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The claim that buttercup powder attracted insects and ants was a lie Jane had fabricated, but it was enough to expose those with a guilty conscience.Rachel confessed without being pressed."Queen Wendy, it's all my fault. It was my doing…"Willow looked at Rachel in disbelief. She hadn't expected Rachel to protect her like this. She immediately bowed. "Queen Wendy, please show mercy. This has nothing to do with Lady Rachel. It was all my doing! I wanted to eliminate a strong rival for my mistress, so I framed Lady Josephine. She knew nothing about it!"Rachel turned to look at Willow, her eyes brimming with tears."No, it wasn't Willow," Rachel uttered."It was me! Queen Wendy, please punish me!" Willow exclaimed.'What a loyal servant.'Jane's gaze deepened.Rachel held Willow in her arms, crying as she pleaded, "Your Majesty, Willow may have erred, but she is my personal maid, and she's like a sister to me. Please show mercy! It's my failure to oversee her properly. I'm w
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Jane spoke slowly, "To eliminate two people at once, they must possess something in common.""Both of them?" Lily was puzzled, then suddenly realized something, her face turning pale. "Your Majesty, could it be that the mysterious figure is plotting to take the position of queen?"Wendy was the queen appointed by the late king. Helena had once enjoyed unparalleled favor, with her status nearly equal to that of a deputy queen. Rumors in the court said the king had long intended to make her queen.So, it all made sense.Recalling Jane's earlier mention of Richard and Rachel, Lily quickly connected the dots."Your Majesty, do you suspect that the mysterious figure is connected to Lady Rachel? If Miss Wendy and Helena are out of the way, with Lady Rachel's beauty and family background, she would undoubtedly be the perfect candidate for queen!"Jane neither confirmed nor denied it."Send a message to Richard. I want to see him.""Understood."As Lily looked up, she noticed a dagger
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The dagger fell to the ground. Their eyes locked onto one another.Richard opened his mouth to speak, but Jane spoke first. She stepped back and curtsied to George."Your Majesty, I got lost in the forest and dismounted to find my way. I intended to use the dagger to carve marks on trees to avoid retracing my steps."Then I saw a shadow approaching. Remembering that there was an assassin in the palace who remained at large, I mistook the person for the assassin and…"Richard stepped in to support the story."So, Her Majesty mistook me for an assassin. That explains it."He picked up the dagger and respectfully handed it back to Jane.George's piercing gaze moved between the two of them. He didn't trust Jane's words, but Richard had been his closest friend since childhood…"King George, Queen Wendy, I'll take my leave."Richard led his horse away. Jane's gaze lingered on him."Leave," George said coldly. "This is no place for a woman to linger.""Yes, Your Majesty," Jane repl
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Being the king's secret guard was an opportunity countless people dreamed of. But Jane simply skipped over that option without hesitation.George scrutinized her."You're unwilling to serve me. Do you already have a master?"If she hadn't cured him, someone like her—an assassin sneaking into the palace—would have been executed long ago. He was giving her a chance to redeem herself.Jane shook her head."I'm just a wanderer. I have no master."George continued, "Then here's your second option—join the Northern Battalion and serve the nation.""I've heard about the Northern Battalion," Jane responded calmly. "They have a women's unit, don't they?"George lowered his chin slightly. "Yes." Seeing her interest in the women's unit, he coldly reminded her, "That unit was established by Stanley Morris. He's bad-tempered, and the camp's rules are strict. He won't go easy on you just because you're a woman."How could someone so accustomed to freedom endure such discipline?Unbeknownst
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Jane knew someone was following her but had never expected it to be Richard.Even more surprising, he had recognized her despite her disguise—a man's outfit and a mask on her face.Jane refused to admit anything and silently forced him out of the alley at sword point.Richard, dressed in a dark cloak, gazed at her with eyes that seemed impossibly gentle, as though they held a pool of spring water.At this hour, the curfew was already in effect. The streets were deserted.As he stepped back, he spoke, "Who would have thought, not only is your horsemanship exceptional, but your agility is remarkable as well. Does my brother know you've been sneaking out of the palace?"Jane lowered her voice, changing her tone. "Who do you think you're speaking to? Do you have a death wish?"As soon as the words left her mouth, she kicked him.Richard reacted quickly, spinning to dodge.But when he looked up again, she was already gone.Richard's eyes flickered with intrigue. Did she just run o
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Helena's eyes brimmed with madness as she glared at Jane."You have no choice! You wretched woman, take me back to the palace! I must see the king!"Jane remained calm."I can, at most, get you out of this place.""I want to see the king!" Helena's tone was resolute."You know that's impossible," Jane responded calmly. "Letting you see the king would mean there's no way out for me."Helena scoffed, descending into despair as she let out a sinister laugh."Then let us all die! All of us—"She tried to feign indifference, but Jane saw through her act. Jane's gaze turned cold."You love the king so much—can you truly bear to see him die? But I can. Because I have no feelings for him. I don't care whether he lives or dies. I entered the palace solely for revenge."Once I capture that mysterious person, my purpose will be fulfilled. For that, I'm willing to feign obedience and kill the king first! So, you see, you and the king will die, while I will survive to the end."With that
