The Protagonists Of The Novel Escaped – Chapter 70

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: TushChen
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The Edanant that Ludmilla knew was a gentle and discerning person.

He always showed a humble demeanor.

Although he occasionally displayed a playful side, he had never caused any friction.

The news that such an Edanant had suddenly barged into the infirmary and engaged in a fierce argument with Crown Prince Erik came as quite a shock to Ludmilla.

It was because Edanant was not someone who would show hostility without any reason.

‘Crown Prince Erik of the Pug Kingdom is a cunning person who likes to flatter those in power. It’s natural to feel averse to such a person. I don’t look favorably upon Crown Prince Erik either. But it should be Edanant’s first encounter with Erik…’

She leaned against the wall, deep in thought.

After pondering for a while, Ludmilla finally put forth a guess.

“C-Could it be… jealousy?”

Had he heard from somewhere that Crown Prince Erik had flattered her with flattery and made advances?

He must have shown hostility towards Erik because of that.

Jealousy.

Edanant harbored jealousy.

She recalled the image of Edanant berating the crown prince of the fallen nation in a highly agitated manner.

At that, Ludmilla burst into a smirk like a mischievous child.

“Edanant should have a strong sense of discernment and a rational personality… To think Edanant would feel jealous. Does that mean he loves me so deeply in his heart? Edanant is truly an incorrigible man.”

Ludmilla’s shoulders shrugged up and down incessantly, like a warbler flapping its wings.

To be loved this much.

She felt so elated that she wanted to shout out loud.

They had almost kissed while traveling to the imperial capital by train.

And they had almost kissed again while dancing the waltz together on a luxurious terrace.

In fact, weren’t they practically in a romantic relationship, just without a confession?

Since he had made the heart of a pure virgin burn this much, Edanant should naturally take responsibility as a man.

“Did something good happen, Your Highness Ludmilla?”

“Ahem. Does it seem so?”

“You’ve been smiling until the moment I entered your office.”

“It’s nothing.”

Zebeline, who had entered the office, looked at Ludmilla with suspicious eyes.

Has something happened?

She furrowed her brow at the sight of Ludmilla trying hard to conceal her smile.

‘It’s embarrassing to think that I considered the insidious saintess of the Holy Kingdom as a rival until now. Edanant is solely in love with me, like a devoted lover. Hehe, it’s an impossible feat for a little girl with an underdeveloped physique.’

She glanced sideways at the saintess’ pitifully scrawny figure with flowing silver hair.

And she secretly mocked her while celebrating her victory in the battle for Edanant.

It’s not even funny.

The saintess never had a chance of winning in the first place.

What man in the world would like such a flat chest and bottom?

Unless he had a suspicious fetish.

Ludmilla expressed sincere gratitude to her mother, who had granted her a perfect figure.

“May I dare ask why you’re suddenly examining my body?”

“Surely there’s no way that’s the case.”

“I think Your Highness just scoffed at me.”

“It must be the saintess’ imagination.”

For an old bachelorette,

Why is she acting so arrogant?

Could it be that something happened with Edan again?

Zebeline felt her mood twisting at the sight of Ludmilla showing the composure of a victor.

“Did Your Highness call me here to mock me?”

“Of course not.”

The princess skillfully served milk tea to the saintess.

Because milk tea, tea mixed with milk, would suit an underdeveloped girl.

It was a mockery to tell her to drink milk diligently and grow her chest, which was no different from a piece of gum.

However, Zebeline didn’t seem to catch the hidden meaning and immediately drank the milk tea.

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There will be no next time.

What on earth does ‘next’ mean?

Pondering the message from Regnas that he had obtained by threatening Crown Prince Erik, he expressed his confusion.

I don’t know.

I don’t particularly enjoy solving puzzles.

“The Saintess Party must have successfully subjugated the Demon King, who served as the final villain in the story… It should have ended with the obvious happy ending of ‘they all lived happily ever after.'”

Part 1 had ended.

And it should have moved on to Part 2.

But for some reason, the missing protagonists started to stir up chaos as if they had fallen into villainy.

The world that had barely regained peace and order was gradually being drawn into a whirlpool of upheaval due to the protagonists.

What on earth was Regnas trying to say?

He let out a heavy sigh while recalling the image of the Sword Saint who had become a vengeful spirit.

