The Duchesses

Chapter 52 : Taboo Among Us

The evening breezes hit up lightly; the day isn't scorching hot like the other days before in the summer. The future leaders of the Empire take their places at the spot, where they may observe the Imperial Knights as they prepare for the execution. Here, along with the citizens of the Empire, is present for the second execution that is being carried out. More nobility is put in positions where they can be corrupted, and as a result, they commit more horrific crimes for their own gain.

Duchess Smith refuses to do excessive jewellery from Ares since it is too heavy to wear, and she likes it to be minimalistic. Although it is supposed to be a happy day for her to get an act of revenge on behalf of Natalie, Aurora is guilty of not being able to sympathise with the man. People started throwing stones and food at Harren as soon as he was being pulled by the knights.

"What an animal!"

"He even attempts to kill our Duchess,"

"He doesn't even deserve to be alive!"

"No wonder his wife and his children left him,"

"Not only that, he commits adultery as well with another noble lady,"

Everything about his reputation made its way around the Angelos Empire and was the topic of conversation among its citizens. Harren is denied his nobility, and as a result, the House of Lykaios is wiped out entirely from the history books of Angelos. The Imperial Family also took possession of his remaining money and used it against him. He is now in his lowest moment, dead, with only his prison garments wrapped around his body as Duchess Smith wished.

"Your Highness! Please spare my life! If it wasn't me that built the wealth of the Empire like before, it never prospered until today!" he said, pleading for his life.

Ares lets out a chuckle in response to his comment, showing a trace of amusement as he pushes his body forward to get a better view of Harren's face. But, unfortunately, that person is complete without morals, as he is yammering on at him with gibberish.

"Your Highness, may I speak with him before the execution begins?" Duchess Smith asks the Crown Prince by suddenly approaching his side.

"Very well,"

"Thank you, Your Highness," the Duchess lets out a small insincere smile to him and turns her gaze to Hera as well.

While Harren is still straining like an animal, he suddenly notices the demon heading toward him. With each step she takes, his breathing becomes more laboured, and the rage in his head feels like it will explode. On the other hand, the ruby eyes glance at him with an equally hot and icy expression, a burning resentment for what he did. Her discomfort on the right side reduced, most likely due to the adrenaline surging through her veins.

The amethyst eyes observe the woman and see how she had abruptly altered her demeanour in front of other people in contrast to the goofy side she showed when the blonde woman visited her at night. Despite this, it is not acting because of the manner Aurora maintains a stare on Harren. Instead, the blonde woman lowers herself to the ground and looks at Harren.

"Hi," the Duchess smiles at him.

"You wench!" he screams, spitting at Natalie's face.

The Duchess of Light's smile remains intact, although she finds the sensation revolting. The Imperial Knight gives it to her with a handkerchief, and then he uses the sword's hilt to strike Harren in the body. In response to the predicament, Duchess Medea unconsciously clenches her jaw.

"Spit all you want, but in the end, I shall spit on your grave," she stifles her laugh in front of Harren. The man was blinded by rage, wanting to jump on her again but being held by the knights.