# Chapter 57
Chapter 57
The imperial palace was in complete chaos.
The chancellor, the knight commander general, and the leader of the imperial family's knights urgently gathered in the center of the palace.
“We need His Majesty’s official approval.
Among them, Grand Chamberlain Luden said firmly,
“His Majesty's condition is not good today.
He was not even able to take his medication normally.
I can't wake him up when he's just fallen asleep.
In any case, Emperor Esteban's comfort was the top priority compared to the princess.
However, the situation could not be brushed aside like that.
“So, how about the prince?
Chancellor Debussy showed his disapproval.
“But he is still on parole now, according to His Majesty's orders...
what if we are punished for disobeying his orders?
This man was someone who had been bribed to conspire with the Evans family.
He felt that it would be better if the princess, who was losing herself under the influence of the Evans family, was not here.
“So what do you want us to do?
We have to find His Highness!
—In comparison, Commander Jed was a rare man in the imperial household, he was not associated with Rezef nor the Evans family.
Instead, Jed disapproved of them.
“No, I'm not saying no one should look for her.
The Kedrey Duchy is already looking for His Highness.
Jed spoke irritably to Chancellor Debussy.
While they fought their battle of nerves, the news of the princess's kidnapping spread quickly throughout the palace.
But no one was doing anything.
Olivia and Vera decided on their own that they couldn't wait any longer.
“A kidnapping is a fight against time.”
If they missed the golden age, everything would be over.
They mobilized all available court staff to the prince's palace.
The knights guarding the prince's chambers looked confused as they saw the courtiers rushing towards them.
It had not occurred to them that the attendants had come prepared for a hand-to-hand battle.
Vera spoke up front.
“Push!
— With that shout, the courtiers pushed the knights blocking the door.
“What are you doing?!
— The knights shouted menacingly, paying attention.
“We are following His Majesty's orders!
“Push!
—However, several courtiers continued to push them away in unison.
The knights were unable to raise their swords and were just stubbornly trying to stand their ground.
However, they were gradually retreated because there were fewer knights than people at court.
Soon, there was a gap.
As the knights broke formation briefly, Olivia opened the door.
“Um, uh?
The palace workers in Rezef's quarters, who heard the commotion outside, opened their mouths in bewilderment at the strange intruder.
There was only one door that led to the room.
Olivia quickly hurried and opened the bedroom door before the doorman or servants could stop her.
“B-block her!
Bang!
The bedroom door opened.
The first thing Olivia saw was a large window.
Olivia looked for the owner of the room.
Finally, she saw the man sitting cross-legged on a sofa.
He didn't look much like Cayena, but there was only one handsome blond man within these walls.
“Prince Rezef.
Although he had soft features, he possessed an icy appearance.
He raised his head.
Their eyes met.
Rezef frowned, and looking curiously, he asked.
“Who are you?
At that moment, the castle workers didn't know what to do and tried to drag Olivia out.
Olivia slapped her hands together trying to block her and knelt down.
“Your Highness!
— Rezef looked at the woman in front of him and tried to guess who she was.
Although she was beautiful, he didn't remember her face.
No, but it wasn't that he didn't remember her.
Where did he see this woman?
“Wheat-colored hair and green eyes must be…”
Olivia opened her mouth as he tried to determine her identity.
She spoke firmly and hurriedly.
“Right now, at the imperial academy.
The princess was kidnapped.
Please save Your Highness.
“… what?
Olivia prostrated herself on the floor.
“I beg you!
— The room was freezing.
“… my sister was kidnapped?
“Yes.
It's been an hour since then.
However, no one did anything, so I was worried as His Highness's exclusive lady-in-waiting.
Only then Rezef percHe knew the woman was Olivia Grace.
He stood up and walked in front of Olivia.
A large hand lifted his face.
They stared at each other very closely.
Olivia could see the beginning stages of madness in his blue eyes.
“This man is dangerous…”
She felt a shiver.
“Are you saying she was kidnapped?
“It seems so.
Sir Raphael searched the crime scene directly, and he said it was probably a kidnapping.
Rezef's expression suddenly changed at the name Kedrey.
A while ago, Raphael was strangely irritating Rezef.
He released Olivia and took a step towards the door.
The terrified castle staff tried to stop him.
“Your Highness!
This goes against His Majesty's commands!
Rezef didn't even pretend to listen as he kicked the door.
The courtiers and knights outside were in a complicated confrontation.
When the door opened, they stopped and looked at Rezef.
His aura was abnormal.
“Call the soldiers and surround the capital.
Rezef closed his eyes for a moment and then opened them again.
It was the appearance of a completely unbalanced person.
“If my sister is not found before sunset, I will slit all her throats.
The kidnappers were stunned.
They hadn't heard anything about the princess being crazy.
“That's the real princess, right?
After a while, they began to suspect whether the woman they brought was really the princess.
Her beauty was too remarkable to say no.
They had never seen such light and beautiful blonde hair in their lives.
She also had a face as beautiful as a sculpture and wore an expensive dress.
However, they began to have doubts because of her attitude.
“I can give you information that would be interesting for your side.
You should consider this carefully.
Cayena was unconcerned, as if they were the ones captured.
Do normal hostages behave this way?
They were having a hard time figuring out whether it was an empty trade or not.
“Hey, Your Highness.
Maybe you're treating us like servants because you don't understand the situation you're in, but you've been kidnapped.
Cayena smiled at the man who spoke to her.
The man's face turned red due to her appearance, which was incomparably beautiful no matter what others said.
“You're the only one who takes time to understand things.
It seems like you still don't understand that I'm separating your group.
The man backed away as if he had no answer to that.
Yes.
The princess was unmistakably crazy.
“Oh, come on.
When is this man coming?
“Yes.
Why is he so late?
They ignored Cayena and started talking among themselves.
And as Cayena said, there was a divide between them.
A man who seemed to be contemplating things from a while ago with a somewhat stiff expression suddenly smiled widely.
“Just in case, I'll take a look outside.
“Oh, will you?
Then, the other man who flinched at his words also quickly left.
“I will go with you.
They looked at Cayena before leaving the room.
Cayena looked at the curtain with a serene face.
The light was gradually fading.
At night, she would meet the man who arranged the carriage to kidnap her.
"Is it someone from Marquis Evans?
Anyway, I'm sure there is someone from Heinrich's faction among these gangsters."
This was no different from the laws of the world.
In fact, there were two people who responded to Cayena's words and left.
This meant that the rest of the gang was hired by someone else.
“But the atmosphere is very strange.”
Each of the men who came to watch over Cayena took their place as they subtly glanced at each other.
“There are more traitors.”
It occurred to her that the kidnapping might have been orchestrated by separate groups.
As Cayena analyzed the situation, she closed her eyes with a sudden headache.
The food from before had upset his stomach.
"Olivia must have gotten away safely.
She must have immediately noticed that I was kidnapped as soon as she saw that I wasn't there."
In fact, she expected the most help from Archduke Heinrich's faction.
She really didn't want to involve him, but it couldn't be helped.
“There is a chance that Raphael would help…”
Cayena didn't finish the thought.
What could she expect after going out like that?
Even if that wasn't the case, Raphael had no reason to worry about Cayena.
He was a good man so he can helpher to change her morals, but she shouldn't wait too long.
“I can’t let things end like this.”
There were many things she hadn't done yet.
Things about Olivia, Vera, Rezef, and Ethel, with whom she had formed a new relationship today.
Bang!
The door opened and a man appeared with an entourage behind him.
Cayena recognized him immediately.
She couldn't breathe.
“I greet Her Highness, the Princess.
It was Henverton Gillian.