Escape from the evil lady (GL) -
Chapter 159 - 20. Accept help
Chapter 159: Chapter 20. Accept help
After Jeremy shared with me a retelling of recent events, I finally became more aware of what was happening. However, before I even had time to put it all in my head, my friend suddenly grabbed my hands again.
«Listen to me...» He spoke seriously, «More importantly, are you really okay? You’re not hurt, are you?!
I shook my head.
«Don’t worry. I really wasn’t hurt.»
— But...
The guy paused for a moment and looked at me carefully again.
— What happened after we broke up then? Did you really go to the Imperial palace?!
— Really.
«Then...!»
«Even though I went there, I managed to avoid meeting the Empress,» I said, «so everything worked out.
Jeremy stared at me in amazement.
«But how...?» he asked.
I sighed.
«Fortunately, the second princess intervened in time and helped me. With her help, we also managed to rescue Yufil.
At that moment, as if for the first time in all this time, the baron’s youngest son turned his attention behind me and discovered that my older brother was actually standing there as well. Then the guy awkwardly cleared his throat.
«Oh, yes, now I see...» he said awkwardly, «I’m glad you’re okay.»
Meanwhile, the heir to the dukedom only snorted disdainfully at his words.
— of course. As if I would believe that you really care about that.
«But I was really worried about you...!» protested Jeremy.
Yufil pointedly rolled his eyes.
«Don’t be ridiculous.»
«What, are you saying that our friendship doesn’t bother me at all? Even though we couldn’t always find a common language, but I still...!»
«Who says I’ve ever considered you my friend?»
After my brother’s harsh remark, Jeremy gasped.
«How can you say that!»
«....»
At this time, while there was a small altercation between these two, another, much more important thought occurred to me at the moment.
I cautiously looked at Selina de Loon, who up to this point had only remained on the sidelines and was an indifferent witness to what was happening. Although it was a bit awkward to make such a request to an almost complete stranger, I thought it was my only option in this situation.
«I’m sorry, Your Grace...»
At that moment, the disapproving gaze of the silver-haired woman stopped on me.
«What’s the matter?» she asked coldly.
I was a little nervous before continuing my speech, but I did it anyway.
«Can I ask you a favor...?»
— what is it?
I cleared my throat.
— At the moment, I need to get to the Crown Princess urgently. Could you help me get there with magic?
«.....»
At that moment, Jeremy, who was distracted from arguing with my older brother and heard my words, reacted to it almost the same way as Yufil had earlier.
— what? Why would you want to see that crazy woman?» he exclaimed.
«Uh...»
— Wasn’t your goal all this time to run away from her so you’d never see her again? — he continued, — So why suddenly you...!
I sighed and shook my head.
— Well, as it happens, my plans are a little different now.
— what? What are you talking about?
«This... A long story.»
«It’s okay, we’re not in a hurry,» Jeremy said, «so tell me what’s going on!»
In the end, I had to briefly tell my friend and the northern Duchess about what had happened. Without going into unnecessary details, I just said that my attitude towards the Crown Princess has now changed due to the changed circumstances. And she summed up her story by saying that in order to clarify everything completely, I had to meet with her as soon as possible.
— ...Her Highness is in danger right now, and I need to get there as soon as possible to warn her.
After I briefly explained the current situation to our sudden guests, the tense pause persisted for some time after that.
Finally, it was Jeremy who opened his mouth first. After a moment, the guy hesitantly said:
— Well, if that’s the case, then why don’t we really help and...
However, at this point, Selina de Loon categorically objected.
«Why would I do that? I never intended to help this woman. And even more so the Crown Princess.»
«But Your Grace...» Jeremy hesitated timidly.
«Besides, I still have business waiting for me at the castle. I can’t keep wasting time here.»
The baron’s youngest son objected:
«But isn’t Sir Phillips replacing you now? I’m sure he’ll be able to handle it on his own for a while!»
«You...!»
— Darling, please...! — the guy pleaded, — Help us just once!
«What did you just call me?» The northern Duchess frowned.
«I meant, Your Grace,» he corrected himself quickly.
«...»
In the end, Selina de Loon took a deep breath.
— So be it... But you’ll owe me for it later.
— Of course! — the guy reacted readily, delighted.
Meanwhile...
«You said that the Crown Princess is currently at the border,» Jeremy scratched his head awkwardly, «but how exactly can we find her?»
«This... However, before I could reply, my friend had already interrupted me first.»
«Oh, right! Can we use the same method as before? Your Grace, will you be able to track her through the remnants of her spiritual aura?»
— ...
«Camilla, do you have anything belonging to the Crown Princess?» in turn, a friend hastened to address me.
«And...?»
«That won’t be necessary.»
At this moment, the northern Duchess suddenly stated this.
— what?
— I can do this even without the help of a personal item, — the woman reluctantly explained her words, — Apparently, not so long ago you were transported here with the help of the magic of the crown Princess. The aura from her magic hasn’t completely dissipated yet, so that’s enough to find her.
— Really?!» I asked immediately.
— You can completely rely on Her Ladyship for this, — Jeremy patted me on the shoulder with alacrity, — She’s definitely a professional in her field!
Well, considering that Selina de Loon was considered the strongest witch on the continent, it was really hard to argue with this statement.
«Well, then we’re ready to go...»
«Hey! What about me?»
At this moment, Yufil de Walt suddenly intervened in what was happening. I awkwardly addressed him:
«Brother, I think it’s better for you to stay here...»
— what? What are you talking about?!
«The empire’s border is a dangerous place,» I continued uncertainly, «besides, there’s a war going on there right now... For your own safety, it’s better for you to wait here.
— what? Do you mean that I will be useless and will only become an extra ballast for you?» The guy chuckled.
«Uh...»
In fact, it was. But I thought it would be a little rude if I said something like that out loud. So...
«Anyway, brother, please wait for me here! I’ll be back soon.»
— what? Hey you...!
However, before the heir to the dukedom could express his indignation, as a subsequent magical flash, the three immediately disappeared.
And then at the same time...
Bam!
The door leading to the room suddenly burst open. Selman Hirsch stood in the doorway.
«Just now... I heard some strange noise and decided to check it out. Lord de Walt, are you all right?»
— .....
— Wait, — the knight looked around in confusion, — And where is my lady? Wasn’t she just here?
Nevertheless, Yufil de Walt just took a deep breath and ruffled his hair.
In fact, he himself was far from thrilled with what was happening.
«That’s it. This girl is always doing whatever she wants!»
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