A Peacock Husband of Five Princesses by day, a Noble Assassin by Night

Chapter 45: Kael and the Necromancer (5/5)

Lilith takes the parchment from Kael with a curious expression, her fingers brushing the edge of the paper before she examines the sketch closely.

The woman drawn on the parchment is unfamiliar to her, but there’s something about the way she’s drawn—something that seems oddly familiar, even though Lilith can’t place why. Her brow furrows slightly, and she looks up at Kael, who stands before her with a serious expression, waiting for her reaction.

"What is this?" Lilith asks, her tone neutral but tinged with intrigue. "Who is she? Why do you want her?"

Kael stands still, his eyes unwavering as he speaks. "She’s someone important to me. I need to find her." His voice is resolute, his previous hesitations now replaced with a focused determination. "I’ve been

Another knight sighed, shaking his head. "I don’t understand why Lord Moonstone would have to spend his time alone in that mansion when his task was supposed to sell it to someone else. Moreover, it would have been a lot better if we just accompanied him into the mansion instead of suffering here like this, all night."

"But you heard the order," the captain reminded them, his voice low but firm. "We’re not here to interfere. We were sent to watch over him from a distance. Her Highness (Amanda) gave us clear instructions to stay back."

"But he’s so... weak. Even a chicken could kill him," another knight commented. "And he’s married to five princesses. What if something goes wrong? Do you think they wouldn’t flay us alive?"

"Well, Her Highness’ orders were strict," the captain said firmly, his eyes never leaving the distant figure of Kael. "Our job is to make sure to keep an eye on the surroundings, not the mansion. And if something happens, I would have taken the responsibility."

"Sigh… these nobles always make us worry," a knight’s shoulders drooped in mental exhaustion.

The knights then watched Kael exiting the gates of the mansion, his movements unhurried and peaceful. To them, he seemed like a man untouched by the dangers lurking inside the mansion. They exchanged uncertain glances, but no one dared to break the captain’s orders.

Kael, in his quiet confidence, didn’t pay them any mind as he strolled all the way home as a morning walk, thinking about the day’s possibilities.

"Kael!"

He was greeted almost immediately by Laura as he approached the entrance. Her eyes were wide with worry, the red in her gaze betraying her sleeplessness.

Without a word, she rushed to him, throwing her arms around his neck in a tight hug. "I was so worried," she murmured, her voice tinged with both relief and exhaustion. "I couldn’t sleep all night."

Kael chuckled softly, wrapping his arms around her in return. "I’m fine, my love. There was nothing to worry about."

"Still..." Her voice wavered slightly, but she smiled, pulling back to look at him, her gaze soft and filled with concern. "I couldn’t sleep. I was just waiting for you to come back." She sniffled slightly, her eyes still looking red, and her worry was clear, but it faded when she saw him standing there, unharmed.

He smiled down at her, his own worries disappearing with the warmth of her embrace. "I’m here now," he said gently, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "You don’t have to worry."

Laura beamed up at him, her eyes lighting up as she took his hand. "Well, now that you’re back, what are we doing? I’ve been dying to spend some time with you. Are you going to the guild today?"