This Three-Year-Old Is A Villainess - Chapter 222
Former Princess Anatoli smiled brightly and spoke to me.
“It’s unfortunate that things ended this way with your monster. But it was necessary to prevent further incidents, so I hope you understand.”
She patted my shoulder and, with eyes sparkling with anticipation, asked,
“Well… would it be alright if I have a private meal with the General today?”
“……”
“You’re a kind child, Erylotte, so I’m sure you’ll understand, right?”
Anatoli chuckled softly to herself and muttered as if talking to herself,
“Oh, I haven’t quite decided what to say to him yet. If I tell him I was in danger, he’ll be furious… Ah, General, will you help me?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you!”
Dad responded curtly, and Anatoli, holding his arm, led him away.
“……”
I watched their retreating figures, then turned away.
Step, step.
As if nothing had happened, I walked casually, but stopped in a secluded corner. Hidden behind a shadowed pillar, out of sight, I quietly took out my communication stone and connected the call without hesitation.
[Michelan here.]
Michelan answered immediately, as if he had been waiting.
“Prepare for an attack.”
[Is it the Imperial Consort?]
“No.”
Even in the darkness, my eyes glinted sharply, like a beast crouched in the underbrush, ready to sink its fangs into its prey.
“It’s Former Princess Anatoli.”
I knew exactly who had orchestrated this situation. It wasn’t the Imperial Consort or some overly bold palace official.
After all, they hadn’t gained anything from this. There was only one person who had achieved everything they wanted.
Former Princess Anatoli.
This entire incident was her doing.
‘Did she really pull this stunt just to win over Dad?’
I gritted my teeth.
***
Han Ji-hyuk hurriedly made his way inside the ducal castle.
“Under no circumstances should Miss be left alone.”
Michelan’s instructions filled his mind.
He quickened his pace and entered the guest room where Erylotte was staying.
“You’re here?”
“What the hell happened?”
Contrary to his concern, Erylotte sat calmly. But Han Ji-hyuk knew all too well that Erylotte was even scarier when she acted this way.
“Haven’t you heard from Michelan? It was all the former princess’s doing.”
“Former Princess Anatoli? I thought she was just some fool.”
“Whether she was pretending to be a fool or truly is one, it’s certain that this time, it was her doing.”
Erylotte’s voice was filled with certainty, which puzzled Han Ji-hyuk.
Didn’t she ask Michelan to investigate because there was no evidence?
“Why?”
“A gentle creature like Ragon wouldn’t suddenly become violent without reason.”
“True.”
“And if he really had gone mad enough to lose control, Anatoli’s maid would’ve been devoured by now.”
“Hm…”
“It took me quite a while to reach the scene after hearing her scream.”
“……”
“It was only about five minutes, but compared to the time it would take a monster to kill a helpless maid, that’s an excessive delay, don’t you think?”
“Indeed. Much too long.”
“She screamed in advance and waited for people to arrive, then did something to provoke Ragon.”
The noise of people running through the forest would’ve made it easy for her to time it.
“Moreover, Anatoli wants Ragon dead. Everyone said Ragon needs to be dealt with, but it’s the former princess who’s leading the charge.”
“To cover up the evidence.”
“Exactly.”
“Ha…!”
Han Ji-hyuk let out an exasperated breath.
So she had cornered Erylotte like this to ensnare Daymond for herself?
“What kind of woman is she? This is…!”
He was too taken aback to even find the words.
“We should inform the General immediately—”
“No.”
Erylotte held him back as he started to rise.
“Why? We need to tell him so he won’t be manipulated by that crazy woman’s schemes.”
“If Dad finds out, he’ll be heartbroken… knowing that I was hurt because of him.”
Erylotte lowered her head.
‘I can’t stand that.’
Why should the innocent suffer while the guilty walk free?
