Volume 3 Chapter 4
“Ah—yes, meow…”
Caro Cat’s gaze suddenly became evasive.
“Miss Anna wants to ask the support team for help, meow?”
“They are the adventurers’ guild I trust the most. If it’s my request… I think they’ll be willing to assist me.”
I will find a way to repay them later. I’m determined to bet on this chance, to gather all the forces I can, no matter the cost.
“So, I’d like to ask Caro Cat for help, to contact everyone in the support team via private messages and ask them to gather in End as early as tomorrow morning.”
This left Norah momentarily speechless.
This would ensure the safety of tomorrow morning’s negotiations. The only thing left to consider is what conditions Enrique might propose.
“Then, assuming Lord Enrique really intends to make a deal with me, my guess for the compensation might be…”
“It might be you, Anna.”
Christiana said, narrowing her eyes, her voice unusually calm.
“Yes. Lord Enrique… once proposed to me.”
That was my first experience of a marriage proposal. I think if Enrique intends to make a request, it might be hoping I would agree.
Optimistically, Enrique might propose something else, but in the end, it’s likely…
“Anna. Hang in there.”
Christiana smiled, but her smile was not gentle this time.
“That guy is also a prominent figure. He will definitely throw a grand feast to celebrate, and then I’ll come to steal the bride.”
“Lady Christiana…”
“Here’s the plan: I’ll kiss Anna in the church, declare her my wife, and then we’ll elope, wandering the world. Don’t worry, I’m very capable, I’ll definitely rescue Anna. If he really helps Lily escape, I won’t have to stab him.”
Christiana wasn’t angry at Enrique for stealing her love; she was competing with herself.
—Why wasn’t it me who helped Anna?
The anger Christiana didn’t show was scolding herself.
“I stand with Anna. What about you, Norah?”
“My lady, you really are…”
You’re too cunning. Norah wore a helpless expression.
Since Norah’s concerns had been addressed, she had no reason to stand against Christiana anymore.
As if to distance herself from her initial stance, Norah turned to Caro Cat.
“Can you bring the entire cult here?”
“Meow…”
Seeing Caro Cat’s hesitant attitude, Norah immediately frowned.
“Can’t you do it?”
“Caro Cat? If my plan causes you inconvenience, then…”
The entire plan was a unilateral request to Caro Cat. Perhaps Caro Cat had her own difficulties, and I shouldn’t insist.
“No, no problem, meow! If I can’t do it, let my bust size decrease by one cup, meow!”
A sudden, fierce oath?!
Even Norah stared at Caro Cat’s modest chest, falling deep into thought.
“Private messages are too troublesome, meow! I’ll log off and notify the support team!”
I hurriedly caught Caro Cat, who collapsed with weak legs. She logged off too hastily. I’ll take Caro Cat back to the room later.
“If the adventurers of Anna’s support team gather by tomorrow morning, we will proceed as discussed today, with Anna responsible for negotiating with Enrique. I also want to see the caliber of those who share my sentiments… cough, no, I want to see the former [Golden Dawn]’s glory.”
“Thank you for your support, Lady Christiana.”
“Save your thanks until we’re out of danger.”
Tomorrow, success or failure hinges on this.
We didn’t invite Lily to join the discussion, thinking of her realization this morning. If Lily knew about these plans…
Leaving the meeting room, Christiana said she wanted to rest and returned to her room. Norah didn’t stay with us either, probably preparing for tomorrow’s unexpected guests.
I carried Caro Cat back to the bedroom, with Sigurdella accompanying me.
“Sigurdella…”
Sigurdella walked ahead of me, her expression hidden from view.
Our upcoming collaborator was Enrique, the man Sigurdella despised the most for trading in unicorn horns. She didn’t erupt in the meeting room, thanks to her restraint.
But I needed to consider Sigurdella’s feelings. That man was one of the humans Sigurdella could never accept.
“…I’ll execute Plan C. Anna.”
Sigurdella stopped but didn’t turn around.
Plan C.
When we were stranded on the streets, uncertain of the future, I proposed three plans, among which Plan C was…
To eliminate Duke Borgia.
“Wait, Sigurdella, that’s too dangerous. Even if Duke Borgia is past his prime, he’s still one of the most powerful forces in the Kingdom of Mikel.”
Even though Sigurdella, a Moon Elf proficient in stealth, might breach layers of defense, the security at Lunyuan Castle couldn’t
be weaker than Enrique’s guards, and the assassination target’s combat ability was also not in the same league as Enrique’s.
It was a one-way trip. I had advised Sigurdella similarly back then.
“This is the only way I can think of to prevent Anna from being defiled by that man.”
Sigurdella turned slowly, biting her teeth, her slender nails even digging into her flesh.
“Anna, I swore to the Goddess of Nature to protect you and Lily, but now I can do nothing! If Duke Borgia disappears… all our problems will be solved…”
The end.