The Ghost Lady Of The Duke's Family (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 167

Letias, upon hearing the maid’s words, froze for a moment before turning her head.

Behind her, Adrian tilted his head in confusion, seemingly having missed their prior conversation.

Noticing Adrian’s puzzled expression, Shioren hastily diverted the boy’s attention.

‘…Right, Shioren mentioned he was a bear beastkin. That’s what it must be.’

Judging by his reaction, he had clearly heard what the maid had just said.

Though Letias didn’t know much about non-humans, she understood that beastkin—being half-animal—likely possessed keener senses such as hearing and smell than ordinary humans.

Then again, their conversation hadn’t exactly been whispered in hushed tones to begin with.

“—Let’s go.”

Letias glanced once at the anxious maid, who was fidgeting with the news of a messenger waiting downstairs, then at Shioren—who sat with his back slightly turned toward the door, deliberately blocking Adrian’s view—and finally opened her mouth.

Once the maid quietly slipped out and closed the door behind her, she immediately turned and walked toward the mansion’s entrance as if she’d been waiting for this moment.

Letias followed behind the maid for some time before—

“Her Majesty the Empress declares: ‘This message should have been conveyed during the banquet several days ago, but due to an unforeseen incident, it was not delivered. Now, at Princess Celia’s strong insistence, a messenger is dispatched to convey it in person. Princess Letias is to receive this.’”

“…”

The messenger recited the message exactly as written in the letter and then held out a small box along with a single key.

Though small, the box and key were lavishly adorned with gold leaf and tiny gemstones, clearly of immense value at a glance.

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