When I Announced A Divorce, The Obsessive Maniac Went Crazy - Chapter 87

Lee Jong-woo covered his mouth and nose with his trembling hands.

The sound of a woman’s shoes walking echoed through the floor.

Lee Jong-woo grabbed what he was holding in his arms. It was the remains of a doll he had torn off. It shouldn’t be move.

“There seems to be no one there, Countess.”

“There’s definitely a mark on the doorknob.”

“I think the maid may have made a mistake while cleaning the hallway.”

“Really?”

The Countess checked the room once more.

On the day they find out that there is a Bariol in this room, it will be over for Peliard. So she was keeping a tight rein on it…

‘I must expedite the disposition.’

The Countess clicked her tongue.

Bariol was like a drug. As a result, there were still people looking for Bariol, so it was left behind.

There were still nobles who secretly distributed bariol. It seemed comfortable to sell them quickly and monetize them.

“Come out, Countess. It’s time for tea.”

“Lock this door tightly and make sure no one gets in again.”

“Yes.”

“No. Did we have any guests?”

“Yes. They’re talking to the Count in the parlor right now.”

“Really? You stand guard here until the guest returns. Be sure to check who goes in and out.”

“Yes, Countess.”

The Countess sighed.

They said the crown prince was here to invest, and he must have smelled money in this new business.

There must be no disturbance until they return.

He was especially favored by the Emperor. We had to look good at all costs.

“Let’s leave now. I am afraid that the bad air here will damage the Countess’ skin.”

“That’s why you take good care of it.”

It was the moment the Countess was fiddling with her cheeks and trying to get away.

Tuk.

A small sound was heard.

The Countess rolled her eyes and turned her head.

But the room was locked in darkness as if nothing had happened.

The maid anxiously held her back from going back inside.

“Countess, they said that the carriage is ready. You have to leave immediately. It’s already a little too late.”

“Tsk.”

The Countess was forced to leave the room.

“You have to keep that room tight.”

“Yes! Countess.”

Strangely, that little sound bothered her.

‘I’ll have to go back and look again.’

Finally, the open door closed.

Lee Jong-woo took a deep breath and exhaled.

“Huh. I thought I got caught.”

By the way… guarding it outside I barely escaped detection, but the way out was gone.

Unintentionally trapped here.

Lee Jong-woo got up, came out of the corner, and picked up the small pill that had fallen to the floor.

It had slipped out from among the ruptured envelopes and rolled over.

“Ten years in prison.”

If he left the traces of what had been inside, it was clear that the Count would either move the drug or dispose of them.

To prevent that, they would have to cover their tracks as much as possible.

Lee Jong-woo took all the stuffed animals, envelopes, and medicines.

And after making sure that there were no traces of where he had come in, he took a deep breath.

“Hah. Once I use it, I won’t be able to use it for a while.”

There was only one way to get out of here without being caught.

Lee Jong-woo closed his eyes and mumbled a spell.

A green light wrapped around Lee Jong-woo. The air shook, and Lee Jong-woo disappeared from his seat. as if no one was there.

It was such a secret magic that even the maids who were chatting outside did not notice.

*****

“Where the hell did you go? Did you find what you were looking for?”

Lee Jong-woo shrugged at Gabriel’s question. The things he brought out were first hidden in this space that Lee Jong-woo could open.

There was a strong smell of candy in this space. It was because of the candy that Daphne had asked me to buy.

It was absurd that he had come to buy the candy and flowed all the way here.

At first, I was told that Cesare was arrested, so I tried to find out what was going on. I was trying to see if Daphne was in danger…

In the end, I was just trying to find what Daphne had asked me to look into when I came here.

Lee Jong-woo, who slowly looked back at his situation, sighed.

“Neither do I. Where did I go? Are all mansions like this? The maze would be easier than this.”

“… Are you lost?”

Gabriel shook his head.

“It may be because it is an unfamiliar place!”

Lee Jong-woo said playfully and patted Gabriel on the side. Gabriel looked at Lee Jong-woo as if it was ridiculous.

No matter where he came from, he was acting too recklessly towards the Crown Prince Gabriel.

Gabriel clicked his tongue briefly and asked Lee Jong-woo.

“Did everything go well? Did you find any evidence?”

Lee Jong-woo shook his head quietly.

‘It’s unclear whether Gabriel will really move for Daphne.’

Now that the flow of the original has changed, I couldn’t be sure of anything.

If Daphne dies and the contract is broken, it will reverberate, and Lee Jong-woo will also lose his life.

This was the reason why Lee Jong-woo had no choice but to be cautious.

Gabriel let out a deep sigh.

“I see.”

Gabriel clenched his teeth in regret.

If he can solve this problem well, he may be able to change Daphne’s heart, but it doesn’t seem like it will be easy.

If only Lee Jong-woo finds evidence that Peliard has a bariol…

“Can I ask you to come again next time? To help me find the evidence?”

Lee Jong-woo smiled brightly and nodded his head.

“Of course, my friend.”

“But I didn’t ask you something important. Why are you trying to get involved in this? Do you have any grudges on Peliard?”

“… It’s not that I have a grudge. It’s my friend who has a grudge against Peliard. I swore to help my friend, and I’m just trying to keep that promise.”

“Friend?”

“Daphne. Daphne and I have a deep connection.”

For once, the strange man seems normal.

If he had a connection to Daphne, it would explain why he had approached Gabriel.

Gabriel is with Daphne.

“… Daphne is doing well.”

“Then I’m glad. Please take good care of her. She’s a poor girl in many ways.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

“Friend. We’re done with today’s work, but why don’t we go get some cake as a promise for the next day? There is a very famous cafe up ahead!”

With that, Lee Jong-woo stuck to Gabriel.

Gabriel moved quickly to avoid Lee Jong-woo, who returned as a strange person again.

*****

I’ve found a way out of the mansion. Write the Revelations.

If I wrote about what was about to happen, I could gain the Emperor’s trust.

My plan was to use the revelation to convince Gabriel to settle my affairs in exchange for legitimacy.

But to be tackled like this in the first place…!

Of course, there was a solution. You just need to find the person who left behind the MP3 and Soju. But the question is, what can you do when you’re stuck here?

“It’s a mountain beyond a mountain.”

If I want to get one clue, another clue pops out and makes fun of me.

Cesare must be waiting for me. I promised to come back for sure!

I also left a necklace as a token, and I couldn’t break the promise.

Although Cesare was stupid and foolish and didn’t know what he was feeling, he loved me.

He must be so worried about me.

He may have misunderstood me because I submitted the divorce papers.

Or maybe he wanted to see me, or he was burning with a vengeance towards Gabriel.

The last time I saw her in prison, his hair had grown a bit…

It was Cesare, who always kept the length of his hair that didn’t cover his eyes. But, perhaps because he was locked up in a dungeon, his hair was so long that it looked like it was going to pierce his eyes.

It made Cesare look more glazed and softer.

And what was the last look? His rough face looked tired… Living in such a place, of course, seemed uncomfortable. He also lost weight.

They’re locking him up and not feeding him. Gabriel, you bastard.

He looked more handsome than usual now that he’d grown some hair, but Cesare’s ruby-like eyes also went dark…

“The more I think about it, the more I miss him.”

I felt like tears were coming. I don’t know what I’m doing here right now.

“I hope you’re taking care of Cherry.”

Now that I think about it, I miss Cherry too, and I realize how scared Cherry must be without me.

I can’t stop thinking about what happened with Cesare. Then I thought, what if Cesare forgets me?