Chapter 182:

Chapter 182:

As the dust settled, Juliet could clearly understand what had happened.

Just a while ago, where Juliet stood, there was a shining large birdcage. And trapped inside the shining birdcage was a snake wearing the skin of Count Jermang.

It was a summoning circle

Juliet muttered as if groaning.

Somehow, it seemed like they deliberately lured the snake to the center of the banquet hall.

A trap had been set up in the center of the banquet hall in advance.

When the snake entered the range, the barrier was activated.

Only then did Juliet realize what Lennox had in mind. In the end, although what they had prepared was different, it was helpful.

Count Jermang, who looked around venomously from within the birdcage-shaped barrier, now trapped as a snake, made Juliet feel as if all the strength had left her body.

She felt both doubt Is it really trapped? and relief Its over, I guess wash over her.

Haah

Juliet Monad.

Startled.

Juliet, hearing a low voice just above her head, only then realized she was nestled against someone.

Just before the magic circle was activated, and when the snake lunged at Juliets throat. It was Duke Carlyle who swiftly grabbed Juliet and rolled onto the ground together.

It seems like my words to stay put didnt mean much to you.

Ah

Glancing back, Juliet locked eyes with a seemingly very angry Duke Carlyle.

Juliet wanted to retort.

Since we caught the snake, it all ended well, didnt it? or Do you think you could have distracted the snake with that clumsy bishop alone?

Um

But Juliet closed her mouth right after opening it. She didnt want to argue with Lennox at this moment.

Anyway, it was a fact that Lennox had saved her life.

Instead, Juliet decided to get out of this situation with the most classic, extremely cheesy, and simplest trick.

Ahh.

!

When Juliet clenched her right wrist and groaned, as expected, Lennox reacted like a man on fire.

Doctor!

When Duke Lennox Carlyle immediately demanded the deployment of healers, Archbishop Gilliam showed a puzzled reaction.

-I dont understand.

-Why does the Duke need this?

-Its not like were going to catch a demon, right?

Ha, its breathtaking.

But Archbishop Gilliam seemed to now understand why the Duke had made such an odd demand.

The snake trapped within the special birdcage-shaped barrier created by the papal relic was now perfectly resembling a human.

Venomous purple eyes and radiant blonde hair, it had the appearance of a flawlessly handsome man.

An evil spirit mimicking a human like that

Even seeing it firsthand, Archbishop Gilliam found it hard to believe.

However, when he saw it through one of the relics Duke Carlyle had requested, Cecilias Monocle

Grrrr.

!

Seeing the true form of the giant snake monster, Archbishop Gilliam was startled and dropped the monocle to the ground.

What the hell is going on!

He would not interfere with the Carlyle familys affairs or the disposal of the snake henceforth.

However, the Emperor found these terms injurious to his pride.

But, but whats the other way? You mentioned theres a simple way as well, right?

Your Majesty.

Speak!

Duke Carlyles eyes shone coldly.

The method I just mentioned is the simple one.

What, what

Understanding the Dukes meaning, the Emperors face turned pale. Lennox Carlyle spoke calmly.

If you dont like the simple method I mentioned, theres a harder choice. Turn my family and the north into enemies, embrace the Second Prince, and see the imperial family ruined.

After hearing this, Juliet quietly slipped out of the banquet hall.

Outside, the guards were arresting the Second Princes soldiers who were involved with Count Jermann.

Save me, Miss!

Kneeling on the ground, Ronda urgently cried out upon seeing Juliet.

Her brother Ansel Hauser, as well as all the Second Princes soldiers were being shackled and dragged to prison, which turned Ronda pale.

I only did as I was told!

Ronda was quick to assess the situation, realizing her life now depended on Juliet.

Who killed them?

What?

I will value you very much.

Juliet smiled beautifully.

Yes?

Although Ronda looked at Juliet suspiciously, Juliet was sincere.

Juliet intended to surely save Ronda.

Following Juliet out, Elliot asked.

But why go through the trouble to save her?

Who else will testify if not her?

Pardon?

Ronda was the key witness to testify that the Second Prince had brought in the snake spirit and caused all sorts of trouble from behind.

The second key witness was Rondas brother, Ansel Hauser, the Second Princes aide.

So, just as Duke Carlyle pressured the Emperor earlier, they could use them as important evidence later.

Of course, if the Emperor was a bit wiser Hed choose the simple option, but in case the imperial family feigned ignorance, it was better to have more evidence.

Juliet, confirming that Hauser siblings were gagged so they couldnt confess voluntarily, returned to the banquet hall with the knights of the Duke.

But how did you know that maid Ronda was suspicious?

Upon Elliots inquiry, Juliet grinned and teasingly retorted.

Did Elliot also notice that Ronda was suspicious? How did you know?

Well, of course, I realized late after seeing that maid following Duke Carlyle.

I see.

Juliet nodded.

In reality, the Dukes family doesnt change their servants often. But then a strange maid suddenly appeared to serve tea, and I figured there was someone behind it.

Of course, the conclusive thing was the scent of white sandalwood.

Already irritated by the nerves from the unidentified Love Potion, when Ronda, who sprinkled a lot of sandalwood, appeared before Juliet, she sensed something fishy.

Come on, bite the bait, as if shouting. Like a fishing rod.

Juliet had no intention of being caught by such shallow schemes.