To You Whom I Don’t Love That Much (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 118

118.

The sea witch was helping them? Naturally, her mind immediately turned to Calypso. It felt as if a thick fog had suddenly lifted. At that moment, it became certain that the witch was deeply involved—here, there, everywhere.

But if Calypso was on Nick’s side, why had she asked for him to be eliminated? Was trusting her really the right choice? Their conversation had flowed too quickly for her to fully grasp.

“The Crown Prince of Esperanda seems to hold considerable resentment toward the young admiral.”

“Nobles who are popular among commoners are rare indeed.”

“In any case, I’ll arrange it within a few days. As you said, this isn’t the time to hesitate over means or methods.”

“……It should suffice if you send it at the right moment.”

Ro jolted forward instinctively. What? What did they say? It sounded like some kind of ore, but it was a completely unfamiliar word she’d never heard before—so strange it didn’t even register in her mind. After that, voices fell silent for a while.

They seemed to continue their conversation through sign language or written notes. For a time, all she could hear was the sound of a match striking and the sharp scent of cigar smoke stinging her nostrils. The duke finally spoke again.

“Then consider it settled. As soon as the deal is complete, we’ll join forces immediately.”

“Agreed.”

“At most, two months. After that, as promised, our commanding officers will withdraw from the front lines. More than half of the regular troops will retreat as well.”

“Even so, the odds of victory will still exceed seventy percent—if the sea witch remains cooperative. No one can track through the fog she casts.”

“I’m not asking for the Imperial Princess. Just bring me the young admiral’s head. With that alone, our sovereign will generously grant titles or honors. A new era for a new noble house will begin.”

“I’ll do my best.”

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