Chapter 201.2
As a result, Clara foresaw that the probability of Elena’s abolishing Ervan’s legitimacy had increased even more.
“…You guys understand, don’t you?”
[Yes, Miss Clara]
Clara’s call was answered in unison by the four women in the darkness of the room.
One was Hilda, a former member of the Assassins’ Guild who became a follower after being saved by Clara. The women by her side, all dressed in maid’s uniforms, were former brethren whom Hilda had summoned for Clara – survivors of the destroyed North Frontier District branch of the Assassins’ Guild.
All the key figures in the Northern Frontier District Chapter were killed by the murderous Ash Crowned Princess. Still others were away on business at the time, and most of them also swore vengeance and were avenged, but those who did not – mainly only three women who were on friendly terms with Hilda – did as she asked.
At first, they all seemed to have something in their hearts, as if they were from the underworld, even though they said they had complied with her request. However, Clara had foreknowledge of their [reasons for not taking revenge], and as a former modern-day commoner, she was able to melt their hearts with her words and had trained them to the extent that they would not betray her, despite their intentions.
“Some of you may still hold grudges against her. But no one has survived by messing with her. If you don’t have a plan that you think will ensure victory, then it is forbidden for you to touch her. Rather, it would be better to think of a way to use her for our own purposes. We have only one goal…”
If Clara’s prediction was correct, Ervan and the others would be back on the ground by the time Elena returned. She was not expecting the school to reopen anytime soon, but by the time Elena returns, Ervan will be back at the school.
“The target is tentatively named [heroine]…Baroness Alicia Melrose. We will eliminate her for sure, even if it means losing her.”
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