The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 46:

I passed Delther and headed for the table.

People gathered in one place glanced at me.

Half of these people here were those who borrowed power from the Velois family.

‘I thought we gave them a lot, but this is when we should use it.’

I sipped my tea with a grin.

“You all know why I called, right?”

Everyone held their breath at my word.

Lady Certan, unable to hold back even for a moment, spoke up.

“I don’t know, actually. Why did you invite us separately?”

“Oh, you really don’t know?”

I tapped the table and raised my eyes.

“The ledger books.”

They must be well aware of how many families will collapse at my word.

People’s faces hardened for an instant at the word “Ledger.”

Only then did they realize why.

“There’s a problem. Oh, of course, it’s a very small matter, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

“What’s the problem?”

“The royal family did something interesting to my family”

“Hwah, in the royal family.”

It’s difficult if you’re already scared. It was a fact everyone knew.

Between the Velois family and the royal family.

But what’s important to me now was for my father to get up safely.

‘If Leon realized his power, wouldn’t I be able to ask for help?’

But I shook my head.

“Don’t tell me you’re going against the royal family…….”

“Shh.”

I lifted my index finger and put it to my lips.

Isn’t it just right for others to misunderstand when they hear it.

“You just need to be a strength to my family. Then I won’t stop doing business with you like I do now.”

“Oh, did you decide to inherit the information business?”

“Yes, I’m getting training for successors these days. So, my father is a little busy. Oh, by the way.”

For an instant everyone’s eyes were on me.

“Wouldn’t you be in trouble if all this leaked out?”

Everyone’s expression hardened my words.

Maybe they thought I didn’t know because it was being operated secretly.

“Well, you mean.”

“If the royal family finds out, will they stay still?”

“Lady Elle Natasia!”

“Keep your voice down. There would be no good in attracting attention.”

I snapped the glass down.

“So I need you to help me.”

“How?”

“You can just smile as if you’re close to each other while drinking tea from time to time. It’s simple, right?”

It couldn’t have been.

If the royal family finds out that they are close to the Velois family, which they do not like, it will not be good.

But it was obvious that they would not be able to reject my proposal.

Since they touched the Velois family, I can’t stay still.

The emperor will know but will try to bury this.

Then I have no choice but to stand up to him.

“Now, the game starts.”

So, what am I in a position to cover now?

I thought of going home and writing a letter to Leon.

I haven’t received a reply so far, but I think he’ll answer urgent matters.

It was really the first and last time I asked for it.

* * *

“Why isn’t the letter coming?”

I didn’t get a single letter except for the letter I brought on the first day.

Leon bowed his head with vain eyes.

I thought I’d get at least one call from Elle.

I sent letters whenever I had time, if not often.

But there was no answer in return.

“Hey, don’t you have a family?”

Leon’s eyebrows wriggled at the sarcastic tone.

But Leon didn’t even answer.

‘Annoying.’

Everything was troublesome.

Elle wanted it, but he didn’t know it would be this long.

‘Did something happen?’

Leon wanted to end the war quickly.

However, in order to do so, he had to fully open up his power.

If a person who didn’t even show his power properly uses such a vast amount of power, they’re sure to be suspicious.

“Hey, don’t talk to him. That guy was an escort for the Belois family.”

“That crazy family? Huh. But I hear that the count’s daughter is so pretty.”

Leon’s head turned around, ignoring what others said.

It was because the daughter they talked about was Elle.

“A girl with red hair?”

“Shh, you’ll be in trouble if you do that. Then, you can die without knowing it.”

They continued to chuckle and talk.

Leon’s eyes flashed.

“Ho- hold on!”

“What are you doing?”

Leon hardened his face after slapping Janice’s hand.

Janice’s face turned white. It was difficult for her to properly control her body that leaped towards him.

“Huh, huh. Le, Sir Leon, …”

Leon’s eyes lit up in spite of Janice’s hard voice calling out.

How dare they put Elle in their dirty mouth. He could no longer see.

