This Life, I Will Save The Duke (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 54

“Now. Go quickly.”

At Damian’s words, Ariel—who had been unable to move a muscle under Kaius’s constant gaze—quietly slipped away from the spot. She kept glancing back several times as she walked, and only after putting some distance between them did she finally let out a deep sigh of relief.

Success.

All she had to do now was head to the room where Anna was waiting, change into her dress, freshen up, and then stroll calmly into the competition hall. The place was already filled with the scent of steak, so the smell clinging to her now wouldn’t raise any suspicion.

After that? Well, whichever way things went, they’d flow naturally—like water.

Then, suddenly recalling the wishing fountain, she burst into laughter.

“I wonder how it’ll turn out.”

Smiling at the thought of teasing Edward if her wish—after failing five times—actually came true, she nodded to herself, also resolving never to waste another coin there again.

A cool autumn breeze blew past.

Her mood was excellent,

the air was fresh,

and thanks to the competition, there was no one around. It was a peaceful path.

Feeling as if everything was perfect, her sense of relief grew even stronger. With a considerably lighter heart, Ariel walked down that tranquil road.

Kaius found Ariel roughly halfway between the competition hall and the room where she’d been staying. The moment he confirmed she’d disappeared, he’d entrusted the rest to Devian and immediately headed this way. She was a woman unfamiliar with the palace, and with such little time to prepare, she couldn’t have gone anywhere else.

Right on the path he’d anticipated, Kaius spotted Ariel.

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