Chapter 52. Stealing A Book
Chapter 52. Stealing A Book
When I returned to Vance's mansion, a number of servants were busy pacing back and forth in the yard as they were looking for something. As soon as they saw me, they immediately approached.
"Miss Lilieth, are you all right?" said the servant.
"I'm fine. What happened?" I asked in confusion.
"Sir Andrew was looking for you in your room and didn't find you. That's why he thought something had happened to you," he replied.
"He must have found my room messy since I was in pain earlier, " I thought.
"I'm fine. Tell Andrew and the others to meet me in the living room. I want to discuss something with them," I said.
"Yes, Miss Lilieth," the servant answered.
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I sat on the sofa in the living room, sipping my tea casually while Andrew barged in and hurried toward me.
"Lilieth, what happened to you?" said Andrew worriedly. Kitty and Arcania followed behind him.
I put down my teacup and turned my gaze to them.
"I'm fine. Sit down."
They sat on the sofa, while Andrew's eyes were fixed on me, making sure I was really all right.
I turned my gaze to Andrew.
"Do you not believe me?"
He shook his head while looking down.
"Where is Diorix?" I asked.
"Sir Diorix is resting, master," Arcania answered.
"Ah... Of course. His energy has not recovered and he is still injured. Beside...." I glanced over to Arcania as I could smell Diorix's scent from her body.
"All right, I know all of you want to ask me about what happened last night. I'll tell you what I know," I began our conversation.
I told them everything I knew about what had happened last night, including all my presumptions about the kingdom of Aeros' involvement and another Demon Lord. While they listen carefully.
"So the kingdom of Aeros was behind all of this?" said Kitty. She did not expect the kingdom could do such cruel actions.
"Not only that, it's likely what the alchemist did to Andrew was also on their command."
"The bad guys are from the kingdom?" Andrew asked in surprise.
"Yes, based on the characteristics you gave me, the man you see there is Prince Reyn of Aeros."
"That handsome man is a prince?" He bowed sadly, how could a prince, future leader of this kingdom could do so cruel?
"Why ... Why would a prince do such bad things to me and my friends? Aren't they supposed to be good people?" said Andrew in a disbelief tone.
I sighed at Andrew's innocent thoughts.
"Andrew, not all princes are a good person." I paused as I also looked into who I am now. "And not all princesses are good..." I continued. I also never thought I was a good person, what I'm doing right now is obviously just for revenge.
"Since our enemy is the kingdom, we cannot act rashly. I already spread the 'Trap Spell' around this mansion. But I think I need more," I said again. I turned my gaze to Arcania. "Arcania, go with Vance and spread your web in the trees around the mansion to prevent intruders."
"Okay," Arcania answered.
"Andrew, Kitty. Both of you will get ready to go with me to Nighthallow City tonight," I said again.
"For what?" Kitty asked in confusion.
"We will steal a book ..."
