Duchess in the Attic: Volume 3 [Parts 1 to 6] by Mori

Author:Mori
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, politics, romance, j-novel heart, marriage, strong female lead, historical, female protagonist, contract marriage, aristocracy
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

16. Boredom

“Another cup of tea, madam?” Nadja asked.

“That would be lovely. Thank you,” Opal replied.

It’d been five days since Opal and Nadja were transferred from the Bocceli manor to an inn at Port Pasma. The days had begun to mix together, and Opal was becoming unbearably bored. In contrast, however, Cole and the other members of his faction were restlessly working about, their irritation clear on their faces. Though eight days had passed since their rebellious army commenced their revolt, they had yet to receive a single update on the battle.

“Assuming they used the port near the royal capital, any mail would only take two days to travel by boat. But they’ve received no notice at all,” Opal murmured. “Delivery must take much longer by land. I suspect that Connelly’s pacing around his precious Pearl Palace.”

“I wonder what’s going on,” Nadja muttered. “Is His Grace all right?”

“Claude will be fine. But I’m afraid that I haven’t been able to utilize the pants that you made for me. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to escape with him at all.”

“You mustn’t give up hope. I’m sure that he’ll arrive gallantly and steal you away!”

“Should that happen, you must come with us, Nadja.”

The duchess winked at her maid, conveying her confidence. It wasn’t just for show; Opal was actually becoming more optimistic about her situation. She was situated on the second floor, but there were people guarding the windows and doors all day and night—she had no chance of escape if she tried to climb down from the trees. But Opal felt that there was no need for her to act; she could simply wait here. Julian claimed that his faction had planned to use the port at the royal capital and head to Port Pasma via ship if their uprising failed. They would use the Bocceli manor as a fortress and hole themselves up there day and night.

During the previous revolt, the mountain range surrounding the territory had served as a natural fortress for the duchy, and by additionally shutting down the port they could protect themselves quite well. It seemed they were utilizing the same plan this time around too. Back then, Alessandro had failed to complete eradicate the rebels because doing so might result in an overextension of resources; he was not a fool who would fall for the same ploy twice. Opal was almost certain that for the past few years, the king had merely pretended to reform the Bocceli Duchy while embedding his subordinates into the territory. Oh, I just feel so used...

Opal not only had the funds to reform the land, but was also experienced in such undertakings. Her expertise lead her to take the initiative and travel to the duchy. It was clear that before she ever set foot into the mines, she had been the perfect diversion, and that simply setting foot in the territory was all King Alessandro needed her to do. Even that was only possible because she deemed it safe enough to do, but more importantly because her safety had been assured from the start.

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