Why Do You Obsess Even After Death (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 124

After greeting Belial in the entrance hall, I quickly scanned Pesoor.

Fortunately, there were no signs of injury or blood anywhere.

Since there was nothing good about Belial and Pesoor being together, I gave Pesoor a quick nod to go inside.

After cleverly understanding my gesture and bowing to Belial, he went in. Behind me, I heard the servants—who had been anxiously awaiting Pesoor—greet him warmly.

Belial, who had been watching me over my shoulder, smiled and asked,

“Rumors spread that you vanished suddenly after the ball, which surprised me. I heard you went away for rest?”

“I didn’t realize you took such interest in my daily life, Your Highness.”

“Ah, I’ve confirmed that Physician Pesoor is entirely without suspicion.”

“It would have been better if you’d confirmed that before taking him away. Thank you, Your Highness.”

“I believe there’s been some misunderstanding, my lady. There was no ill intent. I merely worried that someone wicked might be near you and thought he should be removed immediately.”

With an innocent, snow-white lamb-like face, Belial asserted his innocence.

“It would have been even better if you’d consulted me beforehand, Your Highness. I’d like to offer you tea, but I’m afraid I don’t have time to drink it myself. My health has deteriorated greatly due to my physician’s absence, and even standing like this is difficult—please kindly understand.”

“……!! Your health is poor? I’ll send the Imperial Physician at once……”

Belial stepped closer to me, genuinely concerned. I hastily stepped back further and shook my head.

“Fearing someone with ill intentions might approach me, I’ll receive treatment from my personal physician. Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness.”

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