After Putting the Slayer of the Night to Sleep, I Ran Away - Chapter 75

Tatiana asked in the heavy silence.

“Do you remember?” The day we met again after you left the palace.”Alexander’s expression slightly distorted.” It was a memory that he could hardly forget.

“I went to Saint to see you.””Yeah, that day.””Tatiana nodded.”

I had to break up with my fiancé Alex due to the unilateral decisions of my father, who was the governor, and my older brother Marcus.

She became the wife of Frederick, who was his brother, because she had to become the empress, and she could not meet Alex for about a year.

It was when she, who had been like that, returned to the mansion of Saint, where she had spent time before entering the palace, under the pretext of taking a break.

At that time, Alexander came. Avoiding everyone’s gaze, the two people reunited and confirmed that they still could not forget each other.

“That day, Alex.”Tatiana continued speaking while looking directly at Alexander.”

“The day Edward was conceived.””…What?””It’s your son.”Alexander’s expression froze at Tatiana’s unexpected revelation.

Tatiana firmly added towards him.

“Ed’s real father is you.””Tia.” What does that mean…?Confusion, distrust, shock.

A multitude of emotions passed over Alexander’s face.

“No way, is it real…?””It’s true.”Her voice was firm yet painful.

“Did you not notice at all?” You thought that I… would give birth to another man’s son?”Tia, I…””No matter how much he is your brother, he cannot be the father of my child.””Alexander exhaled deeply and brushed his lips.”

I tried to organize my thoughts, but it was impossible to do so right now.

It was so sudden.

I only thought of her as a lovely and… also a painful niece.

That Edward is my son.

“Alex.”Tatiana’s gaze darkened.

The main point starts from now.

“The emperor is trying to take Ed’s place from your brother.””…What does that mean?””You’ve heard that there will be a competition for the crown prince, haven’t you?””Alexander’s jaw tightened as memories were recalled by her words.”

When I arrived here, I was just listening casually.

I thought it was something distant from me, so I regarded it as unimportant.

It will just be a good experience for my nephews and nieces.

He was someone who only thought positively. Yeah, that was the case…

Alexander opened his mouth with great effort to speak calmly.

“It’s just a competition, Tia.””Do you really think so?”A brief silence followed her retort.

Tatiana stepped closer and urged impatiently.

“What kind of a person is Leomond?” I finished the extermination of the Southern Mountain Range’s menace, which was said to be impossible, in less than two years. They say that not sleeping and killing the monsters has earned them the title ‘Night Slayer.’ Do you think our Edgar can win against such a creepy kid?”Alexander’s fingertips twitched.”

Alex could predict it without even having to consult a fortune teller.

If Edward faces Leo, he will be defeated. Not only Ed, but it won’t be easy to win against anyone who joins.

Even from far away in the Drain Kingdom, the news of Leomond’s crazy actions reached us.

However, Alexander’s thoughts were a bit different.

Regardless of winning or losing, isn’t there something more important?

It was the moment when the hesitant Alec was about to part his lips.

Rustle.

At the sound coming from nearby, both of them turned their heads at the same time.

Alexander quickly pushed Tatiana behind him and looked around.

In the silence where tension hung thick, I listened closely, but no more sounds could be heard.

Alexander, who had been holding his breath for a moment, quietly took a step forward.

“Is anyone there?”He looked around and took a few more steps forward.

I searched thoroughly to the point where I couldn’t hear the voices of the two people, but there was no sign of life.

Just then, the sound of the wind blowing fiercely and brushing against the branches could be heard noisily.

“No one is here, Tia.” It must have been the wind.Tatiana let out a sigh of relief at his assertion.

However, the anxious gaze could not be easily withdrawn.

“I think it’s best to stop talking here for today, Alex.” You probably need some time too.”…Yeah. I will go meet you soon.”It was when Tatiana quietly nodded at Alec’s promise and began to walk back to the carriage.”

