Pegasus’ Little Lady Will Be Carefree!
Chapter 81………………………………..
“Just before the ceremony, put this on and briefly hold the sealing orb. Didn’t I say the attendant will be the one to take the orb from the storage? No one will suspect a thing.”
“…….”
“Who would know? You only need to create a tiny flaw.”
Handing the object that would break the seal to the attendant, the subordinate left a strict warning: the task must be carried out, or there would be severe consequences.
“I-I didn’t know it was about releasing such a dangerous magical creature! Targeting Your Excellency’s life… if I had known it was such a terrifying conspiracy, I would’ve reported it immediately!”
Trembling, the magician’s attendant insisted that this was far beyond the capacity of a mere commoner like themselves.
The reason they chose the exact moment when Theodore was closest to the sealing orb for the ritual—causing the deadly creature’s seal to break—was clear.
It was intended to kill or injure Theodore, leaving the head of the household position vacant.
“And then, to cover up this conspiracy, they dragged me into the forest full of magical creatures and left me there!”
Indeed, if the attendant had perished alone in the forest during the sudden magical creature emergency, no one would have suspected anything.
‘So previously, they were simply eaten by the creatures.’
As the lost attendant stammered, Kaidan silently compared memories and thought it through.
This time, by chance, he had found and rescued the fleeing attendant, revealing the full scope of the plot: the conspirators intended to kill the attendant to cover up the incident.
After hearing the attendant’s full testimony, Theodore asked in a quiet voice:
“What is the name of the one who gave you these orders?”
“T-they didn’t reveal their name… but I remember their voice and build clearly.”
“Knights. Bring all the subordinates of the clan who attended this hunting festival.”
After selecting the subordinate who had delivered the suspicious orders to the attendant, Theodore immediately opened the door to the underground prison.
“P-please spare me! I only did what I was told!”
The subordinate, raised with a sense of privilege like their master, instantly abandoned their arrogant demeanor when threatened and revealed the name of the person who gave the orders.
“Peonal Pegasus.”
As soon as the name escaped the subordinate, Theodore coldly commanded:
“Peonal Pegasus. Capture this one, and all others involved in this incident.”
Thinking of Lin, who still hadn’t opened her eyes since the hunting festival, Theodore’s anger was such that he would have been justified tearing apart those responsible.
“Whether they are of the Pegasus bloodline or members of the Elder Council, make no exceptions. Bring them all here and make them kneel.”
The amber of Theodore’s eyes burned like molten fire.
Lin was drifting through an unknown space.
Like in a dream, floating like a cloud, she felt no weight and moved freely through the air.
‘So peaceful.’
Her hands, feet, and body felt nothing, but her mind was quiet and serene.
‘Have I become the wind?’
If floating this comfortably feels like being the wind, drifting like this didn’t seem so bad.
Then, the calm space shifted.
‘Huh?’
Lin looked ahead, puzzled by the figure that appeared.
[Oh dear.]
It seemed the sudden appearance surprised the other as well. A frustrated groan escaped from the figure’s form.
The face of the figure, bathed in light, was not visible. Yet strangely, Lin felt a sense of longing.
Why did she feel this way for someone whose face and voice she didn’t even know?
Without realizing it, Lin’s body moved.
She flew forward as if running and spread her arms wide.
‘I’ve missed you!’
Not even knowing what she was saying, she reached out as if begging for a hug.
[You must not come here yet.]
Instead of the embrace Lin wanted, the figure reached out and gently pushed her forehead.
[You need to grow up healthy.]
Though the touch was stern, a warm energy radiated from the hand, enveloping Lin’s body.
Unlike the gentle press on her forehead, the massive energy from him carried Lin far away, as if a gentle breeze had met a massive storm.
“Mmngh.”
I don’t want to leave.
That thought naturally vanished as Lin opened her eyes.
“Miss Lin!”
“You’ve woken up, Miss!”
She heard the bustling voices and hurried footsteps around her.
“Lin!”
With a bang, the door opened and a familiar voice approached her.
Theodore gently brushed his trembling hand across his niece’s cheek, who had finally opened her eyes after several days.
‘Fortunately, the fever has gone down.’
Breathing a deep sigh of relief, Theodore’s amber eyes moved swiftly, checking Lin’s condition: no pain, no difficulty moving.
Unlike Theodore’s anxious gaze, Lin blinked blankly and spread her arms as if continuing something.
“!”
Theodore widened his eyes for a moment, then embraced Lin and patted her back.
How much pain and fear must this small, young niece have felt to seek her uncle’s arms immediately upon waking?
“Uncle Theo……”
“Yes. It’s alright now, Lin.”
Feeling safe in her uncle’s large, reassuring hands, Lin mumbled softly.
“Who… was I… seeing?”
“Who?”
“……Huh?”
Lin tilted her head, forgetting who she had just been thinking of. The vague impression quickly faded like smoke.
Lin Pegasus, who had been in a coma for several days, had fully recovered.
The news spread immediately.
Pegasus Castle, which had seemed gray and subdued, now shone again as if Lin’s eyes restored the vitality to it.
Having fainted at the hunting festival, Lin felt as though she had just woken up from a deep sleep, slightly confused as she observed the bustling activity around her.
She received a check-up from the attending physician—“All normal. Surprisingly, your health has improved!”—
And, under Theodore’s worried gaze about her missed meals, she quickly ate a light meal.
“Miss, I’m glad you woke up healthy.”
Following the doctor’s recommendation to stay in her room for the day, cleaning maid Laura arranged flowers in a vase while Lin rolled between the pillows.
Though her tone was blunt, Lin sensed the genuine joy from Laura.
“Hehe, thanks, Laura!”
Laura, who had brought the freshest flowers from the garden to show the young lady, smiled slightly at Lin’s bright reaction.
Even after Laura left, others conveyed their relief and joy at Lin’s recovery.
Assistant Miak and knight Kei visited, leaving gifts and letters on the table.
“Here. These are gifts and letters from the staff.”
“All the knights also prepared these for the young lady.”
Lin’s favorite snacks from the kitchen.
Beautifully decorated flowers and dolls.
Menus from popular restaurants outside the castle.
Although visits were kept minimal to not disturb her rest, everyone’s joy at the young lady’s recovery was palpable.
“Wow!”
Lin excitedly picked up a small braided amulet made of straw, smiling brightly.
“Thank you, everyone! It feels like it’s my birthday today!”
Seeing the young lady smile happily at such small—though physically significant—gestures, Miak and Kei bit their lips.
“…You should be even happier on your actual birthday.”
“I’m already happy now!”
