I Became Crown Prince's Wife
The appearance of Ancia (8)

What an easy to use and unattractive woman. But one thing he found useful was the fact that he was a polyglot.

Richard had always wondered why Tenstheon cared about Ancia.

He realized the reason at that moment. It was natural to appreciate him for his skill.

Richard did too.

When he found out that Ancia was a polyglot, he appreciated her more and treated her well despite considering her a tool.

Even though Richard was not as possessive of her as he was seven years ago, he still thought that she was useful and did not want her to be taken in by others.

He wanted to hide the fact that he had found Ancia and used her as his tool for the rest of his life.

But the sword will only rust if left unused.

If one had a good sword, then they would have to use it.

Richard considered his options and eventually sent him back to the palace.

That's the best choice.

Ancia asked to see Richard because she was anxious and therefore Richard could come to the palace again.

"I want to be with you."

Richard smiled as he looked at her.

He felt the satisfaction of seeing the woman who was so reluctant to be by his side back then, finally coming to him of his own accord.

And the fact that brainwashing spells work so well makes things even better. It's easy to control it.

Brainwashing spells are extremely difficult spells that only a few witches know about.

Even Domiram barely managed to brainwash Duke Cassil. The spell he wore on the Duchess and Neon almost ended in failure.

They eventually committed suicide, but it happened later than scheduled.

Ancia's brainwashing isn't perfect either. Even in spite of his spell, Richard had to seduce her.

“Ancia, I want to be with you too. But in order for that to be possible, the Crown Prince must disappear.”

"I know."

Richard looked at Ancia lovingly and whispered.

"Did you put the cure in?"

Before coming to the palace, Richard gave Ancia a small bottle of poison and ordered her, “Every time you eat with the Crown Prince, add this to his meal. Ancia, you have to do this.”

Ancia always nodded at him without hesitation.

But now, he hesitated, unable to answer her easily.

"What's wrong?"

“It...I haven't eaten with him.”

"What?"

"He was with that woman named Rose every day."

Rose.

He heard that the Crown Prince loved the terrible woman he had brought back from the valley of chaos.

Even after Ancia came back, they never ate together?

This is unexpected.

But he can't give up here.

He quickly pretended to be worried about Ancia.

“He b*jingan. As soon as you disappear, she starts loving other women. He doesn't even care about you.”

Richard smiled inwardly looking at Ancia, who was about to cry.

“When you fell to the door of darkness and almost fought to the death, the Crown Prince enjoyed the feast every day. She was so overwhelmed by excitement that she completely forgot about you. ”

"I knew. Your family was also slandered because of the Crown Prince right? They even lost their lives.”

Richard held his hand.

“Yes, he sacrificed my family to secure the position of Crown Prince.”

Actually, it didn't matter to Richard whether his family was executed or tortured to death, but he pretended to be sad.

“Ancia, let's get revenge. We'll take revenge. ”

"But the Crown Prince won't even look at me."

"Then visit the Emperor."

"Your Majesty?"

"Yes. Ask him to help you approach the Crown Prince. He couldn't protect you back then so he must have felt guilty about it.”

"What about you? He killed your family, didn't he? Shouldn't we kill him first?.

Ancia's eyes flashed plainly.

“We will... later.”

If Tenstheon died first, then Blake would be the next Emperor.

He had to deal with the Crown Prince first to become the next Emperor.

"Why?"

“I lost my family because of the Emperor.I want the Emperor to feel my race of pain as well, the pain of losing his family.”

“Ancia, can you do it? If the Crown Prince drinks this poison, he will die painfully and we will take revenge.I will become the Crown Prince in the future and then nothing can stop us from being together. ”

This poison will kill Blake. It also contains black magic.

After Blake's death, Richard would marry into the Westin family.

It won't be long before he regains his status.

Richard still had royal blood and he was famous for his 7 years of good deeds so he would emerge as a strong candidate for the position of Crown Prince.

Of course there will be other competitors, but he can deal with it later.

As Richard wondered what to do after Blake's death, he heard Ancia say.

"By the way, Richard, what will happen to me after the Crown Prince dies?"

“What will happen?”

“If the Crown Prince is due to poison, won't I be suspected?”

As he said, if Blake were to die, Ancia could not avoid suspicion. Richard intends to manipulate Blake to commit suicide using a brainwashing spell he cast on Ancia.

Of course, that way he could survive without being caught.

Perhaps his dream of becoming Emperor through Ancia from the past could come true.

But the desire is too great.

Moreover, he had no idea how long this brainwashing spell would last.

"Don't worry. It's the perfect poison. No witch or healer will ever be caught. ”

"But I'm afraid…"

“There is nothing to fear. If it was really dangerous, I wouldn't ask you to do it. I love you, Ancia.”

"Do you really love me Richard?"

"Of course!"

He smiled again.

“Ancia, we've loved each other since we were kids, but the Crown Prince broke off our relationship because he wanted you. We promised to get married. You're the only one for me.”

"really?"

"Yes. I've been waiting for that time.”

Of course it's a lie.

There was no way that someone who had fallen to the door of darkness could survive.

Richard immediately thought Ancia was dead upon hearing the news. He considered the Emperor and the Crown Prince stupid for desperately searching for him.

She felt a little sad when she thought of Ancia, who tied her handkerchief to her mother's grave.

But, Ancia played a big role in the destruction of the Cassil family. Richard is a big liar and he just wants to use Ancia as a tool for his own benefit now.

"Ancia, I just love you."

Ancia only laughed bitterly in response.

"So, why do you want to marry another woman?"

"What do you mean?"

"Heard you were going to marry the Westin family's daughter?"

"That-where did you hear such a thing?"

"The waiters said it."

Damnit damnit! Who told this idiot!?

Ancia stayed in the palace so she was unable to completely stop any information from reaching her when she left.

“It was decided before I reunited with you, Ancia.”

"Then why didn't you cancel your engagement?"

“It's not easy to do that. My opponent is the Marquis. I can't do it because I myself am an ordinary person.”

"I understand."

Ancia's gaze was cold.

Thats odd.

He usually believes and follows what he says.

Hasn't his brain been washed?

Richard said in a hurry.

“That's why the Crown Prince had to die. When he leaves, I can do whatever I want. I can cancel this unwanted wedding and marry you.”.

"really?"

"of course. You're the only one for me. If I become Crown Prince, I will give you the position of Crown Princess.”

"I'm so happy."

Ann hugged Richard again.

Richard was surprised for a moment, but he felt relieved.

She never realized that the eyes of Ancia, or rather Serphania, were completely empty as she hugged him.