She Was Sent by God

“I will.”

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In the end, unable to resist her urging, the maid handed over the letter she had kept in her arms.

 

The moment they saw it, Agnes and Lisa both stiffened.

 

black ribbon

 

An ominous and sad thing announcing someone’s death hung on the letter.

 

The eldest daughter of Count Barania has died.

 

Come to think of it, it was probably around this time.

 

Lisa unrolled it and read the letter.
Agnes wiped her mouth and rose quietly from her seat.

 

“It seems urgent, you should go back soon.”

 

“Oh, yes…….”

 

Lisa just lowered her head.

 

Agnes went to Jamie’s room as usual.
A doctor was sitting right there.

 

“How is he?”

 

“He’s much better than he was before.”

 

“But why can’t he open his eyes?”

 

“I think it may be because of the huge psychological impact.
He saw his dead mother right before his eyes.”

 

The doctor shook his head and clicked his tongue.

 

“Well, you’ve done a great job.”

 

Agnes beckoned, and he bowed his head deeply and left her room.

 

“Jamie.”

 

He must be about six or seven years old now.
He is still a child in body and spirit. 

 

“Open your eyes.
baby.”

 

Agnes took the little boy’s hand and began to pray to God.

 

* * *

 

“Your highness.
This is urgent news.”

 

The Marquis Devorsen strode forward and stood next to the king.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

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“Dorina Barania was killed in action.”

 

“Dorina? The eldest daughter of Barania?”

 

Sebastian frowned.
It’s not because he’s sorry for her death.

 

It was just that she was the heir of Count Barania, and the latter was in trouble.

 

“It’s not clear, but it seems to have something to do with Kiske.
Milan Kiske appears to have given Dorina false information out of spite.”

 

“How did she get fooled by such a foolish trick?”

 

“The Knights of Count Barania must have been bribed.” 

 

“At a time like this.
Things are going wrong because of a bastard who can’t take care of himself.
Send someone to deal with it.”

 

“Yes, I understand.”

 

The Marquis of Devorsen nodded without hesitation.

 

“Other than that, how is the situation on the front line?”

 

“Southeast seems to hold on tight, but the problem is the south.
The plague is worse than I thought, and the damage is great.”

 

“That’s why I sent all the royal court doctors.”

 

“Your Majesty, I cannot say for sure how much longer we can hold out.
How about we let all the troops back now?”

 

The Marquis cautiously proposed, but the king did not listen.

 

“Now you want the troops back, don’t you think that makes any sense? The Devonians will think I’m ridiculous.”

 

“But the loss of troops…….”

 

“Stop talking nonsense and go away.”

 

The Marquis of Devorsen shut his mouth, and soon bowed his head and walked to the door.

 

Then he met the man who was about to come in.

 

“Ah.
Marquis of Sandor.
Long time no see.”

 

Roland glanced at the Marquis of Devorsen’s face and gave him a silent salute.
It was a completely expressionless face, without a smile or expression.

 

I guess his father’s death was quite shocking.

 

After the death of the former Marquis of Sandor, the mood in Roland changed completely.
Some even said that his soul might have changed.

 

He smiled awkwardly at Roland, who had no answer, and went out at once.

 

“Did you call me? Your Highness.”

 

“Do you come to the palace only when I call you?”

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“I’ve been a little busy doing what you’ve asked me to do.
If you wish, I will enter the palace often.”

 

“Well.
Rather, tell me about my sister’s recent situation.”

 

Roland bowed his head and spoke silently.

 

“The Count of Pierce says that the Duchess of Arpad is now in Reneka Castle.”

 

“Reneka? What is she doing there?”

 

The unexpected information made Sebastian interested in it.

 

“He said she didn’t reveal the reason.”

 

“How many escorts do you think she took?”

 

“… it looked like she brought dozens.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Sebastian said while rubbing his temples.

 

“I’m sorry to hear that.
First, investigate why she went there.
She’s not a very stupid kid, so she probably didn’t go to Reneka for no reason.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness,”

 

Roland bowed his head, turned his back, and walked to the door.
Just as he was about to grab the doorknob, Sebastian’s voice struck him.

 

“Well, how is aunt?”

 

“She improved a lot.”

 

“Yes, she should.
She has to live long.
Who would have known that the marquis of the previous generation would leave so early? I told the chief of staff, so get some herbs.”

 

Roland barely raised the corner of his mouth to admire his grace.

 

“Thank you, Your Highness,”

 

“There’s nothing I can’t do for my beloved cousin.”

 

The king smiled mercifully and said, His servant bowed deeply and left the room.
Sebastian, who was doing government affairs alone after he left, got up quickly.