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Lancelot wasn't joking; he spoke rather seriously."Fred sent me a letter. Two weeks ago, your people went to the Martial Arts Alliance and asked them to do something for you. But they didn't say what exactly. They were simply instructed to head north."By my calculations, such a trip would take at least a month. Did you finish what needed to be done, or did you return ahead of schedule?"Jane's gaze turned somber, but she refrained from explaining further.Neither Lancelot nor Luke knew about her dealings in the palace. It was best not to alarm them, lest it cause unnecessary complications.Before returning to the palace, Jane went to meet Wallace.Wallace was taken aback upon hearing the news."Commander Foster, you've been in the palace all this time with only me by your side. Who could you have sent to the Martial Arts Alliance? Someone must be impersonating you!""Investigate this matter thoroughly," Jane ordered sternly."Roger that!"-Upon returning to the palace, Ja
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After Richard arrived, George got straight to the point without any preamble."Do you have private relations with the queen?"The authority in George's tone made Richard bow respectfully."Your Majesty, I do not."George stood up, descended from his seat, and stood before Richard. His tall and imposing figure cast a large shadow."You are always measured in your dealings with women and rarely speak to them. That day in the royal forest, I noticed something unusual between you and the queen."If you had dismounted to guide her at an ordinary distance, the queen would not have been able to get close enough to you, even if she drew a blade. You could have simply retreated to ensure your safety."But what I saw was that you were no more than two steps apart. Unless the queen, after recognizing you, intentionally pursued you to strike again. How do you explain this?"George trusted Richard the most. When he noticed the irregularity that day, he had chosen not to expose it immediatel
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Bang!The moment the door to the meditation room opened, Steven was met with a figure blocking his sight, who exited and swiftly shut the door again.The man turned around—it was none other than Cain Lucille of Radiant Sanctuary.Cain, in his fifties, moved with agility, exuding both gentleness and unyielding strength, much like the philosophy of harmony."Blessings must be completed with sincerity from start to finish. Her Majesty is in seclusion, chanting scriptures. I have been entrusted with ensuring that no one disturbs her," he announced calmly.Steven had heard of Cain's reputation.During the previous king's reign, Cain had been a formidable commander. Burdened by the bloodshed he had caused, he chose to leave the battlefield and devote himself to religion.Near Radiant Sanctuary, he had also established a small monastery, Mercy Temple, to shelter orphans and the displaced.His countless good deeds had earned him great respect among the common people.With Cain standin
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Nidora's army was unstoppable, crushing every opponent in its path as it advanced northward to the royal capital of Romenia. Their morale soared.Romenia's forces put up a desperate resistance, but they were surrounded on all sides. As they watched their comrades fall one by one, despair consumed them.Boom.The once impenetrable city gates were shattered.Nidora's vanguard stormed in, shouting, "Destroy Romenia! Capture Ronald!"On the city walls, Marcelo personally led the defense.As the enemy forces surged forward like a dark storm, his eyes locked onto a figure on horseback, masked yet unmistakable.Stanley.At that moment, Marcelo felt an involuntary shudder."Marcelo, watch out!"A soldier lunged in front of him, taking the fatal blow meant for him.Marcelo fell to the ground, his gaze fixated on the Romenian flag being torn down. It was replaced with Nidora's emblem.He roared in defiance.A group of Nidoran soldiers seized him and dragged him before Stanley."Sta
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Inside the main tent, Jane stood by the sand table, overlooking the entire Romenia terrain map. She appeared casual, but there was an unmistakable sharpness to her gaze, one that seemed to look down on everything.Wallace quickly walked in."Commander, Shane is dead."Jane wasn't surprised at all. Without lifting her head, she asked, "What about the woman's family?""I've sent them safely out of the military camp. No one saw them committing the crime."Jane slightly lowered her chin. "Hmm. That's fine then."Wallace looked worried. "Commander, what about Commander Saul? His nephew's death... Can he still focus on the battle?""Not everyone in the Southern Battalion has a dead nephew. He's the only one." Jane's tone remained indifferent. "If the commander can't focus on the fight, he should pull back. As long as the Southern Battalion can still fight, it's not a huge issue.""Understood!"After Wallace stepped out, Commander Saul stormed in their part of the camp.He pushed pa