Tuk.

Janice grasped Leon’s dress with difficulty.

It was not until he saw her gasping for breath that he saved her life.

“Are you okay?”

“Ha, ha. Yes…….”

Even if you’ve been by my side every time, nothing good happens, so why do you keep hanging around me?

“Don’t follow me around from now on.”

“But……”

Janice closed her lips tightly.

Even if she didn’t want to, he kept bothering her.

She even felt like something unknown was pulling her.

“I’d love to! Do you know who wants to be next to someone who pushes you away?”

Her sadness suddenly exploded.

It was obvious that she was hanging on, but she also had pride.

“I don’t like Sir Leon either!”

“Good for you.”

Leon was calm even with Janice’s tears.

He didn’t even think that the reason she was crying was because of him.

“Don’t even pretend to know me from now on.”

Leon passed Janice and entered the barracks.

He felt strange every time he was with her.

He feels nauseous, but he feels like his feelings are changing.

Suddenly, the screams of people and the sound of trumpets spread.

* * *

“Diria, you haven’t received any letter in my name?”

“Yes……”

I sighed deeply.

Although I heard the news that the war was insane.

“Well, Miss Elle. I think you should take a look at this.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

I concentrated on the papers at Lord Hessen’s words.

“Someone has recently been looking into the Velois family.”

“I’m sure it’s Delther.”

I was sure not to listen. Come to think of it, why did you come to our mansion then?

“Oh, by the way. What happened to the tumultuous incident?”

“They say everything is quiet. Thanks to this, the people with the patterns were relieved.”

“That’s why they’ve been quiet lately.”

That’s weird. It feels like it coincides with the day Leon left.

Hey, what am I thinking too?

“Lady, do you have any concerns?”

“I have a lot of concerns…”

I wonder if Leon is doing well, as well as my father’s work. But there was nothing I could do now. I just want to protect my family here and hope the war ends safely.

When I sighed deeply, Diria, who was watching, asked implicitly.

” What did you write to Young Master Leon? I want to see him too”

“There’s something I really want him to do.”

My father had the ability not to be deprived of power.

Then, wouldn’t Leon, who absorbs human power, be able to take out the magic in Edgar’s body?

I haven’t found the cause yet, but I was going to try this and that.

I couldn’t let go of any hope.

“The war is longer than I thought. But won’t it be over soon if we see the winning news keep ringing?”

“Is that so?”

On the battlefield, Leon must be sprouting love.

When I thought about it, my lips felt bitter.

“Young Lady…… Cheer up.”

“Thank you, Diria.”

Still, I was happy to have someone like him by my side.

The work piled up on the desk made me breathless.

“Well, shall we try again?”

I rolled up my sleeves and opened the papers. The work that my father has done so far has to be so vast.

“Before he wakes up, I’ll have to stop everything that could be a flaw.”

It was enough to turn it into an alternative business.

Don’t I have that much ability? I already knew what was going well in the original.

It was not appropriate to be stabbed in the conscience and pretend not to know.

After all, I was the daughter of the villain of this world, and I only played my original role.

“Did you say that there are more people trying to cover the patterns?”

“Yes, I guess it’s because of recent events. They’re still nervous…….”

“That’s great. Diria, you have a job to do. Please go and ask them to meet me here.”

“Isn’t this the Verden Jewelry Shop?”

“That’s right, there’s something to customize there. It’s gonna be great business.”

“What are you thinking?”

Hessen looked worried.

He still doesn’t think I’m reliable.

“You’ll find out when you see it later.”

I didn’t answer right now. I had to experiment for now.

The pattern is revealed on the wrist, so if you make such colorful ornaments, it will be good to cover them.

They’ll be suspicious to cover it unconditionally, but any trendy accessory will be considered natural.

If it’s a trend, the business will go well.

“I’ll have to wear it first. Please arrange the next banquet.”

“Yes! I understand!”

Diria nodded and took the letter then left the room.