[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 79

Before going to rescue Tanasia.

Askan was searching for a way to divert Ruphimor’s attention elsewhere.

He wanted nothing more than to kill both Seruna and Ruphimor, but he restrained himself—Helcion’s faction would weaken if they disappeared.

Helcion was still needed as emperor to provoke wars with other nations.

‘If I get involved in transporting Kalspelliver, Marquis Manoco will grow even more suspicious.’

If Askan intervened directly, Ruphimor would likely dig in with even greater tenacity.

Ruphimor had already noticed the Imperial Guard’s suspicious movements tonight and declared he would personally oversee the transport of Kalspelliver.

Though Ruphimor didn’t seem to know exactly what Askan was after, any further exposure here would completely ruin the plan to swap Kalspelliver with a fake.

‘Something that conceals my involvement yet moves the cunning Marquis Manoco like a puppet…’

It had to appear utterly unrelated to Askan, yet instantly capture Ruphimor’s full attention.

But there simply wasn’t enough time to orchestrate such a perfect scheme.

Askan frowned in frustration and swept his bangs back.

There was no other choice. He couldn’t guarantee success, but he could only hope Ruphimor would take the bait.

Askan called Carlton, his closest Imperial Guard.

“It’s almost time to transport Kalspelliver, right?”

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