This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 242
Chapter 242
Translator: Yonnee
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Meanwhile, near the Bohr castle.
“How rude.”
Following a voice tinged with an unintended tremble, he turned his head to see the marquis who had hurried over with his knights after hearing of Ethan’s visit.
“To search the lands of a fellow member of the nine households without any notice. That’s quite unlike you, Marquis.”
The man’s voice trembled like the string of a tightly drawn violin.
But this was not due to nervousness or intimidation—it was merely due to old age, yet Marquis Bohr’s demeanor was assertively haughty.
“It’s been a while.”
Marquis Bohr and Marquis Gerard.
Their noble status was the same, so in reality, Ethan did not need to show such deference.
However, out of respect for the nearly seventy-year-old Marquis Bohr, he showed his respects. Marquis Bohr, having halted his accompanying knights for a moment, took a step forward.
“Contrary to your greetings, your actions are exceedingly displeasing.”
A direct response, typical of Marquis Bohr.
Notably, Marquis Bohr was one of the few individuals Ethan ‘somewhat didn’t mind’.
‘To dare search the lands of Bohr without my permission. How disrespectful.’
Although his inner thoughts were not filled with kindness, at least they were genuine, unlike many other nobles.
“Given the circumstances, I ask for your understanding.”
Naturally, due to him blowing up a building of the imperial palace, the ‘kidnapping of the saintess’ incident had spread uncontrollably throughout the empire.
“Have you not heard that Reina has been kidnapped?”
“I already know, so you don’t need to go into detail.”
The rational Marquis Bohr was aware of Reina’s political significance and her importance.
‘If that child falls into the hands of the Utta temple… That cannot happen.’
Marquis Bohr, a hardliner on religion.
He particularly disliked the Uttans, because they could perform healing magic. The healers’ families and the Utta temple had been at odds throughout their long history.
The sharp-tempered Marquis Bohr’s gaunt face turned again towards Ethan. He clicked his tongue, seemingly displeased.
“Your insolence is noted, but I understand the importance of the matter, so I will not charge you with trespassing for now.”
This was effectively the marquis’s permission for Ethan to search his lands.
As Ethan nodded in gratitude, Marquis Bohr gestured towards the knights behind him.
“Take them with you.”
“I refuse.”
The immediate response. Marquis Bohr looked puzzled but soon nodded as if he understood.
“Right. Until Reina is found, it’s hard to tell who’s an enemy and who’s an ally. However, there is someone in the Bohr residence who is as concerned about that child as you are. He will be very useful.”
Ethan paused for a moment.
“Are you referring to Paul Bohr?”
“That’s right.”
With Marquis Bohr’s answer, a sense of disconnect surged within Ethan.
‘Why is he in the Bohr domain?’
He should be at the capital for his studies at the academy, unless something out of the ordinary was happening.
However, Marquis Bohr soon resolved this puzzlement.
“He came down to the territory to coincide with the anniversary of his younger sister’s death.”
Ethan, momentarily lost in thought, soon met Marquis Bohr’s gaze.
“If it’s Paul Bohr, then let’s include him.”
“Then, time is of the essence. Let’s head into the castle first.”
Following Marquis Bohr and his knights, Ethan’s group moved again.
The Bohr castle, where the sanctity characteristic of healers and the greenery coexisted, was an architectural marvel with brightly colored bricks harmoniously woven with emerald-colored roofs.
“The Red Thorn Knights following behind might not find the scenery strange, but this must be your first time at Bohr castle, Ethan.”
“That’s correct.”
Ethan had no history of visiting other territories except for the Liam domain, the grand duke’s domain, and the Chantra domain.
Thus, the fairytale-like atmosphere created by the small stream flowing around the castle and the greenery climbing the bricks felt somewhat alien.
‘Definitely different from the Liam castle and the Chantra castle.’
However, now was not the time to be admiring every bit of the scenery.
Sensing Ethan’s mindset, Marquis Bohr moved on without adding more explanation.
When they finally reached the castle gates, the waiting knights of the Bohr residence saluted crisply. Following that, the green flag symbolizing the Bohr house fluttered in the wind.
“The weather is terrible.”
Such weather makes it difficult to deploy wide-range detection magic. The sound also tends to get drowned out by the wind noise.
“Just my luck.”
As if the weather would conveniently change to suit Ethan’s needs, yet the urgency of the situation made the troublesome weather all the more unpleasant.
So, he slightly furrowed his brow when a significant muttering among the many echoes he had opened wide to find a clue about ‘Reina’ caught his ear.
‘The warning I gave ended up being meaningless.’
The sentence was unclear in subject and object, but Ethan quickly grasped its meaning.
‘Warning…’
Certainly, that guy must be referring to that letter.
Ethan’s already stern face grew even more intense as he focused all his nerves on the echoes coming through.
Then, he began to clearly distinguish between echoes that could be ignored and messages that must not be overlooked.
‘The Third Order of the Red Thorn Knights indeed has an exceptional presence.’
‘Is that Ethan Liam? As obnoxious as I heard.’
‘The kidnapping of the Saintess. If I play my part in this case and get promoted…’
‘The key is how to naturally handle the place where she’s held captive.’
Among the echoes, one that hinted at Reina’s whereabouts.
‘As expected…’
Although predictable, the voice carrying that information was from someone listed on the suspect list.
‘Nothing unexpected.’
The childhood friend who kept clinging to Reina, pretending to care, but never actually had a chance to cross the line.
Paul Bohr.
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