Chapter 22

Freya was seriously ill that night. Nicole nursed her all night.

Nicole, Nicole. How could Isabel have done such a thing? Am I wrong to lock her up?

Thats not true, Mother.

For a moment, when Freya regained consciousness, Nicole told her.

And Mother. If you feel better We have to run away as soon as possible.

Is it because of the woman named Grace?

Shes a problem too, but Well, I think I met Grand Duke Valentine. At Graces mansion. Fortunately, I didnt get caught.

Freya was appalled by Nicoles explanation. She cant believe the person who lives in such a place had a connection with the young Grand Duke Valentine.

Never, they shouldnt catch you. You dont know what the imperial family will do to you. You dont know how your mothers people died. They are not human. Especially for children like Isabel and Jay who have healing powers.

Dont worry. I handled it well.

Nicole said.

Mother, do you have any way or means to contact Father?

I have. There is an emergency contact.

Then well leave as soon as Mother gets better. Ill leave messages to Father through the emergency contact .

After locking Isabel up, she told Jay about it, too.

We may have to leave here soon. So can you pack something important for me?

They were poor. They dont have a lot of valuable things to pack while running away.

But the books that contain all the knowledge of the YvesChapel family And seeds of ancient plants. Eggs of poisonous insects asleep in a sealed state. That alone is of great value.

In her previous life, all of these properties were confiscated and placed in the Grand Duke of Valentines House.

Only a few of them remained in Nicoles hands and were able to be used to study medicine.

Raul was originally a wealthy man, so he was not interested in selling those and even more so in pharmacology.

However, the knowledge of the Yveschapel family was so great that they released and sold only a few things that would be helpful for the public interest. As far as restoration is possible.

First of all, Ill pack books or the most important things. Father rode his horse, so when we go down the mountain, well spend all our money on an old donkey. Mother has to rest until then.

Nicole decided to stabilize her mothers condition as much as possible.

She made medicine for her and put her mother to sleep.

For now, shell hide their valuables here

Nicole and Jay hid their luggage in a secret place under a big tree in a nearby forest.

It was the place Jay and Nicole found when they were young, and it was the mana stone repository created by miners a long time ago.

Isabel was not with them at the time, so it was a place only the two knew.

When she asked Jay, he also said he had never told Isabel about it.

I didnt know that place would be so helpful. Im so glad theres a secret place that only Jay and I know.

As long as Isabel was inside the warehouse, this place was the safest place.

Why, why are you locking me up in the reflection room? Open it for me. Mother, Mother!

Isabel, who had fallen asleep after struggling, opened her eyes.

Her hands were still tied.

And shes still in the boring reflection room that she doesnt even want to see in her dreams.

She found herself stuck in it.

Isabel. If you keep yelling, Ill use medicine that paralyzes your tongue.

She called Mother with an earnest voice, but Freya didnt come.

Instead, Nicoles voice was heard through the gap in the window.

Its no use doing anything. Jen and Karen cant help you. Because I informed Grace of the plot you were plotting.

Grace was originally a woman of great position with hunting skills.

There is no way shell let petty criminals in the abandoned mine go after her- that was Nicoles prediction.

Ha, do you think Grace will believe you?

Isabels mask collapsed. She screamed loudly.

I told Grace that you are a nutcase. The next time she sees you, shell shoot you.

I may have a chance to meet her, but you wont. Stupid Isabel. Were leaving you here.

youre leaving me here?

Isabels eyes got bigger.

Yeah. Ill give you sleeping pills before we leave here. With medicine to sleep well for a week. And when you open your eyes, you will be left alone here.

Theyll leave me alone in this dark mountain house?

If her whole family leaves her behind, then she might be attacked by wild animals?

Isabel originally intended to leave her family behind.

But she will be abandoned in the mountains with her bare body.

How can I be abandoned? I dont want to!

Isabel was terrified.

Mother wont abandon me. That cant be true!

