I'M A Villains In My Second Life
Chapter 182

“Thank you for keeping Mr. Alex a secret, and thank you for helping my sister and driving them home.”

“What are you doing Leathina, you don't have to bend like that to me.” Quickly Alex held Leathina back from bowing to him.

“It's okay, I'm so grateful to you for saving me earlier.”

“Not that I mean, you should see the expression of the duke and the man next to him that.” Whisper Alex on leathina.

Leathina looked straight at Alex and saw Duke Leonard and Winter staring at Alex, their gazes seemed to say that do not get close to Leathina or you will suffer the consequences.

“Ah, forgive me. They are indeed a bit exaggerated if I am close to someone.” Said Leathina feeling awkward with Alex.

Seeing Leathina who suddenly became awkward made Alex laugh instead and because Alex laughed Leathina also laughed and felt that their situation was very funny because many eyes were watching them now, they both were just chatting together.

“Leathina let's go back!” Duke Leonard immediately covered Leathina's body with his robe and pulled her up onto his horse.

“I go first Alex, nice to meet you.” Leathina said before she really left.

Alex just smiled to see the duke go to bring Leathina after that he left the location and disappeared after entering the narrow streets.

“You know him?” ask Duke Leathina.

“I don't know him, do you know him?”

“Dad doesn't know him either, you better not see him again. I think he keeps a lot of secrets, and could have dragged you into a dangerous state.”

“I understand dad, anyway we will not meet again he is just a person who happens to help me.”

"alright. But are you really okay? Nora says that you were hurt while helping her.”

“No I didn't hurt dad, Nora was probably in shock back then and thought the blood on my hands was my blood. But is nora okay?”

“Nora is fine, dad locked her up for a while you don't visit her just yet.”

“Eh, why dad?”

“He doesn't listen to my words and keeps bothering you.”

“Ah, so so. I misunderstood and thought that Nora was the one who forced me to go to town. It's a shame his fate.” Inner Leathina.

“In the future you don't have to harm yourself, Leathina, tell dad or Nicholas. Understand?”

“Iya I understand father. You don't need to treat me like a child, I mean, haven't I been brave for living alone since long ago.” Leathina said in jest. But, the joke even made Duke become moody.

“Ah, dad. I don't mean to offend you I just ..”

“Dad knows, I'm not offended. It's just that your words are true. I'm sorry I let you grow up like that.”

“No problem dad.”

After the conversation they no longer spoke between Duke Leonard and Leathina, they both felt awkward for fear of offending each other.

“Nona Leahina”

“Leathina!”

Nicholas and Anne shouted simultaneously as they saw Duke Leonard return and took Leathina with him on his horse.

“Are you okay?” ask Nicholas to worry.

“I'm fine Nicholas.”

“No-miss, forgive me.”

“Anne! I warned you not to visit strange places but you did not listen to me. I will punish you, from today you will I change.”

“No Miss Leathina, don't replace me! I know I was wrong but I beg you, I won't repeat it again! Forgive me.”

“Alright, for one month you I moved in the washing area do not visit me during that.”

“But Miss?!”

“That's your punishment, do you want me to completely replace you with another one?!”

“B-well Miss, I will do as Miss Leathina said.”

“Nicholas, I'll bring Leathina back first. You take care of them and come back after.”

“Good dad.”

Duke Leonard died Nicholas and Winter were still taking care of the rest, and he immediately returned to the mansion to check on Leathina.

“How is the condition? Is my daughter okay?” duke Leonard asked worried about Leathina's condition.

After arriving at the mansion in a hurry he immediately called a doctor to check on Leathina's condition and constantly asked her the same question.

“Nona is fine sir, she only get a few small scratches.”

“Leathina how do you feel? Are you really okay?”

“Ah, my father is fine. Didn't the doctor already said that there are no serious injuries.”

“Thank God, then go back to your room and rest. I'll send you some waiters who will replace Anne for a while.”

“Good dad, thanks.”

After saying goodbye Leathina immediately returned to her room then immediately took her robe and shoes which she tucked under her bed.

“It could be dangerous if the waiter who just found my stuff that I often use to sneak out, they will definitely tell father.” directly

“Eh, what is this?” leathina muttered as her hand touched a box hidden under the bed.

“It's locked, maybe the key is in the drawer.”

The curious Leathina checked all the drawers and did not take long Leathina found a small key that was tucked away with everything else in the drawer and put it into the padlock locked the wooden box Leathina found under her bed.

“Suit!”

He murmured when he heard the sound of an open padlock hinge.

“This old stuff belongs to Leathina.”

After successfully unlocking her Leathina found some old items belonging to Leathina.

