Belia quickly descended from the bed and examined the map laid out on the desk.
It was a map centered around the Empire, including the Schpell region and neighboring countries, briefly outlined.
“Near Schpell… yes, there it is.”
Belia traced the roads drawn on the map with her finger.
If one followed the road near the point where the landslide occurred, it led to the main road to the Ronika Kingdom. However, if one took a small path in the opposite direction…
“To the New Kingdom.”
In a perilous moment, the New Kingdom seemed the most plausible option among the choices they could make.
When the Emperor and Raul found Khalid’s sword, they seemed convinced that he and his knights would have died inside it.
However, no matter how extensive the landslide was, accurately timing the collapse of a mountain would not have been easy. Perhaps they were lucky enough to escape.
But, considering Khalid’s sword was found within the landslide, it was certain that they were present at the location where the landslide occurred. In that case…
“…The bracelet.”
That must have saved them.
It was the bracelet that had saved people even in collapsed buildings. Having filled such a bracelet with highly pure magestone, it might have saved them all even within the landslide.
Belia took a deep breath.
She was now unable to talk with Derek, the most significant ally in the current situation.
Belia’s range of movement was limited. Viscount Kafri had no capacity to spare.
Moving Duke Tessa was also difficult due to too many watchful eyes.
They needed an unexpected person that Emperor and Raul wouldn’t think of.
Even if they managed to search using Luness, the problem was what would happen after that.
Tap, tap.
The sound of tapping on the desk repeated.
“…Duke Arlington.”
Khalid had once mentioned that he gained the cooperation of the Northern Duke.
If it was Duke Arlington, known to be immovable in his territory, he might lend his strength while avoiding the gaze of the Emperor and Raul.
Maybe Khalid had already communicated with Duke Arlington.
The New Kingdom did not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
As a symbol of the continent, it would not directly intervene in the disputes between Imperial Princes.
Although they could assist Khalid and his knights in a difficult situation, they probably wouldn’t go beyond that.
“Geographically, the New Kingdom is much closer to the Northern region.”
Belia’s face brightened little by little.
There was hope.
At that moment, a maid quietly spoke from outside the door.
“Your Highness, a merchant has brought jewels, claiming that they are items you personally ordered. Do you have any items you did not mention to us?”
“…Jewels? What does that mean?”
“The merchant said you would understand once you see the letter first…”
Belia called the maid in with a puzzled expression.
When the maid brought out a blue letter, Belia carefully took it, confirming its appearance. The blue letter had a golden seal depicting a fox holding a branch in its mouth.
Belia’s hand shook slightly as she checked the letter.
“Does the merchant who delivered this letter still await?”
“Yes. He is waiting for you.”
“Bring him in.”
As soon as Belia checked the emblem, she involuntarily covered her mouth and swallowed a deep breath.
It was a symbol familiar to Belia, from her previous life until the very end.
‘Why is this…’
The shape was the trace of an unknown supporter who had helped Belia until the end of her previous life.
It was also the one who informed Belia of Herald’s death when she was confined to the Imperial Palace.
With a stiff face, Belia asked the maid to bring the merchant in.
When the maid awkwardly entered with the blue letter, Belia’s eyes widened in shock.
It was a familiar pattern to Belia from her past life.
“Why is this…”
She laughed nervously, holding the letter in her trembling hands.
In the letter, there was no written content at all.
For a moment, it seemed like I had recovered memories like Raul, the one who delivered this letter. However, if he has all the memories, there would be no reason for him to contact me in this way. If it was the person who approached me back then, they would have moved much more cautiously than this. Belia examined the letter once again in detail. ‘Is it telling me to judge based on the seal? There’s not enough evidence to make a deduction…’
Belia quickly organized her thoughts and headed to the reception room. When she opened the door and entered the reception room, a well-built man politely greeted Belia. “Hello. I am Bill Jeanette, managing the upper section of Arié on behalf of the Second Prince’s Consort.”
It was someone she had never seen before. She hadn’t even heard the name. Belia awkwardly greeted him with a bewildered expression. “Nice to meet you. You mentioned that you have jewels I purchased.”
“That’s correct. It’s from a long time ago. Worried that you might have forgotten, I asked you to deliver the letter first.” Saying that, Bill gently pushed the box on the table toward Belia.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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