Chapter 59

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Moana was placed under house arrest for the time being.

The incident during the selection ceremony should be judged by Edwar and Eugenia, so it seems they will discuss and decide on Moana's future punishment.

Moana's actions were apparently aimed at discrediting Elizabette.

While the outcome was indeed unsatisfactory, it seems she believed that upon hearing that Elizabette had locked Olivia in, Eugenia would be enraged and strongly criticize Elizabette.

Her goal was to spread rumors that the Crown Princess had attempted to harm a guest from another country, regardless of the truth. If things had gone according to Moana's plan, it would have been a significant blow to Elizabette, who is not highly regarded in society.

Of course, Moana cannot escape unscathed. However, Olivia feels a sense of futility, wondering if Moana really wanted to discredit Elizabette so badly.

They were also asked to apologize to the Kingdom of Brioll, but to avoid making a big deal out of it, Cyra and Olivia decided to politely decline after discussing it.

Olivia and Cyra, along with Edwar and Eugenia, visited the soldiers' barracks where Olivia was locked up last night.

Edwar, who had been angry with his sister for being harsh to his wife, still seemed to be struggling with his emotions and had a somewhat gloomy expression.

On the other hand, Eugenia looked relieved and had a calm expression.

Enoch was absent due to an unavoidable commitment, and Elizabette was not there either, as she had a doctor's appointment in the morning.

Olivia and Taylor were locked in here by Moana, but there is one thing they are grateful to her for: the hidden room really did exist.

"It's quite spacious."

Edwar, holding a candlestick, entered the hidden room and looked around.

Like the other hidden rooms, there was not much in this one.

An old chair, a desk, and an old map hung on the wall, similar to the ones in the other rooms.

"The pin on this map is in a town called Vomosa."

Cyra, checking the map, read the name written in an ancient language.

"I wonder what this map is for."

Eugenia tilted her head, puzzled by the map.

This makes five maps discovered so far. They are all old maps, but the names of the towns marked with pins are different. Edwar says there are no other common points besides being old maps, but Olivia couldn't help feeling that these maps were a clue to something.

"There doesn't seem to be any other clues. Let's check the remaining two barracks just to be sure."

"Yes, that's a good idea..."

There might be hidden rooms in the remaining two barracks. Although the old maps are intriguing, there are no other potential clues, so staying here any longer would be pointless.

Edwar locked the door to the barracks and led the way to the next one.

It was noticeable how Edwar occasionally looked back at Eugenia, who was walking half a step behind him.

"Prince Edwar seems to have a high pride, so he probably doesn't know how to start a conversation."

Cyra whispered to Olivia.

Indeed, looking at Edwar, it seemed he wanted to apologize or express gratitude for past events but couldn't bring himself to start.

"Are we intruding?"

"Maybe we should keep a bit of distance?"

It would be difficult to talk with others around.

Olivia and Cyra deliberately slowed their pace to create some distance between themselves and Edwar and Eugenia.

As they naturally moved away, Edwar, looking determined, spoke to Eugenia, who responded with a smile.

"…Judging by the outcome, it seems King Wilson's plan worked as intended."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Olivia put a finger to her lips and whispered, "It's still a secret," to Cyra, who then widened his eyes and chuckled.

"I see… King Wilson is, well, quite adorable, even among transformed foxes and raccoons."

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