Fernan asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Are you talking about an illegitimate child?"
"It seems so. According to her mother, who was her doctor, she said, her marquis never had her second child."
Lloyd added that the doctor had died a long time ago and it appears to have been murdered by someone.
Fernan, who was silent for a moment, suddenly clenched his fist. Lloyd glanced at him like that.
"Your Majesty, if you allow, I will secure witnesses and testimonies."
"… … ."
"Send a formal complaint to the Marquis of Elodi and hold them accountable."
It was not uncommon for aristocrats to have illegitimate children. There were even cases where the government and children were given separate places to live.
However, bringing an illegitimate child directly into the family was a different case.
Among the aristocrats of the Empire who valued blood, it was a deception and a fraud to proceed with a marriage by deceiving that they were an illegitimate child.
"This is clearly a fraudulent marriage, Your Majesty."
Lloyd spoke vigorously. Fernando was a member of the Imperial Family and the Grand Duke of the Empire at the center of politics.
The Marquis who dared to deceive him and promote this marriage had to be completely buried in politics. Even the emperor who stood behind the marquis would not be able to speak katabuta on this matter.
However, despite Lloyd's subsequent words, Fernando remained silent for a long time.
With a face so quiet that I don't know what the hell he's thinking.
In his mind, all the words that Julia had shown in the past flashed through in turn.
Words that claimed innocence and infirmity found in her room the other day.
When the story of the Marquis came out, the face that was unusually contemplative, and even the weak and passive attitude.
Naturally, there was no way that he would have loved the illegitimate child of the Marquis 'He'.
The fact that the Marquis would have treated Julia carelessly on a regular basis could now be fully guessed just by slashing her hands.
So, Julia must have reacted like that to my father's story.
In the depths of his eyes, which still looked only silent, a rage that could not be hidden for a moment stirred.
Lloyd opened his mouth again to the silent man.
"Sir, of course, this was the work of the Marquis, but as a result, it is self-evident that His Majesty the Queen remained silent and neglected."
At those words, Fernan's eyebrows twitched slightly, then slowly returned to normal.
Lloyd was right. Leaving her circumstances before and after her, he was self-evident that he had been deceived by her.
And Fernando was clearly feeling anger at this situation.
But it wasn't because of the fact that Julia was an illegitimate child, or that I was deceived by her.
It was for the marquis who had treated Julia rudely.
Fernan, who had been silent for so long, finally spoke.
"Lloyd."
"Yes, my lord."
His countenance turned cold in an instant.
"All the words that came out of this place today, keep it from your line."
"… Yes?"
"I burned all the documents that could be used as evidence."
With Lloyd's mouth open in surprise, Fernando stood up.
There was some impatience in the back figure as he slowly left the office.
* * *
Julia got off the carriage and looked around for a moment.
Surrounded by a large wall, the Temple of Illion had an open entrance so that anyone could enter freely.
Yulia, who was going up the stairs, suddenly looked back.
I could see the article Fernanh had attached was following me a few steps back.
"From here on, I will go alone."
As soon as he spoke implicitly, the knight made a troubled expression and avoided his gaze.
After a silent sigh, Yulia opened her mouth again.
"This is a safe place, so no escort is needed."
The knight thought about it for a while, and then quietly bowed.
"Yes, I will wait outside then."
Julia nodded in relief and moved on again.
As I barely climbed the high stairs and passed through the doorway, the garden was immediately spread out.
In the garden, the devotees who visited the temple were spending time. In that peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, the feeling of frustration gradually began to fade.
Soon after entering the main building, Julia walked along the corridor.
How long have you been walking like that? A child was seen running from the other side, jostling.
The child who stopped in front of Julia greeted her with a loud voice.
"hello?"
"uh… hi?"
Yulia, who answered suddenly, smiled slightly. The boy, dressed in a priest's robe larger than his body, looked like a young priest.
