“If you can’t confidently reveal your identity, you’re undoubtedly a nobody trembling at Lexion’s retaliation. Don’t bother with such a sword; it’s better to wield the heirloom that will be handed down to Lexion from the family’s main branch when entering.”

Looking at Franz, who seemed to subtly wish for Walter to participate with the family’s sword, Edith had to suppress another laugh.

⭐⭐⭐

While Walter was diligently preparing for the tournament, Lady Carter didn’t stop distributing sensational newsletters.
Carter Lady, who first printed a newsletter at Lexion and attacked several printing houses, denied any involvement, despite the fact. “Perhaps because Elizabeth still has a lot of money given by Duke Jun.”

In the library of the Star Palace, Edit, who had been organizing the collected materials, read the newsletter with indifferent eyes. “[While no one clearly reveals the source of the money Edit Portrion uses for luxury, some suspect it may not be the taxes of the territory people.]”

“[An anonymous lady who carries the burden of Lexion Duke plots against those who betray the imperial bloodline and seeks rebellion.]”

Edit felt no pain or distress while reading them. It was because her life was too turbulent to be shaken by a few lines of criticism. “Seems like they intentionally avoid explicit blame to escape severe punishment.”

However, it was clear that Lady Carter and Elizabeth looked down on her, and since everything necessary had gathered, there was no need to wait any longer.

As she was handling the letter she received from Helen, someone knocked on the door. “I heard you were looking for me, madam.”

Cassius, brought to the library of the Star Palace, bowed politely to Edit. Seeing the newspapers spread on the desk, he seemed to know why she called him. “I apologize. It’s difficult to investigate as if the rumor spread widely that the young group supporting the Empress is spreading the newsletter. I will respond as quickly as possible.”

“No, thanks to your quick response, it seems that the bad rumors haven’t spread widely. It’s not possible to suppress the young group with excessive force either.”

Edit’s voice did not waver or tremble at all. Such an attitude, on the contrary, made Cassius nervous.

“Madam, you are as decisive as Valtor when attacking.”

Even when she skillfully exposed Sophia’s pregnancy scheme, it was the same.

As predicted by him, Edit handed out a few pictures sent with the letter from Helen.

He could immediately recognize what the picture was. After all, Edit could not know when she contacted Helen and asked for this picture.

“It’s the carriage Nicholas Portrion was riding when he was attacked.”

“The marks left on this carriage match the shape of the sword used by the Turgurk assassins.”

In fact, Edit had no choice but to know the answer and solve the problem.

“If it was thought that handling one aristocrat would be easier when one dies, it would have been better to advance the attack and kill Nicholas Portrion sooner.”

It was because she had overheard the conversation between Elizabeth and Eisen through the secret passage of the aristocratic mansion. The two clearly stated that they had attacked the carriage Lady Carter was riding.
“A while ago, Turgurk assassins were found at the Lexion mansion. In addition, since Helen and I are closely related to Lexion, even if Portrion Duke saw the marks left on the carriage he was riding at the last moment and thought of the sword used by Turgurk assassins, it would make sense.”

Understanding her intention, Cassius immediately bowed his head.

“If it is revealed that Elizabeth was involved in the assassination of her husband, all the property she inherited will likely be confiscated.”

Moreover, her status as a duchess would be revoked. There was also a possibility that she would end up in a convent, similar to Sophia.

“You don’t have to worry about creating possibilities. The fact that Elizabeth has a deep connection with Count Turgurk is a story that everyone in society who has been involved for a long time knows.”

Knowing Cassius’s competence well, Edit suppressed a light laugh.

“Then, please. It would be a good idea to start by confiscating the money used to attack me first.”