The Credentials of a Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 184

“The method was a bit frightening, though.”

“That doesn’t sound like something His Majesty should say.”

“It’s not that I’m trying to pretend to be pure—it’s just that it feels strange. Can you imagine how bizarre it looks when someone with such a delicate, gentle face—one who seems incapable of killing even an ant—casually spouts out cruel schemes?”

“He wasn’t originally that kind of person.”

“I know Marquess Crayton has always been famous for his kindness. But that’s exactly why it sometimes makes him seem even scarier.”

Eden, under the guise of medical treatment, not only uncovered the deposed prince’s hidden supporters through his investigation of the nobles but also extracted the information he wanted by threatening them—a method both simple and vicious.

He would offer those he’d uncovered a deal: accuse someone else or provide a sufficient amount of useful information, and he’d let them go. After a set period, he’d release a few as examples.

Of course, this alone worked perfectly on Felt’s supporters, who were already in dire straits. They feared execution alongside Felt and desperately wanted to survive at any cost.

But Eden’s scheme didn’t stop there. His approach was far more cunning.

Among those Eden held up as examples of hope, not a single one was truly guilty. They were people who’d deliberately gotten themselves arrested under an agreement with the emperor. Eden had merely exploited the fact that Felt’s supporters often didn’t know each other—and from the start, he never intended to release them.

“He didn’t look like someone burning with vengeance, so it was quite unexpected.”

“I’m just doing my best.”

“What kind of effort? Trying to become more ruthless?”

“I’m giving them a chance to leave peacefully.”

Unlike Calix, who spoke with calm detachment as if discussing everyday matters, Luzean’s face had turned deathly pale.

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