TL:Zimming

Johanns face hardened.

Just because were looking into the orphanage, we cant confirm that the assumptions are true.

In this world, there is no other way to confirm paternity.

At best, they can only compare them with the characteristics of their parents, or use magic to check whether the flow of their magical power or divine power was the same.

However, Leblaine had no similar characteristics to Dubbled except for the blue eyes.

Since 30% of the people of the empire have blue eyes, it is not proof that they inherited the blood of Dubbled. It was impossible to compare the flow of magic.

All Dubbleds relatives possessed magical powers, and Leblaine had divine power.

Unless Lisette, who had divine power, comes back alive and compares its flow, there is no way to prove that the child is their youngest daughter.

Unless we dispel Trigons magic, we wont know anything.

But it might add credibility to the speculation.

As Johann lowered his gaze, Theodore gave a stern warning.

You do the research yourself. No one should notice it.

I know. If its revealed to be false, Henry, Isaac, andIt will hurt Leblaine as well.

Yes.

Theodore, who was looking at Leblaine through the gap in the door, quickly turned around.

***

Trigon came to the mansion early in the morning. As soon as he saw me through the back door while wearing a hood, he grabbed me and gave me a pile of documents.

What is this?

Its his research material.

Is this really a record of Trigons magic experiment?

I hurriedly retrieved the material. The writing was crammed on the old paper that smelled like mold.

Thats right. Its a record of that experiment.

But why did he leave it like this?

If I were the one who ordered memory manipulation, I wouldnt keep these records ever.

He Aragon kept it secretly.

Aragon, the real Trigons father. It was Wales benefactor who forced him to be the fake Trigon.

Aragon suffered from dementia, so if it was known that the real Trigon had died, his relatives would have taken away all his fortune and would have left him on the street.

Wale, the fake Trigon, held my hand as he informed me of Aragons death I had never heard before my return.

Aragon, who suffers from dementia, kept this secret ?

Trigon bit his lip.

Lady, maybe perhaps

Are you saying that they may have been involved in the case of Lisette?

Trigon gulped as I guessed his words correctly.

You said in your last life that I was discovered to be a fake Trigon and died?

Yes.

Aragon was stripped of all his property by his relatives and left on the street. After my death, someone cleverly damaged Aragons reputation, so no one took him away.

Thats right.

Its as if the person who killed Lisette killed Aragon and me, who might have the experiment record in order to completely destroy evidence .

Its not a story without any possibility. No, it was a story that fit like a puzzle.

The question is, who would do so?

Trigons red, bloodshot eyes showed hostility. I looked at him silently, sighed and sat down on the chair.

So you mean to help you get revenge? Its hard to say. Sit down first.

Trigons eyes widened.

I shrugged my shoulders with an uncaring attitude.

You had a reason to come with a bunch of papers.

Huh?

A real way to erase Trigons magic, its not there.

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I punched the back of his hand with my clenched fist!

What will change when you give up like this? We must find the mastermind and get revenge!

I know it because I have gone through it, but nothing changes because of my anger. We still need to do something.

Then what were going to do is-

I chuckled.

First, find the mastermind.

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Second, find out why a series of events happened.

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Third, take revenge. This is the order.

Having said that, I quietly clenched my fist and stretched out my hand. Trigon looked at the candy I was holding and gave a bewildered expression.

What is it?

Trigon asked me softly.

Lea only gives me one of these per day because my teeth might rot.

So why give me that

I thought you needed something sweet, so I just stole it for you!

Trigons expression darkened as I raised my head in triumph.

Did you notice my mood from the start?

Slightly.

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You know Trigon, just be a normal old man. I think you suit it even though you are narrow-minded

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Youre not suitable to be called a murderer. So, leave the dirty and disgraceful things to me. Okay?

Trigons eyes shook slightly.

He looked at me quietly, and bent his knees.

Oath of a-

That was what Cecilia did yesterday.

I cut him out, waved my hands and continued

Noisy! Do you have time for this? Hurry up and find out how to break the spell! Dont even go near Cecilia and Lea until the magic is lifted!

As usual, I grunted. Trigon smiled as if he had no choice.

