The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

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As the group left the inn, Hattie and Hazel had already gathered the necessary information, engaging in a discussion with two imperial soldiers about martial arts techniques. Both were martial artists, so they found common ground and continued to converse.

The four of them departed the inn and climbed into the carriage.

Hattie spoke first, “They are indeed here on official business. Catherine heard that a stone tablet was unearthed at the Vruburn Church just outside of Zrork City, with inscriptions related to the Wallace family. So, she sent Riley and some imperial soldiers here to investigate. Now that they have the stone tablet, the soldiers initially wanted to return early, but Riley insisted on staying to uncover the origins of the tablet. The soldiers were guarding it outside all this time, but Riley spent most of his time inside, mingling with women under the pretense of investigating the stone. The soldiers didn’t believe him, but Riley has the favor of Catherine, and they didn’t dare offend him. They let him do as he pleased. I also overheard that Vance has been meeting with Riley every day.”

Oliver glanced at Isolde and said, “It’s clear he’s here for more than just this stone. When he spoke about Geoffrey, his eyes didn’t even flicker, so his confidence must be very high. That means he suspects Catherine is really trying to stir trouble for the Langley family.”

Isolde looked at him and smiled.

“What’s so funny?” Oliver asked, surprised.

Isolde chuckled, “I’m laughing because I was just thinking the same thing. He’s guessing Catherine’s intentions, but why would he even guess like that? It’s clear someone informed him. He knows about Catherine’s objections to my inheritance. When I mentioned Ashley, his reaction showed he’s feeling guilty, which confirms my suspicion. It was Ashley who misled him, and it was Ashley who encouraged him to ally with Vance. Riley has been away on business for so long, he only knows the surface details about Ashley. He doesn’t realize that Ashley is deeply disliked by both the King and Victoria. Only someone like him would trust Ashley’s words. After all, she’s Finnian’s granddaughter, and the King admires Finnian’s talents. Riley probably thought he was acting on Catherine’s behalf, but he’s too clever to do anything directly. Instead, he let Vance do all the talking, making the Langley family believe the accusations about my father were real.”

Oliver laughed, “That’s exactly what I was thinking. You and I are in sync. But there’s still one thing you haven’t mentioned.”

“What’s that?” Isolde asked, confused.

Church just happened to

“You suspect that Ashley set this up? But the imperial soldiers came with Riley,

at Montlins Manor, while they’ve been conspiring all this time,” she

is still well- connected. He’s Geoffrey’s son–in–law and has influence, so it wouldn’t be hard for him to organize something like this. He could have easily come to Zrork City, planted the stone, and then had Riley report to Catherine that the stone with the Wallace family’s connections had been found. Catherine, hearing it was found at the church, would have been intrigued and sent Riley to investigate. That’s how he would have ended

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to deal with me or, in his desperation, believed Ashley’s lies to get back into the court. I’ve

sighed. “We always seem to have bad luck, don’t

of us, we’re just ordinary. We’re simply too

County Princess, and now you’ve inherited the title of Marquise. The most impressive part is that you married the most promising general in the empire, Oliver. How could that not make people jealous?”

and lived under someone else’s roof, treated poorly. Even when you achieved military success, no one took you seriously. They thought you were just riding on someone else’s coattails. But then, through a twist of fate, you saved Lord Theodric, earned Princess Aveline’s favor, and, finally, with your accomplishments in Zloimond, became a general. And yet, none of that compares to marrying a woman who has a title, wealth, and land. You’re the real winner in life.”

them laughed together, playfully

how much you’ve

and Hazel rolled their eyes, glancing out the

the church entrance, and the group disembarked. Slowly, a crowd began to gather inside the church, clearly

time. You don’t need to come with me,” Isolde said firmly.

have too many people. You’ll never be able to

reason with them. If that doesn’t work, then

But if

of

her sleeve, she walked

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