I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 294
Chapter 147.2
“You need to reclaim what was taken from you. Are you going to let a bunch of people like Kelly Sterling cause trouble at the party again?”
At this point, I knew for certain.
It was clear that the words coming from the Empress were words that had been relayed to her by someone. Whether she knew it or not, she used quotes when telling a story about the Emperor.
‘Well, at least Cadis won’t be executed immediately, right?’
As I pondered this and didn’t respond, Iris took a sip of tea served by a maid and fell silent for a moment. I then adopted a resolute expression and asked.
“What should I do?”
Iris smiled gracefully.
“Since Princess Elaine has come of age, proposals are coming in from all over the place. William and I have discussed suitable matches for her a few times. But…”
“But…?”
“Among the people William has in mind is Count Heres.”
“Herman?”
“Yes. You know him well.”
Iris raised her teacup and leisurely sipped her tea.
“You understand what needs to be done, don’t you?”
“Yes.”
I nodded.
I knew what she wanted.
She wanted me to somehow prevent the marriage between Herman and Elaine. Naturally, it should be in a way that would cause significant damage to Elaine.
If the Emperor really intended to marry Herman to Elaine, it would certainly be a matter of concern for Iris.
Although Herman was a debauched man, he had many followers due to his abilities. Above all, he was the Emperor’s right-hand man. If the two of them were to be matched, people would naturally think that William chose Elaine over his younger son, who was less than ten years old, as his successor.
‘If Iris is telling the truth, she would want to prevent that marriage.’
But could I trust Iris’s words?
I stomped out of the Empress’s palace, feigning indignation.
There were unexpected gains from this visit.
Not only did I learn that she had someone connected to the Emperor, but Cadis wouldn’t be executed immediately, and Iris still wanted to use Rowaine. And even more, that the Emperor, who foolishly lost a diamond mine to me, has still not come to his senses.
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Meanwhile, Coco, who had parted ways with Rowaine, pricked up his ears and quietly sprinted through the garden. He had already figured out the route from the Empress’s quarters to the Rose Garden using the map Rowaine had drawn in the morning.
‘I need to finish this quickly so I can get home soon!’
Even though his instincts were clamoring to go home and rest comfortably in a familiar place, his reason soothed his instincts, wanting to be of help to Rowaine. While there were many people in the imperial palace, Coco skillfully concealed himself and made his way to the Rose Garden.
‘It’s supposed to be the top floor of this building, right?’
He examined the windows of the Rose Garden from different angles.
‘There should be at least one window open.’
In a building this large, there would always be open windows. For a while, he was hiding among the well-manicured ornamental trees and looking for a gap through which he could enter the building when he heard stealthy footsteps coming from somewhere.
‘Oh, mom1.’
Startled, Coco burrowed deeper among the trees. However, the footsteps of two people relentlessly pursued him.
‘…What’s going on? Have I been spotted?’
It couldn’t be.
Feeling a cold sweat break out, he quickly climbed a nearby tree. As soon as he climbed the tree, someone appeared at the spot where he had been.
Coco, with his claws sharply extended, took a guarded stance.
But then,
“Oh my, Viscount. We’re going to be caught!”
“Shh. No one knows.”
A man and a woman were hugging each other and lying down in the shadows of the bushes. Eventually, the two became one, deeply immersed in their own world.
‘What on earth are they doing in broad daylight? They must be crazy!’
Coco pretended to gag. It seemed that he wasn’t the only one seeking a discreet place to escape the prying eyes in the imperial palace.
Shaking his head, he then let out a despairing sigh.
Should he wait on the tree until those people leave? He was starting to get anxious.
‘If I’m too late, Rowaine will worry.’
What should he do? While Coco was anxiously stomping his feet on the tree, he suddenly locked eyes with the woman lying in the bushes, holding the man.
“….!”
The woman’s face, which had been filled with joy, distorted.
“Wait a moment, Viscount. There’s something over there…”
The woman pointed at him.
¹ [The author used the phrase ‘엄마야,’ which is an exclamation that’s unconsciously let out when suddenly surprised by various situations!] ↩
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