# 38
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Duke Spelman left the scene, leaving the bodies behind him, having recommended that he be informed immediately if anything was discovered about the culprit. He acted as if he had nothing to do with the case at all.
Certin, who appeared carrying Evelyn in his arms, ordered the servants to be expelled from the Crown Prince's palace.
“R.. Your Highness the Covenant! We have served Her Highness since she was young! We will serve her loyally!”
Serena and Rosie fell to the ground. In fact, they never thought that something like this would happen to Evelin.
That was normal.
They were in a position to be in this palace because of Evelin. If Evelyn disappeared, their usefulness would disappear.
So they didn't want Evelin to get hurt.
Syrten stared coldly at the two people who were lying on the ground.
They must also be one of the reasons for Evelyn's suffering. Damn, it was all so unpleasant and upsetting to him.
Of course, he knew he couldn't completely fire Serena and Rosé. They were Duke Spellman's followers.
If he got rid of them, there would be another alternative. He knew they were better than someone else coming.
But he didn't want to see them now.
Sertin issued an order coldly.
“Pull them out.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
Serena and Rosie burst into tears, but they were unable to overcome the knights.
Mortega looked at Certin with a tense face.
“From now on, reinforce the security at the Crown Prince’s Palace. Do not lift the guard until Evelin fully regains consciousness and health.”
“…Lady Rosalina requests to meet you.”
Certain remembered the woman who had been hanging around him all day.
“She asks to be allowed to serve her. May I allow this?”
It was a woman trying in every way to get Cyrtain's attention for once.
If Rosalina had not left Evelin alone, would this disaster have happened?
Sertin looked at Evelin, who was still lying on the bed, breathing hard.
Her little face, wet with tears, looked miserable.
'No, it's not like that. You're not someone who gives up easily.'
No matter what happened, Evelyn would find a way to get rid of Rosalina to achieve what she wanted.
So, will Rosalina be useful?
That woman was also a source of pressure for Evelin now. There was no doubt that Evelyn considered her a spy for Cyrtaine.
Besides, that woman had a very clear goal, which meant she wouldn't really be useful.
“Ms. Rosalina has been dismissed from this moment on.”
“Yes?”
Mortega asked with a surprised face and then covered his mouth.
“What? Are you going to rebel against me again this time?”
"No, Your Highness! I'm just curious... Do you think Lady Rosalina is involved in this matter?"
Mortega's voice was wary.
“Her negligence is only dereliction of duty. She did not know how to serve her mistress, so it is right for her to quit her job.”
Certain said quietly.
Mortega rubbed his chest. Fortunately, Certain did not seem to think that Rosalina was involved in the current incident.
“……But, didn’t you appoint her as a surveillance item yourf?”
"She didn't do that job properly either. She didn't even notice Evelyn was gone, did she? They told her her efforts weren't needed anymore."
Mortega bit his lips. He still believes Rosalina is suitable for the position of Crown Princess. Syrtain's eyes were cloudy because he was only feeling pity at the moment.
It seemed as if he had to appease Rosalina and send her away.
“I will not accept any more questions. Go and send that woman away and quickly fetch the doctor.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The door closed, leaving only Sirtine and Evelyn in the room.
The palace from which everyone had been expelled was quiet. Perhaps this silence and isolation was what Evelyn needed.
Evelin must have been trying hard to hide herf every moment.
Sertin slowly ran his hand through Evelyn's hair.
The cold hair wrapped around his fingers was terrifying.
“……Why did you do that?”
asked Certain, his voice cracking. Of course, there was no answer.
“You should just pretend not to know and stay still. Why do you always……”
Cyrtain licked his lips.
All kinds of emotions were swirling in his blue eyes like a tornado.
He didn't know what to do.
Cyrtain's life has always been a series of hardships and suffering.
But the hardest thing he faced was Evelyn.
He can't describe her as an ally, but she's not an enemy either.
He can't understand why Evelyn is doing all this. However, he couldn't ask her.
Sertin bowed slightly and exhaled slowly.
His body was trembling.
When he first learned that Evelyn had disappeared, and when she walked out into the arms of Duke Spelman…..
Admit it.
He was afraid.
He was afraid of losing Evelin.
“Ha.”
Sertin let out an empty laugh.
Yes, he was the asshole.
He didn't know anything yet.
Evelyn's desperate attempts reached him.
The traces she left in his heart had not disappeared, but were still clearly engraved.
Sertine's eyes sparkled.
It's time to make a decision.
This ambiguous relationship cannot continue forever.
Either they would be on the same page, or he would push her away completely.
The doctor arrived.
The bedroom door opened and the doctor bowed his head as he entered. The knights stood behind him.
Certain pointed out.
He stood up and the doctor walked carefully and sat next to Evelin.
Cyrtain glanced at the doctor standing in the doorway, as he examined Evelyn.
He felt uncomfortable with the idea of her being out of his sight.
Sertin sighed and called out to the knight accompanying him. I've been by his side for three years.
This means that Duke Roger knows this knight's face as well.
“Immediately go to Duke Roger’s palace and meet him, then respectfully ask him to bring Duchess Roger here. I need someone to take care of Evelin for a while.”
There was no one he could trust.
There was no one to stay by Evelin's side. This was the biggest problem at the moment.
But how fortunate it was that he had someone he could rely on in times like these.
“I will carry out the order.”
The knight left.
Julia was smart, so she would understand his intentions.
She would certainly bring some trusted servants with her.
Cyrtain turned his cold gaze to another knight.
“Go to Oliver Hall. Make sure you secure the director of the Natural History Museum. We need to catch him before Lord Augustine does anything. Take five knights with you. You can make use of our men who are there. Also, check everyone who came in and out of Oliver Hall, and arrest anyone who is not one of our men. As for Lord Augustine, be sure to serve him with all respect. You may allow the rest of the guests to leave.”
“Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince!”
Sertin rubbed his heavy eyes. The knights who received the order left for their places.
At that moment, Sertin caught his breath. One of the servants came running.
He was one of the people who was planted by Sirtain in Oliver Hall.
“His Highness the Crown Prince!”
Sertin turned to him.
“Her Majesty the Empress… I have collapsed!”
Sertin laughed.
It was understandable, because she was weak. It wasn't surprising.
If she had someone she could rely on and ask for help when something like this happened, she wouldn't have become a puppet at Duke Spellman's mercy.
When Certin was only 13 years old.
When he was first thrust into the battlefield.
Cyrtain saw the Empress crying.
Even then, she was unable to protect her son.
Would it be different now?
“Take Her Majesty the Empress out first. Let Veronica take care of her.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Put a guard around the Empress’s palace as well.”
The servants who received orders bowed.
I have to protect her this time too
Because she's my mother, after all.