Can an Enemy Become Salvation? (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 175

Feldin and Hallan’s expressions diverged sharply at Suhel’s arrival. Feldin secretly let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Suhel arrive just in time.

Suhel scanned the crowd gathered before the palace, then locked eyes with Hallan and spoke.

“I’m certain I asked clearly—what is all this commotion about?”

“No, I just…”

Hallan couldn’t hide his flustered expression at Suhel’s sudden appearance. After all, he’d confidently stormed in earlier, having heard rumors since yesterday that Suhel seemed absent from the imperial palace.

“Your Majesty was nowhere to be seen, so…”

“You heard I was unwell and took just a single day off from state affairs, yet you rushed over immediately like this? At this rate, I might not even be able to eat my meals in peace out of fear.”

Though his words were spoken with a smile, Suhel’s icy gaze rendered Hallan speechless. Hallan quickly turned his head toward Ivenel instead.

‘They clearly said she fled the palace like she was running away.’

He’d planned to use this opportunity to link the two of them together and exploit Suhel’s weakness—but why was Ivenel standing right here, as bold as ever?

Noticing the meaning behind that look, Ivenel spoke in a deliberately relaxed tone.

“I merely stepped out briefly for some fresh air because my mind was cluttered. I didn’t leave permanently. I had no idea Duke Hallan cared so deeply about my well-being.”

Seeing the situation turning against him, Hallan decided it was time to retreat. After all, the trap he’d set was still in place.

“I must have misunderstood something. As your servant, I acted out of concern alone. Please forgive my rudeness, Your Majesty.”

“I’ll let it slide today, but don’t expect any leniency from me in the future.”

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