The Baby Who Raised the Devil

Spreading Rumors (7)

Empress Yvonne, standing in front of the window, asked with her eyes fixed on the snowy sky.

"How's Blake Arabel?"

“The woman went to Dubblede with her father. Since there was no other response from Dubbede, it seems that the Arabel family is not forgiven.”

"Did anyone mention me?"

"Cannot be. There would be no mention of His Majesty unless they wanted to die. ”

“Those who are cornered will lose their minds.”

Hearing the empress' words, the palace mistress glanced at the parchment paper on the side table and replied.

“Ah, it looks like His Majesty has already done some security measures.”

The empress directs everything and invests a large sum of money in Arabel.

So when they failed, they had to pay back a huge amount of money that even some nobles were unable to pay back.

Arabel's family is broken. Plus the Dubbede family who don't want to do business with them.

“If it was for her older sister, the terrible Arabel would not break his promise. Above all, the Arabel family would not have been able to handle this without their eldest daughter, Frances, wanting to become empress. They still need my help.”

Empress smiled.

"I need to see Your Majesty."

“I'll prepare it.”

Things go awry for a while, but his initial goal is achieved.

Now that Cecilia Olga and Dubbede are covered in mud, it's time to take them down.

Imperial Palace.

When the empress entered the room, the emperor, who was at work, put down his glasses and looked at her.

“What is the sunrise in the west? Why are you here?"

“I'm sorry for coming when Your Majesty was busy. But I need advice.”

"What's that?"

The Empress sat down on the sofa and glanced at him.

"It's about the finalists."

“Do you have any reason to talk about that? It shouldn't be a topic you picked up.”

Empress hardens.

Originally the Empress Dowager was in charge of the finalists, and the worst case could have been avoided if it had been her.

They knew that the Empress Dowager wanted to do that because she wanted to keep an eye on Empress Yvonne.

However, he suddenly started supporting Cecilia Olga.

He thought he could somehow persuade the Empress Dowager, but Deglid, known for her fairness, was involved in the final judgment.

The desired result will not come out.

That's why he used Blake. Somehow stop Cecilia Olga.

Empress Yvonne, who quickly corrected her expression, opened her mouth.

“The satisfaction is chaotic because Dubbede made an official protest to Arabel. How can I, who saw the inner palace, stand up and watch this?”

"What do you want to say?"

“The problem arises among the family of finalists. Anyway, it must have been intentional. If His Majesty accepts Dubbede's protest and punishes Arabel at such a time, it will be considered that His Majesty's intention lies with Cecilia Olga.”

“…….”

“If Cecilia Olga becomes Empress, there will be doubting the transparency of the contest. His Majesty's eyes have been blinded by love, and there will be those protesting.”

“So I can't choose Cecilia Olga?”

The emperor snorted and looked at the empress.

“If so, is Francis Arabel a suitable choice? Arabel worked behind the scenes to win. Even if we choose Frances, there will still be protests.”

“Cancel the contest then.”

“Your Majesty!”

“No qualified candidates.”

“Cecilia Olga doesn't deserve it because she's my lover? Do you think that makes sense?”

“He has a lot of rumors around him. Don't you know the rumors about Lady Dubbede being the illegitimate child of the Duke and Cecilia Olga? That's why Dubblede made an official protest.”

"That's not true."

“No problem if it's not true. It is important to note that there is a possibility that the honor of the Imperial Palace can be tainted by something that is not true.”

Anger appeared on the emperor's face.

"I have also been looking forward to finding someone you can rely on, but as the first lady, I can't help but think about the future of the imperial family."Said the empress, while holding the emperor's hand with pity.

“…….”

"Please don't advise me to seek help from the temple."

Those words were meant to suppress the emperor.

As the emperor's face hardened, a smile appeared on the empress's face.

After he left, the emperor hit the table.

Thump-shock!!

The treasurer lowered his head hearing the voice.

The temple will guard the emperor against tyranny. If the temple interfered in the affairs of the imperial family, it would be noted as a shame.

"Call Duke Dubbede!"

"He won't be able to enter the palace for a while because of the protests."

"What…!"

When the emperor shouted, the priest said,

“But, Your Grace. When I told the news that they could not enter the palace, the Lady delivered some strange words, to me.”

"Any?"

