A Villainess For The Tyrant

I understand that Lady Irene conspired to conceal your whereabouts. Both of you should be charged with the crime of false testimony, Kane purred, pausing to watch the maid gulp nervously. However, if you stay put and dont run off before I return, then I will forget this matter.

The maid wordlessly nodded her agreement. Having secured her cooperation, Kane straightened himself and released her from his arms. This would be it for now. Hed used the emperors authority to essentially coerce a pledge from her not to escape. Since she accompanied Irene to the imperial palace, she would remain on the palace grounds for the near future.

Then let us meet again later, Kane said with a satisfied smile, before turning and strolling away.

Long after Kane had retreated from view, the saintess sank to her knees. Whats up withhim? She felt that something was twisted; she sensed a familiar hunger in the way Kane had regarded her.Hes acting in the same manner as Irene! Something is terribly off, I say.

Irenes obsessive-love was triggered when she thought her beloved maid was leaving her, and now Kane was acting similarly. Putting aside Irene, Kanes obsessive feelings should be directed at Cecile. Why was she now the target of his obsession? It wasnt necessarily a bad thing per se; it was far better than being met with hostility.

Come to think of it, what happened to the original saintesss soul? Will she return to this body if I disappear?Her goal was to replace Cecile and enter her body, but what would come of the saintesss body afterwards? It was a question that deeply troubled her. Surely if the original soul had lingered, it wouldve made its presence known. However, not once had the saintess heard the original owner speak.

Still, the saintess was convinced that if her soul left the saintesss body, then the real saintesss soul would be able to return. Only as Cecile would she be able to calm Estians heart.Im doing this for everyone. I must enter Ceciles body after all.The only sacrifice in this plan would be the villainess, Cecile.

This plan lessened her guilt too. The saintess had heard the rumors on the street surrounding the empress. The recent rumors were particularly scandalousit was said that since the emperor had stopped visiting her, the empress had forced her way into his presence and threw herself at him. Irene had been irate, ranting about all the details of the scandalous affair.

Goodness gracious! They say she then barreled straight into the main palace and attempted to smash His Majestys door apart! And then she stayed inside his quarters with him for days on end!Irene shrieked. She had loudly lamented that the empress dignity was trampled on the ground, and worried how other nations would view this incident.

On the other hand, the saintess had to discreetly wipe away the drool from the corner of her mouth.Days on end? Holy moly.She had truly done well putting in the keywordvigorous.

What are you doing here? I told you not to go around for no reason. Irenes voice broke the saintess out of her reverie. She hadnt heard Irene exit the room while she was caught up in reminiscing about her days as the author.

I just went to the bathroom for a bit. The saintess decided it best to keep the meeting with Kane a secret.

Get ready quickly. Were heading to the empresss palace now.

The saintess clenched her fists in excitement. Finally! It was time to meet Cecile. Trailing behind Irene, the saintess took one final glance in the direction Kane had disappeared.Thinking about it, I missed out on an opportunity again!

After Kane had left, the saintess had felt overwhelming regret, but had only just realized the reason.I didnt kiss him!Once the saintess entered Ceciles body, there would be no more opportunities to have somefunwith Kane. This was her final chance.Gosh. Hes tall and has such wide shoulders too. The perfect image of a knight commander

Recalling how it felt to be trapped between his arms and the wall, the saintess felt the impulse to smack the ground in excitement. Why hadnt she thought to rub her lips against his in that moment? She was unlikely to get another chance, and that thought plagued the saintess with lingering regret.

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Irene and her party were swiftly escorted by the attendants of the empresss palace upon arrival. The saintess couldnt help but gape at the splendor as they were guided in.I supposed I did describe the palace as the most beautiful place in the world.She hadnt given much afterthought to the simple one-liner she had written to describe the palace, so it still came as a surprise to behold how gorgeous the palace was. All her regret over missing her chance with Kane was quickly swept away by thoughts of becoming the owner of the palace.All of this will be mine from now on including Estian, of course.

Soon they were led before a huge door. It was obvious without explanation that the room of the empress lay beyond it. Your Majesty, Lady Irene has arrived, the attendant standing outside loudly announced.

However, they were met with silence.

Your Majesty. Lady Irene has arrived! The attendant cried out once more in a slightly louder voice. Still, there was no response. The attendants exchanged glances in bewilderment.

Whats the matter? Irene asked.

This shouldnt be She was waiting for Lady Irene until just a while ago an attendant mumbled.

Could something have happened inside? Another attendant hazarded a guess.

It would be terrible if an incident had befallen the empress. The emperor and the knight commander had only departed from the imperial palace today. If the empress had already been struck by a mishap, the attendants would be doomed to meet their ends.

When their subsequent cries still went unanswered, the attendants decided they couldnt wait any longer. Forgive us, Your Majesty! We will be entering! The attendants moved to force the doors open, but soon they all froze in shock. Your Majesty, are you Goodness!

Huh? What is it? Whats happened now?The saintess peered around the attendants and peeked through the open doors. Even she couldnt help but let out a low whistle at the sight in front of herinside the room, the empress was straddling a handsome silver-haired young boy.