I Will Live for Your Death (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 189

Dear Her Imperial Majesty the Empress,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. The summer heat has finally begun to wane, and autumn breezes can now be felt each night. These are the kind of days that make one wish to enjoy a picnic.

The “May” alliance is progressing successfully. It is perfectly sized for undertaking great endeavors—and even substantial enough to join a “party” without embarrassment.

The “party” was another meaning behind the “tax farming rights auction” they had arranged. This really does feel like a secret intelligence mission. Ilyd gave a faint smile and began reading the next line written by Masha.

I have decided to attend the “party” together with Gabrielle and Naible. I also sent word separately to Duchess Orzen, but she seems to be having difficulties. I worry that her participation might tarnish her status and reputation, especially given the scrutiny from other nobles attending the “party.”

There was nothing to be done. Ilyd silently agreed. The Duke of Orzen’s faction was publicly maintaining neutrality.

Ilyd herself had encouraged it; doing so would make it easier to avoid suspicion. Acting rashly in such circumstances would surely draw the Emperor’s disfavor.

Ah, I also heard that “Blue Feather” has finally met Your Imperial Majesty. Well? Isn’t she as beautiful as I described?

Ilyd couldn’t help but burst into laughter. The letter was from the proprietor of Hotel Wenley—perhaps it contained something amusing after all. Lynette, checking the addressees on the letters in her hand, smiled along with her.

After the last charity event, Masha had quietly pulled Ilyd aside and whispered to her—starting with whether she knew about the Gray Hawk, all the way to details about its leader.

Rumors claimed the leader was an elderly man, yet he—or rather, she—was far younger than expected and even quite lovely. Masha’s playful wink as she described someone unforgettable remained vivid in Ilyd’s memory.

“Lovely… yes, indeed lovely.”

She couldn’t deny it. From the jet-black hair drawn with delicate lines to the deep azure eyes glimpsed beneath low-hanging lashes—merely picturing Rivel in her mind made her cheeks warm.

…And as for the matter you entrusted me with, I am investigating it together with the “Feathers.” What do you think about proceeding simultaneously with the “party”?

I’ve also casually mentioned the issue of the missing children to Masha. Judging by the wording, it seems she’s conducting a joint investigation with the Gray Hawk.

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