Surviving As A Cannon Fodder

Chapter 150

Although it was an overnight trip to the temple in the capital, owing to the recent assassination attempts, Angelica would be escorted by a squadron of Knights.

This raised the question, 'Why is she behaving like she is going away forever?'

Just from her prior actions, it was clear that she was disposing of evidence that could compromise the fake persona she had tenaciously maintained.  Since the book was a part of the items sent from her home, if found, the first place to be investigated would be the Ashford county. 

It was an act to protect her people. To cover up the loose ends and not leave a trail.

Earlier when the assassin sent by the Third Eye was captured, I was thoroughly briefed on the conditions of the estate, the current capital affairs, and the state of the war at the Frost Duchy by Nathaniel.

Compared to the bits and pieces of intel I collected through the conversations between the people visiting the room and Angelica's ranting, this was informative.

Hence I heard of Angelica's trip to the Temple even before she did. 

Even so, knowing that did not have me prepared for what I was about to learn. As that night would forever change my entire perspective of the world I've been living in so far.

"Hey there beautiful" Angelica's voice was sweeter than it had ever been, causing my body to tense up. 

"It's me, your short-term wife. I'm gonna monologue a bit so hear me through without any complaints"

She had taken a seat in front of me, with a smile I know was brighter than the setting sun. Like the sweet nectar that carnivorous plants produce to lure their prey into a trap before devouring it, it was a bad sign.

"I know I sound like someone who is not going to return..." Angelica said jokingly as if she had read my mind, before adding with a serious tone,

"Well....that's because it's true. I won't be coming back here ever again"

Won't be coming back again? The crease between my brows deepened at her peculiar choice of words.

Although her voice sounded sober, her statement made me doubt if this was another drunken escapade.

Moreover, even if she tried to escape en route to the temple, it would be difficult, especially with the Frost Knights watching her each and every move.

"I think I've already said this once but, in terms of your curse, you won't be able to get rid of 'Havu' until you purify your heart with holy power" Angelica let out a sigh.

"Only Helen Layton is capable of doing it. She's your future girlfriend by the way. And if my memory serves me right, it will take her around six or seven months to arrive at the capital"

If it had been someone else in my place, by now they would be convinced Angelica was looking into the future. The way she narrated them seemed as if she had read them in a book or something.

"Probably around the time her family goes bankrupt" 

However, considering the number of bad investments they have made over the years, I don't need to see the future to know of the Layton family going bankrupt.

"So sit tight. Your princess charming will appear to sweep you off your boots in no time"

Though it might look like I was being idle given my current state, I was etching each and every word she spoke in my mind. This way, when the time comes I would know exactly what to do and what not to do.

"You must be confused as to how I know this right?" Angelica jested, leaning forward until her lips were right next to my ears.

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