Chapter 57: Volume 5 - CH 11

I Will Avoid The Male Lead And Make A Harem

Cedric woke up.

Contrary to my expectation that he would wander through death for a few days, he woke up after a day.

‘He does have a lot of stamina.’

Born into a family that has specialized in military forces from generation to generation, he is naturally strong.

Cedric’s tenacity is demonstrated simply by his safe return from the battlefield.

Even though only a small amount of poison was diluted in water, waking up in a day was quite surprising.

“His consciousness is clear, but he is still unable to say a word.”

In the name of treatment, Franz stayed by Cedric’s side.

Camilla welcomed Franz in after I told her I had brought him from the temple.

“I see the Countess genuinely cared about Lord Crawford.”

Camilla was there, just like me, who stayed by Cedric’s side the entire time.

Franz, who was watching the scene, asked me with a sinister expression.

“Does the Countess harbor feelings for Lord Crawford?”

“Well, I’m not sure.”

“When I saw her hands wiping Lord Crawford’s sweat when he groaned……”

When Franz gave me a sour look, I squinted.

“It was never mundane.”

I snorted quietly to myself.

‘Mother, you should be an actress rather than a countess.’

Cedric was originally destined to die at her hands.

It was only because I couldn’t wait any longer that I used the poison first.

But my poison was only a warning, whereas Camila’s was a lethal bullet.

If Cedric had taken Camilla’s poison, we’d be at his funeral by now.

“I’m sure your mother was upset.”

Still, there was talk among the servants that Cedric, who had collapsed in his bedroom, had been poisoned by someone.

And Camilla was the only one in this castle with a reason to kill Cedric.

“Because my mother’s position as family head would be put at risk as long as my uncle is alive.”

Nobody is unaware of it.

“My mother must be working very hard to look after my uncle in order to avoid suspicion.”

I couldn’t help but admire her efforts.

Though it was all for nothing.

“The Countess came to look after Lord Crawford when he opened his eyes for a moment, then left when he fell asleep.” “Then this is your chance.”

“Whooooo…”

Franz took a deep breath.

He has come to see me to strengthen his resolve before committing to lying to Cedric.

“Do you think I’ll do well, Lady Selina?”

“Sure, I see a bud that will be a shameless liar in you.”

“Hearing your encouragement encourages me a little, Lady Selina.”

I patted him on the back of the shoulder and opened the door to my study room.

“You only need to do what you practiced.”

It was the moment I realized the tip of his red ears was adorable.

Someone was standing outside the door, arm in arm against the wall, waiting for me.

“Noona?”

Adrian was the one who raised his head and stared at me.

His sharp gaze, which faced us squarely, came to a halt in my hand, which was resting on Franz’s shoulder.

I clenched my fists and tucked them behind me.

Adrian looked startled as he alternated between Franz and me.

“Who is this flour-like guy?”

“H-he’s the h-h-high priest.”

Adrian appeared to be unaware of Franz’s priest’s robe.

Adrian simply looked surprised that I was alone in the study with a ‘man.’

He examined Franz from head to toe as if he were a butcher assessing the meat.

Franz, who had received Adrian’s disrespectful stare, appeared astounded by the rudeness he had encountered for the first time in his life.

“Who is this gangster-looking scoundrel, Lady Selina?”

Franz pointed his finger at Adrian’s face as if he was upset.

It was the first time I’d seen him act like this.

‘Scoundrel……’

Because Adrian has an orange* people vibe, hearing Franz’s perfect analogy made me laugh inwardly.

“La.dy Se.li.na? Ha…”

Adrian burst out laughing and snatched Franz by the collar.

“Who do you think you are that you dare to call out my sister’s name?”

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