Without a word, the child grabbed her hand. And she began to walk forward proudly.
"Where are you going?"
When Yulia asked with a bewildered expression, the child in front turned her head and smiled.
"Matheus-sama told me to bring it. A very precious guest came."
Julia's eyes widened. He never told me he was going to visit, so how did he know?
As I followed the child, I saw a large arched door at the end of the corridor.
The boy swung the door open and ran inside.
"Mateus-sama!"
Upon entering, a vast space was revealed.
Matthew, who was standing on the platform, looked back. He found Julia and smiled softly as usual.
"welcome."
Julia, who was looking up at Mateus who was approaching me, hesitated and opened her mouth.
"Did you know I was coming?"
"Yes, I knew."
Matthew's calm gaze reached the pendant hanging from her neck.
"Thanks to you with my holy powers, I can sense your presence from afar."
"ah… ."
Julia gently caressed the pendant. Matthew asked, who was looking at her.
"Did you need help?"
Julia nodded without answering. It seemed that Matthew had the ability to see through my heart.
Although it had not been long since I had known him, Julia felt an indescribable trust in him.
This person seemed to teach me how to be happy.
"First, go to a quiet place."
Julia nodded and followed Matthew's guidance into the next room. The small room that looked like a prayer room had a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
Sitting in her seat, Yulia pondered for a moment before opening her mouth.
"I… ."
As soon as I opened my mouth, my heart sank a little. After clearing her breath, Julia continued her speech slowly.
"I want to get out of this situation."
Matthews listened to her silently. In her warm and serious gaze, her inner feelings, which she had not been able to tell to anyone, spontaneously leaked out.
"I want to be happy, but I can't, so I hope I can avoid this misfortune."
"… … ."
"My husband… I don't want to love Now I think I can really do it, but now it has to be... He keeps me from moving forward."
After confessing this, a weak resentment towards Fernan again filled up. Julia sighed deeply and looked up at her.
"What should I do?"
The end of his voice trembled slightly. Matthews bowed his head, immersed in his thoughts.
After a while, Matteus raised his head slowly and opened his mouth with a serious voice.
"I do not dare to fathom what you have been through."
There was a sad light in Matthew's eyes.
"With my lack of strength, I will not be able to completely solve the situation you are in."
Yulia tried to smile a little. After she confessed her feelings to Matthew, her heart seemed to have softened a little.
Matthews looked at her quietly and opened his mouth quietly.
"However, I can provide a last resort."
As he said that, Matthew's face darkened a little.
So I could see that the last resort wasn't all that good for me.
Yulia stared at him quietly and nodded her head to signify that it was okay.
It seemed like nothing would matter. If only I could get out of this misery.
After such a long meeting with Matthew, it was early evening when I returned to the castle.
Yulia entered the bedroom and found an uninvited guest in her room.
For some reason, Fernando was standing in the middle of her room waiting for her.
It was the first time he had come to Julia's room like this since long time ago when the medicine came out of her room.
"why… Are you here?"
Yulia muttered in a perplexed voice.
However, Fernan, who had entered the room at will, only asked with an innocent face.
"You were the illegitimate son of the marquis?"
Julia's eyes slowly widened at the point that came straight out without any explanation. Her face turned pale in an instant.
Yulia, who could not answer easily and only looked at her, muttered in embarrassment.
"How do you… ."
"Looks true."
Fernando ruffled his hair wildly. His face was slightly contorted.
Julia, who was silent with her mouth shut, approached him.
Meanwhile, the Marquis has been thoroughly hiding the fact that Julia is an illegitimate child.
But no matter how hard they tried to hide it, it was impossible to completely deceive everyone by pretending that the Marquis had never given birth to a second child.
the mansion's doctor. Dedicated maid of the Marquis. A young messenger... .
Many people were sacrificed at the hands of the marquis only to cover up the secret.
If it turns out that she is an illegitimate child, the value of Yulia's merchandise will drop.