The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 168 Send Her Away

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Geoffrey collapsed into his chair, his mind racing. Oliver in trouble? That was impossible. He was off to Eastonburg to suppress bandits–he was more than capable of handling such a mission. So why hadn’t there been any word from him?

The court had received no reports from Oliver about his campaign either.

Geoffrey’s thoughts churned, and with sudden urgency, he rushed out to the Princess‘ estate. If anything had happened to Oliver, the Princess would surely know.

As he arrived at the Princess‘ estate, the Princess was just stepping down from her carriage, having returned from the palace. Her eyes were slightly red, her voice choked–as if she had been crying. Geoffrey’s heart

sank.

“Geoffrey, what brings you here?” she asked, slightly taken aback.

Geoffrey studied her closely and couldn’t ignore the worry creeping into his voice. “May I have a word with you? Just a few sentences.”

The Princess glanced at him, then nodded. “Come inside and we’ll talk.”

Once inside the main hall, she dismissed the attendants and motioned for Geoffrey to sit. “What’s wrong. Geoffrey? You look like you’ve lost your wits.”

She and Geoffrey were quite familiar, often speaking casually without titles, so her words were warm yer tinged with concern.

Geoffrey hesitated, then asked directly, his voice heavy with dread: “Please tell me the truth–has something -happened to Oliver?”

The Princess froze for a moment. “What do you mean?”

Geoffrey took a step closer, his expression darkening. “Has something happened to him? Is he in danger?”

“Who told you this?” the Princess asked, her tone sharp.

“I don’t care about that,” Geoffrey replied, his anxiety growing. “Just tell me if it’s true. If Oliver has met with misfortune because of this betrothal, it means Isolde really is the disaster they spoke of–the spiritualist’s star of doom… Prunella’s death was her doing

The Princess stared at Geoffrey, clearly surprised by the depth of his concern for Oliver. Then it clicked–it was because of Isolde. The girl must have truly cared for Oliver.

ask?” the

answered

glad you’re thinking of Isolde and worrying for her, but yes. Oliver is in trouble. It’s likely he won’t be coming back. You should try to talk to Isolde. Their relationship wasn’t very deep–after a while, she’ll be alright. She’ll find another suitable match. But this is just… such a tragedy. First, the engagement was called off, then the second one wasn’t

curled into a bitter smile.

09:20 Sat,

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turning sharp. “What did

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misspoke. I’ve always respected Oliver, and hearing of

of it. Don’t tell me you still believe it’s holde who killed Prunella! There’s no such thing as a star of doom or cursed people. Those are just superstitions invented by charlatanst You’re a

understand, Princess. It’s wise to approach them with reverence. You should be cautious in dismissing such things

for Isolde, but you’ve come here with these ridiculous ideas. Geoffrey,

ever. “Princess, my family matters are my own. I suggest you stay

turned and left the room, his words

departure, muttered to herself, “How could

was quickly

immediately made his way

tending to his grandmother. When he saw Geoffrey enter, he

trail of blood at the corner of her lips. Priscilla was gently wiping

her lips curling into a faint,

ran cold. He looked around in a panic before leaning

a heartbreaking sob, she cried, “Prunella, don’t be angry with him. Don’t look at him like that. He’s your husband, you know. I’ll be with you soon…”

chest tightened, his heart wrenching as he scanned the room, his voice trembling. “Prunella… is that you? Have

been gone for so many years–how could she be here? If her soul were still around, she would

she struggled for breath. But with one final effort, she whispered, “She’s

closer to her mother. “Mother, please don’t

behind him. Only the wind stirred,

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errie whistle.

you?” Geoffrey called out into the emptiness, his voice hoarse and

that answered was the