Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 345 – True Identity (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Leah was surprised to see Mura appear with a bandage on her forehead, having somehow been injured in the night.

“Mura!” She exclaimed. Leah could not believe this had been an accident, given Muras agility. It could only have been a punishment from Ishakan.

But how could he have punished her like this, after Leah had defended her so insistently the night before? But just as she was contemplating Ishakans betrayal, Mura clarified the circumstances.

“I did this to myself,” she said, defending Ishakan. “I did not take proper care of you. And dont worry, Ill be better soon,” she added, more softly.

“But…”

“This is directly related to my honor,” Mura said stubbornly.

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Leah could guess what she meant. The bruises on her arms could not be considered solely Muras responsibility. Ishakan probably hadnt even considered her guilty.

It was because Leah had taken responsibility for the marks. If she hadnt spoken, Mura would surely have lost her position as her head lady-in-waiting.

“I dont want to lose my position. Absolutely not,” Mura said. “And that man from the bookstore will pay for the damages he inflicted.”

A few days later, the Kurkan army finally returned to Estia, having conquered the Herben Kingdom. Nothing else of note had happened, other than Mura striking Haban because he had made fun of her bandaged forehead.

Finally, the emissaries from Balkat arrived at the royal palace of Estia.

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They arrived to find a silent palace.

Leah did not come out to greet them herself. Instead she sent Count Valtein, to prevent any situations that might cause misunderstandings.

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They were only trying to save their own lives by offering Kurkan slaves in exchange for peace. Leah did not need to establish personal relationships with them. It would all be over after the banquet to be held that night.