The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 57

Elena confirmed the date of the social event she was going to attend and checked the date that would happen the fastest. His reputation has changed dramatically in the days after the dance, but he has told them he is leaving.

"To prove my innocence .. I must make Lady Selby a liar."

That was his best course of action. The charges are also untrue, as Helen now spreads false stories about her.

"To get started, I need information about Lady Selby."

As Helen had done, information would be her trap. It is key that Elena can gather as many witnesses and evidence against Helen as possible in a short period of time.

"Let's start with when he tries to give me salted tea."

Elena would seem more credible if Margaret offered testimony on her behalf, unlike Helen, whose testimony was Sophie. Margaret was a noblewoman, and would therefore be considered more trustworthy than a maid.

But it's not enough. Just like the story of Elena meeting a different man every night, there must be something seductive and provocative. Only then will the rumors stop at once.

After thinking about it, Elena stood up and headed to Mirabelle's room. Before entering, he lightly knocked on the door.

"Yes, come in."

When Elena opened the door, the sound of a sewing machine at work flowed out.

Tadadadag.

With the help of some servants, Mirabelle devotes herself to fixing the dress that Carlisle sent her. When Mirabelle looked up and saw who had entered the room, she got up from her seat.

"What's going on, brother?"

"There's some social events in a few days and I'm gonna ask for a dress, but you seem to be working on it."

“I already mentioned at the party that I will refit the dress for you. And with so many invitations coming in, I had an idea that you would need them sooner or later. "

Mirabelle was so charming that Elena could not help but smile.

He's correct. Elena should be as beautiful as everyone at the upcoming event. Appearance is not everything, but he will also not lower his standards. And on that day ..he will reverse all the rumors spread by Helen.

Elena recalled the invitation to the earliest date. He did not know how many nobles would be present, but it was clear that there would be many people. With so many things to prepare, it's a relief that a dress is one thing lacking in her mind.

"Then I'll be back later, Mirabelle."

"Yes brother! I'll let you know when it's done. "

"Yes thank you."

When Elena returned to her room, she immediately tied the red handkerchief to the window. He rated Kuhn as the quickest and most secret way of gathering information compared to Blaise's resources. He was never disappointed with the information he brought.

As usual, Elena kept the window open and waited for Kuhn to sneak past everyone's eyes. He sat at his desk, putting the plan in his head onto the paper. If his counterattack failed, the vicious rumors about Elena might feel even truer. He might not be able to do anything at that moment. The time was short, but he could not leave a hole in his plan.

"Lady Selby .. I'll pay you double what you gave me."

He had no intention of sitting still like a fool. Not after his reputation was tarnished like this. Today, Elena was not a naive young noblewoman. While it was true that he was less skilled in social politics than with his sword, he was not so gentle as to allow himself to be subjected to shameful deception.

Elena's momentum is building.

She asks Kuhn to gather information about Helen and bring her back as quickly as she can. Soon after, he called Michael and ordered him to make an appointment with Countess Viviana.

Viviana Stella. He was a prominent figure among the nobility and was one of the most mentioned names in Kuhn's report on the capital. However, the report was not Elena's only source of knowledge. He still remembered the name after a shocking revelation in the future.

There was only one reason why Elena wanted to meet such a person. He needs help from influential people in high society.

"No matter how much I target Helen's weakness, people won't believe me that easily."

Elena still did not know about the social circle of the capital. He had no connections, no one listened to what he said, and with his image in tatters, he would likely be ignored and avoided by other nobles as well.

"I need someone else to spread the rumor that Lady Selby is a liar."

She needed someone to back up her words, and for that, Stella was the perfect choice. However, the woman's nose was raised as high as her reputation. She would not do Elena's help so easily, and even Elena did not know if she would accept it. It took Stella a few days to respond after Michael visited her in person, and before long the butler finally gave an answer that Elena was worried about.

"Miss, I've heard from Countess Viviana …"

"Please continue."

"He said it was too hard to get you into his busy schedule."

A long sigh escaped from Elena's mouth.

"… Huu."

Elena couldn't sleep well because of the rumors. He rubbed his fingertips into his stiff eyes and spoke again to Michael, who looked at him worriedly.

"Wait there for a minute."

"Yes, my lady."

He went straight to his desk and started writing something. Then he put the paper in an envelope, sealed it, and handed it to Michael. He took the envelope with curiosity.

"Give this to Count Viviana and have her make another appointment."

"She has already rejected you once .. Is that possible?"

At the hesitant butler's expression, Elena replied with determination.

"Yes. Maybe this time. "

He did not want to use his knowledge of the future as a weapon this quickly. But now after a situation like this, he had no choice. He regretted sending a threatening letter, but he could not wait any longer.