[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 49

Although I was flustered by the unexpected news of Decain’s visit, since he was already on his way here, I figured I’d understand everything once I met him.

First, I decided to check the message sent by the spy I’d stationed at Lady Crisha’s mansion.

“Can you bring me the messenger bird first?”

“Yes, my lady.”

At my words, Baron entered the room holding the messenger bird that had flown in from the capital.

I immediately unfolded the note tied to the bird’s leg.

[In the dead of night, an unknown intruder came asking about Askan’s true identity.]

Although the intruder hadn’t been seen directly, a bit more was written beneath, saying that Leiana had clearly stated this.

I understood instantly.

“They’re hunters from the Kalua Empire.”

I didn’t know how this had happened, but it seemed Leiana had inadvertently revealed Askan’s whereabouts.

Since I’d read the novel , I knew just how relentless the Kalua Empire’s pursuers were.

The original story never detailed exactly how Askan ended up captured by the Kalua Empire, so I couldn’t be certain—but I suspected Tanasia might have betrayed him.

I’d hoped this part would change since the original plot was already shifting, but it seemed the Kalua Empire’s hunters would find Askan regardless of whether I betrayed him or not.

“If they’ve met Leiana, they already know Askan is at the Brelrop mansion. Staying here is dangerous.”

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