I Will Disappear, Grand Duke | LK Adaptation

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Negotiations with Geranian were concluded swiftly.

Thanks to that, Jungkook was able to return two days earlier than the four days promised with Lalisa.

Just as he was about to depart for the Grand Duchy, a messenger bird sent by the knight arrived.

"..."

Jungkook's gaze hardened for an instant. If it wasn't urgent, the messenger bird wouldn't come here.

Feeling ominous, he hurriedly read the message brought by the bird. After reading it, he crumpled it, biting his lips roughly. Lalisa disappeared.

Jungkook was able to grasp the situation in a brief moment.

Based on the message, this time around, Lalisa probably didn't leave voluntarily.

The maid said Lalisa suddenly wanted to go out two days ago after she read a letter from a stranger that had arrived at the castle a few weeks ago.

Needless to say, she was deceived by a letter crafted by the Emperor's people or Marchioness Elody.

Jungkook, who wrinkled his eyebrows, changed the direction of the procession that was going to the Grand Duchy. And he immediately headed to the capital.

From the beginning, he should have explained it properly to Lalisa.

If only he had told her the story that the emperor was after her, this wouldn't have happened....

Blue veins sprung up on his chin.

He shouldn't have turned away from his anxious feelings.

Hyaaa, he swung the reins loudly. Unable to hide his impatience, he accelerated his pace even more. At the same time, he issued an order to his lieutenants.

"Send a messenger to the Crown Princess to lead the army and infiltrate the capital as quietly as possible."

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"So, what about the Grand Duchess?"

The Emperor, who was receiving a massage from the servant, asked leisurely. Crown Prince Javier, who was sitting opposite the Emperor, answered in a relaxed voice.

"As expected, she is quiet. She's probably scared."

Javier raised the corners of his lips.

At first he only intended to use Lalisa to lure and threaten the Grand Duke, but the woman seemed interesting. When she looked up at him as if she was about to cry, it stimulated his heart.

"Soon the Grand Duke will bow under my feet."

Javier continued speaking with a very satisfied face. As soon as he heard the news that his wife was gone, the Grand would come to the Imperial Palace like a madman.