The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 292 Mentioning Children

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Esme raised her hand, forming a knuckle with her fingers, and lightly tapped Hattie on the head, “I may be hard of hearing and my eyesight may be failing, but my hands are still strong enough to teach you a lesson, you little rascal.”

Hattic stuck out her tongue, then turned and hugged Esme’s arm, “I was wrong, I was wrong! I apologize, I beg your forgiveness. If hitting me makes you feel better, go ahead and hit me a few more times!”

Esme gave her a light smack and scolded with a smile, “Get out of here, you little brat. Go and serve some coffee. Are you just going to let Mr. Valois sit here thirsty while he talks to Lady Isolde?”

“Yes, ma’am!” Hattic playfully stood at attention, then left with a laugh.

Oliver watched Hattie’s retreating figure and said thoughtfully, “It seems they’re much happier following you than they were when they followed me.”

“That’s because you’re too serious,” Isolde said, looking at him. “Why did you come over so suddenly? Aren’t you supposed to be at the Southern Watch today?”

“master has returned to take charge, so he gave me a few days off. I’ve been helping out with the wedding preparations at home,” Oliver said as he sat down.

“master?” Esme’s face lit up with a smile. “You haven’t even received money for changing your address, and now you’re calling him master? You’re losing out.”

“It’s not a loss,” Oliver chuckled. “Though he isn’t too keen on agreeing to it.”

Isolde blushed, “That old man. I’ll scold him later.”

Hattie brought coffee, and Esme went to prepare some snacks before leaving the room.

“What’s the matter?” Isolde asked, knowing he wouldn’t come over without a reason. Esme had said they should avoid seeing each other before the wedding, as was customary.

Oliver said, “Today, Ashley came to see me and asked me to go to the palace to find out why the King postponed her entry into the palace.”

“Ignore her.” Isolde frowned. Ashley would never give up.

“I wasn’t going to, but she somehow knew about the iron box I have. I found this box in the armory in Zloimond. It was hidden very securely, and I thought it might contain important secrets, so I kept it with me. After the battle, the box was blown out with me. But I can’t open the lock, and the box itself is indestructible.”

“Could it be a list of conspirators?” Isolde asked quickly.

d

she enter the palace smoothly. At first,

else about the

could bring me a lifetime of glory and

hand.

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suspect so too. The King recently ordered the Southern Watch to conduct a secret investigation, aiming to root out these traitors. If the box contains a list of

holding high positions, yet willing to risk rebellion with Kamari, must have received great benefits from him. Those who disrupt the government harm the

commit treason and harm the nation. They are only after profit, trying to take advantage of the chaos to enrich themselves. They are not truly for the people and are a great danger

looked at him, “Don’t get angry yet. Let’s analyze this step by step. Assuming the box contains a list of traitors, whoever presents this list to the King will earn great merit. Ashley must be thinking the same. Although her entry into the palace has been delayed, it doesn’t mean she can’t enter. “But simply entering the palace isn’t enough for her. She wants to gain the King’s favor and trust. To do that, she needs to accomplish something significant. I think she might be planning to take the box and present

possession. She can’t take it,” Oliver

and she knows where it’s

open the box,”

box, and we need her to open it. So, we’ll let her open it and

“Huh?” Oliver was confused.

whispered a few words in

at her, his ears turning slightly red, “It feels

I said? Or did you just remember how

gazed at her, then sighed softly, “It’s still so long

She immediately understood what he meant and blushed, “It’s coming soon. Don’t

no one was passing by outside. He took Isolde’s hand in

Oliver immediately let go of her hand, sitting

proper.

cautious demeanor, “We’re about to get

ul about

said, “I just want to leave a good impression on Esme. She’ll be helping us

was stunned, “You’re already

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