 

“It’s terribly boring.
Let’s go to the queen.
Is she in the palace now?”

 

“No.
She’s in Prince Dietrich’s room.”

 

“Why? Is the prince sick again?”

 

“Yes, I’m afraid so.” Said the chieftain and bowed his head.

 

There was not much change in Sebastian’s expression, but the chieftain, who had been with him for a long time, noticed that he was quite annoyed.

 

So, he led the way to the room where the prince was, quietly.
When he opened the door, Queen Ilona was wiping the prince’s body with a wet towel beside the bed.
Sebastian saw it, and took the towel from her hand and threw it on the bed.

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“Why is the queen doing this by herself?”

 

Then he glared at the maids standing coldly around the queen. 

 

“How incompetent are you to make your master do such chores?”

 

“I said I’d do it.
Don’t blame them.”

 

Only then did Ilona look at Sebastian.
The king smiled softly and swept the queen’s shoulder.

 

“You are the noblest woman in Nirseg.
Why are you doing this yourself?”

 

“This is my son.
Your highness.
Who would blame a mother taking care of her children?”

 

“You are the queen; you don’t have to do it.”

 

He still had a gentle tone, but he showed an unstoppable stubbornness.

 

“The prince is suffering from a fever day by day, are you not worried, Your Highness? Dietrich is also the son of His Highness.”

 

Ilona looked at Sebastian with slightly red eyes.
Her gaze was so intense that it could be said that she was glaring at him.
Sebastian stared at his son, who was only three years old, sleeping in bed.

 

“Let’s have another child.”

 

“….
I beg your pardon?”

 

“I’m rather worried about the queen’s too much affection for the child.
I’m very worried that you’re going to harm your health because you stay up all night every time he’s sick.”

 

Ilona was speechless for a while.
She heard it clearly, but she couldn’t understand.

 

“The only thing that matters to me is you.
Ilona.
my queen.
So, don’t do chores like this.…” said Sebastian, lightly kissing Ilona’s cheek.

 

“Get out, please.”

 

Her words and hands went ahead of her thoughts.
Ilona recklessly pushed the king’s body away with all her might.

 

“Please go out.
Your highness please.
please!” She begged.

 

Just looking at his face made her vomit.
She wanted to cut off her arms where his hand and lips touch her with a knife.
Every day she feels terrible.
Sebastian always gives her new hell.

 

“Ahhh!”

 

She cried as she buried her face in her son’s bedside.
Tears welled in her eyes.
She felt sorry for her child who has a weak body,

 

“Oh, baby.”

 

Ilona held the child’s hand and prayed.
That was all she could do.

 

* * *

 

As the sun had just set, she was secretly visited by Lisa’s handmaiden whom she had seen during the day.

 

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“Duchess, I know it’s rude, but she asked if you could spare her time at night because she had something to tell you.”

 

“It’s alright.”

 

“Thank you, Duchess,”

 

A few hours after the maid had gone, Lisa came to Agnes’ room.

 

“Is it because of Sir Max?”

 

“Yes.
Duchess.”

 

“Sit here.
It’s late at night, so it’s difficult to serve tea.”

 

She recommended a sofa.

 

“Well, how’s Max doing?”

 

“He’s all right.
Now, he’s my escort knight.
He’s been hanging out with other knights quite a lot.”

 

“Oh, that’s good, that’s really good.
I can’t believe he’s alive.
Thank you, Duchess.
Thank you very much.”

 

She bowed her head constantly and expressed her gratitude.

 

Agnes said politely.
“I didn’t do it to be thanked by you.
I wasn’t really planning to protect him in the first place.”

 

“But you saved Max instead of making a deal with my mother.
You felt sorry for me.”

 

“Well.”

 

“Dorina is dead,”

 

It was a sudden change of topic.
Lisa announced her sister’s death with surprising calmness.
Agnes was not very surprised, as she had already expected.

 

“I see.
Is she a knight?”

 

“Yes, I’m sure my mother must be very upset.
Dorina was my mother’s greatest masterpiece.
Unlike the other two.”

 

There was a ridicule in Lisa’s words.

 

“…I’ve heard that the count cares deeply about her eldest daughter.
It’s good she still has two daughters left.”

 

“No.
It’s just me.
Theresa cannot be her successor.”

 

“Why, because she’s already married?”

 

Then Lisa raised the corner of her mouth and laughed.

 

“No, she has no talent for swords.
So, mother will never leave the family to Theresa.”

 

“That means…”

 

Agnes swallowed the saliva in her mouth.