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Under the blows of the military cudgel, the sound of miserable cries rose and fell.Meanwhile, Saul's strategist, having traveled among various parties, persuaded a few other generals to go to Stanley to negotiate for peace."Commander Morris, now that the bad apple is gone, please don't blame Saul any further.""The Southern Battalion fought valiantly; it would be a shame not to let them join the army," one of the generals said.Jane leisurely sipped her coffee, her eyes cold and distant. After the punishment ended, she placed the cup down."Proceed with the attack on Romenia's capital. The Southern Battalion will serve in the vanguard and redeem their wrongs through merit."These words left the other troop leaders stunned.-Out of the forty or so men, only Shane survived.Hearing that Stanley was willing to keep the Southern Battalion and even make them the vanguard, Saul breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a great treasure had been obtained.He cupped his hands and s
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Behind the mask, Jane's eyes gleamed with a hint of crimson. Her master's son—the real Stanley—had been dead for a long time. That was the greatest pain for her master and mistress. Saul deserved to die!Saul immediately scrambled to his feet, staring at Jane in disbelief."How dare you kick me?" he gasped.Other troop leaders stood with Saul. "Stanley, we are your elders, you…""Good kick!" Marissa suddenly stepped forward, radiating an even colder aura.Kennedy, seeing his wife, quickly stepped forward."Marissa, don't make things worse now."Marissa pushed her husband aside, walking to Jane's side. She turned to face the aggressive troop leaders and gave a mocking smile."Our forces eliminate evil and pacify the good. Where have we gone wrong? As for you, you are the ones who cannot distinguish right from wrong. After capturing Kraven City, you resorted to bandit-like behavior, ruining the reputation of our Nidoran soldiers."Stanley, you should send a letter to the king, l
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Behind the mask, Jane's expression stiffened, for in that moment, the girl's face had momentarily transformed into Wendy's.The girl was barely clothed, her body covered in bruises and wounds. Blood streamed from between her legs, and she convulsed violently before her death. Her eyes were wide open, staring at the young commander who had dismounted.Jane silently approached, took off her cloak, and draped it over the girl's body, her eyes filled with an endless coldness.With her last bit of strength, the girl grabbed Jane's hand, digging her nails into the back of her hand, pouring out her hatred. She opened her mouth, and blood spilled from it."Why?"With hatred and confusion, she died. The entire process lasted only a few seconds.Wallace looked up, seeing only a few soldiers scrambling, quickly disappearing after a fleeting glance.Jane closed the girl's eyes, then stood up and walked into the tavern. Wallace followed closely behind and casually locked the door.Inside th
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The Southern Battalion was loyal to each other, and they all stepped forward."Commander Saul, for your sake, we are willing to accept punishment, but we don't think we've done anything wrong!""That's right, we've done nothing wrong!""We are the Southern Battalion. Why should we follow the Northern Battalion's rules?"Saul, ever protective of his own men, turned to Jane."They do have a point. Commander Morris, you have your own rules for the Northern Battalion, and each camp has its own…"Jane's gaze hardened."Commander Saul, you're reluctant to punish them, aren't you?"Saul hesitated, then replied, "It's not that I'm reluctant. But if I don't give a reason, I fear the soldiers will be dissatisfied, leading to a loss of morale."Other troop leaders also stepped forward to mediate."Commander Morris, this has gone on long enough. Why cause trouble for Nidora's soldiers over Romenia's civilians?""Commander Saul, just give them a mild punishment. We are about to attack Ro
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Under Jane's leadership, Nidora's army marched with overwhelming force. In just one month, they had already captured two cities in Romenia.Such speed caused great panic among the Romenians.Ronald, who had been addicted to wine and pleasure for many years, had now begun to abstain from both, lighting incense and praying instead. At the ancestral rites ceremony, he even shed a tear."If Romenia can survive this crisis, I will work hard to govern from now on!"Just after the ceremony concluded, a scout on horseback came with urgent news."Your Majesty! Kraven City has fallen!"Ronald, who had just descended the steps, nearly lost his balance."Kraven City, a century-old stronghold, has fallen?" He looked up at the sky emotionally. "Heavens, are you trying to destroy Romenia? What have I done wrong?"Kraven City was Romenia's last line of defense. The royal capital was now in grave danger.The war was intense, and so was the political struggle within the Nidoran court. After the
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The journey from the palace to Radiant Sanctuary took nearly two hours.Steven returned soon."Your Majesty, Queen Wendy is in seclusion for prayer, and I was unable to see her. I only saw her maid, Lily. She said that the queen is in good health and lacks nothing."George frowned."Does she need to seclude herself for prayer?"What was she up to?-At Radiant Sanctuary, Lily's heart pounded wildly.She had tightly shut the doors and windows of the meditation room, fearing someone might discover that the queen wasn't even there."Your Majesty, please return soon..." she muttered.The king was strange—why send someone here? Could it be that he was suspicious?-The war between Nidora and Romenia raged on. Just a few days later, news reached Nidora's Royal City."Report! Your Majesty, Commander Morris has captured Green Valley with just thirty soldiers!"This news stunned the officials."Thirty soldiers?""Your Majesty, this must be false! How could thirty men possibly ta
