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The next day, Greta and Dustin realized they had been drugged the previous night. There were clear signs that their belongings had been searched. Though their bundles had been repacked, their cautious nature meant they could tell immediately if anything had been "It''s a good thing," Greta said, her eyes shing with a cold gleam. "They must be nning to take us back to the capital, which is why they searched us. Once that''s done, the rest will be easier."
She turned to Carmen. "During the rest stops, try to spend time alone with the Hell Monarch and make it clear, subtly, that you''re skilled in martial arts. He favors women who are proficient inbat." Carmen nodded and pressed her hand to her forehead. "I feel a bit dizzy."
"It''s normal," Greta said dismissively. "We were all drugged. You''ll feel better soon."
Looking at Carmen, Greta continued, "Remember, seize any opportunity to get close to the Hell Monarch. It was a miscalction that his princess consort arrived before us. The grand princess'' letter came toote."
"The Hell Monarch''s princess consort left the city in the evening. It''s only normal that Mother didn''t know about her departure," Carmen remarked.
With her hands sped behind her back as if she were strategizing, Greta replied, "Yes, having the princess consort around makes things moreplicated. But even so, the n remains unchanged. Whether by persistent efforts or other means, we need to ensure the couple has conflicts and grievances. Ideally, you would be a concubine of the Hell Monarch."Original content from N?velDrama.Org.
Carmen took a sip of water. It was just past nine in the morning, and she felt a wave of heat wash over her.
"I understand. I will do my best. You can trust me, Sage Greta."
Greta nodded in satisfaction. "Rest assured, the grand princess always keeps her word. As long as youplete your mission, your mom will be released from the dungeon. If you be the Hell Monarch''s concubine, her treatment will improve."
"I understand!" Carmen''s eyes were resolute. "I''ll make sure to satisfy Mother."
"It''s good that you''re obedient," Greta praised. "Don''t be like your sister, who refused to follow instructions and criticized others for being useless. She only learned to obey after being taught a lesson."
"My sister... How is she now?" Carmen asked cautiously.
Greta took a seat, her expression haughty. "You don''t have to worry about her. She never concerned herself with you. Focus on your own tasks."
"But my sister caused trouble at Gracehold Estate. Will Mother-"
Greta interrupted, "Rest assured. The grand princess has already summoned a physician to treat your mom, and her meals have improved. Whether she can leave the dungeon depends on your own abilities." Carmen nodded obediently. "I understand."
The group continued its journey.
The Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team members showed no interest in Carmen''s situation. They were observant, and they waited until both Rafael and Carissa had a clear understanding of the situation.
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husband, Ka was unaware of many things She only knew that a woman needed saving and would be apanying them back to the
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capital. Unfamiliar with deceit scheming, Ka was naturally unaware of any underlying issues. Over the years, her dedication to religion had given her a
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Therefore, while taking care of her husband on the journey, Ka extended her kindness to Carmen. With so many men traveling together and Carmen being an unmarried young woman, it was understandable that she might feel out of ce or ufortable.
Carissa and Violet made no move to stop her. Ka''s greatest virtue was her purity Protected well by the Marquis of Elderglen''s family, she ''t need to manage the estate or act as a matriarch. Maintaining her tranquility andpassion was more than enough.
One shouldn''t let the malevolence of this world dull all that was beautiful and kind. Otherwise, the world would be too unappealing.