“Too much nagging today, Lilburn. Anyway, any more news from Fitzroy or Wessex?”
Reluctantly changing the subject, Lilburn showed dissatisfaction, but he seemed to accept that worrying about Adrian’s health was a never-ending task and answered.
“Nothing new has come in during this short period. The intelligence we got was hard enough to obtain.”
Isabella had changed her surroundings once she realized her actions were leaking to Adrian. Lilburn’s statement meant intelligence had become scarce since then. But for Adrian, this aspect was critical.
“We need to know when it’s going to happen. Isabella is too impulsive… It’s difficult to guess the timing or to move based on uncertain speculation.”
“The count said it seemed the day of execution wasn’t far off…”
“Then Wessex might be burning even as we speak tonight. We just haven’t heard yet.”
Lilburn agreed with Adrian’s sober assessment.
“That’s possible.”
Given the proximity of Fitzroy and Wessex, if Isabella’s plan was set in motion, rumors would soon reach them.
Adrian pondered and frowned slightly.
If Wessex was currently being overturned by Isabella, it might be better for the news to arrive before Laila returns to Wessex.
‘But then…’
Even avoiding the worst-case scenario, Adrian wasn’t sure if he could safely rescue Laila.
If the Kingdom of Wessex collapses immediately, the daughters of Wessex who are married off to other countries might somehow find a way to survive. However, for those like Laila who haven’t settled anywhere, the situation is different.
Their utility is excessively high, yet they lack the ability to resist.
Having keenly observed the Kingdom of Harkinian treating them with high regard, only to be betrayed, other countries would be cautious. They certainly won’t treat those bearing the Wessex name kindly anymore.
The sons and daughters of the Wessex royal family are very likely to be taken as prisoners by other countries and exploited.
However, if Harkinian intervenes in Wessex while Fitzroy is already there, it could immediately reignite war between the two nations, carrying a huge risk.
Above all, the Emperor of Harkinian would never agree to help. There’s absolutely no reason to aid Wessex, which has always looked down on Harkinian.
Adrian gritted his teeth at the King of Wessex’s worst decision to dig his own grave.
“Damn it….”
Enemies should have been managed more wisely.
At the very least, Isabel Fitzroy should not have been provoked recklessly.
Unable to interpret the situation positively anymore, Adrian let out a deep sigh.
“First of all, Lilburn.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“If news comes that Isabel Fitzroy has entered Wessex, inform me immediately, regardless of the situation. Then, we’ll complete our plan and return to the empire as soon as possible. That seems like the best course of action.”
“Understood.”
After gesturing Lilburn to leave, Adrian stood up.
He went to the window, looking down at the garden faintly lit by the moonlight, lost in thought.
Laila Wessex.
He remembered the clear eyes of the very young girl she once was.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
