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Death’s Daughter Chapter 241 ***Bonus Chapter***

Translator: FoodLovingPanda

CHAPTER 241: THE THIEF

As soon as I sent everyone away using [Transfer], I calmed down my emotions and went to wash my face. I needed to get rid of my swollen eyes. No matter if it was intentional or not, my tears were real and I hated the feeling of swollen eyes.

When I returned to the bedroom, Fulgy was already sitting on the bed. I didn’t say anything and just went to him and hugged him tightly. He didn’t say anything either and just held me. Even if I put all those feelings away, I still felt drained and wanted to have someone next to me until I completely recovered.

I was starting to feel tired listening to the steady heartbeat, but before I could completely drift off to the land of dreams, my door was slammed open and Vitou entered my room followed by the others I sent away. I saw him hurt and angry at the same time as he looked at me in Fulgy’s arms, but he didn’t say anything. Instead he approached me and bowed before me.

“Nao-chan, please accept my apology. I have accused you wrongly and made you suffer. I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions. I hope you can forgive me.”

I stared in disbelief. I had no idea he would become like this. I knew how proud he was. And I know that he had never lowered his head in front of anyone. If I had known crying would be this effective, I would have used it to have my way much earlier.

“Fine, just leave. I want to be alone.”

Since he was sincere in his apology and considering he showed true concern about me earlier, I would let him off the hook. The main point was achieved and I was no longer accused of thievery.

“Nao-chan, thank you. In the future, I will make sure to find out the truth before saying anything. Guards, you can bring it in.”

I was startled to hear his words and jumped up. What is he planning now? Two guards entered the room and brought forth two small boxes. They placed them on the table before greeting me.

“Duchess, tonight we have startled you and His Highness. Please accept this as a sign of apology. The intruder we were looking for was caught. Thank you for cooperating with our search earlier.”

They bowed and left the room. I was left stunned. Did they really catch the thief? But that makes no sense, I am the thief that stole the sword. Did I spoil someone else’s plan to steal the sword? There can’t be a coincidence like that, can it? I mean, there just so happened to be a thief when I stole the sword and he takes the fall for me?

“Nao-chan, is everything okay? One of these boxes is mine, but you should take it. It is also my apology to you.”

I looked at Vitou still dumbfounded. He really looked apologetic. So that is why he suddenly admitted his mistake. I glanced at the Archduke who kept standing there in silence. Could he have arranged the thief as a scapegoat for me? Is he helping me?

“No, I am just surprised they gave me an apology gift. I already said I forgive you, but I will accept your sincerity.”

He smiled and left with Daisuke and Taichi. I saw his reluctance as he shot a glance at Fulgy, but he left without saying another word. I went to check the boxes and saw there were several jewels inside. It was not worth much, but at least they showed concern.

When I placed them in my inventory, I turned my attention to the person that remained in my room and waited. He wouldn’t be here if he didn’t have anything to say. I merely looked at him not daring to speak first.

“What is going on, Nao-chan? I am dead certain you have the sword, but who’s that man? I am also unsure how you were able to pull it off. I couldn’t locate you at all once you released the maid.”

So he knows about [Possession] and was not surprised about it. But, I didn’t think that he would lose track of me. I mean he did find me as soon as I showed up in the hall as a bird. More importantly, something he said caught me off guard.

“Isn’t that thief arranged by you?”

“No, I thought you were the one to hire him.”

Now that is a surprise. It seems that someone was really trying to steal the Sword of Fire this time around. I guess I messed up plans for some people. I put up a soundproofing barrier around us and told him the truth.

“I have the sword, as you already know. I used the commotion at the hall to pull off the plan. I just didn’t think that there would be someone else that had the same idea as me. As for how I was able to do it, I will let you ponder about it alone.”

“You’ve grown stronger. Come and follow me, I will take you to a fun place. Let’s see who is daring enough to steal under our very noses.”

He didn’t wait and simply grabbed my hand. I felt something spreading through my body and the next moment everything turned black. I didn’t know what happened, but the very next moment I was lying on a wooden beam below the Archduke. I wanted to protest, but he put a hand over my mouth and pointed below.

I followed his finger and saw a man chained to the wall with two guards beating him. The King stood a few paces away watching as the torture went on. I focused on the man, but I could not recognize him.

“I will not ask again, where is the original sword?”

The King asked, but the man didn’t answer. The guards stopped their punches waiting for the man to start explaining himself. It was at that moment that his eyes closed and his breath became weak. One of the guards cast a healing magic and woke him up while also letting him endure another round of torture. When they were done, the man finally yelled out.

“I never stole the sword!”