Chapter 96:

Chapter 96:

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The snow fox was a magical creature, but it had a gentle disposition and a small physique.

Juliet wondered if they could even call hunting a creature slightly bigger than a rabbit a subjugation, but she thought it might just be a leisurely hunting game for the idle aristocrats.

At least, in the forest of the imperial palace, there werent creatures more dangerous than the snow fox, so it must be safe.

Please be careful, Prince!

However, the prospective crown princess, with teary eyes, seemed to think differently. Fatima was still angry about the previous incident and didnt even acknowledge Juliet with a nod.

Juliet intentionally fell behind the hunting procession. Riding through the snow-covered forest in silence wasnt too bad.

Here, there are bloodstains!

Annoyingly, the second princes group was heading in the same direction she was.

Could it be the snow fox?

Judging by the blood, it looks like a big one!

Not wanting to watch their noisy hunt, Juliet turned her horse around.

Just as she was about to venture deeper into the forest.

Thud.

Crash.

The noise of the chattering group suddenly ceased.

?

Neigh!

Turning around, she saw the horses the second princes group had been riding on fleeing in a panic.

Second Prince?

When she looked back, she saw not only the second prince but all his entourage sprawled out on the snow.

Standing in front of them was a large man.

I didnt hear him approach.

Juliet tensely gripped her reins. The man, with a sharp gaze, was a stranger to her.

But instinctively, she knew who he was.

Hes a werewolf.

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It was her first time seeing a lycanthrope other than Roy and his group.

It reminded her of Elsa, who had stayed in the imperial palace.

Its strange. I keep smelling something familiar.

Apparently, this man was the source of the scent.

Human woman. Are you Juliet Monad?

When the stranger mentioned her name, Juliet couldnt help but ask:

Who are you?

I am Graham.

For a moment, Juliet eyed him up and down.

Graham was imposing and tall, but something was off. He looked like a man on the run, his appearance was ragged, and he had a bandage wrapped around his shoulder.

The bloodstains the second princes group had discovered seemed to belong to Graham.

Are you Roys brother?

Didnt he mention a missing older brother?

For some reason, she had a feeling that this man was that missing brother.

Roy Ha!

It seemed she was right.

A fierce expression appeared on Grahams face.

That Romeo guy got captivated by a human woman.

His blatant hostility was similar to when she first met Roy.

Graham menacingly approached Juliet.

Im sorry, but would you mind coming with me?

To where?

To the forest of Katia.

Why?

Damn it, that brat broke my neck!

Surprisingly, Graham was answering her every question, though his face twisted with anger.

Creak.

The door was forced open.

Ha! Did you think you could escape!

Graham entered the storage room with a smug expression.

What to do?

As Juliet backed away from Graham, she decided to buy some time.

She had to move towards the door without the werewolf noticing.

Youre Roys brother, why dont you get along?

Juliet blurted out whatever came to her mind. Surprisingly, Graham took the bait.

Human woman, you cant even imagine the vile things hes done to me.

Graham replied darkly.

Compared to him, the things Ive done

Although she was concerned about what he meant, saving her life was the immediate priority.

Juliet let him ramble on and sneaked a peek at the crossbow she held.

I can shoot.

The Dukes castle in the North had all kinds of weapons, and Juliet had learned how to handle them.

However, she didnt think her skills were particularly good.

Furthermore

Juliet glanced at Graham in front of her.

The true form of Roy she saw on the train was a wolf so large it filled an entire train compartment. Dreaming of taking down such a creature with a mere crossbow seemed foolish.

But I have no choice..

There were only two arrows left. Juliet felt the weight of her own powerlessness.

No choice.

Once she made up her mind, she acted swiftly.

Bang!

Startled by the sharp sound, Graham flinched.

However, the arrow Juliet shot missed him.

Thud!

With that sound, something hanging from the ceiling fell.

Ha! This woman!

With a mix of exhilaration and relief, Graham bared his teeth.

As he stepped forward, thinking she has missed-

Whoosh.

A thick substance spilled, filling the entire warehouse like a sandstorm.

Graham laughed at the futile attempt of the human woman.

You thought you could avoid the situation with this little trick?

In the wolfs dark-adapted vision, such a trick would be useless.

However, Juliet smiled and loaded another arrow into her crossbow.

Click.

A bit scared?

What?

Graham felt uneasy with her relaxed demeanor.

It was too calm for a human in a life-threatening situation.

Yet, the arrow she just loaded was surely the last.

Juliet calmly aimed the crossbow.

With the mindset of seeing how far this human woman would go, Graham bared his teeth.

Goodbye, stupid wolf.

Clack!

Crash!

Again, her arrow missed Graham.

But she aimed precisely, breaking a lamp hanging in the middle of the ceiling.

Boom!

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The air exploded.