The Omega Princess and Her Two Leashes - Chapter 8

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Chapter 8

Arlenrose clamped her mouth shut and fought back the nausea. She couldn’t afford to show weakness here. This was exactly what she had expected. The torture methods of Alphas were always like this.

“…Must it really be this way?”

Arlenrose’s eyes widened at the familiar voice that suddenly cut through the air. She could faintly make out Carmin Modreo’s figure standing in front of the door.

“These methods are unbecoming of royalty. Surely there are other ways to extract information?”

A chilling silence fell over the room as his voice, heavy with reproach, echoed through the air. It was a situation that would normally warrant anger, but everyone kept their lips sealed and simply observed the scene.

They were not afraid of Carmin Modreo. It was because Crown Prince Enrique Vi Fleurose was standing next to Carmin.

“Haha! That is indeed a Carmin Modreo-like opinion. I do also enjoy this old-fashioned side of you. I shall take it as an advice.”

Fortunately, instead of getting angry, Enrique laughed heartily and patted Carmin on the shoulder.

This was not his usual reaction. Normally, he would have reacted with a fit of hysterics, his nerves frayed at the thought of a vassal daring to contradict him. This was just another example of how desperately Enrique was trying to win Carmin Modreo over to his side.

Arlenrose’s expression, which had relaxed slightly at the sight of Carmin, twisted at Enrique’s words. It was fortunate for everyone that he had not lost his temper here, but she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of bitterness at how differently he treated her.

However, this was not the time to be consumed by personal feelings. Arlenrose held her breath and waited for them to leave.

“…Let us leave this place and continue our search. We don’t have much time.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The moment Carmin bowed his head and stepped back, Arlenrose, who had been watching from above, froze.

‘Did Carmin just look in this direction? …No, it must have been my imagination.’

It had to be her imagination. If it hadn’t been, he wouldn’t have turned away so nonchalantly.

Her heart pounded as she strained her ears to follow the sound of Carmin’s retreating footsteps.

Enrique had decided to use Carmin Modreo in his search for Demonas spies because Arlenrose’s people, who had been planted by her side, had subtly suggested the idea. It had been a necessary move, as there was no other way to avoid Carmin’s gaze.

However, as a result, she had been forced into this situation where she had to move within a stone’s throw of him. She had to be more careful than ever, lest she accidentally cross paths with him.

‘…That should be enough.’

Deciding that Carmin had moved far enough away, Arlenrose flicked her fingers. A louder sound than before rang out, and an even stronger flame burst forth. The flame shot towards the black liquid that had been poured out earlier.

Whoosh!

The small flame, which had been spreading like oil, suddenly burst into a roaring inferno.

As Arlenrose flicked her fingers once more, a gentle breeze sprang up, fanning the flames even higher. At the same time, thick smoke billowed forth, threatening to choke everyone in the room. However, another gust of wind soon blew away the smoke, enveloping Arlenrose in its embrace.

Soon, someone spotted the black smoke and let out a cry.

“Fi- fire!”

“This is bad! The flames are spreading like wildfire!”

“We need to put out the fire! Bring water, now!”

“No, there’s no time to put out the fire! We need to evacuate immediately! This is an underground chamber with no ventilation, so suffocation is a greater risk!”

“I, I want to live! Get out of my way!”

“This madman is pushing people out of the way just to save his own skin?”

“Who cares about that when our lives are on the line?”

“Everyone, save yourselves!”

“No! We need to maintain order, especially at a time like this!”

The noise from all around was deafening. Arlenrose strained her ears to listen for Carmin’s direction amidst the chaos.

“Your Highness, you must evacuate immediately!”

“Carmin Modreo, escort His Highness!”

“This way, Your Highness!”

The faint voice grew even more distant.

Carmin seemed to flee with Enrique right away.

Just as Arlenrose had wished, Carmin had escaped safely, and the remaining Alphas could be punished.

If Enrique’s ability had been water, instead of escaping like that, he would have put out the fire in an instant.
Arlenrose looked down below the bars with an emotionless gaze.

Only gasping Omegas remained in the prison.

The Alphas who had been there had already escaped. It was only natural. There was no way an Alpha would care for an Omega when their own life was in danger.

Arlenrose took out a mask from her arms and put it on.

Then, she tore off the bars and forced her body inside.

The moment she landed below, her black coattails fluttering, a wind centered around her and blew away the smoke.

The Omegas, who had been suffering, were able to breathe again.

They discovered the person who had appeared before them and spoke in a moaning voice.

“…Lord Diabolus.”

A low, heavy voice flowed out from beneath the silver mask.

“There is no time for greetings. You must all escape quickly.”

“Yes, Lord Diabolus.”

A sense of relief washed over the faces of the revolutionaries as they nodded. There was also a deep sense of emotion.

The leader of the Omega liberation movement, the revolutionary group Demonas, Diabolus.

Diabolus had appeared to rescue them.