“Ah, this snowball that Nicholas used to give him” murmured when he saw a crystal ball that if moved in it would fall like snow. “And it's a notebook ..eh? these are the names that I saw Leathina write in her memory image, so here yes she kept it just as I did not find it everywhere was well saved.”

“Tok.. tok.. tok...!”

Suddenly someone knocked on Leathina's bedroom door, make Leathina panic and immediately keep her robe and shoes in the closet bottom then the box that she found she stored on her table to look like a regular decoration.

“Who?!” leathina shouted from inside who was still busy hiding her belongings.

“I'm a substitute waitress chosen by Duke to serve you Miss.” Reply to the person who knocked on Leathina's door.

“Alright, sign in.”

After being let in by Leathina several servants then entered with tools to help Leathina give her life.

“I will prepare your change of clothes first Miss, while they will prepare bath water for Miss Leathina.”

Leathina simply nodded then pretended to be calm and sat on the edge of her bed while crossing her two hands in front of her chest.

“The water is done, I will help you remove Miss Leathina's clothes.”

“Good.”

“I will also help Miss to shower.”

“No need, you guys get out. I can clean myself without your help. I'll call you guys again after I shower and help me to get dressed.”

“Alright Miss, we understand. If you are what Miss Leathina needs please call us, we will stand guard at the door.”

Leathina simply nodded in agreement and after the servants came out, Leathina began to clean herself up.

After Leathina finished with her own bathing ritual, she then called the maid and it did not take long for the servant to come back and help her to get dressed.

The waiter also brought food for Leathina's dinner which she had asked the waiter for.

“Thank you, I will trouble you guys in the next few days.” Leathina said after finishing her meal and then asked the maid to come out because she wanted to rest.

“This is our duty miss.” Say the polite waiter and then get out immediately.

After making sure all the servants had gone, Anne again took the wooden box she had accidentally found in her tudur and reopened it.

“This is all a list of names of nobles who have dark and dangerous business for the Yaenell family, woah! Leathina is really preparing for something amazing, maybe because she wants to be the successor of the family so she made this a form of warning.” Leathina muttered as she continued to carefully examine all the names Leathina had written down.

“Ah, it also contains a journal that writes down her life experiences. I didn't know that he was also such a writing hobby, I'd better copy the names of nobles who always make trouble with my father.”

Leathina immediately took out some sheets of paper and pen and copied the list of names of the nobles that Leathina had been investigating.

“Nah is finished, I also included the Dante family and some of the names mentioned earlier.” Murmured Leathina who wished her efforts did not end in vain.

“It's not too late.” His murmured then immediately went up and got ready to go to his father's room because he wanted to hand over the names he had copied as quickly as possible.

“Leathina!” call Winter who accidentally crosses paths with Leathina while exiting the duke Leonard's office.

“Winter you're back?!”

“What are all the criminals caught?”

“Iya, thanks to you we were able to uncover the crimes they committed.”

“Ah, it's just a coincidence don't you need to overstate Winter.”

“Leathina are you really okay?” asked Winter who looked worried when she saw some bandages in Leathina's hand.

“He's calm, I'm fine. It's just a small wound so it won't be a problem kok.” Leathina tried to calm down Winter who still continued to look at her with a worried look.

“But what brought you here this late Leathina? You should rest.”

“There is something important that I should discuss with my father.”

“Alright I understand, then I say goodbye Leathina.”

“Yes, be careful on your way Winter.”

“Enhanced.” Said Winter then smiled and immediately let Leathina into the duke Leonard's room after that then she really left.

“Dad I came.” Leathina said after entering her father's room.

“Leathina, you should rest now. What brings you to dad's room this late?”

“There's something I want to tell dad.”

“What is it, say Leathina.”

“This father.” Leathina then handed over some sheets of paper to her father.

“What is this?” duke Leonard asked and immediately picked up the piece of paper Leaithina had given him.

“This?!” The duke's words were stifled, his eyes focused on looking at all the list of names that were on the paper.

“These are the names you suspect, but in this paper are listed as suspects and the list of crimes.” Said the duke almost in disbelief and stared at Leathina in astonishment.

“Where are you from...?”

“Ah, don't misunderstand dad. Dante's pedestal that we caught revealed when he caught me, I remembered what he said and left it on this hard.”

“But how can we trust the words of someone like Leathina?”

“Trust me Father, if father investigates the crime and themat-the place that is on the paper that father will find the real evidence.” Leathina tries to convince duke Leonard with her words because it seems like duke Leonard still looks hesitant to believe.

“Do you understand Leathina. Dad will split up some teams and investigate directly.”

“Hopefully that note can help you dad.”

“Thank you Leathina, now go back and rest in your room.”

