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~I Became the Male Lead's Adopted daughter/I Became the Male Lead's Wife!~
~Chapter 87~
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— The day of the Banquet —
— It's the memorial Banquet held three years after the previous Emperor's death, —
— The first Banquet held by Emperor Suvitheo. —
That's why it's extremely important.
That's not the only thing.
It is said that the wife and children loved by Duke Boleoti is also attending.
Although no one knows why the Emperor invited their children,
The confrontation between the Imperial Family and the North will surely be interesting.
Particularly noteworthy was the Emperor's fascination with Boleoti's wife, also known as Duchess Aurea. This implied that Duchess Aurea held a unique significance and subsequently heightened everyone's anticipation to finally encounter her.
What unique characteristic caught the Emperor's attention, potentially threatening the love and status of Empress Usis?
In reality, Boleoti and Aurea stayed quiet about the rumors.
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In the Boleoti Mansion
— *Nap Time —
As Leonia settled down for a nap, she cradled the black lion doll in her arms and asked, "Tell me more about Count Urmati's Grandfather."
While flipping a page of the children's book in his hand, Duke Phileo glanced at Leonia.
"Go to sleep. You should sleep now so you won't doze off at the Banquet." Duke Phileo advised his daughter, gently closing the children's book.
Leonia declared, "First of all, where is mom? And sleeping is one of my intentions anyway."
"Must I remind you once more that your mother is currently occupied, tending to put your brother to sleep?" Duke Phileo calmly reiterated while Leonia started sulking.
Leonia looked at her father with a strange expression after he stated, "The bathroom is a better excuse."
"That's weird..." remarked Leonia.
Duke Phileo remarked, "I was just kidding. Are you that curious about Count Urmati? I wonder what is there to be curious about."
Leonia expressed, "Everything!" which caused Phileo to glance at her.
Duke Phileo's question took his daughter by surprise: "Do you want to go see him?"
"NO!!! I'M JUST CURIOUS ABOUT MY BIRTH MOTHER AND HER FAMILY!!! WHY WOULD I WANT TO LEAVE YOU, MOM, AND AMO!! IT'S NOT LIKE THAT! NOT EVER! NEVER!!" Leonia exclaimed in haste, tossing the blanket aside as she swiftly sat upright.
Leonia, looking furious like a bunny, exclaimed angrily, "AND BOLEOTI AND AUREA'S ARE MUCH WEALTHIER!!! I WON'T LEAVE UNTIL I GET SOME OF IT!!!"
"Thank you for such a materialistic reason." Duke Phileo responded calmly.
Duke Phileo's eyes gazed off into the distance as memories from his childhood flooded back. A faint smile appeared on his lips, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
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"He loved my Aunt."
From around the corner emerges a youthful Phileo, who immediately spots his uncle.
"So much that, after she died, he wandered around aimlessly for a while."
Phileo's gaze was fixed on his uncle, who appeared to be mentally disturbed and lifeless.
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"Huh? Aunt..." Leonia tilted her head and hugged her black lion, wearing a slight look of confusion.
Duke Phileo declared, "It's your Grandmother."
"Oh..." Leonia breathed out.
Leonia murmured helplessly, "She passed away."
I heard that Count Urmati remarried, but...
"So who was it?" Leonia inquired
Duke Phileo revealed, "The worker who used to be your Grandmother's close friend." He quickly grasped Leonia's inquiry.
Leonia was taken aback by her father's response, causing a forbidden thought to race through her mind. Her face filled with dread as she raised her hands in confusion, unsure of how to react.
Leonia pondered whether her father would treat her mother in a similar manner if she were to pass away. If he did, Leonia made up her mind to depart with her younger brother. She intended to leave behind their contemptible father all on his own.
Duke Phileo's claims brought relief to Leonia, as he reassured her by saying, "Stop having strange thoughts. I can assure you that I would never degrade your mother in any way, even if the unfortunate event of her passing were to occur (which is highly unlikely with him there to protect her)."
"My Aunt was very weak. She died after giving birth to Regina." Duke Phileo revealed, capturing Leonia's attention. A wave of memories flooded his mind as he absentmindedly rubbed his neck, reminiscing about the loss of aunt.
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"Do you hate my biological mother?"
"No, I just don't have the courage to meet her."
As Count Urmati stayed behind and gazed at her, Young Regina could be observed sprinting ahead towards the light.
"Count Urmati still visited Regina often, even when she was in the Dutchy." Duke Phileo stated nostalgically, reminiscing about how he used to secretly observe their meetings from a distance when he was just a child.
The father and daughter would often have heartfelt conversations in a garden bathed in radiant sunlight. Peering from the shadows behind the pillars of the corridor, Phileo observed this tranquil scene.
