To You, So Noble and Vulgar (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 96

“The Marquis of Bukryeong’s eyes cannot be deceived.”

“I heard the rumor that you took in a child from the slave market. There was much praise for the princess who adopted a child abandoned by a small tribe in the southeastern region.”

“My father lent his support.”

“If it were discovered that the princess conspired with the Marquis of Dongryeong to deceive people—and especially if it became known that the target was a Paganus—it would become dangerous in many ways. Is it truly worth risking all that?”

“It is, to me.”

“I see.”

Cyrus said no more and fell silent. Ariana, who had been watching his expression, asked,

“While I stay at Maho Castle, would it be alright if I keep Shini by my side?”

“If the princess has decided to keep her close, she must have already prepared a way to handle any problems that arise. I have no objection.”

Cyrus couldn’t understand what he was even saying.

There might be good Paganus in the world, but to Cyrus, they were the sort of people he’d gladly grind their bones to dust and drink. Any Paganus who sneaked into Bukryeong lands was killed without question.

Yet here was a Paganus inside Maho Castle.

But Ariana cared for Shini enough to summon Isaac for her treatment. Knowing Ariana had no one else to rely on, Cyrus understood the feelings that led her to take in Shini.

It was probably like a straw.

A straw appearing before one’s eyes when drowning, with nothing else to grasp.

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