How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

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“You want to see the books in the forbidden area?”

“Yes. I’ve heard there’s a library in the tower that contains all its history, and only the senior executives of the council can enter.”

The expression of the wizard who came out to meet me twisted at once.

“I’ve also been asked for cooperation from the royal family.”

As Cedric mentioned it, the wizard’s expression became even more troubled. I knew it. He wouldn’t easily allow us entry.

Now, for the threats. I took a deep breath.

“If you don’t agree, I’ll come back later with my Dad…”

“First, come this way.”

“Huh?”

The wizard looked around discreetly and then called us over. Unexpectedly, we were led to the elders.

‘Now that’s the face of a wizard I had imagined.’

My eyes widened in surprise. Elderly people in long robes were sitting around in chairs with tall backs.

“Welcome, princess. And prince.”

They greeted us solemnly. Cedric whispered in my ear.

“What should we do, Leticia?”

“It’s not looking good, but let’s listen.”

Our plan for today was simple:

Threaten using the Royal and Duke’s names.
If that doesn’t work, I’ll distract them while Cedric sneaks into the forbidden area and extracts information about Siebel and the Duke.

By the way, I shared this plan with Cedric before we left the mansion. Cedric’s reaction was:

Cedric was already looking at me with a longing for praise. Well, I’m lucky to have such a versatile boyfriend…

Anyway, being suddenly taken to the council of elders wasn’t in the scenario.

“Is she the rumored princess?”

“They say she has never failed a case.”

“And the one with her is, ahem, a precious member of the royal family…”

The elders’ expressions became tense.

I quickly responded.

“Cedric, can you wait outside for a moment?”

“Leticia.”

“Just guard the door. Okay? I won’t run away. Where would I go without Cedric?”

Reluctantly, Cedric left.

“Cedric, behave yourself.”

I hinted for him to pause our operation. As Cedric left, the elders exchanged glances around me.

‘What’s with this reaction?’

I cleared my throat.

“What can I help with?”

“This is…”

One of the elders swallowed hard. It’s an expression of surprise.

“It’s surprising.”

“Yes?”

“You’re even cuter in person than the rumors…”

“So, that’s why the Duke was bragging! He never showed her face.”

“My son is still unemployed.”

“If only having Jade as a prodigy was enough, wow, some families are truly blessed!”

They continued their banter.

“I bet we won.”

“Darn, I bet on ‘My daughter is as cute as the Duke brags’.”

Right. The Duke’s family are wizards. So, they must have some influence in the Mage Tower.

‘My father must be close with these council members…’

Did he always boast about me like this?

‘Should I signal Cedric to execute the plan now?’

We didn’t come here to waste time.

Noticing my expression, one of the elders cleared his throat.

“Ahem, ahem. Actually, we called you here, princess, because we have a matter we’d like to discreetly discuss.”

“A matter? What’s going on?”

“Some time ago, a very strange event occurred in our Mage Tower.”

A strange event? I perked up my ears.

“We’d like to consult you about it.”

I was about to speak when an elder interrupted me.

“But before that… there’s something very important.”

Something important? I swallowed. The elders rummaged in their belongings.

“Could you give me an autograph?”

“I’m the princess’s fan, could you sign here…”

“I’ve got a scrap of the princess’ article, could you sign it…”