[TKOSINM] 275 – Taking Down Riel

“Can’t you believe what I said?”

When Riel asked, Ascardo lowered his voice and spoke.

“No one knows that the Count’s eldest daughter is the daughter of the former emperor and his wife. Wouldn’t it be easy to believe that she was?”

“…I see what you mean. I guess that be the case.”

At Ascardo’s words, Riel nodded in agreement.

As Irene heard the two of them talking, she almost gasped out loud. Irene took a deep, slow breath, covering her mouth with her hands. She felt her Louiselle turn to herself.

After all, Riel knew... But she’ll tell Ascardo about it...

As she had been silent until now, she thought she wouldn’t tell anyone, but she didn’t know that she would speak to Ascardo.

Riel, what the hell is she thinking?

Would her parents know that Riel revealed her family secrets to her others?

“His Majesty believed me, so there will be movement in the imperial palace soon. You’re going to hurry up and take care of your sister. Don’t make me lose faith in you.”

“At that time, Count Ascardo can take advantage of the chaos of the Grand. The Imperial Palace will also support Count Ascardo.” At Riel’s firm voice, Ascardo smiled.

“How exciting. Milady is a fun person.”

Ascardo laughed as if he was truly delighted. The more he did, the more Irene felt her blood draining out of her body. She didn’t even know that Riel had her necklace, and she thought they were going to kill herself and Noel and that Riel had lost her mind.

“I wish I could just go back. Because of my sister’s problems, the atmosphere in our house is not good. This necklace… thank you.”

Riel said softly, stroking the necklace. When she looked up, her face slightly blushed. She seemed to be genuinely happy.

“I will escort you to the carriage. I think it would be good to have a deep conversation with milady if there is a chance later.”

Ascardo smiled brightly and politely extended his hand to Riel. Knowing what that meant, Riel’s face flushed again. Soon the two left the garden. At the same time, Irene stood up.

“If Riel enters the house, she will be difficult to approach,” she said. You have to catch her before that.”

Determined, Irene clenched her fists.

“Louiselle, bring me, Noel.” She said as she turned to Louiselle.

“What shall Madame do?”

“I’m going to catch Riel. I need the necklace back.”

“It’s dangerous.”

“It’s okay.”

To Louiselle’s concerns, Irene answered firmly.

“Because On is there, it’s okay.”

[Right. Contractor. I’m here, so don’t worry.]

On answered her with a confident voice, but Louiselle, unable to see or hear her spirit’s shape or voice, shook her head once more, feeling unsure.

“It’s not possible. Rather together…”

“If I lose Riel like this, I may not be able to get her back. She left, and she’d be hard to come by in the garden. One person should stay and tell Noel the situation.”

“Then I will retrieve the necklace.”

Certainly, it wasn’t bad either. She excelled at hiding her presence, and her power was strong. However...

“I have something to say to Riel. Please.”

“...”

“I’m really fine.”

Irene looked at Louiselle, her face confident. Louiselle didn’t know much about her spirits. She had only heard a few words that she was special. Irene believed in an existence she was uncertain of and could not entrust her precious mistress to them, but she could not continue to disobey her mistress’ will either.

“All right. I will go quickly. Until then, please take care of yourself.” Louiselle said, bowing down helplessly.

When Louiselle resigned, Irene smiled and nodded.

“Yes, don’t worry. Then see you later.”

“Okay.”

As soon as Louiselle answered, she headed straight for the treasury.

Irene knew she didn’t have to worry about Louiselle.

She was strong enough and agile.

After confirming that Louiselle had disappeared, Irene quickly ran in the direction where Riel had disappeared. He said she would see her off to the carriage, so she must have headed towards the front door.

“On, can you feel the energy of the necklace?”

[It feels very weak. It’s getting closer. Keep going straight like this.]

“Can you make me invisible?”

[It is only possible to completely hide the appearance of the spirit sealed in the necklace. I can only erase the Contractor’s presence with the wind. But don’t worry. Unless you’re right in front of them, no one will notice you.]

“Thank you, that’s enough.”

Irene fixed her mask so that it wouldn’t fall off and then went forward again.

When she finally arrived at the place where the carriage awaited, she saw Ascardo sending Riel off. Irene hid behind the wall for a while, and she watched the two of them. And just as she got into the carriage, Ascardo kissed the back of Riel’s hand. She could see Riel’s red-hot face and Ascardo smiling as he looked at her.

After seeing that the carriage departed and Ascardo returned to the original building, Irene spoke to On.

“Hold the carriage.”

[Yes, Contractor.]

As soon as Irene finished speaking, On flew towards the carriage. A moment later, a bang resounded! A small scream echoed along with the crash.