The Regressed Empress Tames the Hunting Dog (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 103

Many were shocked by the sudden death of Marquis Selon. At the same time, high society buzzed with speculation about the successor to House Selon.

Thanks to this, the rumors about Bellia and Raoul quieted down, if only briefly.

And today, announced alongside the schedule for the Marquis’s funeral, was the expected news: Derek Selon had been confirmed as the next Marquis.

From now on, Derek Selon would become the heir leading House Selon and inherit most of the duties the late Marquis had held in central politics.

People said,

“All that remains is for Raoul to be formally named Crown Prince.”

The Second Prince, Kalid, had gone missing. Though the Imperial Court had not yet made an official announcement, many already treated his death as a foregone conclusion. The tide had already turned toward the First Prince, Raoul.

Moreover, since Derek Selon had recently emerged as Raoul’s closest confidant, everyone assumed House Selon’s support would remain firmly with the First Prince.

‘It seems Derek has settled well into his position.’

He had always been exceptionally capable, so it was no surprise he’d earned Raoul’s trust—but he now appeared even closer to Raoul than in their previous life, sharing in far more responsibilities.

Bellia recalled the secret note she’d received through Runes.

‘So Raoul holds the Eastern nobles’ weaknesses… No wonder they united far quicker than expected in this life.’

A hollow laugh escaped her.

Raoul had already been acting on memories from their past life since then.

Using this new information—alongside the weaknesses of the Eastern and Southern nobles she’d previously requested from Runes—Bellia began revising her plans.

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