Chapter 116:


    A few dayster, the evening banquet was a pre-wedding celebration. ordingly, the attending guests were dazzlingly morous.


    Countess!


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


    Because Im amoner, 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 ne is beautiful.


    I heard that Countess Monad is a spirit-tamer.


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


    While Duke Carlyle apanying them was called by the Emperor, Dolores approached Juliet and offered her a ss 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 nce 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 quiterge


    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 in 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 nces but soon left.


    Rest well, Countess.


    As Juliet seemed tired and leaned on a couch to close her eyes, Dolores too left.


    But she didnt return to the banquet. A few minutester, after waiting for the surroundings to quiet down, Dolores discreetly returned to the lounge.


    In the silent lounge, there were only Juliet and Dolores.


    Juliet had fallen asleep within minutes, but Dolores wasnt surprised.


    Earlier, the champagne Dolores handed to Juliet contained a sleeping pill.


    Dolores carefully began to rummage through Juliets handbag.


    Having stuck close to Juliet in an almost obsessive manner over the past few days, Dolores had sneakily noticed that Juliet stored her ne with a silver key pendant here.


    <i>Found it.</i>


    Upon discovering what she was looking for, Dolores brightened up.


    Then-


    What are you looking for?


    <i>Cling.</i>


    The silver key made a sharp noise as it hit the marble floor.


    In her surprise, Dolores had dropped the key.


    Dolores, you shouldnt throw someone elses ne.


    With a sigh, Juliet picked up the silver key at her feet.


    Ju, Juliet.


    Dolores staggered back, looking frightened.


    I just I just wanted to return this to you!


    If youre going to lie, do it properly. Even a child wouldnt fall for that.


    Juliet responded sweetly.


    Dolores wasnt just a little bit clumsy.


    Contrary to pretending to fear the Marquis to gain Juliets sympathy, Dolores wasnt afraid of Marquis Guiness at all.


    In their previous lives, Marquis Guiness would often whip Juliet until she fainted, but Doloress arm was unbruised and clean.


    They had left the mysterious point about the Marquiss magical stone alone until now.


    So, after you stole the key from me, what were you nning to do?


    Her question was valid.


    What does Marquis Guiness intend to do with this? Even if you steal it, anyway


    Dolores is also a spirit summoner.


    The reply came from behind.


    Marquis Guiness.


    Juliet didnt look frightened at all, but Marquis Guiness couldnt hide his sense of triumph.


    A spirit summoner?


    Dolores is the spirit summoner I found after many years.


    Hearing the unexpectedly honest answer, Juliet finally understood why the Marquis chose the terrible actor, Dolores.


    Spirit summoners with unique wavelengths were rare.


    And that meant that the Marquis also knew the power of the Count Monads treasure.


    Juliet smirked.


    It seemed her deduction that the Marquis was the one who stole Snowdrop in their previous life was correct.


    Youre quite confident, Marquis. If I scream, people outside will rush in.


    Will they really?


    Juliet found Marquis Guiness attitude strange. However, the Marquis snapped his fingers with a meaningful expression.


    <i>Snap.</i>


    Who is the master of the full moon?


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


    You must obey me.


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


    Thats right. You seem to remember now.


    <i>ng.</i>


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


    The firstmand: Give me that key.


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


    Atst!


    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 bes 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 urred 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 vi on the south coast and a lifetimes worth of money if he stole the Count familys treasure.


    For a moment, a cold light shed 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.