I Will Disappear, Grand Duke | LK Adaptation

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"okay... The Grand Duke does not stay on his estate, right?"

At that time, the emperor was still following Jungkook's whereabouts and current circumstances.

In the meantime, what he learned was that Jungkook was currently leaving the Empire and traveling to various countries.

"Have you found out what he's doing?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact whereabouts, but he seems to be looking for someone."

The emperor, who had narrowed his eyes and assessed the situation, gave the order.

"Keep chasing. What is he looking for, and where does the movement lead?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Doubt crept on the emperor's face. Since he was an emperor who had to get his hands on Jungkook's current status in the past, he could predict that something serious was involved in this recent situation.

It was said he (Jungkook) had an agent taking care of the Grand Duchy, and he was going to be away for a long time.

'Strange. He even killed the marquis, and now he is looking for people?'

The Emperor's question began with the death of the Marquis.

Jungkook, of course, did not like the Marquis from the beginning. But he wasn't an extreme enough man to do the slaughter on his own.

'He'd rather expose the evidence that he was spying on the Marquis to the world. He felt the need to kill him, leaving behind the seeds of doubt.'

Of course, like a thorough man, he handled the matter without leaving a single piece of evidence. So no one was sure he killed the Marquis.

But at least the Emperor was convinced that Jungkook was the culprit.

'After all, the Marquis has lost influence for a long time, so there is nothing I can do about it...... '

Hmmm, the emperor, who coughed in vain, gently brushed his beard. It seemed like something was going on, but it was frustrating because he couldn't know for sure.

But, at least, this was the first time Jungkook had ever looked disheveled. It was rare for him to be stepped on so easily.

If he understood exactly what Jungkook was away for... There may be some excuse to take advantage of this opportunity to overpower the Grand Duke.

***

Meanwhile, the Marchioness, who had not appeared in social circles for a while, attended a party for the first time in more than two months.

Upon finding her in a small banquet room, the ladies began to whisper all kinds of words.

"It is really sad. To lose her daughter and then her husband..."

"I know, right. It seems like just yesterday that she had all sorts of prestige because her family produced a Grand Duchess. That's why I think glory is only a moment."

The sneers and gossips of the ladies, who pretended to pity the Marchioness, were clearly embedded in her.

Suppress her boiling anger, the Marchioness headed to her table.

There was still hope for her. It was her eldest son, Grayson.

Grayson, who decided to inherit the title earlier than expected due to the death of the Marquis, would surely be able to raise a family soon.

The reason why the Marchioness came to the party today was to find a mate for Grayson.

Even if it wasn't a woman from a huge family, if she had either wealth or fame, it would be good for now.