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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 71
Chapter Title: A Flaw in the Plan
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Lellia changed her mind.
‘I should have just become Romeo’s fiancée and entered the Imperial Castle.’
It was late the next night.
As planned the day before, Lellia and Calix headed for a quiet gate on the northeast side of the castle.
The gate on this side was a very small entrance, so there weren't many guards stationed there.
Lellia’s original plan was to secretly drug the guards to pass through the gate safely.
The potion was safe, designed only to make them briefly lose consciousness while standing.
And that was exactly what Lellia did.
But as soon as they passed through the gate, something went wrong.
One of the guards, who had lost consciousness while standing, twitched, and a startled Calix struck him on the back of the head.
“……”
So now, the guard was sprawled face down, completely knocked out.
“…Now people are going to notice….”
Lellia spoke through clenched teeth, her voice tight with anger. Calix just shrugged.
‘…I should have come alone.’
She had intended to come alone. The problem was Calix, who had insisted on tagging along, claiming it was too dangerous.
Worse, Calix was tall with broad shoulders, which made traveling with him nerve-wracking. His silhouette alone was massive.
“…Calix… Brother, I think it would be better if you stayed here. Please keep watch and see if anyone comes.”
“You’re going alone? That’s dangerous.”
*Going with you is more dangerous.*
Lellia swallowed her retort and smiled sweetly.
“I think it’ll be safer if I just go quietly by myself. Besides, I have an alchemy potion that will let me hide for a bit if I’m about to be caught.”
“…Then should I take this guard’s armor and wear it?”
Lellia glanced at the fallen guard.
‘I doubt it’ll fit….’
Lellia nodded, as if to say he could do as he pleased.
“I’ll be back, then. Don’t get caught.”
“You can count on me, little sister.”
“……”
*That damned ‘little sister.’*
Lellia bit her lip and headed deeper into the castle grounds.
By now, Romeo would be at the banquet, all alone and forcing a smile.
The thought made her laugh.
