I Became the Tutor of the Royal Twins - Chapter 289

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Chapter 289

Translator: Yonnee

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“After she was discovered, too much time had already passed and there was nothing we could do.”

Raphael reported the final moments of Sarubia Cross with caution.

Helios stayed silent for a moment, staring blankly at the empty desk before letting out a heavy sigh.

“There weren’t many choices available for a duke, were there?”

“I never expected Duke Cross to make such an extreme decision. No matter the circumstances, to do it so suddenly…”

Helios raised his hand, indicating that no further explanation was needed.

From the moment he had ordered an increase in the guards monitoring Sarubia in the prison, he seemed to have anticipated that something like this might happen.

Sarubia Cross.

Unlike Sera, she had regained consciousness not long after receiving divine power healing.

And now, having woken up, it was inevitable that she would be put on trial for numerous violations of imperial law, including treason, arson, and kidnapping of children.

“It seems like she decided to confess everything, considering her end.”

Helios murmured in a calm voice.

Raphael, facing him with a somber expression, quietly acknowledged the truth after recalling Sarubia’s actions over the past few days.

Sarubia kept quiet from the start, but she recently admitted to all the charges against her, claiming that the series of events were orchestrated not by her, but by Belzebuth.

The train, the imperial villa, and the founding festival. All incidents were orchestrated against her will.

According to the mages who interrogated her, Sarubia’s statements turned out to be true.

It was also true that Belzebuth had been summoned by the previous Duke and Duchess Cross to save Sarubia, despite having neglected her upbringing.

“So, even if a trial were to take place, it wouldn’t have reached the worst possible outcome.”

However, standing trial on such charges could have been too humiliating for her proud nature.

In the end, having tolerated the presence of Belzebuth for years, she was only able to save her life, unable to avoid demotion and a sentence akin to life imprisonment.

“It seems there will be no trial tomorrow.”

“That’s right. We need to handle the aftermath. Raphael.”

At Helios’s request, Raphael nodded in agreement.

It was then that Helios’s office became noisy.

“Heli!”

Jean ran in breathlessly, clutching several newspapers.

Unfurling the newspapers, he pointed dramatically at the photos plastered across the pages.

“Have you seen this?”

Helios and Raphael looked down at the front page.

Raphael was the first to burst into incredulous laughter.

“[The Emperor and the Saintess’s Secret, Hot Rendezvous], [The Empire’s Saintess, A Hidden Past as a Tutor], [Surprise Date: The Emperor and the Empire’s Saintess Are Dating!] The headlines are certainly eye-catching.”

“Is this okay? It’s your ‘secret’ relationship, after all. And unlike the previous articles, your faces are fully shown! The rumor has already spread throughout the palace!”

Jean raised his voice in excitement.

However, Helios, seemingly unfazed, lightly chuckled while holding the newspaper.

“The photo came out well. Of course, Sera is more beautiful in person.”

“What? Heli?”

With wide-eyed surprise, Jean stepped back as Helios continued to read the article.

It was about the photo of him and Sera holding hands and running away.

“’Last month, the shocking news was revealed by the palace that Miss S, who had been the tutor for Princess Rosé and Prince Ferre, was the Saintess. The Emperor is now joyously dating the Saintess.’”

This fact came to light when a girl recognized the Saintess and the Emperor during their date. Since then, it has been an open secret at the temple where the Saintess has been staying.

One priest from the temple, when asked if he could confirm their relationship…

“’It turned out well.’”

Helios, with a smile, set down the newspaper after reading the last paragraph.

“Did you intend this?”

“No, not at all. I thought we wouldn’t be caught. Besides, it was Sera who was recognized at the scene, not me.”

In response to Raphael’s question, Helios shook his head decisively.

Only Jean seemed to not understand why he was so relaxed, so he laughed and added an explanation.

“It seems the articles about Sera are favorable, so we might be able to move up the investiture ceremony.”

“Investiture ceremony? So you’ve been planning to elevate Miss Sera’s status using this opportunity!”

Jean exclaimed, realizing Helios’s intention belatedly.

Then, Raphael looked at Jean with a look of disdain and rebuked him.

“That’s not all. The Emperor and the Saintess. It’s a romance story that will excite people beyond belief, and now it’s turned into a public declaration of their relationship. It seems he wants to bring Miss Sera to the palace quickly using this opportunity. The citizens of the Empire will like it, she won’t lack anything regarding her status anymore, and since no one would oppose it, it was only a matter of time. Miss Sera’s reception has been good ever since she woke up.”

“Wait, wait! Bringing Miss Sera back to the palace? You mean…?”

Jean’s eyes widened further at Raphael’s words and he stared at Helios.

Instead of answering, Helios shrugged his shoulders, and just as Jean was about to ask more,

“Your Majesty, Their Highnesses are about to—”

“Ooooopppaaaaaa!!!!!”

“Hyuuuuuuuuuung!!!!!”

Before the maid could finish speaking, the door burst open and Rosé and Ferre ran in screaming, bulldozing their way towards Helios.