Chapter 94:

Chapter 94:

It had already been a week since he rushed back to the Dukes castle.

Lennox stared down at his hand, which had turned black, or where his hand used to be.

With blurred vision, he slowly examined his hand for a long time. Only upon seeing his familiar skin tone and its return to its original shape did he drape a robe over his naked body.

The children of the Carlyle family are born with magic from the moment they are conceived in their mothers womb.

Like a dirt.

Some were even born in non-human forms.

When sacred power was forcibly injected into a body born with magic, a violent rejection reaction occurred.

The two powers were completely different and couldnt be mixed.

As he tied his robe, Lennox thought it was fortunate that Juliet didnt see him like this.

Even for a calm woman who fears nothing, she might have been terrified seeing this. The scene of the skin morphing, even temporarily, wasnt a pleasant sight.

Seeing it directly might have evoked pity or guilt, maybe even tears.

Juliet.

He occasionally recalled the sound of her voice, suppressing a cry of shock or fear.

Ill go back.

He wondered what expression she wore when she said that.

All the while since his return to the palace, Lennox was curious about Juliets expression, about what she might be thinking.

According to reports he heard on the way up from the capital, Juliet had been staying at the Count Monads residence.

Would Juliet have been relieved not to be ensnared by such a man? Or maybe

Lennox lightly clenched his hand, which had returned to its normal shape.

His vision was slowly returning.

However, at the same time, he was experiencing something strange.

He rarely dreamed.

A side effect of the treatment?

But recently, specifically since he started the forced injection of holy power, he began to have a peculiar recurring dream.

Rather than a dream, it felt more like glimpsing someones memories.

The dream was always the same.

In it, he would walk somewhere and stop in front of a door. Inside the open room sat a woman.

But before he could see her face, the strange dream ended.

Was she crying?

He never heard crying, but for some reason, he thought she might have been.

Waking from the dream, he couldnt shake off a strange feeling

Lennox glanced outside the window.

The place in his dream was this place, Duke Carlyles residence in the North. Familiar surroundings, a familiar bedroom.

Lennox became curious about the identity of the crying woman inside.

At first, he thought it might be Juliet, but he couldnt recall any such memory.

Knock knock.

Your Highness, these are letters from the capital.

Elliot laid several letters in front of the Duke.

The one with the imperial seal from the palace caught his eye first.

The Emperor often sent him an invitation for fox hunting season.

Of course, Duke Carlyle never once accepted the invitation. He wasnt the type to enjoy hunting without a purpose. If anything, he was more accustomed to slaying monsters than hunting foxes.

Seeing Juliets expression, Roy added:

Isnt it okay if were just friends?

That would be nice, but

For a moment, Juliet was tempted.

After all, to convince the Empress, she needed to say she had ended her relationship with Duke Carlyle.

If she went with Roy, she wouldnt need to go into detail about ending her relationship with the Duke. Appearing with a splendid man would be much more effective than making a hundred excuses.

But she didnt want to put Roy in a difficult position.

On the other hand, she knew that if she attended the banquet with Roy just after breaking up, the aristocrats would have their own tales to tell.

No, its okay. Ill go alone. Youve been tired lately.

Roy seemed busy recently.

Although he didnt show it, he seemed very tense. There were disputes in his family about his fathers health and the succession.

He could just not come if hes busy, but Roy always visited to check on Juliet.

Dont worry too much, Roy. You will find your brother soon.

Juliet comforted him.

She remembered Elsa mentioning in passing that a few of Roys siblings had disappeared.

Thank you, Juliet.

Roy rested his head on her shoulder with a light sigh.

She was a bit surprised but gently patted his back.

When they first met on the train, he was just a kid who had a fight with his brother and left home. Juliet admired Roy for trying to reconcile with his family.

Promise me, next time well go together. Okay?

Roy looked up with a slightly regretful expression. She had heard that Lycanthropes were introverted, but Roy had always been proactive with her.

I want to be introduced to Juliets close friends. Definitely.

Close friends not really.

Juliet remembered the cold glances and whispers but replied with a smile:

Okay, next time well go together.

Even those who disliked her would want to be friends with this sweet and handsome young man.

Ill be back soon. Juliet, take care.

Roy left for Katias forest with a regretful farewell. He had offered to accompany her, but he seemed genuinely busy.

Juliet also prepared to go to the palace.

Where are you going, Juliet?

Just as Juliet was about to leave the mansion, Elsa peeked her head out from the kitchen.

To the palace. Ill be back in a day.

Hmm, okay.

Elsa followed Juliet with a piece of pie in her mouth and quickly climbed into the carriage.

With a smile, Juliet asked:

Why, Elsa?

Roy told me not to leave Juliet alone.

Roy did?

Juliet tilted her head.

Elsas appearance was dazzling, and even in simple clothes, she looked perfect for the palace.

There was no mention of not bringing a companion, so it should be okay to go with Elsa.

Okay, then lets go together, Elsa.