[Seraphine's POV]"There it is! That's what I've been looking for!" I suddenly exclaimed in my heart."Jesse, we're leaving here now. No need to sneak into Cassian's palace to search for evidence or clues. Because we've had it since earlier."My words sounded messy and rushed, not unlike my steps that were wobbling away.Jesse's earlier explanation felt like the final piece of the puzzle that completes the series of strange riddles I've been trying to solve.First. After finding out that the noble Maximilian family was hiding something from their society, a dangerous magic or curse, I tried to find out who activated it in the first place.Second, that curse was directly linked to the deadly virus spreading in Silverbook Haven village. In other words, the person who created the curse is also responsible for the virus.And third, Dorian Phoenix. If what Jesse said is true, that he's the last descendant of the family that created the curse, then he's my primary suspect in this case!"Mis
[Seraphine's POV]The information Jesse provided didn't help me find a breakthrough. Instead, more questions kept popping up in my head.Why would an entire noble Alpha family perish without a trace?How could the virus be created when the curse's owner had already passed away?And does Cassian know about this? How much does he understand about the curse in his family?I felt like I needed to discuss this with Cassian. Whether he likes it or not, he's the one I can ask for answers right now.So, I asked Jesse to drive the horse carriage again. The two of us decided not to continue touring Silverbrook Haven village. Instead, I needed to get information from Cassian, who was closely related to Dorian Phoenix.________"Jesse, could you help me a little?""Of course, Miss. It's my duty to fulfill any of your wishes.""I need you to drive this horse carriage slowly and avoid heavy bumps. From now on, I will try to enter the memories of this horse carriage. I need to concentrate as much as
[Seraphine's POV]Rather than worrying about my own condition, I am more concerned about Jesse's safety here.He's innocent, just an ordinary Alpha who sacrificed his status as a loyal servant of the Maximilian family to help an omega slave like me.And he willingly shared all the secret information about his family, even though I'm an outsider here.I won't let Jesse get hurt. Not as long as I still have strength. And I won't let Jesse's kindness go in vain.Thanks to him, I was able to identify the most suspicious person, the primary suspect in the virus outbreak case in Silverbrook Haven village._______________"We ... We're safe! We managed to return safely!"Several servants who witnessed our arrival exchanged looks at my tumultuous entrance.The commotion had its reasons. After enduring a long journey for five consecutive hours without rest, without feeling safe even for a moment during the journey, we finally made it back to the Maximilian Kingdom. Without a scratch.No one kn
[Seraphine's POV]"Y-you! How dare you ask to meet my son after what you've done to him!" Veronica became even more hysterical. Her screams heightened the alertness of the servants and guards around her.Almost the entire army accompanying her had pointed their weapons at me. With a single command from Queen Veronica's mouth, the long rifles were sure to be fired and aimed at me, shattering my head."Your Majesty Queen Veronica. I, as a servant who has broken royal rules, humbly plead for the chance to explain," Jesse said. He had been silent until now. But seeing my life almost threatened before the warriors, he bravely stood in front of me. Protecting me with his body."Honorable Queen Veronica. All of this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't offered my help to Miss Seraphine Valentina. If I hadn't escorted her, then Miss Seraphine wouldn't have been able to do all of this without my assistance—""Jesse. You have no right to say anything here. You have broken the royal rules, and you
[Seraphine's POV]There's no need to use my diminished power; I've understood how many guards are keeping watch on this prison to prevent me from escaping.'Hearing the footsteps and the echoes of their conversations bouncing off these walls, I confirm they're only two of them,' I thought to myself, keeping my ears as sharp as possible to analyze the information.Three Alphas, and their strength is far below Cassian's. I've faced five crazed Alphas at once before and even managed to hold my own in some brutal battles before Cassian arrived. At least, I would need about two minutes to defeat them. My strategy would involve using mass hypnosis on any Alpha who tried to obstruct me.'I just need to manipulate their minds for a while. There's no need to erase their memories. I think that way might save me from exhaustion, at least for now,' I pondered silently.I changed my sitting position from touching the floor to standing on tiptoe. The goal was to avoid unnecessary noises, as this pr
[Seraphine's POV]Because what I encountered was the complete opposite. The voice from my power earlier had suggested that if I went north, I could find a way to rescue Jesse.'But what is this? Instead of being given an opportunity, this place I've arrived at seems to be the easiest place for me to get caught!' I fumed with frustration at the thought.From where I stood, I could observe an area Queen Veronica had prepared to punish Jesse. The execution tools were set up perfectly, and the servants and Maximilian family members were seated around to witness the ritual.Jesse, I saw him standing there, resigned, with a cloth-covered head. He didn't fight back, knowing there was nothing left for him to do but surrender. And here I was, free but just as helpless. I still couldn't do anything and ended up just standing there, biting my fingers.'Oh God. What should I do? Jesse is about to die. He will surely die if I don't take action to save him. If only ... if only I could erase everyon
[Seraphine's POV]"What is this!?""Kyaa! Help me!""Protect me! Please!"/crack!/Those who were initially so confident to escape, now one by one have fallen.Even those who were tasked with leading Jesse are lying on the cutting machine, successfully hypnotized by me. And they've all fainted.Not even three seconds after I activated my power, the once chaotic area filled with cheers has now turned into a field strewn with human bodies.I gaze at all of them, helpless on the ground, as if I'm looking disdainfully at a pile of fish on the shore swept by waves.‘How weak,’ I mutter inwardly.All of them are selfish Alpha nobles who live by exploiting the weaknesses of others.They don't care whether the people they hurt are injured or not, and they rely on deception under the name of the kingdom.Disgusting is the right word for them."Jesse!"I choose to walk past the pile of bodies, stepping on them indifferently, and run to the unfortunate Alpha up there."Jesse! Oh my God! Are you
[Seraphine's POV]"Ah! There it is!"Incredible. Relying on my intuition, the two of us managed to reach the top floor of this palace. Where Cassian is supposed to be lying.I haven't used my power at all, relying solely on my intuition here. The location where Cassian is supposed to be is so far away. If I were to take the usual route, I might collapse from exhaustion.But here we are, using the emergency stairs. Thanks to those stairs, my fatigue is reduced.I'm pregnant here. And I don't want to have a miscarriage, get sick, and ruin all my plans. At least, I have to stay healthy until all my tasks are completed."Jesse. Is this really his room? Why is there no guard at all?" I whisper to Jesse, who stands beside me.Right now, the two of us are hiding behind a wall, looking at Cassian's room door from a distance.The atmosphere we're sensing is completely different. Judging from how Queen Veronica would react to Cassian's unconsciousness, she would normally deploy a dozen royal gu