I Became the Tutor of the Royal Twins - Chapter 265
Chapter 265
Translator: Yonnee
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It’s already been two days since the Founding Festival’s Eve ended in a fire.
Fortunately, there were so many priests on standby for the event that the palace was quickly settled without any casualties.
However, when it was revealed that the fire was not just a simple incident but an intentional act of terror, not just the palace, but the entire nation went on high alert.
The appearance of the demon Belzebuth and the unprecedented kidnapping of the prince and princess plunged the entire empire into a whirlwind of chaos.
Amidst the somber atmosphere in the imperial palace, Sera also stayed there.
She couldn’t be carelessly left outside due to safety reasons after being targeted by the demon’s attack.
‘What could it be?’
Sera anxiously fidgeted with her fingers as she waited for Helios, who had something to tell her.
Though endlessly busy with continuous meetings, Helios had sent word through the maids that he would come soon.
It was the first time he had contacted her since the incident.
She hoped the message was about finding Her Highness Rosé and His Highness Ferre, but it seemed unlikely.
If it were such happy news, it would have already been conveyed through the maids.
‘It’s the truth behind what happened.’
Sera recalled her body glowing as if absorbing a demon and the sudden pain that had overtaken her.
It seemed he was coming in person to discuss the strange message delivered by the demon.
“You know, but Sera Popo doesn’t.”
“Knowing everything yet not sharing important facts.”
“Witnessing the sacrifice of a loved one.”
‘Sacrifice.’
A particular word among the demon’s messages troubled Sera, prompting her to furrow her brow.
No one, not even Araella, when pressed for details, had provided a clear explanation.
However, Sera had a feeling.
Helios’s unease until now, the instruction to stay in the palace, the sudden assignment of a guard mage to her—everything pointed in one direction.
That she was deeply involved in this matter, played a significant role, and, furthermore, that some sacrifice was necessary.
Knock, knock.
“Miss Popo, you have a visitor.”
Hearing the knock on the door, Sera snapped out of her thoughts.
‘Could it be His Majesty?’
It was a story she was bound to learn sooner or later, whether she liked it or not.
As she stood up and approached the door, expecting one person, she was slightly surprised to see someone else standing there.
“Lord Raphael?”
Raphael, who looked noticeably thinner over the past few days, stood there with an awkward smile.
“Miss Sera, may I come in?”
“Yes… of course.”
Sera offered him a seat.
She had heard he was recovering with divine power, but rumors had also circulated that he was injured while trying to prevent the twins’ abduction.
“Are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
Raphael’s reply came with a face that clearly showed he was anything but fine.
Understanding why he would answer that way, Sera mirrored his expression.
Without saying who was more concerned, they were all worried about the twins’ safety.
“No news yet, I assume.”
“Yes… Tracking is impossible at the moment. We’ve thoroughly searched the Cross Duchy’s residence, but nothing turned up.”
“I see… How is His Majesty?”
“…He’s keeping up appearances on the outside.”
Sera bowed her head with a grim expression at Raphael’s roundabout way of saying things weren’t alright.
Indeed, it was impossible. Who could remain sane when his younger siblings were kidnapped?
Even so, tears did not escape Sera’s eyes now. The past two days had taught her that crying wouldn’t change anything.
“I heard His Majesty was coming… Are you here on his behalf because he’s too busy?”
“Oh, no. His Majesty will be here soon. In a little while. I came because there’s something I want to say. Precisely… I have a favor to ask.”
“A favor?”
“Yes.”
Willing to help with whatever she could, Sera nodded calmly.
It was much harder for her to do nothing and just sit idly in her room while everyone else was making efforts to find Rosé and Ferre.
“Lord Raphael?”
Wondering what the request could be about, Raphael suddenly bowed his head deeply.
Seeing him trembling, Sera was at a loss for what to do.
“Miss Sera… I am truly sorry.”
“What? Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?”
Then, Raphael began to explain.
* * *
In the end, it had to be revealed that someone had to seal the demon.
However, there was almost nothing that could be decided in the political council meeting because it was not clear who was the person who could seal the demon.
There were rumors that Sera had been threatened by Saruvia, or precisely, Belzebuth.
But the few scandals that had occurred with her, along with the rampant rumors, concluded that it was due to jealousy.
Nobody thought that Sera, who couldn’t use magic due to her unique constitution, could seal the demon.
With a heavy heart, Helios headed towards the room where Sera was staying.
As he got closer to Sera, he found it hard to breathe and stopped in his tracks.
“If he wants to retrieve what he has lost, he must hand over that woman.”
The intention behind the demon’s kidnapping of his siblings was clear, choking him with its implications.
Certainly, it meant the demon knew he would come to rescue them, using the lives of his siblings as leverage to take Sera in exchange.
Although there was no way he would hand over Sera, Helios realized he had to reveal the truth he had been hiding.
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