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Chapter 2385: Intermission: A Terrifying Warning
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In a room furnished with pieces that were unmistakably high-class, a portly man dressed in what was clearly expensive clothing sat on a sofa, leisurely drinking wine.
Judging by his obvious good mood, the man, who occasionally let a self-satisfied smile slip as he tilted his glass, was the head of a certain Viscouncy within Archlesia Empire.
As he enjoyed his wine alone, a knock sounded at the door. Shortly after, a woman in her 40s wearing a fine dress, his wife, the Viscountess, entered the room.
[Ara, arent you in quite the good mood today? Drinking wine in the middle of the day, did something pleasant happen, Dear?]
[Ahh, not quite yet, but soon enough. How about it, care for a drink?]
[Then I shall join you.]
Though slightly puzzled by her husbands cheerfulness, the Viscountess accepted the offer, sat beside him, and began to drink as well. It hadnt been some grand romance, but the two had met at a social gathering in their youth and, rather than marrying for politics, wed for love. Now, over 20 years later, the Viscount began to happily share the reason for his good mood with his beloved wife.
[Well now, Ive come across some rather profitable information. It seems the Ritch Barony has gotten themselves into an interesting situation. I was thinking our household might as well get a piece of the pie.]
[Ara? Are you sure thats wise? Ive heard a bit of that rumor myself isnt it connected to that Otherworlder? Her Majesty the Emperor warned all noble households not to act carelessly in any matter involving him, did he not?]
[Hahaha! Theres no problem. Its not as if Im planning to do anything underhanded. I simply intend to have a little collaboration with the Ritch Baronys industry, thats all. Ive done them plenty of favors already, after all, they can hardly refuse. Even if their territory borders ours, weve humored those paupers who can barely be called nobles. Its only fair we reap some reward in return. Fufu, to think even a poor noble can prove useful at times.]
[Is it really that lucrative a deal?]
Perhaps influenced a little by the wine, the Viscountess smiled brightly at her husbands gleeful tone.
[Oh yes, we stand to gain a considerable profit.]
[Ara, how lovely. Then perhaps you might buy me a new accessory?]
[Hahaha! Leave it to me! We can even replace your dresses and the magical furnishings in the room.]
[Oh my, how wonderful!]
Eyes sparkling at his words, the Viscountess set down her glass and lovingly embraced her husband. The Viscount, even more pleased, deepened his grin.
Clinging to him in a sweet show of affection, she lingered for a moment before slowly pulling back, her lips close to his ear as she whispered in a honeyed voice
[The Phantasmal King No Face-sama will not permit such an act. If you intend to go through with it, be prepared to face the consequences.]
[ ! ? ! ? ]
The words were so shocking that the Viscounts intoxication vanished in an instant. He turned toward his wife in disbelief only to find her looking back at him, wide-eyed and puzzled, her head tilted innocently.
[Dear? Whats wrong?]
[Y- You just now]
[Just now? Did I perhaps say something offensive?]
[Ah, no its its nothing]
[Is that so? Ara, ara, Dear, youre drenched in sweat Are you all right? Perhaps youve been drinking a bit too much?]
Sweat gushed from every pore as the Viscount felt as if the heat were draining from his body. Standing before him was undeniably his wife or at least, she should be his wife. Her laugh, her tone, her expression, her gestures everything was unmistakably that of the beloved woman with whom hed spent over 20 years.
And yet, just a moment ago, he had undeniably heard it from her voice a warning
He didnt understand. Was the person before him truly his wife? He couldnt tell. He understood nothing.
Was it one of the Phantasmal Kings subordinates in disguise? Or was his wife the Phantasmal Kings subordinate all along? Or perhaps she had been momentarily controlled by some kind of Mental Manipulation Magic? Or maybe the warning had only been whispered to his ears, mimicking his wifes voice? He had no idea which was the truth.
The one thing he did know for certain was that all his thoughts were already laid bare before the Phantasmal King, and that if he did not heed this warning, the next time it would be his head that rolled.
The wife who had been his dearest, most trusted companion had in an instant, turned into something unfathomable, and he trembled in an indescribable fear. With deep regret, he resolved to wipe all his schemes clean.
At that moment, he couldnt help but think that after this incident, the fact that this terror would follow him always, breeding suspicion and doubt, was itself the punishment for daring to entertain such foolish thoughts
Serious-senpai : [Thats terrifying!]
? ? ? : [Well~~ as expected of Alice-chan, shes great at subtle behind-the-scenes support. I dont know about that Viscount in question, but the correct answer this time is number two, the wife was originally one of her subordinates~~]
Serious-senpai : [Honestly, thats scarier than bringing Eden along to intimidate someone Thats the kind of thing that could leave you traumatized]
