I Pretended To Be Dead And Ran Away (22 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 151

Originally, the Tigers of Nuremberg had intended to abduct Leniel from House Le Pelique.

They already had a complete strategy prepared.

Yet, if Leniel appeared alone, the likelihood of suffering losses far exceeding those from a simple abduction was high.

From the outset, few houses in the Apentina Empire could rival House Le Pelique. Moreover, the Le Pelique Ducal Guard had changed significantly since Felix became duke.

They openly produced ability users like an open secret, allowing them to easily gain the upper hand in conflicts with neighboring countries.

And every ability user in the ducal household pledged their life in absolute loyalty to Felix.

Such individuals guarded the ducal household. Furthermore, although the Le Pelique ducal demesne lay in the north, many knights had gathered in the capital to protect the imperial palace.

It would be no trouble at all for those troops to rush to the duke’s residence in the capital at his command.

Thus, they had to ensure minimal casualties if possible.

After all, this incident might trigger open conflict between House Le Pelique and the imperial family. And if such conflict arose, House Nuremberg would undoubtedly side with whichever faction Leniel chose.

More importantly, there was a risk that Leniel herself might get hurt.

In truth, that was the utmost concern for the Tigers of Nuremberg—ensuring Leniel escaped unharmed and safely.

Regardless of political alignments, rescuing her unscathed and bringing her back into Nuremberg’s embrace was paramount.

Yet now, Lilith—who had become Leniel—had appeared without proper escort.

They felt both relieved and furious at this revelation.

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