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She needed to act before Raymond would.

But in reality, Carynne was just a seventeen-year-old girl. Even the fief lord himself did not have enough power to shut down the business dealings being done at their estate. The affairs of people require effort and labor. Even with her utmost efforts, stopping the business immediately seemed far-fetched.

Most rights had already been transferred to Verdic at this point, so the power to halt the operations lay with him.

Therefore, Carynnes initial wish was to visit the Evans family.

This is a matter for adults, not for you.

I am older than you, arent I, Father? Didnt you say that you believe me?

What would you even talk to Mister Evans about? And would he even agree to meet you?

Carynne couldnt answer.

In truth, she didnt know a concrete way to immediately halt the business. The only method she knew involved debuting in high society through Raymond, then using Countess Elbawho bore animosity towards Verdicand the countesss connections to gather information and leverage against Verdic.

That would take time. Ultimately, it meant getting entangled with Verdic. It was possible for Raymond to halt the business early last time, as it was within his means.

But Carynne needed to meet Verdic before Raymond would intervene.

If you really want to, wait until the weather warms up a bit more. Now is not the time. And Mister Verdic Evans will arrive at our estate soon anyway. Just go to the kitchen to see whats for dinner tonight.

But seeing that her father was not backing down, Carryne spoke to him in a softer tone.

I want to resolve it before Mister Verdic Evans comes in person.

Theres less than a month left before hes due to arrive at our estate. Whats the hurry?

Thats why Im saying this.

If they were to wait now, Raymond might be able to stop the business.

Carynne disliked having to resort to that method.

But how to convince the fief lord right now? After pondering for a while, Carynne realized there was no way. The fief lord was pointing fingers at Nancy, not her.

Nancy, take Carynnes bag back.

Yes, I understand.

Wait a minute!

Carynne exclaimed desperately.

Why dont you trust me?

Carynne was anxious. She didnt want to argue with the fief lord here and now. It was an unexpected opposition. He had permitted her travels just before, so Carynne thought she would be able to leave this time without much opposition.

But the fief lord showed no signs of agreeing. At this, she grew more anxious.

She didnt want to waste time.

If you cant tell me exactly how youre going to do it, why would I let you travel so far away and risk being in such danger? As a parent, its only obvious why I cannot permit this. And even if you dont meet him, Mister Verdic will be here soon anyway.

Suddenly, Carynne remembered the commotion from her previous life. He had readily allowed her travels then because she had caused a disturbance trying to kill Dullan.

So, please let me go this time. If I succeed in stopping the business, it will ultimately be good for the estate. And even if I fail, nothing much will happen. Ill just go and come back with them.

Ill send a telegram.

Eventually, the lord agreed. Carynne smiled brightly.

No matter how much she wanted to go, such a task required her fathers help. She couldnt walk all the way to the Evans estate alone. She needed a carriage, a maid, and money.

Carynne hugged her father. He flinched slightly.

Thank you, Father.

Alright.

Dont send the telegram just yet. At least not until Ive left.

Its only polite to inform in advance.

Carynne shook her head.

I want to push through without giving him a chance to refuse.

* * *

Nancy held Carynnes bag with a dazed look.

Youre not taking an attendant with you, Milady?

The coachman is enough. One is enough.

Isnt that dangerous?

I wont pass through dangerous roads, so its okay.

Carynne didnt want to see Borwen. Hes Dullans lackey, after all. Though Borwen would help even if she committed murder, his presence meant that all her actions would be reported back to Dullan. Carynne found this extremely unpleasant.

Did His Lordship permit this?

The carriage would just run at full speed. And taking too many people would draw more attention, right? On the way back, Ill be accompanying Verdic Evans anyway.

Hmm.

Though Nancy kept making displeased faces, Carynne neatly ignored her. She was ditching Borwen and taking relatively unimportant people. Borwen was far more dangerous than potential highway robbers.

Thump.

See you later then!

Safe travels.

Once she went outside, the fief lord grabbed Carynnes hand and patted it.

Then, soon, the carriage departed.

Carynne blinked. In the rattling carriage, she struggled to contain her fluttering heart.

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