“Lord Pioneer, do you have any concerns?”

“…You’re not in a position to ask.”

A woman with flowing black hair entered the room and asked.

At that, he sighed again.

“For the sake of the great cause of the Lord Pioneer, who will one day drive out the arrogant one true god and bestow a new world upon us, I will help with anything!”

“……”

To think I would receive a pledge of loyalty from the villain who had devastated the imperial castle of the Valtarian Empire.

It felt like I had become a villain too.

“If you make a mistake, I’ll throw you out in the scorching sun for half a day. And I’ll stuff a handful of garlic into that babbling mouth.”

“Ah… As expected of the Lord Pioneer chosen by the Disaster God of War. How gallant.”

Perhaps her mind had gone mad from the two weeks of imprisonment.

Even at the life-threatening intimidation, Ariel blushed and showed an expression as if in rapture.

She’s crazy.

Even vampires can suffer from mental illness.

It would be a headache to deal with her one by one.

He shook his head while looking at Ariel, who was waiting for orders with an expression full of anticipation.

“How many vampires are waiting for news in the ruins?”

“Yes, a little over 500.”

That’s quite a lot.

To think there are 500 vampires.

If he used the vampires who freely roamed the night sky and toyed with the world as informants, they would surely have many uses.

Of course, he had no intention of employing the Fresh Blood clan as subordinates at the moment.

“I will cherish the gift you have given me, Lord Pioneer.”

“That’s a bomb necklace. If you move far away from me, your head will fly off, so be careful.”

Ariel wore a choker made of jet-black gunpowder around her snow-white neck.

It was a safety device made in case Ariel betrayed or escaped.

If she activates the blessing, her head will fly off.

This is not a metaphor.

It was a bomb necklace designed to actually detonate.

She is a dangerous individual who attacked the imperial castle, so I’m keeping her alive because she’s useful now.

That’s why I prepared for potential consequences with an extreme safety device.

“Then, stand by for now. Don’t get caught unnecessarily.”

“Yes.”

Tap, tap.

The sound of footsteps was getting closer.

Elegant yet bold strides.

From the clearly audible gait, he was certain that Elizaveta was approaching.

“I told you to leave quickly.”

“I tried to scatter into mist… but I can’t because of the choker you gave me, Lord Pioneer.”

Damn it.

Come to think of it, that’s right.

He contemplated hiding Ariel in the closet in a hurry, but it was impossible.

Because Elizaveta, who had been taking steps, had already reached the door.

“I’m coming in, Edanant.”

“W-Wait a moment, please!”

He shouted in a desperate voice.

But the easygoing villainous lady didn’t care and recklessly opened the door.

“……”

“……”

Elizaveta, who had entered without notice, found herself making eye contact with a black-haired woman.

Elizaveta froze, holding the doorknob at the sudden situation.

Shock and agitation could be felt.

He felt a sharp sense of crisis at the sight of the villainous lady staring blankly at the vampire.

I know.

Soon, the emotions felt in Elizaveta’s emerald eyes will turn into anger.

“I’m going to tell my sister right now. That Edanant let an unfamiliar woman into his room…!”

“It’s a misunderstanding!”

I hadn’t gone mad enough to feel sexual urges towards a vampire.

His heart sank at the sight of Elizaveta trying to leave the room with hurried steps.

He had to come up with an excuse to convince her right now.

“Sh-She’s a maid who came from the Hohenberc family.”

“That can’t be. Her appearance is too outstanding for a family maid…”

“It’s embarrassing to reveal this, but my father was a man who indulged in women in his youth. That’s why all the maids who assist the head of the family are of peerless beauty.”

“Hmm. Is that so?”

There’s no other way.

To resolve the immediate crisis, he used his father as a scapegoat.

He had no doubt that his father, who had put in so much effort to protect the Hohenberc family until now, would fully understand even if he found out later.

When he introduced Ariel as a maid of the Hohenberc family, Elizaveta’s fierce temper gradually subsided.

She seemed to think that he wouldn’t tell a lie while selling out his family and father.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m a maid who will be attending the great Edanant from now on.”

The woman with beautiful hair like ebony gently lifted the hem of her skirt and gracefully greeted.

It was an elegant etiquette befitting a maid from a noble family.

At that, Elizaveta nodded her head while giving a displeased look.

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