Work Prophet
Chapter 658 - 31: Midnight Visitor

Chapter 658: Chapter 31: Midnight Visitor

"Ilkand is not a traitor," the visitor declared.

"Do you have any evidence?"

"No, it is just based on my understanding of him. He may be somewhat reckless, but he is definitely not a coward who fears death at critical moments, let alone a traitor to his family and country."

"That’s what Marquis Kuren thought too, until he was beheaded, and many people saw it happen," Miss Rabbit said, "Are you suggesting that these people are all lying?"

"I just think there might be more to this story."

"So you came to me wanting help in proving Ilkand’s innocence? Are you mistaken about my stance? Marquis Kuren was my lord too, a man I always respected, and I too seek vengeance for him."

"No, I didn’t come for Ilkand’s sake this time. Can you ask your men to leave for a while? What I am about to discuss involves a major secret known by only a few," the visitor said.

"They are all trustworthy, certainly more so than someone who visits in the dead of night and stays partly hidden."

Miss Rabbit paused. "And I think I might know the secret you’re about to reveal—is it that Lord Diodosi of the Immanuel Family is already dead?"

"You’ve heard the rumors too."

"It’s more than just rumors now," Miss Rabbit poured herself a glass of wine, "Lord Diodosi has been out of sight for nearly two years now, only issuing orders through you—his housekeeper, Miss Galin."

"Any sensible person would find that odd, which is why you were so desperate initially to form an alliance with Ilkand and even dragged me and Prophet Merlin to vouch for you," Miss Rabbit argued.

All these deductions were originally made by Li Yu, and now the Lady uses them directly, quite effectively silencing the other party.

Moments later, the visitor voluntarily removed the hood over their head, revealing their true face, indeed, it was Diodosi’s housekeeper.

"Lord Diodosi was attacked by that giant dragon. His injuries were severe, and he lasted less than a month before he passed away."

"So, you decided to usurp his place, issuing orders by mimicking Lord Diodosi’s handwriting. I must admit, you really have some nerve."

"I did not usurp his place; I merely took back what belongs to me," the housekeeper said lightly.

"Come off it, you were just Diodosi’s housekeeper... How can you say such a thing without shame?"

"I am his illegitimate daughter."

"What?" The Lady was stunned.

"I am Lord Diodosi’s illegitimate daughter; it’s just bad luck that I do not prominently exhibit the features of the Immanuel family, which is why you couldn’t see it," the housekeeper explained.

"That’s just... absurd."

The housekeeper then brushed aside her hair, revealing a pair of tiny triangular ears barely visible underneath, "Otherwise, why do you think Lord Diodosi trusted me so much?"

This secret was indeed something Miss Rabbit had not anticipated. She took a moment to digest the information before speaking again.

"Well then, Miss Illegitimate Daughter, I am sympathetic towards your situation, but you surely understand that your identity wouldn’t truly allow you to lead the Immanuel Family," Miss Rabbit stated.

The housekeeper nodded, "That’s why I chose to collaborate with Ilkand. His place in the line of succession is lower than his two brothers, and his ambitions are not as vast.

"With my help, as long as we conceal the news of Lord Diodosi’s death, we could control at least most of the family, and indeed we have managed to do so."

"But now Ilkand has betrayed us," Ireya reminded.

"Indeed, although I do not believe it, there’s indeed no evidence to prove his innocence," the Housekeeper sighed deeply, "I have tried all means of communication, yet I still do not know where he is now."

"You have lost your most important ally."

"Not only that, the events that occurred in the Dragon Ridge Mountains have put the Immanuel Family in a very passive position.

"We have already compensated the Figrola family with a large sum of money, but that has not been enough to quell their anger. The reputation of our family has also fallen drastically. Harman and Rafael seized the opportunity to raise their demands, clamoring to meet Lord Diodosi."

Miss Rabbit belched, "It looks like your show is about to end."

"Unless I can find new allies."

Lady shook her head, "Even though I could see what trick you were playing the first time we met, I did not expose you, because I did not want to get involved in the internal struggle of the Immanuel family.

"Now my stance has not changed, you can leave, and I will pretend you were never here."

"Fifty thousand Gold Coins," the Housekeeper cut to the chase.

Miss Rabbit was somewhat tempted, but after thinking it over, she shook her head, "Ilkand’s reputation is already ruined, I can’t save him."

"I know, so I did not ask you to clear Ilkand’s name," the Housekeeper said.

"Then what do you want me to do," Lady frowned again, "I, an outsider, can’t preserve your position in the Immanuel family either, even if you reveal yourself as an illegitimate daughter, according to the current laws and traditions of the Empire, you wouldn’t have any right to inheritance."

"Not me," the Housekeeper said, "This time I plan to support Angela as the next Family Head of the Immanuel family."

Miss Rabbit nearly sprayed her wine on the wall.

She felt she was already useless enough, but that depended on who she compared herself with. Compared to the neighbor’s yellow weasel that could only whine, Lady could definitely be called wise and valiant.

Ireya couldn’t help but say, "What are you thinking, letting that guy be the Family Head, aren’t you afraid he’ll run the Immanuel family into the ground?"

"Miss Angela is not incompetent; she’s simply been too well cared for and is unclear about many things," the Housekeeper explained.

"Forget it, you might fool others, but I know that weasel too well. She can do nothing but act pompously," Ireya retorted.

"I can teach her."

"You mean to use her as a puppet," Lady sneered, "But speaking of which, how did you persuade her to join the competition for the next Family Head? Given her personality, she shouldn’t like such troublesome matters."

"We are lovers."

"???"

Miss Rabbit gasped, "You beast, although I don’t really like that weasel, isn’t what you’re doing a bit too much?"

"I know what you’re thinking, but the truth is not as you imagine. She and I truly love each other, we just never confessed until recently when we confirmed our feelings for each other. That’s why I hurriedly adjusted my plans and came to seek you out.

"I hope you can come forward, support Miss Angela. In addition to those fifty thousand Gold Coins, once successful, Miss Angela will also lead the Immanuel family to convert to the Sect of Saturday."