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Chapter Six
I immediately prostrated again.
After I pay my debt to Uncle Lilius, I will live in peace as if I were dead, grandfather! I will take care of the servants of this Rundle Castle, and live as a young lady with culture and dignity!
This castle was big, but it was so old that the drafts were intense! Also, buying firewood costs a lot of money!
“I won’t cause any more trouble, so please lift my indefinite detention...!”
It was quiet. No response came.
When I carefully raised my head to assess the situation, my eyes met directly with the Grand Duke, who was leaning back in his chair, staring at me.
“Lilius.”
“Yes, father...!”
When I looked aside, Lelius had turned very pale. But Grand Duke Fraser's expression did not soften at all.
“Didn’t I entrust the entire household of the children to you and your wife?”
“Yes, Dad... that's right...”
Lilius answered, trembling.
As he was the youngest son of Grand Duke Fraser, he inherited the title of Viscount.
Lelius, along with his wife, was responsible for half of the internal affairs of the House of Grand Duke Fraser.
Being in charge of even half of the internal affairs of the House of Grand Duke Fraser, who was said to be as wealthy as the imperial family, was like baking bread with golden grains every day.
But wait, why is he cornering Lilius like this? What did Lilius do wrong?
My question was resolved quickly.
Tulia Fraser was imprisoned three years ago. Why is her month-long imprisonment still going on?
“This...”
“How does this amount to an ‘indefinite’ detention order?”
'What?'
Hearing Grand Duke Fraser's words, she looked at Lilius in confusion.
correct. Tulia was sentenced to prison three years ago for causing a major incident. Since that day, her detention has not been lifted.
Thanks to this, Tullia, already poor, became more submissive and dependent on Lilius. But was all this a lie on Lelios' part?
However, he was too busy sweating coldly due to his pale face and didn't have time to look at me.
“Did Tulia Fraser embezzle the budget?”
“There seems to be a misunderstanding!”
"misunderstanding?"
“Yes, Dad!”
“Then why does Tulia Fraser think this warehouse is Rundle Castle?”
This time I could only blink blankly as well.
This place wasn't a castle, but just a warehouse?
Lilius's mouth was completely closed. Not everyone present could breathe properly.
Even in the midst of all this, it's surprising that they only used a huge building as a warehouse. No wonder they say that the wealth of the Grand Duke Fraser's family is equal to that of the imperial family.
“But why would someone as high-ranking as the Grand Duke silently eat a meal in a warehouse without saying anything?”
“Your wife said that even though the confinement period was over, Tulia Fraser was getting angry, crying, and making a fuss about wanting to stay in this warehouse because of the rebellion.”
“…”
“She said Tullia was foaming at the mouth whenever they tried to call her to the main castle.”
“Ah, that's how they covered it.”
Now Lilius was dripping with a cold sweat.
There seems to be a misunderstanding, Dad. Neither I nor my wife Tulia were ever told that this place was Rundle Castle.
Lilius looked at me with a pale face and smiled.
When I asked him with pleasure, Lilius answered with a little bewilderment.
"naturally."
You have no idea how much I've been waiting for these words.
She immediately looked at Grand Duke Assis.
Even though my heart seemed to shrink under his murderous gaze, I was too cold and too hungry to miss this opportunity because of that.
Grand Duke Fraser, who hated gossip among relatives.
But I instinctively felt that this moment was the only opportunity to speak to the Grand Duke.
right.
let's do it.
I bit down hard on the mucous membrane in my mouth. I felt a metallic smell of blood, so I opened my mouth.
“What are you staring at with those wide eyes, beggar?”
“…!”
“It is true that your father abandoned you.”
“…”
“What injustice caused the scene at the banquet?”
“…”
Grand Duke Fraser's assistant's eyes, which had been staring at me terrifyingly, began to gain an indescribable light.
This is correct. These are the offensive words I heard from Tedrick this morning.
It is known that your mother had an affair and gave birth to you. From the beginning, it doesn't make sense for a girl like you to be higher than me...
Tedric Fraser's face turned alternately red and then blue.
When I stuck out my tongue maliciously at Tedric, whose eyes met mine, Tedric finally lost his mind and pointed his finger at me.
“You, you…!”
“Tedric Fraser!”
It was a really loud sound that sounded like it would demolish the space.
I was startled enough to fall to the ground, but Tedric Fraser's legs gave way completely and he fell with a thud.
Grand Duke Assis Fraser, who had risen from his seat at some point, was staring at Tedric with a horrified expression.
“There is no need to wonder whether these words are true or not.”
"That's not it…!"
Grand Duke Assis Fraser walked towards Tidric and extended his hand to Tidric's neck.
At one point, the small necklace hanging around Tedrick's neck was confiscated.
Lilius screamed in a terrifying voice.
“Direct descendant necklace.”
Just as each group had a uniform to express their affiliation, prestigious noble families also had common jewelry.
The direct descendants of the House of Fraser receive expensive and beautiful necklaces at the same time as they have their first ceremony at the age of 16.
Removing this symbol that represents the direct lineage of the Grand Duke's house means...
“I will withdraw the direct lineage authority I granted you for a while.”
The Grand Duke warned Frieza with a cold, frightening look.
"do you understand?"
Tedric couldn't even answer properly and was trembling while he could barely shake his head.
The declaration of withdrawal of direct lineage authority appears to have been in a similar category to the writ of confinement, as servants came to take Tedric away.
Lelius looked very worried about his son being dragged away. He made clumsy excuses and quickly left.
I assessed the situation, then immediately bowed before Grand Duke Assis and quietly escaped.
I was afraid that if the Grand Duke called me and started a one-on-one interrogation, I might faint, but fortunately that did not happen.
A lot of things happened, and even though I achieved my goal, I was extremely exhausted. I wanted to rest.
Once I got back into the bedroom and buried myself completely under the blanket, it seemed like I fell asleep instantly.
Fortunately, no one disturbed or woke me up.
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the next day.
“They don't even give me breakfast now?”
Unlike the previous day, seeing the completely empty table made my fighting spirit soar.
Now that a budget that was barely the size of a fingernail was normal, what was so difficult or scary about having to read the faces of my maids and maids?
But I almost fainted when I boldly opened the bedroom door.
There was an unexpected figure standing right there.
Miss Tulia, are you awake?
“Rock?”
A middle-aged man named Rock looked at me intently and asked me in return.
Do you know my name?
"naturally?"
If you play it hundreds of times, you'll automatically save it. The name of Rook Kilfusher, direct advisor to the aide-de-camp, Grand Duke Fraser.
Age: Early to mid-fifties. In his youth, he was known for his good looks. Thanks to this, he still has a noble and dignified personality today. A brilliant strategist, but at heart he has a cold personality.
He shows loyalty only to the Grand Duke's assistant Fraser.
And the most important point.
“In this honeybread world, he is the easiest character for Tulia to win!”
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