Chapter 121:

Chapter 121:

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Miss Juliet, you seem calm even in a situation like this.

Jude looked at Juliet with eyes full of wonder.

Juliet thought it was more surprising to see Jude asking her such a thing so calmly in the basement of the Marquiss Castle.

Arent you scared? I think Ive never seen you cry before.

Because sir Milan promised to let us out. Right?

Juliet replied calmly.

The other knight of the Duchy who was suddenly mentioned, sir Milan, looked back at them.

Of course, Miss Juliet. I will ensure you are returned safely.

Sir Milan nodded seriously.

Yes, I trust you.

Juliet smiled and released a few more butterflies into the air.

She didnt mention that even for lighting, she had to rely on magic.

Seemingly irritated to be used for such a purpose, the butterflies reluctantly emitted bright light, their wings flickering nervously.

The basement lit up as if it was broad daylight.

They had been trapped in the dark basement of the mansion for several hours now.

Trouble always seems to find us.

Juliet thought gloomily.

In fact, they should have escaped from here a few hours ago.

If only one of Marquis Guinnesss men hadnt detonated something like a bomb, they wouldve left without issue.

Though the explosion wasnt big, it was enough to block the entrance from the basement to the castle.

The dungeon of the mansion, like many old castles, was maze-like in its complexity. Somewhere there must be another exit, but with the darkness, it wasnt going to be easy to find.

Dont worry. We will somehow find a way out.

Milan confidently promised and went off with his companions to search for the exit.

As he left, Jude whispered with a mischievous expression.

But honestly, who knows when the castle might collapse?

This castle is hundreds of years old. Older castles are built more sturdily; it wont crumble easily.

Juliet pointed out quietly.

However, Jude, who had been staring at Juliet, suddenly laughed.

Why?

Oh, just thinking. Sometimes you say things that sound very much like a ruler.

Me?

Yes. Even if we serve a lord for a longer time, we dont necessarily pick up that trait.

Well.

Juliet had never thought of it that way.

But she had another reason for not feeling this situation was too dire.

Juliet remembered the day she died.

It was a clear summer day without a cloud.

So, its not today.

She might die in six months, but she was strangely confident she wouldnt die in this place today.

Juliet yawned softly.

Tired?

No.

Rest your eyes for a moment.

The deputy commander of the knights, sir Milan, came over and handed her a blanket. After shaking off the dust, it was decent enough.

Im fine.

You havent slept for two days.

It was true she had been tired from being interrogated as the suspect in the Dukes murder.

Well wake you up if we find something.

She felt sorry for the knights, but Juliet didnt refuse twice. She found a reasonably flat spot, leaned against the wall, and covered herself with the blanket.

She wondered if she could sleep while the knights were busily searching for an exit, but as soon as she closed her eyes, she dozed off.

[Its finally quiet.]

[I gave her a sedative.]

But the foolish Juliet Monad wanted to see the woman with her own eyes and lingered in the garden every day.

After all, what changes if she saw her?

By the time she barely saw the silhouettes of the man and woman fluttering in the window of the room where the ukes treasures were kept, Juliet was quite exhausted.

So, she decided to leave on her own.

[What is this?]

But before she could put her plan into action, she foolishly got caught with the trinkets she had been foolishly collecting in the drawer.

Items like baby shoes and clothes, which were pathetic and worthless, were treasures to her.

[Did you think you could deceive if you kept your mouth shut?]

[I wasnt trying to deceive!]

[Then how long were you planning to hide it?]

When he learned that she hid the existence of the child, he got very angry.

Facing him with an expression she had never seen before, she realized how absurd her hopes had been.

Without understanding why she should plead for mercy, she begged blindly for her life.

[I dont ask for anything. I wont tell anyone. Just, just let me go.]

[You just want to be let go?]

[Ill live far away as if Im dead.]

[Nonsense.]

No matter what she said, it only made him angrier.

[Even if you die, die here.]

She only realized after overhearing the conversation between the man and the doctor.

He didnt just not want the child, he had dismissed the possibility from the beginning.

[Darn it. I told you it was impossible.]

[To, to be honest, it was. This is just a rare accident and a mistake].

It was a mistake that happened with an extremely rare chance.

[Then correct it.]

[But].

[I dont care, just save the woman.]

Whether it was a mistake or an oversight, the existence that derailed his plans must have seemed like a thorn in his side.

But for her, it was the only relative in the world. Once she left here, she truly wouldnt have anyone.

I dont want to be alone.

So, she planned a reckless escape.

[Ill help you.]

Thanks to a bit of luck and help, she stole a horse from the Dukes house and fled.

Riding was the only skill she was confident in. But even that didnt last long, as she was caught before she even left the northern forest and was dragged back to the castle.

Being so confident, she just got scared, ran away, and fell off the horse

(The devil doesnt forget anything.)

(Were different from you inferior humans.)

Suddenly, she heard the whispers of the butterflies. Juliet then lifted her head.

In fact, this wasnt the first time she dreamt this.

By now, she was numb to the recurring scene.

So?

(We cant tell.)

(Its set that way.)

The butterflies seemed somewhat elated.

Seeing her pained by her past? Was the contractors pain food for them?

(But we can show.)

(Weve waited a long, long time.)

Juliet wasnt even curious about the meaningful words.

I dont want to see this.

She firmly shook her head.

Shouldnt that be enough?

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At the same time, Juliet opened her eyes.