Chapter 144
Originally, the atmosphere in the imperial palace tended to fluctuate according to its master’s mood, but this time it was severe. The mood of the palace’s master, which had soared to the sky when Liv Lartman disappeared, plummeted after Duke Lartman’s rebellion. Therefore, the head chamberlain’s hand opening the door was more cautious than anything.
"Your Majesty, I have a report."
At the words of the head chamberlain who bowed his head, August frowned. Nothing good had ever happened when the head chamberlain spoke like that.
"They say Liv Lartman has returned."
"What?"
At those words, August stood up abruptly with shock in his eyes. Of course, August had expected that she would return to this land someday. Because she never dies. But he didn’t know her return would be this fast. He thought she wouldn’t be able to return quickly unless she luckily fell into a country of the Holy Church, but how on earth did she manage it?
"It is said that Liv Lartman is currently walking towards the capital. I heard that after she showed miracles, many people are following her."
"Damn it!"
A statue next to August fell sideways, making a loud noise. The head chamberlain inwardly vowed to find the stupid servant who put a statue in that place. However, he still had more to say.
"W-We had buried it well with other rumors... but it’s said that rumors about the Supreme God’s voice speaking ominous words about Your Majesty are spreading again..."
August spread rumors about the white witch not only to check Liv but also to block rumors about the Supreme God’s voice heard from the sky. Many imperial citizens would have heard that voice that day, but commoners are originally foolish beings who don’t act unless their superiors do. When August mentioned new meritorious families and subdued the nobles, the commoners also quieted down. Taking advantage of that gap, he created new rumors about the white witch to completely divert their attention elsewhere...
"Are there no rumors about Liv Lartman?"