Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 206

Chapter 206

Translator: Yonnee

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Meanwhile, the carriage carrying Irene, Aiden, and Lacie stopped near the gate upon hearing the unusual roar.

“…Lady, what is that sound?”

At Aiden’s question, Lacie answered,

“I will go and check the situation.”

But Irene already knew. The familiar screams and people’s cries told her everything.

“Lady Clausent, there’s no need to go out.”

“Why not…”

Irene spoke to Aiden,

“Young Duke, we need to turn the carriage around. And please use your ability to grasp the situation around us.”

With a grave expression, Aiden nodded and started to read the minds of the people around them using his ability.

“And Lady Clausent, please be ready to use your telekinesis at any moment in case of an emergency. There’s no need to draw your sword now.”

“…I understand.”

After conveying the message to the coachman, Aiden saw smoke rising through the window. Irene, looking at the same scene, said to them,

“It seems monsters have appeared. Isn’t this area crowded with people?”

The capital didn’t have many quiet places, but this seemed to be one of the busiest. Aiden nodded, confirming her guess.

“It started from the market where food is sold. Someone saw monsters appear as the space around them distorted.”

“Let’s go by carriage until near the site, then continue on foot. And Young Duke, try this. Look into the minds of people near those who know about this. It won’t be difficult. Just find and follow the loudest voices.”

“Understood. Then…”

Aiden delved into people’s minds the way Irene had shown him. Following the loudest voice, like trailing one clue to another, various pieces of information entered his mind.

Suddenly, the carriage stopped. The coachman spoke in a voice soaked with fear.

“Young Duke! We can’t go any further!”

Hearing louder screams than near the gate, Irene stood up. Following her, Lacie and Aiden also got out of the carriage first.

“Your Ladyship, please take my hand.”

Irene was about to take Lacie’s hand but instead lightly jumped down. Seeing her wide, pink eyes, Irene smiled.

“We don’t need to observe formalities now.”

After speaking to Lacie, Irene asked the coachman.

“Could you bring down my luggage from above?”

“Pardon? Oh, yes!”

The coachman brought down a large bag from the carriage roof. Despite its size, it was surprisingly light.

Having brought her bow just in case, Irene took it out and slung it over her shoulder. After securing the quiver, she took her katar from the bag as well and connected it to a hook on the quiver.

Lacie was completely unfamiliar with this side of Irene, and so she watched in awe before speaking.

“Lady Closch, do you…”

“Yes?”

“…know how to use a sword?”

At her question, Irene smiled slyly.

“Like the Clausent family, our family also descends from knights. Of course, we guard the outskirts as well.”

“I knew that, but…”

Lacey stammered but couldn’t hide her delight. It was rare for a noblewoman in the empire to wield a sword.

Seeing her savior now armed, Lacie couldn’t contain her excitement. She wanted to ask more, but the resounding noise made her close her mouth.

“Let’s get going.”

Irene understood Lacie’s feelings, but the situation was urgent.

She was worried about how much she could help, but aiding civilians was an Esper’s duty, and supporting such Espers was the role of a Guide.

It might not be Korea, but in the empire, this fact should remain unchanged.

Wiping off her smile, Irene continued with a serious expression.

“Young Duke, can you find the person again who witnessed the space distortion?”

“Yes, I think I can. Just a moment.”

Encouraged by Aiden’s confident reply, Irene quickly formulated a plan in her mind. If they could find the origin, they might be able to resolve the situation swiftly.

“This way, Lady.”

Aiden hadn’t known he could use his ability this way. To target one person and follow what they were saying.

How in the world did Lady Closch know such a method?