Alex, who was following her to see her off, bent down and picked something up.

“Tia.” This…Tatiana’s eyes trembled slightly as she turned away.

What Alexander held in his hand was clearly someone’s hair ornament.

The gazes of the two people collided in the air.

As soon as she returned to the viewing area, Tatiana called her close maid and asked.

“How many teams participated in the falconry today?”

“There are a total of seven teams, Your Majesty.”

“Find out if there are still those who have not returned.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“The maid, who had briefly disappeared at her command, returned and reported.”

“Your Majesty.” This is the data received regarding the list of those who went hunting today and the number of game. Additionally, it is said that everyone has returned, with the last being Princess Shuelle and her entourage who just arrived a little while ago.”That’s great.” Call all the young ladies who are going hawking. Our women should also praise if they have caught prey.

“Oh my, that’s a good idea, Your Majesty.” I will be back soon.”After the maid left, Tatiana picked up her teacup, hiding her anxious expression.”

The thought that someone might have discovered a secret I had kept for a long time was burning me up inside.

Soon, the young ladies from the seven teams that had gone falcon hunting lined up in a row.

They had expressions full of anticipation after hearing Tatiana’s words about praising them.

“Everyone is skilled.” There’s no need to leave hunting only to men.As Tatiana sharply observed their expressions and spoke, the young ladies burst into laughter.

Following her words to show off their hunting trophies, one by one, they began to share their own tales of valor.

Tatyana pretended to listen while closely examining the headpieces of those noble ladies.

However, there was nothing that harmonized with the headpiece that had fallen in the forest.

“It’s not a size that would be used as a main decoration, but it was quite valuable.” The hair must have been styled elegantly to match it. The hair color is somewhat close to a vivid primary color…In a moment of inspiration, Tatiana checked the list that the maid had handed her once again.

The child who should have been seen was not visible.

“Shuel, my nephew.”Tatiana called Shuelle with a smiling face.

“But I can’t see Ayla.” Did we not go hunting together? “That’s what happened, Your Majesty.” However, it seems that they went back first.

“Going back?” “I thought I was being considerate by taking him hunting, but it seems he didn’t enjoy it.””Really?” So, did you see Ayla leaving the hunting grounds? “What?” Ah! No. I was so focused on the hunt that I didn’t get to see it myself, Your Majesty.Tatyana saw through Shuelle’s attitude and her antics.

When you are in a high position, there are things that you can see.

Tatyana, who had already figured out Shuelle’s jealousy towards Ayla, guessed that Ayla must have gotten lost in the woods due to her antics.

“You must have overheard while wandering around lost.”In an instant, Tatiana’s mind began to work exceptionally fast.

Then this was an opportunity that could not be missed.

Determined, Tatiana spat out harsh words towards Shuelle.

“Oh dear.” So that means you didn’t even check if your younger sibling returned safely from the hunting grounds, Shuelle?”What?” It’s not that…”Well.” You probably didn’t have the time for that. As soon as you returned from the hunt, I called for you.”Yes, Your Majesty.” That’s right. So I haven’t confirmed it yet.”I see.”Tatiana commanded as she looked around at the attendants.

“You all hurry and check if Princess Ayla has returned safely.” “Yes, Your Majesty.” “In the midst of the nobles, Shuelle looked back at his companions with a worried expression.”

Tatyana observed that scene and thought.

If Ayla really cannot return, then I should send my knights into the forest.

And if I find Ayla…

The face of Ayla, who had smiled at me for a moment, flashed by.

During the times I met while helping to prepare for the hunting competition, the face of my nephew, who had been quite friendly towards me, appeared.

“It’s not that I have any ill feelings towards you.”Tatiana steeled her heart.

If his secret is revealed to the outside, Edward’s position will truly be lost.

‘That can’t be.’Find it before anyone else and cover it up as an accident.

That was the plan that Tatiana had just set.

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