But you tried to kill Mother. Do you think well let you near her? Even if she tries to forgive you and take you with us, she wont be able to because shes powerless.

Nicole told the reality in a cold voice.

Im going to make it that way.

You said you didnt want to rot and die in the countryside, either. Trust Isabel. I did it to find my brother and sisters way of life! You thought the same thing as me deep inside!

Youre not yet good at lying. You.

what?

A way to live. Yes. Maybe youre right. I always thought, Isnt Mother actually a person of great status? Then naturally, my thoughts continued like this. Isnt Mother the reason why were hiding here?

Nicole approached the door as if she were going to put her lips on it, and said softly to the gap.

In addition, she controls us and never lets us get out of here. I think its Mothers fault. Father is a gentle person, so he always follows Mother well. Thats why I was thinking. If my mother dies, I can get out of here.

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But I need money to leave. Is there any way to make a fortune and abandon my family at the same time? Its better if Mother dies before then. I dont think its gonna be hard.

Nicole spoke as if it was her own mind. But it was all hitting Isabels heart.

And I think I can do anything if I go out to the outside world. Everyone will like me. I think I can easily take Karen and Jen as my subordinates with my talent.

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Is this what youre thinking? Did I really think the same as you? Did I plot as cheap as you?

Isabel, who was on the defensive, could not answer a word. Eventually, Isabel, who was in a cold sweat, began to beg.

Sister, Isabel will join you in your plan to rob Graces house. Huh? Lets all leave together with a lot of money.

Do you want to join me?

Nicoles voice gave a faint laugh.

It was better when you were just a child leaning on me, Isabel. What a ridiculous thing to say.

Nicole pulled herself out of the window without hesitation.

There is no dinner. Ive been in charge of meals in this house for a long time.

She said. It was not her words that were uttered affectionately as usual.

Ill say goodbye. We wont meet anymore.

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Once we meet again, you will have to pay all your debts, including for the time youre not aware of. Before that, Ill pay you back just as much as I owe you this time.

Nicole reached through the window.

And sprinkled something over Isabels body.

Oh, it stings. Whats this!

cried Isabel in surprise

Its the poisonous powder you gave me as a gift. Of course, I improved it a little bit more specifically. Whatever you do

You are no better than me.

Nicole whispered.

Ah, ah, ah!

Isabel rolled around and started screaming. Her whole body was itching like crazy.

She can make a medicine that causes skin diseases with poisonous powder?

At that moment Isabel thought. When did Nicoles pharmaceutical skills improve so much?

By the way, I asked Jay to fix the window. So I can lock the door tight outside. Good night, Isabel. Your tongue will be paralyzed soon. I dont want to hear your loud screams or your lies anymore.

Nicole left the last word, locking the window tightly from the outside.

Soon Isabels tongue hardened, and Isabel began to crawl on the floor like a bug and sob.

But no one came to find Isabel.

Click. Ring

Grace loaded the shotgun.

One of the sisters is lying.

Nicole asked her several times to look carefully.

This grass, its suspicious.. My servants only give the cows grain or hay.

Grace found a strange-looking dried grass in the cows barn this morning.

It was only found on the floor of the manger.

She smelled something bitter.

Madam, around here, when a cow tries to graze on such grass, the cow is slapped on the back to prevent it. Who did such mischief?

When she asked the maid who came to work in the morning, she replied that it seemed to be a poisonous plant.

Grace used to feel infinitely weak when she saw a beautiful girl who was similar in age to her dead daughter.

But that weakness didnt mean she was stupid.

She responded faster than anyone else to threats to herself and those who challenged her authority.

Grace came from a place where she could only survive. She was once a top authority on both secret intelligence services.

Maybe theyre both having a disagreement. Silly children are playing with me.

First, she should look at the people that live near the abandoned mine that was aiming for me. And

Whoever deceived me should be punished. Either one or two.

Thump thump.

She stepped forward.

Only the stuffed animals saw her off in the bleak mansion.

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