“What gift will you give me this time?”

"Huh?"

"That's what the Lady said."

A bounty?

Everything went wrong, so why?

“Only that?”

"Yes." Yeah."

The emperor's expression darkened.

"Did the empress use Arabel to sabotage the contest?"

“She threatened Blake with her older sister. Their brother's bond is very good.”

"Geez, that's sad."

“Really, but the previous rumors were indeed strange? Surprisingly they are really evil.”

“Yes, the rumor was strangely centered around Lady Dubbede and Cecilia Olga. Isn't that on purpose?”

"really so. A child as young as that would not be able to spread such rumors.”

"Did you hear it? A distant relative of Duke Marche, who attended the Empress Dowager's tea party, criticized Lady Dubblede in front of the crowd.

“Lady Dubbede is very sad, imagine how much she suffered because of the empress ....”.

The rumors about Leblaine quickly disappeared.

And the empress's cruelty to destroy the candidate's chances quickly reached the empress' ears as well.

Clash-!!

The teacup thrown by the empress broke out in a sharp voice.

"What does it mean!"

"K-Your Majesty, please be patient."

"Patience? How can I be patient when that girl Arabel scolded me!”

"It's not like that. The rumors don't start with Arabel. No breach in contract.”

"What?"

Then how did this happen?

***

I hummed and looked around the shopping district.

More and more people were talking about the empress secretly.

'good. It's done well! Talk more! Much talk!'

Seria asked as I walked over with a cheerful face.

"How did that happen? Blake says he won't be able to open his mouth because of the.” contract

"Blake doesn't have to open his mouth, does he?"

As I spoke with my eyes wide open, Seria and the chairman looked at each other with curiosity.

I grinned and pointed at Count Arabel, who had just left the jewelry store.

"Can you really pay back that money this time?"

“Ah, of course!”

“Did you find treasure? You suddenly paid back a huge amount of money all of a sudden. Didn't you buy too many gems..?”

Count Arabel chuckled and patted the merchant on the shoulder.

"Have you heard of interest?"

"Yes yes. Please login.”

After hearing the conversation between Count Arabel and the merchant, Seria opened her eyes wide and looked at me.

"I understand!"

"I told Blake to do it."

"So I have to tell my dad about that?"

"Yes. The Empress won't leave us like this. He was silent now because he was afraid of rumors, but he was about to act. If something goes wrong, he can hide under the name Marche.”

"...... Is he gonna believe me?"

"I don't know. But it's important for your father to spend his money quietly.”

I gave the money through the mercenary union of hope. Count Arabel only knew that it was money passed on by the empress, so he spent the money quietly.

“If Count Arabel's finances are hindered because Dubblede spent a lot of money. What will people think?”

"If the rumors might be true!"

“And I told Blake to spread the word 'The Empress won't leave us alone'. So what do you think this time?”

"They might think that the empress bribed them to shut up?"

"Listen, did Blake breach the contract with the Empress?"

“No~!”

Seria shouted in excitement. Chief chuckles.

“It must be easy to guess the situation, as rumors spread that the person who harassed me earlier was a distant relative of the empress.”

"Geez, miss, you're so smart!"

I smiled proudly.

"Do you think I'm the only one who'll be gossiped about?"

Then I hummed again while looking at the imperial palace in the distance.

"Now it must be the queen who got the rumor."

Seria, who was smiling brightly, asked.

“What would you do if the empress called Blake Arabel? If they know the woman is the instigator.”.

"I don't care."

"Huh?"

“I'm only nine years old. Would anyone think a child had the ability to make such a plan? If Arabel said that, he would instead be suspicious of her”

“Aha.”

"First of all, the empress won't even think of doubting me."

'Because-'

"I want to have high quality tea leaves for the empress!"I said as I entered the tea shop next to the jewelry store.

The next morning, I entered the Imperial Palace. As soon as I faced the haggard empress, I shook my hand and shut my mouth.

"Emergency ......"

"Why did the Lady come and look for me?"

“My mother told me that I might be able to help with this problem.”I said, gently extending the tea leaves.

"What?"

“I'll help the empress. Because I like the queen the most!”

So give me the ground. Dubblede must be self-sufficient.

'And even if Mina comes, can't you stay friendly with me? Let's be more friendly with each other!'