I Reincarnated As An Evil Duchess - Chapter 113
Translator: Nabi
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Chapter 113
Despite Min-ha’s realization that there was no one to aid her in this predicament, she made the decision to attempt to buy some time. If the information they had provided were accurate, the guards would arrive in a mere five minutes.
However, her body felt as rigid as stone, rendering her unable to take any action.
As she observed Rupert swiftly embracing her, it became apparent that she was unable to move. He wrapped her arms around his neck before pulling her out of the cell. Following suit, Morgan also exited the cell, and Judith returned the prison door to its original state.
“Then, let’s begin, Morgan.”
Satisfied, Rupert uttered to Morgan.
“Yes, Viscount.”
At those words, Morgan retrieved a green gem from her robe pocket and crushed it beneath her foot. Gazing at the shattered fragments in her hands, she extended her hands and began reciting an incantation.
In the next instant, dozens of intertwined vine-like patterns emerged from her palms, forming a circular arrangement. The circle, enveloping the four individuals flawlessly, writhed and contorted akin to a living entity, creating an unusual pattern.
As the pattern was fully formed, an enigmatic emerald light emanated from it.
The radiance was so overwhelmingly intense that it momentarily blinded them, obscuring their surroundings. Gradually, the strange light subsided, leaving the cell empty, devoid of any presence. Submerged in profound darkness and silence, the prison stood as desolate as it had been from the very beginning.
16. Forbidden Magic To Return The Soul
As the sun dipped below the horizon, enveloping the surroundings in darkness, two guards assigned to the pontifical residence hurriedly made their way towards the underground prison.
Caught up in the unusual leisure of the day, they had inadvertently arrived slightly late for their shift. Eager to compensate for their delay, they hastened their steps, only to find their fellow guards stationed at the entrance leaning against the wall with their heads down.
Thinking that their colleagues had dozed off due to the tardiness, the guards approached them and vigorously shook their shoulders.
“Hey, wake up already! It’s time for the shift to change!”
“Hey! Can’t you hear me?”
However, something seemed awry. No matter how vigorously their shoulders were shaken, there was no response or indication of them waking up. The guards grew increasingly anxious, aware of the severe consequences if they were discovered by Gallahed, the leader of the paladins.
With mounting concern, they intensified their efforts, shaking the bodies of their slumbering comrades with greater force.
To their surprise, the two sleeping guards abruptly crumpled to the ground, producing a resounding thud. Yet, even as they collapsed, they remained oblivious to the commotion, undisturbed in their deep slumber. The two guards exchanged uneasy glances, sensing that something was amiss.
“….!”
“Ugh, d*mn it!”
Blood trickled from the corners of the fallen men’s mouths, a grim sight that caused the two guards to exchange worried glances. With a growing sense of unease, they hastily made their way into the dungeon, sensing that something must have gone terribly wrong.
As they retrieved the torches from the entrance and cast their anxious gaze across the illuminated interior, their expressions shifted to that of despair. The words escaped their lips with a mix of shock and urgency.
“D*mn it! The witch has escaped the cell!”
“Inform His Majesty about this at once! The witch, the witch has escaped from the prison!”
The flickering light from the torches unveiled an empty prison cell, confirming their worst fears. In a state of panic, the guards rushed out of the dungeon, their faces pale, shouting to anyone within earshot. With their panicked cries reverberating through the air, the dungeon cell lapsed back into silence.
Once again, the secrets it held were swallowed by the depths of the dungeon, enveloped in the weighty darkness and silence.
As the sensation of being drawn into the dark green light gradually subsided, Min-ha cautiously opened her eyes. She found herself still cradled in Rupert’s arms, but now her body, once as rigid as stone, felt light and free.
The brilliance of the light was blinding, making it difficult for her to see or even blink.
Squinting against the overwhelming glare, she raised her hand to rub her eyes in an attempt to regain her vision. Gradually, the surroundings started to come into focus, revealing a vast bedroom that could accommodate dozens of people.
The opulent bed adorned with rich red and purple fabrics, the long curtains cascading from ceiling to floor, and the numerous candles adorning the walls all exuded an air of luxury and intimacy.
Despite her efforts to scan the room for any discernible clues about her whereabouts, she couldn’t find anything distinctive. As she furrowed her brow in puzzlement, Rupert gently scooped her up in his arms and began to stride purposefully towards a destination.
Lost in her observations, Min-ha’s attention was abruptly diverted. She exclaimed and struck his shoulder, using her free arm to express her frustration.
“Let go of me! Let me down! Where have you brought me?”
“…Tsk. It seems the magic is causing quite a fuss as it unravels. Judith, tie her wrists and ankles, but use a soft silk cord to ensure she doesn’t get hurt.”
“…Yes, Viscount.”
“Let go! D*mn it! Are you really trying to kill me?”
