane as he reciprocated the farewell.
Blata, who was in Kane’s arms, grumbled.
“Why are men hugging so grossly? It’s not right for the same gender to do that.”
“I agree with him. Please, step back.”
“You have no warmth. This is why people say romance is dead these days.”
Isaac clicked his tongue, grumbling.
“Go on. You might not get another glorious chance to hug me.”
“I hope thats true.”
Kane’s firm tone made Isaac’s lips pout even more.
“You never lose an argument. The gate is open, so just go.”
Kane made his final farewell and left.
On the way back to the palace.
In the deep darkness beside Isaac, the leader of the Black Heaven Guards emerged.
“There is a group following Sir Kane.”
“Judging by your serious tone, they’re not the Black Crow exchange. How many?”
“About 50.”
“Their level?”
The leader of the Black Heaven didn’t respond immediately.
“Must be strong, huh? Are they from Hatzfeld’s side?”
“That’s also unclear.”
“It’s been a while since you’ve been this uncertain.”
“I’ll send the Imperial Guard.”
Isaac shook his head at the leader’s suggestion.
“No need. That guy can handle it.”
—
Meanwhile,
Dozens of robed figures were running through the forest.
‘It was definitely the mana of the Blood Knights.’
The man leading the group was deep in thought.
The Blood Rune.
A Rune that should not exist in this world.
A Rune that draws out the power of demons.
His mission was to ensure that the Blood rune never appeared in the world.
‘I need to confirm it myself.’
It had been a long time since the man had moved.
He hadn’t moved for decades.
Even Hatzfeld was unaware of his identity.
His heavy inactivity was spurred by the appearance of someone presumed to be a Blood Knight.
“Executioner Seven, could that dullard really have awakened as a Blood Knight?”
“Wasn’t the Guardian Lord closest to becoming a Blood Knight?”
“Even he couldn’t fully awaken as a Blood Knight and is on his deathbed, so how could his son undergo such an extreme awakening...”
Everyone was skeptical.
Until now, anyone with the potential to awaken as a Blood Knight had been killed.
And those who hadn’t been killed were slowly dying.
Now, suddenly, there was news of an awakened Blood Knight.
Who could easily believe that?
“Don’t forget our mission. Even if they aren’t a Blood Knight, if there’s any sign, we eliminate them all.”
Executioner Seven spoke in an emotionless tone.
“I misspoke.”
“After living under different identities for decades, it’s natural to think that way. Sometimes even I get confused.”
“Even you, Executioner?”
“Why wouldn’t I? But I try to never forget the mission given to us by the Law King.”
As those following Executioner Seven nodded in agreement,
The carriage reached the one-third mark.
“Here, we will kill Kane Rehinar and everyone with him.”
[Translator – Helga]
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