Aragon kept his diary along with the real Trigons records. According to the diary, he must have been threatened.

Really?

Yes. The person who threatened the real Trigon was the one with the tattoo on the back of his hand.'

In an instant, I remembered what Seria had said while investigating the person who bought the children in the house of hope.

I was able to find a clue to the person who bought the children from the house of hope. He has a tattoo on the back of his hand.

Just then, I could hear a knock on the door. When I turned my head, I could see my dad, holding some parchments, standing in front of the greenhouse with Johann.

Can we join the conversation?

Of course.

I smiled broadly and ran to my dad.

Dad also responded with a smile to my warm welcome and handed me a piece of parchment.

This.

Its an investigation report from the orphanage where Cecilias niece Trilloni, your friend Tri, stayed.

Youve already investigated?

Instead of dad, Johann answered my question. He must have heard the truth about Lisettes death from my dad.

Dubbleds investigation team is excellent. An interesting fact was discovered during the investigation.

What is it?

The person who brought Triloni to the orphanage had a tattoo on the back of his hand.

The one who instigated my kidnapping by sending Jacob to Dubbled mansion when I was five years old. The one who helped the Duke of Vallua summon the devil. The one who became the connector between the Duke of Marche and the Dukes of Vallua.

Those person had tattoos on the backs of their hands.

If so, it is as if I have already found the answer to the first question.

We know who was behind Duke Marche.

Dad, I, and Johann said together.

Its the temple.

The temple.

The temple.

I crumpled the edge of the parchment and bit my lips.

We didnt say it out loud, but everyone knew.

That a war might start soon.

Wasnt it fun to fool us from behind?

But were not foolish anymore. I thought,clutching the etwal tightly.

I wont let them go.

***

Now, we have to figure out why the temple wanted to kill Lisette and seeks Dubbled.

And take revenge.

Dad also informed Henry and Isaac about this. The reason was that the family members should not be unaware of a family issue.

Assholes!

Isaac, whose eyes were red and bloodshot, shouted. Henry hardened as if he was rooted in the ground. Isaac gritted his teeth.

Enter the temple right now! I need to know why they hurt my mother!

Henry said in a subdued voice.

Even if we do it, does that mean that the temple will tell us why?

But it cant be like this!

We cant stay like this, so well think about it together. Is there anyone here who doesnt feel pain?

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Were getting stronger, but we cant win the war against the temple yet. The moment we point our swords at the temple, the nobles will collide. Theyll be delighted as its a perfect chance to destroy the damn Dubbled.

Damn it!

Isaac smashed the table and grittef his teeth. My dads expression wasnt good either.

Where did our oldest brother go at this time?

When Isaac asked dad, he answered after a few seconds of silence.

I had something to find out, so I sent him away. Hell be out of the capital for about two months, so theres no need to wonder about your brothers whereabouts.

Theres something important right now, so brother must !

As Isaac groaned, I gently raised my hand.

Well first well have to make the temple and the imperial family twist each others neck.

What?

Huh?

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My family looked at me.

What is the reason why temples can be built in the empire until now? Its because of the imperial familys support.

okay. The previous emperors used the temple for the stability of the people.

I laughed at Henrys answer.

However, the current Emperor Alexander has a different opinion. The power of the temple has grown so much that he think its time to pull it down.

But kid, since the Empress Dowager who protected the temple has let them go, the temple has no choice but to weaken, right?

Thats not it. Empress Yvonnes power is much stronger than Empress Dowager. Empress Yvonne and her father, the Duke of Marche, are colluding with the temple, right? Thats why even the emperor cannot weaken the temple willingly.

So what do you think we should do?

I answered Henrys question with twinkling eyes.

I have prepared a person who is perfect for the new empress.

Cecilia Olga?

Yes.

How do you get her into the Imperial Palace? Marche thinks were on his side, but if we make a new empress, hell keep us in check.

Lets just act like were not under the new empress.

?

I smiled and placed the communication device on the table.

Are you ready, Cecil?

[Yes. I have now arrived at the street where the emperor came out from the dark alley.]

The name of the operation is Youre the first woman to slap me on the cheek.