“Can’t you shut her mouth, Morgan?”
“No. For the spirit to come out and go in, the mouth has to be open.”
“…You can’t? Judith, hurry and tie her up.”
“Yes.”
Min-ha’s act of defiance elicited a displeased click of the tongue from Rupert, who promptly issued an order to Judith, positioned behind him.
Responding swiftly, Judith returned with a silk string and skillfully proceeded to bind her wrists and ankles. Even with her desperate struggles, she was overpowered by the vast difference in strength and soon found herself restrained, her limbs securely bound.
Frustrated and unable to resist any further, she emitted a grunting sound and glared at Rupert, who held her captive in his arms.
Still, he remained unfazed by her piercing gaze.
On the contrary, a satisfied smile graced his face as he adjusted her position in his embrace, drawing her closer, before turning his attention to Morgan.
“Is the magic circle ready, Morgan?”
“Of course. I have it ready in the bedroom next door.”
“Why not here, but in the bedroom next door…?
“There’s only one magic that can be used on a magic circle. In other words, if we proceed here, the teleportation magic placed in this room may be undone, so that’s why I released the binding spell on the lady from the other world a little while ago.”
“All right, I see. Let’s move on then.”
“Yes.”
“Put me down! Put me down! Ugh, hey!”
“If you scream one more time… I might strangle you.”
“….!”
In her desperate attempt to break free from his grasp, Min-ha squirmed and let out piercing screams. However, her struggles proved futile as she was no match for his strength.
She gritted her teeth in frustration as her mind filled with thoughts of sinking her teeth into his hand if only he had released her enough to do so. However, Rupert cleverly held her by the throat, preventing any such retaliation.
She shot him venomous glares as he carried her into the adjacent bedroom. The transition to the neighboring room was swift, as they wasted no time in reaching their destination.
As Judith opened the door, Rupert stepped inside.
“…Ah.”
The bedroom had an eerie ambiance. It was empty, devoid of even a bed, resembling a recently vacated space.
Nonetheless, it wasn’t completely barren.
In the center of the floor, a crimson magic circle was intricately drawn, encircled by flickering purple candles. The magic circle sprawled across most of the room, adorned with enigmatic symbols and patterns, with a circular void at its core.
It must have taken a very long time to draw, as the intricate magic circle was packed with various characters and patterns, except for a circular void at the center.
Min-ha averted her gaze from the disconcerting sight of the magic circle, her discomfort growing with each passing moment. Then, her attention shifted to a corner of the empty room, where she noticed a small chair and a masked woman seated upon it.
“I’ve been waiting for you, Rupert.”
“I see you’re here, too.”
“…Because I wanted to see the Duchess of Persen return with my own eyes.”
As the masked woman spoke in a timid voice, expressing her anticipation for his arrival, Rupert responded with a curt tone. In the meanwhile, Min-ha quickly deduced the identity of the masked woman, despite her muffled voice hidden behind the mask.
It was Grand Duchess Blaine, who should be on the brink of death, suffering from her ‘curse.’
Min-ha smiled bitterly and sneered at herself.
‘…Ah, the main culprits behind this are all here.’
As Min-ha was forcefully guided to the center of the magic circle by Rupert, her gaze remained fixed on Grand Duchess Blaine, who sat calmly in the corner.
Observing the composed expression on the Grand Duchess’s face, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of irritation and annoyance. It became apparent to her that the whole situation must have been a charade, a performance put on by them.
Nevertheless, amidst her mixed emotions, Min-ha also felt a glimmer of relief.
‘…If the Grand Duchess is alive and well, that means her kids are alive and well, too, right? Thank goodness.’
She found solace in the idea that the innocent children she had encountered in Loengram Castle were unharmed. Regardless of their mother’s wickedness, she hoped that the children were spared from being entangled in the treacherous affairs of adults.
Along with that thought, she frowned deepened again.
‘Regardless of the circumstances, using one’s own children for such acts? And Rupert, who executed such a plan…’
In any case, Min-ha poured out curses at those despicable humans in her mind.
However, her relief was short-lived.
It was because as she was forcefully positioned at the center of the magic circle, a foreboding sensation enveloped her entire being. With anger in her voice, she confronted Rupert, who had set her down and taken a step back.
“What are you going to do with me? What is this magic circle?!”
“Are you asking because you don’t know? I’m getting rid of fakes like you and bringing my real ‘Minase’.”
The answer that came back felt cold and callous to Min-ha.
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Translator’s Note: Hello, it’s Nabi! I’m the translator of this novel ପ( ๑•ᴗ•๑ )ଓ♡ If you like the novel and would like to support me, please feel free to click the button below to go to my kofi~! Thank you so much for always supporting the novels I work on, even if you don’t buy me a coffee, I really do appreciate it a lot. ❤︎
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