I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree-Chapter 25 - The Test

“Master? Your health...” After a brief surprise, Vivian was the first to react. “Young Master Litte instructed me to have you rest well in your room today...”

“Master, are you alright?” Mary also asked at the appropriate time.

“What? Do you all want me to stay in bed so much?” Saying this, Lucius frowned. “I am not sick. My body is very well.”

Saying this, Lucius patted his chest, indicating that he was fine.

“This household, whether it’s Orson or Litte, it’s not their time to be in charge yet. Since the Emperor is coming here, as the master of the house, how can I not show my face?”

“In any case, hurry up and prepare for me,” Lucius said this. “By the way, whether Orson comes back today or not, set a place for him at the banquet. Don’t be impolite.”

“Alright,” Vivian heard this, nodded, and then relayed Lucius’s orders.

At this moment, only Lucius and Mary remained.

“What? Wife, what are you still doing here?”

“Master, is your health really alright? Orson and Litte wouldn’t let me see you before...”

“How many times do I have to tell you, my health is fine,” Lucius was clearly a little unhappy. “As for why they didn’t let you see me, that was my instruction. Don’t misunderstand. My condition was indeed not good at the time. I didn’t want you to see me in that state, which is why I had them do that. I made you worry, wife.”

“If that’s the case, then it’s good,” Mary heard this and nodded. “However, if you still feel a bit uncomfortable today, Master, then don’t force yourself. Your health, Master, is more important than anything.”

“Heh, of course I know that,” Lucius said this, showing a smile. “Of course I understand your thoughts, wife, and the thoughts of many others. If I don’t show up today, I’m afraid the banquet will have problems.” freёnovelkiss.com

Mary heard this and was startled.

She didn’t know why, but she felt that when Lucius said these words, he was hinting at something, as if he was saying she wanted to harm the family.

He then reached out and gently stroked Mary’s face.

“Wife, where is that attendant of yours? The one who always follows you. Why haven’t I seen him today?”

“Master, are you talking about Randall?” Mary suddenly remembered her purpose in seeing Lucius, then quickly spoke, “Randall helped me deliver a letter last time and hasn’t returned since. I suspect he was kidnapped. I asked Litte to mobilize the duchy’s guards to look for him, but Litte told me they still haven’t found him...”

“Oh?” Lucius heard this and frowned. “Then that is indeed a little improper of Litte to do. After all, he is someone so important to wife. How could he not be found?”

“I’m afraid, wife, you must have been very bored these past few days without Mr. Randall.”

Hearing Lucius speak like this, Mary’s heart inevitably pounded wildly.

“After all, he is a servant whom you specifically requested to bring when you married from the Orleans Duchy, wife. With him serving you, I am also much more at ease. You must have been very lonely these past few days, without a servant you can confide in.”

“This won’t do. We must find him quickly,” Lucius said this, clapping his hands together. “After all, he is a very important servant of yours, wife.”

Mary’s eyes widened. She looked at Lucius in disbelief.

Lucius was practically stating it outright, but how did he know?

“Alright, wife, I will help you find Randall later. Don’t worry. Now, just wait for the banquet,” Lucius said this, patted Mary’s shoulder, and then lightly put his arm around her.

“At the banquet tonight, we must set a good example for the nobles of the Empire, wife,” Lucius said softly in Mary’s ear. Then, he released Mary, smiled, and walked downstairs.

Downstairs, a group of nobles had already gathered. Unlike Odysseus, after arriving in Antica Duchy, they headed straight for the Duke’s mansion, wanting to catch up with Lucius.

Of course, upon learning that Lucius was unable to chat with them due to illness, those nobles simply expressed regret, then gathered in small groups and started chatting.

This kind of noble gathering, besides its initial purpose, was more about providing a social occasion for the nobles, allowing them to achieve their goals in this social setting.

Whether it was forming an alliance, improving a relationship, or plotting a scheme.

In short, banquets were the most favored and frequent social events among the nobles.

And then, someone called out Duke Lucius’s name. The nobles downstairs all looked up in unison and saw Lucius, dressed formally, walking down from the second floor.

“Duke Lucius,” The first to step forward and greet him was the Duke of Prussia, William, who was Lucius’s in-law.

His relationship with Lucius was quite good. Upon hearing the news of Lucius’s illness, he was also very concerned.

“I heard you were ill? Are you alright coming down now?”

“It’s nothing,” Lucius smiled and shook his head. “Just a minor ailment. Not a serious illness. I’m almost fully recovered now.”

“Besides, if I don’t come down, when everyone attends this gathering, the atmosphere will still be lacking, won’t it?”

“Haha, that’s true,” William saw that Lucius seemed fine and his complexion was also very good, so he smiled and nodded.

At this moment, Duke Giovanni of Napoli also came forward.

“Oh dear, Duke Lucius, congratulations. Your child has become a capable man and can stand on his own. While my unaccomplished child is still spending my money. As a parent, I truly envy you!”

“You are too kind, Duke Giovanni. Your child, Young Master Donny, is also very good.”

“Ah, still not as good as yours,” Giovanni said this. Although he was praising Lucius, it didn’t feel like praise. Instead, it felt like sarcasm. “However, Duke Lucius, is your health really alright?”

“Of course,” Lucius nodded.

“Then, I wonder, Duke Lucius, do you still remember your and my rankings when we entered the Imperial Academy in the same year, thirty years ago?” Giovanni said this, smiling.

“After all, it’s very nostalgic. Among the Dukes of the Empire, only you and I are old classmates now. And thirty years have passed just like that...”

“Imperial Academy ranking...” Lucius said this, a trace of confusion appearing in his eyes.

He really wanted to answer Giovanni, but for some reason, at that moment, he couldn’t remember.

Speaking of which, when did he enter the Imperial Academy?

Why couldn’t he remember...

“Duke Lucius?” Seeing Lucius not respond, Giovanni was startled, then feigned surprise, “You haven’t forgotten, have you?”