The Beast Swallowed by the Flower (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 142

My skin, ruined by toad venom, never returned to its original state.

When Dieroph’s anger had subsided somewhat, he summoned a physician, but the physician merely concluded, “It’s too late for treatment.”

They said the Grand Prelate’s power might help to some extent, but even if they requested treatment for Mary—who had offended the Green family of the Holy Nation—the Grand Prelate would never be sent.

If only Dieroph had calmed his rage, treated Mary first, and then confined her solely to the West Tower, her condition wouldn’t have deteriorated to this extent.

Yet Dieroph blamed even this entirely on Kai.

My proud daughter, famed as the most beautiful, now has a face twisted like a monster—all because of those two scoundrels, Kaelbrant Green and Iris Green.

“Yes, yes, Mary. You didn’t do anything so terribly wrong.”

“I just… I just loved him! K-K-K-Kai… Kai was originally… was always supposed to marry me…!”

Mary developed a stammer whenever she grew excited.

“But… but how could it end up like this… ugh… I want to kill her… I’ll kill Iris… I-I-I will, I absolutely will kill her.”

“Yes, I’ll let you do exactly that.”

When Dieroph gave an answer unlike his usual self, Mary abruptly lifted her head.

“Really?”

“Yes, Mary. I’ll surely bring those two wretches before you and make them kneel.”

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