Stop Hypnotizing Me, Antagonist Princess!

At this moment, Hillena is studying the latest intelligence on the Helius Mausoleum.

This intelligence was hard-earned, brought back by several Grave Digger Teams after sacrificing dozens of lives.

The main content of the intelligence pertains to "Shell Syndrome." Some of the survivors who emerged from the mausoleum seemed to have their spirits and consciousness stripped from their bodies, leaving only a zombified shell.

Hillena's subordinates have already researched this issue and concluded that tools made from specific Sealed Objects might effectively resolve the problem.

However, relying merely on these to fully conquer the Helius Mausoleum and unravel its mysterious rules is far from sufficient.

Thinking of this, Hillena couldn't help but furrow her brows.

"Your Highness, there are two letters."

At this moment, a maid hurriedly entered the room, carrying two letters, placing them in front of Hillena, and her eyes inadvertently glanced at one of them.

Because this one was without an envelope, the contents inside were directly visible.

The letter was from Hero Xiya, inviting Hillena to attend a dinner party tonight at a prominent figure's residence.

This banquet was hosted by Duke Lorenzo von Kleist.

As one of the Seven Imperial Electors, Duke Kleist hosted this banquet to celebrate his eldest son's appointment as Deputy Commander of the Royal Knights. More than half of the nobility in the capital would be present, including several key ministers Hillena had long wanted to win over.

As for the other letter, because it had an envelope sealed tightly with dark silver wax, the contents remained unknown.

Hillena's fingertips gently caressed the envelope, a playful smile appearing on her lips.

From the first glance at this envelope, she knew who the sender was.

When she unfolded the letter and scanned the unfamiliar handwriting, the smile on her face froze abruptly.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly closed the letter and stood up, the wide sleeves of her gown stirring a breeze that made the candle flames flicker violently.

Then, to the maid's astonished gaze, her silhouette swiftly disappeared into the shadows of the corridor, leaving the two letters lying alone on the table.

Watching the Great Imperial Princess's hurriedly departing figure, several maids who occasionally gossiped privately immediately gathered together.

"I bet a month's salary," the red-haired maid whispered, "Her Highness will definitely attend the banquet in full regalia tonight. After all... it's an invitation from Lord Xiya."

"Who wouldn't think so? Recently, Her Highness and Lord Xiya's relationship has been heating up rapidly." The older maid winked knowingly, "I've already seen them walking hand-in-hand along the shady paths of the manor several times. They might get married soon."

"Exactly, and this banquet is hosted by Duke Kleist. He's one of the Seven Imperial Electors, and several princes and princesses want to win his support to gain his backing. Yet this crafty old fox has not yet made his stance clear even at this point."

The maid who delivered the letter to Hillena spoke in a low voice, she could almost be considered one of Hillena's closest maids, so she knew more than the others.

"It seems that Lord Xiya has successfully connected with Duke Kleist. Her Highness is surely going to attend the banquet. If Her Highness can secure Duke Kleist's support, she will have more advantage against the Second Prince Felit, increasing her chances of ascending the throne in the future."

Although no one had seen the contents of the other letter, they were all convinced of one thing.

That no matter how pressing the matter in the other letter might be, Hillena would accompany Xiya to Duke Kleist's banquet tonight.

But this time, they were overthinking it.

Because, at the end of the other letter, the signatory was Lynn Bartleion.

...

Elsewhere, the people at Bartleion Manor almost simultaneously received a letter.

Accompanying it was news of Lynn's disappearance once again.

Everyone gathered together, reading the contents of the envelope with tense expressions.

"What does this guy mean?" Aphaya stomped her foot in frustration after reading it, "The Princess's condition is already like this, and he still has the mind to go to the Helius Mausoleum with Hillena."

"I just went to see the Princess, her condition is dire, the black demon patterns have already spread completely."

Milani said, her voice choked with sobs. In recent days, she had gone through countless ancient texts trying to find a way to awaken Ivyst, but to no avail.

"Although I trust Lynn's character, for him to go off with Hillena at such a critical juncture, I doubt he'll return any time soon. Does he not worry about any accidents befalling the Princess?"

Morris said with a furrowed brow.

"Indeed, if something goes wrong, none of us would know how to handle it. Surely, we can't ask His Majesty for help then."

Glaya shrugged, a look of helplessness on his face.

Unexpectedly, it was Rhein who was the more composed this time: "Let's speak less. I'm sure Lynn sees no other option. We've all seen how many methods Lynn has attempted to awaken the Princess, and if that's the case, staying in the manor is just waiting for death."