"It's not going to be difficult unless Killian is actually involved. Our understanding of the true heart of Killian is first. If he's done something already while I took my eyes off him for a while, killing the princess is one way. If that happens, Christine will be the highest-ranking unmarried woman, and the conditions of the prophecy will be met."

"Do you like Lady Anais?"

"I like her hazy sky-blue eyes. I wonder how those eyes will change when she is drunk on s.e.x and drugs."

"You can get both of them in your hands. Princess Kiellini as the Empress, and Lady Anais as the Queen. As long as you become an Emperor, it will not be difficult at all. But if you stay as a Prince, you won't be able to take the only granddaughter of the n.o.ble Duke Dudley as your concubine."

At the words of Marius, Francis laughed cruelly.

"It's not necessary to worry about when you're by my side. You will make me Emperor, won't you?"

"Thank you for your trust."

"Havier, bring the meal. We're leaving for Dublin in an hour."

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Phoebe had just been fired from a temporary position of the family of Baron Paulan as a maid today. It was quite a long way to get to and from work, but it was a valuable job, giving enough for her lodgings every day.

It was really hard for her to get a job, because she was so uncomfortable with prosthetics that she couldn't move quickly. In the end, losing the job meant sleeping on the street starting tomorrow.

Phoebe was fired before mealtime, so she felt so hungry and walked toward her lodgings in a dark mood. Because it was a room within walking distance from the house of Baron Paulan at the end of the capital, even though it was expensive, she had no choice but to stay there, but now she couldn't afford to spend that much money on somewhere to sleep until she found another job.

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A month ago, Phoebe had amputated her leg, and left the Eileen theater as soon as she recovered.

Maribel said she would only allow her to stay in the theater until she recovered. One day, when Maribel began to treat her as invisible, she realized that the time had come to leave the theater.

Phoebe was leaving a cozy and safe place, and delayed leaving for a day or two out of fear of starting empty-handed somewhere with no acquaintances. She decided not to be shameless and went to say goodbye to Maribel the next morning.

However, she had not responded to Phoebe's thanks. She felt a little sorry that Maribel treated her as not there, but she did not forget the grace of saving her life and healing her leg.

After saying goodbye, she tried to escape through the back door of the theater, where theater doorkeeper Liam caught up to her from behind and held out a small pocket-sized bag. When she asked what kind of bag it was, he replied, "It's what Maribel is giving you," and added, "Take care of yourself and live well in the future."

After seeing Liam heading back into the theater, Phoebe opened the bag and saw a suit of clothes and two undergarments to change into and two gold coins. She burst into tears. It was not enough, but she was so grateful that she would not starve.

Phoebe quickly wiped away her tears and hurried away. She thought the only way to repay this kindness was to stay away from the theater.

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Phoebe came out into the world like that and began to look for a job. But with a small body, it was hard to even find ch.o.r.es. Still, it was rewarding enough to go out looking for a job and eating just one meal for a few days, so she was able to find work as a temporary maid for the family of Baron Paulan, who came up to the capital Dublin for her daughter's social debut.

The townhouse was rented during the summer social season by Baron Paulan, who had no separate mansion in Dublin. It was located on List Street, where the houses and townhouses of low-ranking aristocrats near Eloz Street were gathered. Phoebe has been working for the family of Baron Paulan after renting a room on the end of the Eloz Street where the lodges were gathered.

This morning, however, she was fired for not clearing the way the Baroness wanted. She begged and hung on, but was kicked out after being beaten half to death.

She was so tired and weak that she felt her legs tremble as she walked back the distance, which would take about half an hour in a wagon, and she was still hungry from last night.

One of the gold coins Maribel had given her had already been used while she was getting a job on her way out of the theater. Since her daily wages were spent on her room, only one gold coin was left as an emergency deposit. Since she was kicked out today without even receiving her daily wage, Phoebe thought she would have to pay for her stay and meals with her emergency money.

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After eventually arriving at Eloz Street, dragging her increasingly heavy prosthetic leg, she crossed the drive to get to her room across the street.