Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 156. Unexpected Death (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

The Princess of Estia had been kidnapped by the barbarian King.

The misfortunes of such an important person were the kind of gossip society enjoyed most. Everyone was talking about the Princess, and the barbarians, and Byun Gyeongbaek, who had lost his bride.

They talked about how humiliating the beautiful Princesss treatment must have been among the vulgar barbarians, every rumor more shameful than the last. The chaos in the royal palace worsened every day.

“If things continue like this, the country really will be ruined,” Count Valtein sighed. Finance Minister Laurent, sitting opposite, echoed his sigh, and Countess Melissa sipped her tea in silence.

The three people closest to the Princess had gathered at her former palace for tea after losing their master. Though it had been a long time since they met, the atmosphere was sober. Everything was in turmoil.

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The day of the kidnapping, Crown Prince Blain had immediately begun pursuit with the royal knights. But the disorganized and frenzied pursuit had only resulted in losing a considerable number of knights when they were attacked by night.

Byun Gyeongbaek was enraged, having lost his future wife, and lashed out at the royal family. They had had to return the dowry he had paid for the Princess, and were just relieved that he had not asked for compensation money. He swore never to leave the barbarians in peace.

Surprisingly, however, he had agreed that if the Princess was retrieved from the barbarians, he would still marry her. It was shocking, considering she had surely lost her v!rginity by now. People praised him for his generosity, but those who knew the Princess knew he was only doing it for himself.

Countess Melissa set down her teacup.

“Honestly, I would like the Princess to stay with the Kurkans,” she said firmly.

“Madam…!” Count Valtein stared at her in surprise.

“Despite the rudeness of the Kurkans, they have been good to the Princess,” she said firmly. “Besides, if the Princess were to return to Estia…”

Her voice faded to a sad murmur.

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“It will only carry a greater burden than she had before.”