An Extra Who Wants To Escape The Obsessive Male Lead - Chapter 119.1
Chapter 119.1
“You’ve all worked so hard. Please, eat comfortably.”
Siette Cartiel was a far cry from the rumors.
He offered jokes to ease the tension of the Alors branch family members and engaged them in casual conversation. Thanks to his efforts, Ocean and the others were gradually able to focus on their meal. However, as the meal ended and their minds cleared, fear crept back in.
‘Why… why is he being so kind?’
With Krua Alors, not Kellius, as the head of the family, they were nothing but discarded cards.
Had they not staunchly sided with the former duke, believing Krua would die? Now, they were enemies of the new duke and her husband, Diello Argenta. Nor did they possess any power that Cartiel might covet.
“…Duke Cartiel.”
Finally, Ocean spoke.
His heavy voice drew Siette Cartiel’s attention, along with that of the Duchess, who sat beside him—the Duchess Cartiel. Rumored to be as shrewd and calculating as the Duke himself, she now appeared like any other noblewoman.
‘Were the rumors truly false?’
Steeling his resolve, Ocean continued.
“Even with such generous treatment, we… we cannot stop Krua Alors.”
Like the others, Ocean was shocked that Krua had become the head of the family, but they knew their limitations. Their meager water abilities were no match for the new duke.
“So why… why did you save us?”
“What… what do you intend to use us for?”
Another one added, his eyes now gleaming with suspicion, unlike before.
A full stomach had clearly sharpened his mind. There was no such thing as a free lunch. Cartiel undoubtedly expected something in return. The others seemed to share the same thought, silently setting down their utensils instead of intervening.
“It’s natural to be suspicious and uneasy about why Cartiel helped you. That’s why…”
Siette Cartiel also set down his utensils, his previously amiable expression hardening slightly.
“I, too, will be frank with you.”
Tension filled the air as he spoke.
“The truth is…”
Siette Cartiel paused, then continued.
“With Krua Alors as head of the family and the marriage alliance between Alors and Argenta, Cartiel is in a very difficult position.”
“That’s… that’s true, but…”
They exchanged glances. What could pawns like them do in a battle between heads of families?
“As you know, the mere fact that you, with Alors blood, are alive weakens Krua Alors’s power.”
Ocean shook his head slightly.
“However, the power we possess is truly… truly insignificant.”
Siette smiled at his words.
“I’m aware of that, but there are still ways you can help Cartiel.”
He looked around at the group again.
“Judging by the movements of Alors and Argenta, it’s clear they intend to eliminate Cartiel and all of you.”
He let out a small sigh.
“We’re all in the same boat, so to speak. That being said…”
Ocean and the others watched him intently as he trailed off, a shadow falling over his slightly bowed face.
“Cartiel desperately needs your abilities—specifically, the abilities of those with the head family’s blood.”
“We cannot stand against the head family.”
Another one shook his head.
“We will make it possible.”
Siette responded as if waiting for those words.
“….?”
“You say there’s a way?”
The family members exchanged bewildered looks. If such a method existed, wouldn’t one of the three families have already used it? The power dynamics might have shifted drastically.
“There can’t be such a…”
“This is not the time to hesitate!”
Siette suddenly cried out, his voice filled with urgency, drawing their attention.
“Have you forgotten the assassins already? Will you simply wait to die? I, Siette Cartiel, could not stand by and watch innocent lives be taken.”
He thumped his chest as he spoke.
“Krua Alors intends to kill you all. And I have no desire to share a border with such warmongers.”
His cry sounded genuinely desperate.
“Besides, with Pentas and Kellius Alors dead, shouldn’t one of you have become the head of the family?”
Siette Cartiel spread his hands.
“Krua Alors taking that position… there must have been some trickery involved!”
“That’s…”
The family members looked at each other again. Ocean did the same.
“That’s true.”
“Now that you mention it, Krua Alors was a bit stronger than us, but her skill with water manipulation wasn’t that great.”
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