"I liked Regina."
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With her father's head bowed, Leonia gazed at him intently.
Leonia's bright smile illuminated her face as she asked, "If you need it, can I help you?" In that magical moment, imaginary flowers seemed to encircle her.
With a bewildered expression, Duke Phileo responded by saying, "....Thank you for worrying about nothing."
Leonia inquired, "Does my Grandfather know I'm her daughter?"
Duke Phileo glanced at her before saying, "Apart from me and your mother, only three people know about your birth."
"But father." Leonia interjected.
Duke Phileo uttered, "Huh."
Leonia embraced her Black Lion doll tightly, recalling Count Urmati, and inquired with a tinge of melancholy, "Why is the Count so sad?"
Duke Phileo gazed at Leonia expressionlessly before uttering a reply.
"Even when the Urmati Clan gave up on finding Regina, he is still trying in secret." Duke Phileo uttered while averting his gaze.
Leonia muttered, her voice sounding hoarse, "I see..."
"Are you sad?" inquired Duke Phileo to his daughter.
Leonia answered, as she settled into bed, "I feel bad for him...."
Regina died young, and Leo is left all alone.
...and other people
Maybe he thinks he can still find them.
Leonia's eyes began to droop as she called out to her father, "Father, stay with me until I fall asleep."
As she drifted into a peaceful slumber, Duke Phileo extended his hand and gently patted her.
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Unbeknownst to the father and daughter, Annelise silently positioned herself by the door, eavesdropping.
Annelise's lips were slightly ajar.
She couldn't shake the feeling of being ineffective in assisting with Regina's case. In truth, she didn't have any emotional connection to Regina since they were essentially strangers—she was merely a person from modern times who had been transported into Annelise's body. However, there was some sympathy for Regina as she died prematurely and missed out on witnessing her daughter's growth. Yet, alongside these emotions came the lingering sensations inherited from Annelise herself causing tightness in her chest.
Annelise gritted her teeth, feeling sorrowful over how the original owner had been compelled to lose her memory and relinquish all recollection of the cherished friendships with Regina.
As she started to move away, Annelise's eyes narrowed.
In order to compensate the original owner for her loss of memories with Regina, she will embark on a quest to locate and uncover Regina's body, as well as determine the true cause behind her demise.
In the end, this whole situation just doesn't add up, especially considering that wandering knight. It's common knowledge about the Boleoti and Aurea—so how exactly did he come across Regina? And for what reason?
Annelise's magenta eyes glistened with a glint.
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"Sir Duke. This is the list of the people participating in the Banquet." Rupert informed Phileo as he placed a stack of names on his desk.
"Your Father worked really hard. He had tea with the Emperor twice in order to get this....Of course Ortio." Duke Phileo mentioned casually while leaning against the bookshelf and observing the list of attendees for the Banquet.
"I got communications from Sir Mono." Rupert announced, his hands discreetly positioned behind him.
Rupert reported, "It seems that we could detect the Beasts released in the North. The number of raids on villages also decreased."
Rupert's eyes narrowed, a cold look sweeping across his face as he spoke with conviction, " Simultaneously, an image formed behind him of the knights and nobles bound and helpless on the ground.
Duke Phileo muttered to himself as he made his way towards the desk with a hand discreetly tucked in his pocket, "Mono's interrogation is quite brutal." Duke Phileo muttered as he began to walk towards his desk with a hand in his pocket.
Duke Phileo placed the list of names on his desk and commented, "There must be some kind of result."
"Ortio approached the North,"
"The Emperor condoned it and lent his army."
"On top of that, the Empress is secretly laying the blame on the West."
"In three years."
"We were trapped in the Capital."
Then who
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In the Imperial Palace
On the table, there is a tea cup that can be observed.
Gracefully, a hand gently grasped the tea cup handle.
The possession of this belonged to Empress Usis, who exhibited the most ethereal laughter.
However, a dark expression briefly flickered across her face unnoticed as she grinned.
"𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐬."
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"𝕾𝖚𝖈𝖍 𝖆 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖎𝖉𝖆𝖇𝖑𝖊 𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖔𝖓."
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Chapter 87 complete!!!(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
Season 2 has concluded!!!w(ﾟДﾟ)w
Oh my goodness! The final chapter of season 2 was incredibly captivating.Ｏ(≧口≦)Ｏ
I understand that all my wonderful fans are probably feeling anxious and excited for the Banquet episode, just like I am. However, we must be patient as we wait for its release.(っ*'Д')っ
Because we have to wait for season 3, it seems like a good time to shift my focus towards the book "My Love..."σ'∀')σ(*^▽^*)
That's all for now! Looking forward to seeing you, my wonderful fans, in season 3. Bye!ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
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