The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 174

Chapter 174

Chapter 174

"Assassins?" The king frowned, clearly confused. "Why would someone send assassins to Saint Grace Nunnery to kill you? Who sent them?”

Eliza lowered her eyes. "I cannot say."

"Oh?" The king raised an eyebrow slightly. 'So Eliza does know who it is. In the entire Hasen City, just how many people are there that even a Holy Lady would be too afraid to offend? he thought to himself.

He could not help but chuckle at that. Just a while ago, during a rain ritual led by Eliza, she had somehow called down a massive downpour that drenched Plutonville, a place that had not seen rain in three whole months.

Whether it was coincidence or something more, the rain had fallen, and that was all that mattered.

Now, Eliza was revered by the people of Plutonville as their true Holy Lady. Her name had spread far and wide. Even the king, who had bestowed the title upon her, found his own popularity soaring among the citizens.

The once-young and inexperienced king now w sat more firmly upon his throne than ever before. No one could shake him. His authority within the kingdom had grown immensely.

officials who, under Gabriel's influence, had once opposed Eliza's appointment

had also helped the king solidify his rule. Needless to say, he was more than pleased

first Holy Lady of Bortenland to repay Caroline's kindness. He never imagined that a casual decision

Eliza had come to him with a complaint, how could he possibly ignore it? Of

she was referring to, the King said, "Very well. How would you like me to

king would be willing to take her side after what happened in Plutonville, but there was no

would you be willing to lend me a

are you planning?"

only because they have numbers on their side. But if that support suddenly vanished,

sentence struck a particular chord with the king. Every king wanted to see his overbearing ministers humbled, especially the powerful ones who thought

up, giving the king no excuse to

for the people, and now you've nearly been assassinated for it. By every measure, I should assign you the finest

sent someone he trusted deeply, his

assassins to appear. What she did not expect

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