Duke, This Will Sting for a Moment (30 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 96

“Your Highness is truly foolish. It would be far more beneficial to simply pretend ignorance and accept my help. Why insist on drawing distinctions at all?”

Ricarion stared at Yuriella with an expression of incomprehension.

“If I assist you, rescuing Cassandra will be far easier. Even if I am captured, it would still benefit the North—after all, if I were ensnared in the trap I laid for the Grand Duke, it would effectively be a declaration that the Magic Tower has allied itself with the North.”

“Do you think I haven’t considered that calculation myself?”

Yuriella offered a bitter smile, ashamed that she had once contemplated using someone who had saved her life twice.

“Then why do you refuse my help?”

Yuriella moistened her lips hesitantly and let out a soft sigh.

Her true regret lay in feeling even more guilty toward the Lord of the Magic Tower.

“It is difficult to grant you secrets beyond what you’ve already uncovered, when you might someday become my lord’s enemy.”

“Are you afraid I might harm Frost Eelheim?”

“No. I’m afraid that before that happens, I might end up killing the Lord of the Magic Tower. I’m sorry. If you ever pose a threat to the Grand Duke, I won’t hesitate—I’ll cut you down myself.”

Though frowning in discomfort, the Lord of the Magic Tower burst into hearty laughter at her unwavering, resolute gaze.

“Your Highness is truly wise.”

Surprised by his unexpected reaction, Yuriella raised one eyebrow.

“You just called me foolish a moment ago, Lord of the Magic Tower.”

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