An Extra Who Wants To Escape The Obsessive Male Lead - Chapter 96.2
Chapter 96.2
Suppressing his elation, he forced a frown onto his face before he winked at Pentas.
“Why are you not greeting him?”
As he spoke, Duke Alors locked eyes with Pentas, exchanging a prearranged signal. Since Diello Argenta had utterly failed to awaken the power, they would attack together upon the signal.
“Greetings.”
Pentas Alors greeted him with a reluctant expression upon receiving the signal.
Diello Argenta acknowledged the greeting with a nod.
“During the talks, escort Lord Pentas Alors to the nearby guesthouse.”
“Understood.”
At his words, Argenta moved in perfect unison to guide Pentas Alors. Pentas quietly followed the instructions. This, too, was within their expectations.
‘Impudent wretch!’
However, no matter how much he had anticipated it, he couldn’t help but feel displeased.
Duke Alors, who had been watching this scene, frowned and sat down.
“Why is my daughter not present? Surely, you’re not suggesting that you intend to use my daughter as a bargaining chip in these unfortunate negotiations…”
The Duke looked at Diello with a sharp expression.
“I trust you wouldn’t stoop to such a despicable act, Diello Argenta.”
Diello Argenta’s lips curled into a smooth smile at his words.
“Of course not.”
Duke Alors’s pretense of caring for Krua was nauseating.
“She’s not feeling well and is resting.”
Diello’s words drew a deeply regrettable expression from Duke Alors.
“How on earth could she be so ill, given the demanding schedule she keeps?”
Of course, he was inwardly scoffing. He knew she was in poor shape, but to be confined to her bed after merely putting a single mark on a piece of paper was beyond ridiculous.
“Krua’s complexion wasn’t good when she visited Alors last time either. Before the marriage, she was a girl who knew no pain or injury. Such a precious child…”
Diello smoothly cut him off.
“It seems you have seen the injuries yourself.”
Duke Alors faltered for a brief moment at those words.
Diello’s gaze met his.
“The injuries on her precious body.”
As Diello continued in a gentle voice, Duke Alors’ mood plummeted. The arrogance in Diello Argenta’s eyes as he spoke to him was unbearable.
…As if he knew everything.
…As if he knew where the bruises and wounds on Krua’s body came from.
Duke Alors frowned.
Still, there was no way Diello could know that. The Duke banished the unpleasant thoughts from his mind. Then, he crossed his arms with an arrogant expression.
“Regardless, I am disappointed by this turn of events.”
He spread one hand open.
“How long has it been since we forged a bond through marriage, and yet you dare to expose such animosity between our family?”
Duke Alors shook his head with an expression of disbelief.
“Not only did you deliberately release troublesome monsters into Alors territory, but you also took advantage of the situation to infiltrate your troops.”
It was a blatant lie. Diello’s expression turned cold.
“Surely you know that we merely followed protocol.”
“Are you saying that protocol dictates sending monsters and troops?”
While the Duke feigned excessive surprise, Diello replied without blinking an eye.
“Indeed. Just in case, I looked up the records.”
He spread out the documents he had prepared beforehand on the table.
“According to our records, Alors contacted us about monsters escaping seven months ago, eleven months ago, and nineteen months ago.”
In short, he was saying that he knew they were lying. After all, the talks were merely a pretense, but he had to pretend to be prepared for them, didn’t he?
“The composition of the troops that came here then is exactly the same as the troops you sent to Argenta this time.”
Bang!
At his words, Duke Alors slammed his fist on the table.
“Are you going to be so brazen? Are you saying that Argenta has never attempted to cause trouble in Alors?”
“Naturally, yes.”
Diello’s lips curled into a smirk as he fought to contain his rising temper.
“If you continue to speak in such a manner, we will have no choice but to take action.”
Duke Alors ground his teeth.
“Protecting the head is the duty of the family. Protecting the honor of the head is also the duty of the family! Yet, Argenta refuses to acknowledge its wrongdoing!”
Wooosh!
A blue light gathered in Duke Alloze’s hand.
“We have no choice but to force an apology!”
Bang!
He slammed his fist on the table once more. Judging from the map, the nearby river should have flooded the building halfway by now.
However…
“….?”
Nothing happened.
Duke Alors froze just as Diello began to draw his sword slowly.
Splash!
A strong stream of water splashed through the conference room window as if someone were cleaning it. That was all.
“What, what?”
Where did all the water go? Duke Alors had forgotten to feign anger and wore a bewildered expression.
Whoosh!
A fire ignited at the tip of Diello’s sword.
“To throw water at the conference room window is like throwing water in one’s face.”
Hmph!
He flicked his sword and lowered his body.
“I have no choice but to fight for the duty of the family.”
For Argenta.
He swiftly lunged towards Duke Alors.
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