[Zielle Dukedom]"Valerian..."As she jolted awake from her dream, Verena's eyes widened in bewilderment. A dream about her previous life.Her heartbeat pounding rapidly, she breathes in and out, attempting to calm herself down.(Valerian...)She reminisced on his calm white eyes, which had helped her get through the toughest times of her past life.(That's right... how could I've forgotten?)She got out of bed and went straight to her desk to write Azazel a letter requesting a meeting.Though in the afternoon, Azazel received that letter and immediately went his way toward Verena.After her breakfast, Verena prepared herself to meet him. Riona had been preoccupied worshiping her feet after her father was arrested, while the Duchess locked herself in her room and Aldrich refused to look at Verena because he was humiliated.Despite the fact that Verena had plenty of opportunity to ridicule them, she didn't feel lik

[Empress' Palace]"Are you saying Azazel is plotting to depose my son and deprive him of his 'Crown Prince' title?"Kalliste questioned as she sipped her tea, her eyes narrowing as she stared directly at Oliver."Your Majesty, yes. He hasn't made any movements yet, but I'm sure he will eventually."Olivier bowed his head, a devotional expression on his face.(Making Azazel looked like the one who wants to be the heir instead is an effective cover-up, even for me. As one might expect from Verena.)As he recalls a few days ago, they were discussing that matter, Olivier thought to himself.He hadn't expected Verena to devise such a scheme to deceive the Empress.(Of course, I have to be grateful that she's willing to assist me on this.)Kalliste sighed deeply and set her cup on the table gently."I'd knew this day would come. If Azazel tries anything funny, please let me know. Because it will be really unpleasant for

[Zielle Dukedom]"You sold Riona to a brothel?!"The minute Azazel admitted everything and his change of plans, Verena shouted out in surprise.Even the twins and Olivier stood behind Azazel with their heads down, as though they were guilty of not following Verena's orders properly.But they were all thinking the same thing. They had no regrets about what they had done, and it was satisfying in its own right.They admired Azazel's handling of the situation."...yes. I hope you don't hate me for that, Verena-""Pfft-"When Verena bursts out laughing, Azazel's eyes enlarged significantly, surprising everyone as they stared at her with wide eyes."Good-- that's good! I never thought of that before!"Azazel's eyes light up with delight as he looks at Verena, who appears to be pleased with the news.And the others smile, relieved that Verena approves of Azazel's ways."Then, how about rewarding me???"

[Frederick Dukedom]When Duke Frederick heard Verena's statement from across the table, the cup in his hand trembled."...... The Emperor.. killed the previous Duke, my father..?"Verena gently nodded her head as he asked with wide eyes."I'm sure it is a disappointing news but I have all the evidence you required."She said, gesturing to the papers that was placed on the round white table infront of him.Of course, when the Duke was confronted with the harsh reality, he was speechless to the point of being unable to speak.Frederick Dukedom is a powerful family in the Elysian Empire.The previous Duke, on the other hand, was not very fond of the Emperor. Due to various issues involving the citizens' funds, the Duke expressed his displeasure in a manner that enrages the Emperor.The Duke was assassinated the next day, and his son, the current Duke, took his place.His son saw his father as a man who was both gentl

[2nd Prince's Palace]Azazel was handling paperwork in his office late at night until he sensed a presence creeping up behind him.(Who's that...?)He slowly reach his sword on his waist but the voice that came from behind him made him sighed of relief."Brother Azazel? It's me~"Valac knocked on the door, and Azazel turned to see Valac across the window, who was beaming from ear to ear, causing Azazel's brow to twitch.He rose up from his seat and opened the window for Valac to enter his office.Valac slipped in with skill and greeted Azazel with a broad smile."What a fantastic night! Don't you think so, brother???"He grinned, but Azazel frowned in response."I might slice off your head as an invader or assassin if you didn't call me sooner."Valac's eyes widened in surprise at Azazel's remark, and his smiling face morphed into a troubled one."I-I'm really sorry brother, I promise I won't do this