The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 123 Trouble in Zloimond

Doug’s gaze suddenly turned sharp, like a sword as he asked, “Who are you cursing?”

Isolde slowly withdrew her gaze and replied, “My old man.”

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“Mm, he deserves it. Doug returned to his book, dismissing the conversation with a casual tone. “Alright, go

back.”

Isolde jumped up and squeezed herself beside him. “Wait, why are you always trying to get rid of me lately?

Doug set down his book and looked at her. With a smile, he reached over to ruffle her hair. I’m not trying to get rid of you. It’s just… with all the rumors outside, it’s better for you to stay away and avoid the gossip.”

Isolde, surprised, blinked a few times. “So you’re worried about what others will say about us?”

Doug laughed. “Of course, I care. Otherwise, I won’t be able to find a wife after all this.”

“You still want to find a wife?” Isolde raised an eyebrow.

“Why not?” Doug replied.

Isolde gave in, admitting, “Fine, you can.”

She stood up, her heart aching as she walked away. Tears welled up in her eyes, a deep sorrow tugging at her chest.

Isolde, you really have had the worst luck in life.

What right do you have to only seek revenge? You owe so much more to those who care for you.

Doug, fearless and rebellious, never worried about what others thought. Yet, for her name and future, he went to great lengths to avoid the rumors.

Once she left, Doug sighed deeply. The world may be harsh, but he, Doug, could defy the heavens, while she couldn’t. He couldn’t bear to see her suffer.

Women, they need a good marriage, a proper match. It was the only way. He didn’t want to be shallow, but the world forced him to be. He had too many enemies, too many complications. He couldn’t protect her forever.

If he could, he’d let her live her life however she wished. But he couldn’t.

Today, he was a mighty figure, the high–ranking Nine Thousand Years. Tomorrow, he might be a prisoner. his life in danger.

only to have someone rush in and hand him a letter. “Mr. Becker, a

face changed dramatically. After a moment, he tucked the letter away, gave quick orders, and headed out. “Prepare the horses. I’m going

with two attendants, heading straight for the

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the royal study, the chamberlain presented the letter to the Emperor. The Emperor read it, his face composed. “Keep

said with a solemn expression, “Put this matter aside for now. Bring some people to Zloimond. If

replied before leaving with

Doug went straight to Duke’s estate.

who had just returned, was surprised when she saw Doug arriving. I’ve only

an official trip. It’ll be about a month before I return. While I’m gone, if

though she didn’t pay much attention, knowing Doug had been handling the Emperor’s affairs for

“Zloimond, Doug replied.

Isolde froze. “Zloimond?”

right away. I still need to

Isolde said,

Manor, and Doug hadn’t mentioned anything about an official trip, so this must have come up after she left. She recalled seeing someone hurry in when she left, a messenger who had changed horses at the post station.

started a rebellion. It had been large–scale, with an army of over twenty thousand, later swelling to over fifty thousand, heavily armed. Since Zloimond wasn’t far from Argentum, it posed a

of the year she married

very the time of the rebellion, there

who was known for his swift

him a year and a half

the timeline. Zloimond’s rebellion must have started in November, just three or four months away. If

had started early, it should have been Harrison leading

seemed increasingly different from her example, Oliver was not supposed to

Esme noticed Isolde still staring after Doug, lost in thought.

Isolde admitted,

ious one. For

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been out handling matters for years.

realized she had

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day, Clark arrived at