Eaten by the Tyrant I Raised – Chapter 32 – Rumours – Hades House

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The noble members of the council were not just astonished but appalled upon hearing the news that the emperor spent the night in Lorna’s chamber.

While some genuinely worried about him, others subtly attempted to offer their daughters to the imperial family.

It was always the same.
They yearned to intertwine their blood with the royal family using any excuse.

“Scoundrels.”

Nabel narrowed his eyes.
He despised those who would sell their own children for their personal ambitions, trampling on others’ lives to climb the ladder of success.

“—Of course, Your Majesty, there would be no one who dares to find fault with that.
However—”

“That’s enough.”

Nabel raised his hand, silencing the nobles.

“By now, it should suffice to understand how well the nobles’ offspring have grown.”

Nabel stood up.
He had no intention of indulging in any more boasts about his daughter.
The scathing tone of his words hushed the assembly.

“I am well aware of the turmoil plaguing the nation.”

Even those who had supported the Miltan dynasty had not yet been fully sorted out.

They had not been able to cleanly deal with the aftermath, as if they were clutching a weapon ready to slit their throat but failing to sweep up the mess.

Yes, even those individuals.

His gaze drifted and settled upon Lord Goun, who had constantly vied for his daughter’s hand.

“Your Majesty, the individual residing in Lorna’s Palace is an unverified newcomer from the Eastern Continent.
It would be advisable to distance yourself from them, even now….”

Lord Donat, speaking with a worried tone, was a very close friend of Duke Lourdes.

“These lowly individuals dare to mock the royal family.
Your Majesty”

“I, spending the night with a woman whose identity remains unknown?”

Nabel chuckled, not denying it.

“I suppose rumours about this ‘unknown’ person have spread.”

“I have heard rumours that you are the owner of Shinsoo…”

Lord Donat replied in an unwilling voice.
The nobles who had just entered the palace for the council looked at each other with astonishment.

“The owner of Shinsoo?”

“Already?”

“It has been only about 10 years since Fel passed away…”

It seemed that the rumours had not yet spread beyond the castle walls.

But now they will spread through them.

Nabel didn’t want people to pay too much attention to Lorna.

He knew that the more people became aware of it, the more those who sought it would increase.

Whether he was a good or bad person, it didn’t matter.

For some irrational reason, envy and jealousy began to arise.

Moreover, if he were the owner of Shinsoo, the attention would only increase.

It was especially obvious how those who followed the secret sect would react…

“As the owner of Shinsoo, I will take your name.”

However, it was Lorna’s choice.

As the owner of Shinsoo, she would take the name Phon Ivera.

Her words, in other words, were a proposal to be recognized as the owner of Shinsoo and to marry.

Nabel closed his eyes and opened them again.

“Even if Shinsoo has revealed herself, it is still uncertain whether she is truly the owner of Shinsoo, Your Majesty.”

Lord Donat spoke up once again.

It seemed as though he was presenting his cautious stance, but there was only one thing he desired.

To prevent the owner of Shinsoo from firmly establishing her position.

And to create a flaw somehow, to exile her from the Ivera royal family, and, unnoticed by anyone, to kill her or seize the ownership of Shinsoo in secret.

Nabel had no intention of watching over it.

“Then, let us proceed with the examination of the Tower.”

Wasn’t this what they had desired?

He chuckled smoothly.

While they prepared for the examination, they would have their eyes on her.

A strict escort would be necessary.
However, there was no other choice.

“Prepare immediately for Matop, Ilera.
Once the owner of the Divine Beast has recovered, we can proceed with the examination.
And as for me…”

Nabel drove the point home.

“If she is acknowledged as the owner of the Divine Beast, we intend to proceed with the nuptial ceremony as planned.
Does anyone have any objections?”

Nabel tilted her head slightly.
The crowd fell silent.

The bombshell statement made by the Emperor, who had previously shown no interest in women, echoed in the council meeting.

There were no superficial issues.

As long as it was certain that she was the owner of the Divine Beast, regardless of her origin, it would not be a problem.

“….”

But the nuptial ceremony involved multiple vested interests.

People looked at each other with various expressions.

In particular, Duke Loud’s face was barely able to maintain its composure.

Nabel let out a smooth smile.

Once the Tower’s examination was successfully completed and the nuptial ceremony took place, she would drive them away and make this place a safe haven.

Next, it would be time to sweep away the mainland’s temples and ridaga.

The cursed woman, you say?

Nabel raised the corner of her mouth and laughed.

Those who dared to disrespect her would be punished.

From ten years ago until now, and in the future, everything had been a step toward providing solace to Lorna.