“Good dad.”

After finishing the discussion with her father Leathina obeyed the words of duke Leonard and immediately returned to his room.

“Leathina?” Leathina heard someone calling her on her way back to her room, Leathina reflexively looked for the owner of the voice.

“Nicholas, you just got back?”

“Yes I just got back from central prison, are you okay?”

“I'm fine. What about you, Nicolas, are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?”

“I'm fine too, but why did you go to town without an escort not even tell me or dad at all?”

“Ah, it's just a sudden plan to take a walk with Nora. But unfortunately it doesn't end well, you don't have to upset Nicholas.”

“I'm not mad Leathina, I'm just worried. What if something worse happened to you and Nicholas!”

“I don't think so, so don't worry too much anymore.”

“Alright, I get it. Where are you from?”

“I'm from dad's room and will be back in my room now."

“Then I will take you to your room.”

“Thanks.”

Nicholas escorts Leathina back to her room, they walk together until finally stopped after samyapi. There was no conversation between the two of them, they only glanced at each other because they felt awkward just the two in a long time.

“It's up.” Nicholas said after arriving at Leathina's doorstep.

“Iya has arrived. Thank you for taking me to my room.” Leathina replied and smiled cheerfully as Nicholas started to be nice to her and no longer spoke with the sarcasm as he usually did.

“You've grown up Nicholas!” leathina then ruffled Nicholas' hair.

Nocholas was stunned as Leathina touched his hair, there was no response he just fell silent and looked at Leathina.

“Ah, ma-I'm sorry. I'm released because I'm anxious with you.” Said Leathina who then returned to being awkward and retracted her hand.

“I must be crazy! I got carried away after seeing Leathina's crystal ball that Nicholas had given her. Added to his memory that I suddenly remember.” It is the mind of Leathina who curses herself for a delay in acting.

Nicholas still remained silent like never before who immediately chattered indistinctly as Leathina bothered him. And that attitude made Leathina even more worried.

“Then I'll be in!” leathina then rushed into her room.

“Leathina!” nicholas exclaimed, then pulled Leathina back, until Leathina was surprised.

“Nicholas, I'm sorry. I really accidentally touched you!” Nervous Leathina could only close her eyes for fear of being beaten and Nicholas also clasped her hand tightly.

“It's okay, sister.” Nicholas muttered softly then hugged Leathina.

Leathina was stunned to not be able to speak nor to react as Nicholas suddenly hugged her plus called her big sister in a gentle tone.

“Nicholas, did your head hit something? Tell me I can treat you?” Leathina was finally able to speak after returning to her senses.

“No, my head never hit. I'm just trying to be a good sister to you.”

“Ah, so so. But my advice to behave as usual, you gave me goosebumps half to death.”

“Why? You also hug Nora a lot so why can't I?”

“Enough.” Leathina pushed Nicholas until his embrace came off, “Have been as usual. That would really help me.”

After he drifted Nicholas away from her, Leathina used her opportunity to quickly enter her room and lock him up from the inside. Worried if Nicholas comes in with her and acts weird again.

“What's with the kid? Why did he suddenly become insane. It must be because I touched his head.” Leathina shuddered in horror, then dropped her body just like that on her bed.

“Ah, do not know the photo I want to rest.” He said before completely falling asleep from exhaustion after the long day he had been through.

“Tak!”

Samar-sama Leathina heard a noise from inside her own room, and made her be extra careful.

“Leathina you sleeping?” Call someone until Leathina peeks.

“Zeyden?!” Leathina was surprised.

“why did you come?”

“I heard you were almost caught by human traffickers in the city so I wanted to check it out directly.”

“What's wrong with you, what do you care for.”

“I'm just curious, if only you were actually sold then I would buy you!”

“Your money will not be enough to buy me.”

“But you're okay, right? I can bring andy here to treat you.”

“You forgot yes, if I am better than your subordinates.”

“Ah, Leathina. You are really cold, at least be sensitive a little.”

“Duh, you're interrupting my break. Just get back there!” leathina shouted and threw Zeyden with her pillow.

“Hone did something happen!” the guard shouted from outside the room when he heard the commotion from inside.

“It's no mppp!!” when Leathina was about to report to Zeyden, she shut Leathina's mouth.

“Don't report I'll be back now!” he said after that it completely disappeared with his teleportation magic.

“Nona?” call the guards again to confirm Leathina's condition.

“I'm fine, come back to watch.”

“Good Miss.”

“Why do people always come and go as they please to my room.” An irritated Leathina punched her pillow several times to reduce her own anger.

After Zeyden left Leathina immediately made sure the windows and doors of her room were locked because she did not want to be disturbed anymore.

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