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Turning Chapter 824
🕑 Added 2024-01-19 05:33:40 +0000 UTCChapter 824
"The escaped criminal's name is Hosanna. He seemed to know who you were from before, First Princess. And now, it looks like you know who he is as well. Am I wrong?"
At Kanna's words, Myra blinked in surprise.
"How could you know that... No. I guess such questions are meaningless to you."
The short-haired woman before her appeared to be a girl who knew nothing of fighting, but in reality, she was one of the Deputy Commanders of the Cavalry. Myra vividly remembered how Yuder had mentioned Kanna Wand's deceptive strength, contrary to her unassuming appearance.
While her exact abilities were unknown, anything could happen here. This thought brought calm to Myra's mind.
"Yes, that's right. I remembered having seen that person before, just a while ago."
Kanna's eyes sharpened at Myra's response.
"I need to talk with the First Princess a bit longer. The rest of you, go ahead."
"Understood. I'll leave the support arrangements to you."
The Cavalry members quickly divided their tasks and leaped towards the interior.
Myra watched them and then quietly asked Kanna.
"Is my story about that criminal... really that important in this situation?"
"Yes, it's important not only to us but also to the Herne family," Kanna replied without hesitation.
"The criminal seen by the princess is closely related to another dangerous criminal we've been pursuing for a long time. And that person is now inside here too."
"..."
"To confront an enemy, one must thoroughly understand them. Our Commander has been constantly seeking information about these individuals. And now, I believe I can obtain some answers from you, First Princess."
"But all I know is..."
"Weren't there some words spoken secretly to you by our Commander at the funeral earlier? Do you remember?"
"...That was..."
Myra's eyes widened. Kanna was right. Just before the funeral officially began, while she was talking with Kishiar, he had casually mentioned something to her.
'He asked about the lord of Conkachista, the recent happenings there, and the fire incident. He said it might be related to the person they're pursuing... I was planning to discuss it in detail after the ceremony…’
"That question must be related to Hosanna. We believe Hosanna and another criminal whom he followed were people who had been imprisoned in that place for a long time and had escaped. To be precise, he was a bastard son born of a noble and his servant."
Myra felt her breath stop.
The imprisoned bastard son and his servant.
Wasn't that the very story she had just been contemplating?
"Hosanna had a double oath placed on him to prevent him from speaking of his origins, a powerful, illegal double oath. We couldn't get more information because of that, but we suspect that the place where they were confined is related to the Herne family."
"A double... oath..."
Myra had never seen such an oath in person, but she knew the nobles often secretly obtained them for unspeakable, secretive affairs.
And she also knew how horrific the consequences could be.
"In preparation for any eventuality, I have placed an oath on him so he cannot even utter a word about the Herne family. No one can guess who he is," the nobleman from the distant past had said, driving Myra out with an indifferent face and voice. Suddenly, a chill ran down her spine, and Myra squeezed her eyes shut and then opened them again.
The young man from the southern country, who, despite his limping leg, had started to run away as soon as he saw her.
Thinking about his connection to today's funeral now seemed foolish.
The fact that her father's forgotten bastard son was here, and that the chapel's glass had shattered during the funeral, felt like divine retribution upon the Herne ducal family.
Kanna was right. The information they were about to share would undoubtedly be important to both the Herne family and the Cavalry.
"I'm beginning to believe... that the criminals the Cavalry is searching for are indeed the ones I know," Myra murmured with a pale face, clasping her hands tightly.
"Long ago, I learned that my father had a bastard son of southern descent. I don't know much, but every detail I remember matches exactly what you've said," Myra conveyed all she knew to Kanna. She suppressed the reluctance and shame of voicing her family's disgrace deep within her heart. In return, she heard from Kanna about a man named 'Nahan' and the life he had led.
He was practically a monster born from the sins committed by the Duke of Herne and those who knew yet did nothing to stop him.
Had there ever been a day when she despised being born in Herne this much?
After exchanging information, Myra turned without hesitation and ran towards where the Duke of Herne was.
The chaos from before, combined with the sleet, had left many carriages in disarray.
Among them, the Duke of Herne's carriage stood askew, its wheel off. The drenched servants and soldiers were in disarray, shouting until they spotted Myra and cried out in surprise.
"First Princess? His Grace the Duke is currently...!"
"Move aside."
Myra strode determinedly towards the carriage she did not wish to approach, gripping her garment so tightly her hand turned white.
By right, the Duke of Herne should have been responsible for any incidents at Ashrav's funeral. Yet, the Duke was safely hidden inside the carriage, while the Cavalry and Duke Peletta struggled to manage the situation.
Even this moment, spoiled by the sins that led to the birth of his other son, was his doing.
As Myra pulled open the carriage door, a wave of hot air hit her. Inside, the Duke of Herne, his eyes downcast in boredom, and a half-naked woman atop him turned their heads with heated eyes.
The woman was Lady Yellen, Ashrav's mother, who had spent the ceremony shedding tears and wailing.
"How dare you, First Princess!"
"Is this appropriate behavior at your son's funeral?"
Before Lady Yellen could retort, Myra raised her hand with cold eyes.
"Leave."
Lady Yellen involuntarily shrank under Myra's gaze. For the first time, the First Princess she had watched grow up seemed terrifying. Trying not to show her cowering, she grumbled loudly, but her fearful eyes betrayed her. As Lady Yellen straightened her clothes and left, the Duke of Herne asked.
"What is it?"
"..."
"Do you plan to join forces with Peletta and try something?"
"Father, do you remember that among your many children, there was a man born of a southern woman?"
The question was sudden, but the Duke of Herne answered without fluster.
"Well, I don't consider bastards as my children. And as of today, all my sons have perished and are in the arms of God."
"I see. That man is here now. Do you have anything you would like to say to him?"
"What strange things you say. That can't be."
"Why? Because you burned him to death?"
At Myra's retort, the Duke of Herne frowned.
"Where did you hear such a thing…,"
"Father. I no longer care whether you choose me as your successor or not. I don't want to live striving for your recognition anymore. So, although you might not like it... I have decided not to just stand by and watch you leave in this carriage today, despite the name of Herne. That's why I came here."
"What?"
"The head of the Herne family must stay here until everything is settled. That's the least we can do for everyone working hard here. If you won't do anything, at least watch."
Myra stepped out of the carriage. The soldiers looked at her with anxious eyes.
She scanned them and found the knights of Herne loyal to her.
During her rivalry with Ashrav, Myra had naturally gathered her own people. They might not have wielded much power within the Herne family, but in terms of pure skill, they were among the best soldiers.
Myra, who had called upon those who couldn't guard the inside of the chapel during today's funeral due to their lower rank, issued her command in a cool voice.
"Seal off this carriage immediately. Herne will fully support the Cavalry and the Imperial Army until today's matters are resolved. Until then, no one from the Herne family shall leave."
Comments
SchaheraZade
Boss lady is bossing! We love that for her!
Katsura Kureha
I really like Myra. She deserves better than having to deal with such a father. I don't know what it is, but this scene somehow gave me the feeling that she will awaken soon.
