The Return of the Mad Witch
Valencia is sinking

The show went on, at first everything went well. The nobles as well as representatives from other kingdoms and empires also enjoyed the show. Meanwhile, the knights were stationed all over a certain point around the lake where the show was held.

Arriving at the top event is a typical dance event of the Alegra Empire. As Valencia was standing by the lake chatting with some noble girls, Linnea came to him.

"Hello, Valencia" he said with a smile and spread charm.

"What else is it? Why are you coming to me?"

Valencia responded tightly, the girl really did not like Linnea at all.

"Nothing, I just came to greet you because I didn't get to talk to you at the party last night."

Valencia grinned, I don't know what else Linnea was planning. The girl was full of manipulation, she was indeed a match for Rudolf. It would not be wrong if the two of them became lovers.

"If that's all you want to say, then I don't care. It's better for me that you never show up in front of me again."

"really? I am the future Empress. You should've started to get closer to me before I got angry and sentenced you to death."

Valencia chuckled at Linnea. So did the noble girls who heard it, they laughed as they saw Valencia laughing.

"Miss Linnea, you are still unconscious huh? You've lost a lot to Miss Valencia, so I want you to stop cornering Miss Valencia."

"You're too much, when everyone already knows who you are."

"Yes, you are just a usurper, a cheap girl, and a hypocritical girl. Don't try to compare yourself to Miss Valencia."

Linnea is invaded using uncomfortable sentences. Linnea felt stunned and cornered by the words of the girls who were on the side of Valencia. Just this time witnessed Linnea being cornered by the girls because all this time she had always been defended by noble girls who admired her.

"You hear that? You should have put yourself more. Now everyone sees you humiliating yourself" Valencia said.

Linnea hid her sour expression behind the fan. He was very upset to hear Valencia humbling him.

"Valencia, you seem to have become more arrogant since the adoption of the Archduke Calestine" Endry interfered.

"I haven't talked to you in a long time. Of course I need to be arrogant to people like you. My life is much happier and I struggle with treasure. Please don't envy me" Valencia replied, leaving Endry speechless.

"Who envies you? If it's just a treasure, the Grand Duke Allerick family is no less rich, too," Endry said annoyed.

"really? Still, my position is much higher than yours. Oh yes one more thing, I heard that your mother was in prison for trying to attack the Grand Duchess? Jesus, he'll be kicked out of Grand Duke Allerick's house soon. Of course you two will also be kicked."

As a result of emotions that were no longer contained, evil intentions were seethed in the minds of the two of them. Endry and Linnea deliberately pushed Valencia into the lake when the girl was gasping for air.

"Fuck you!"

Valencia did not want to fall alone, he pulled Linnea to make the two of them splash together into the lake. But something unexpected happened. Suddenly when Valencia was about to swim to the surface, his whole body was stiff and unable to move. Then the magic was as if it was being held back by something.

'What's going on? Why is my body freezing? I can't move.'

On the other hand, Linnea was successfully saved by Rudolf. The man glanced at Valencia with a triumphant smile. From there, Valencia soon realized that Rudolf was the one who had planned this hidden trap.

Outside there was a furore as Valencia sank due to Linnea and Endry. Quickly and swiftly, Sammy and Ivanov spontaneously jumped into the lake for a moment to realize that Valencia did not surface.

Valencia sank almost to the bottom of the lake. Sammy and Ivanov moved quickly and pulled Valencia's hand. The girl was no longer conscious.

"Please don't get too close!" sammy shouted alerting everyone.

Sammy checked Valencia's condition, he pressed the chest of the girl to do first aid. However, there is still no response from Valencia.

'There's no other way, it looks like I have to give artificial breath.'

Sammy made an artificial breath with a sense of doubt because their lips had to touch each other to do so. Sammy put his feelings aside for a while until Valencia was saved.

"Uhukkk." Fifteen minutes passed, and Valencia finally woke up.

The girl looked dazed, the remnants of the magic that ensnared her were still freshly felt all over her body.

"Valencia, how? Does your body hurt?" ask Sammy.

Everyone around looked worried about Valencia.

"No, I'm fine."

Ivanov gave Valencia his suit to wear to cover his dress which was torn from a sharp object. Rudolf was not happy to see Valencia safe. He grumbled angrily because his plans to harm Valencia always ended up failing.

'Once again failed, the girl's luck was very good. Everyone was on his side and helping him with every problem, Rudolf said.

On the other hand, Henzo seemed to harbor great anger. He stepped over to Linnea who was standing beside Rudolf.

"His Highness Prince Rudolf, it seems you chose the right pair. I didn't expect your fiancee to want to harm my daughter. Please teach your fiancee to be kind to my daughter" Henzo said.

Without waiting for an answer from Rudolf, Henzo left just like that. He was unwilling to ruin this event just because he was looking for a commotion with Rudolf.

Henzo raised Valencia's body and took his daughter out of the arena. Disappointment from Henzo's face. She was still thankful that nothing bad happened to her daughter.

Linnea bowed lethargic, fear gnawing at her feelings. Linnea tightened her hand grip with Rudolf.

"Your Majesty, how is this? What if the Archduke sues me later?" lamented Linnea.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it myself. You must still be in shock because of this."

Rudolf tried to calm down Linnea's anxiety. In fact, everyone talks bad about Linnea and Endry. They saw clearly that they were the two who pushed Valencia first.

From the other direction, Adarian came up with an unfavorable expression. He approached Linnea and Rudolf.

"A-Dad, s-me—"

THE PLAAKK!

Bahana slap echoed around the lake. His voice attracted the attention of all the people who were there. The petrified Linnea instantly found a powerful slap from Adarian.

"Why did Dad slap me? What's my fault?" asked Linnea in tears.

"Basic child does not know himself! Do you think I don't see what you've done to Valencia? Don't expect you to escape punishment!"