Chapter 116:

Chapter 116:

A few days later, the evening banquet was a pre-wedding celebration. Accordingly, the attending guests were dazzlingly glamorous.

Countess!

For the past few days, Dolores had been acting more familiar with Juliet.

Because Im a commoner, the other noblewomen shun me.

With such words, she tried to gain Juliets sympathy

Even if its a woman, she can be a countess?

Your necklace is beautiful.

I heard that Countess Monad is a spirit-tamer.

And with such words, she showed her interest in Juliet.

While Duke Carlyle accompanying them was called by the Emperor, Dolores approached Juliet and offered her a glass of champagne.

You look tired, Juliet.

Yes, Im feeling a bit sluggish.

Juliet yawned softly.

Seeing this, Doloress eyes sparkled.

Do you feel unwell?

No, Im just a bit sleepy.

Do you want to go to the lounge with Dolores?

Dolores kindly suggested.

A few noblewomen were already seated in the lounge. After a quick glance at them, Juliet casually asked:

Have you ever been there, Dolores?

Pardon?

Im talking about the magic stone mine owned by Marquis Guinness. Ive heard its quite large

Juliet smirked.

Oh, Dolores has

Dolores, about to say she had never been there unintentionally, was lost for words.

When the conversation turned to the mine in the south, a recent hot topic, unexpectedly, all the noblewomen in the lounge focused their attention.

In such a situation, Juliet calmly inquired:

Wasnt it strange for you, someone like Dolores, not to have been there?

Of, of course.

Dolores forced a smile.

But Juliets questions didnt stop.

How was it seeing the mine firsthand?

I dont know much about that. Business talks are too hard for me.

But thats not a difficult question. Was the Marquiss mine sparkling with magic stones?

Yes, yes. It was very pretty.

Juliets eyes narrowed.

Thats fascinating. The magic stones in the mines look like plain rocks before theyre processed.

Pardon?

Only then did Dolores realize her mistake.

Well, the definition of sparkling differs from person to person.

Fortunately, Juliet just smirked. The other noblewomen who had been eavesdropping gave doubtful glances but soon left.

Rest well, Countess.

Who is the master of the full moon?

Marquis Guiness said the command he learned from Solon. At the same time, a surprised Juliet blinked her eyes in confusion.

You must obey me.

Then Juliets face became blank. Seeing Juliets hazy eyes, Marquis Guiness smiled with satisfaction.

Thats right. You seem to remember now.

Clang.

The champagne glass Juliet was holding fell and shattered. But Juliet remained blank-faced, seemingly unaware of the danger.

The first command: Give me that key.

Juliet, as if entranced, handed over the pendant she was wearing around her neck, which was the silver key.

At last!

Marquis Guiness, holding the key, was gleaming.

If only that fool Baron Gaspar hadnt made a mistake 7 years ago, I would have had it much sooner.

Juliet, under hypnosis, stood still like a puppet.

Here, Dolores.

Marquis Guiness handed Juliets silver key to Dolores.

Upon receiving the key, Dolores happily wore it around her neck.

So, now Juliets spirit becomes mine, Marquis? Right?

Dont be so eager, Dolores. I will teach you how to handle the spirit, step by step.

Having calmed Dolores, Marquis Guiness turned back to Juliet.

Thats right.

Remembering Baron Gaspars incident, a great idea occurred to him.

Listen carefully, Juliet Monad.

Yes.

7 years ago, the one who murdered your parents was Baron Gaspar. You know that, right?

Yes, I know.

The reason Baron Gaspar killed your parents was because he coveted this key. Someone promised Gaspar a villa on the south coast and a lifetimes worth of money if he stole the Count familys treasure.

For a moment, a cold light flashed in Juliets eyes, but Marquis Guiness, engrossed in the moment, didnt notice.

Yes.

And the mastermind who had Gaspar bring the key was.

Marquis Guiness decided to shift his guilt onto someone else.

It was Duke Carlyle.

The Duke killed your parents and deceived you, exploiting you for years. Understand?

Yes.

So, tonight you must seek revenge.

The sky was illuminated by the bright full moon.

Tonight, lure the Duke out by any means. Confess your love or seduce him. Then catch him off guard.

Marquis Guiness handed Juliet a sharp dagger.

And then, stab this into that mans heart. That will be your revenge.

Do you understand?

Holding the dagger, Juliet replied with a quiet, intense gaze.

Yes, Marquis.