Chapter 123: An Unpredictable Future (Bonus)

After listening to Mona’s long narration, Miss Vilyric finally understood the cause and the ins and outs of everything.

But rather than the main topic, the Priestess was more concerned about…

“So, you really can predict the future?”

Though she had had similar suspicions before, hearing it from the horse’s mouth still left Miss Vilyric in awe, thinking, “Wow, this world is truly magical.”

“Then look at me, what does my future look like?”

Miss Vilyric pointed at herself, wearing a curious expression of “What about me? What about me?” even forgetting to eat the cream tart in her other hand.

The little princess Mona smiled and shook her head slightly. Perhaps because she had used the ability of 【Revelation】 to predict the future too many times, she had seen far too many hearts and possibilities that did not belong to her age, making her seem quite mature despite her mere twelve years.

If one had to say, it almost gave off a mysterious aura like a fortune teller from a comic movie.

“Unfortunately, esteemed Descendant, I cannot see. As I mentioned before, anyone related to you will have their future become vague, let alone yourself.”

Mona raised her head, looking into the black-haired girl’s gem-like silver-blue eyes. Under normal circumstances, 【Revelation】 would whisk her into another illusory space, revealing the possibilities belonging to that person on the World Tree.

And no matter how many futures she might have seen there, in reality, it would merely last a fleeting moment, just like when Miss Vilyric had experienced viewing someone else’s memories.

However, just as Mona had quietly tried to do several times before, from those beautiful eyes, what she could see were only countless brilliant golden glimmers.

In the next instant, Mona was overwhelmed by the blinding light and was pushed out of that world, her complexion turning suddenly pale.

“Uh, you just…”

Just a moment ago, Miss Vilyric did indeed feel like something was peering at her, but it lasted only a brief time before disappearing.

“Ahem…”

After coughing a few times while covering her chest and downing a large cup of warm tea, Mona’s face finally looked somewhat better.

“Yes, I had just prayed to the God for your 【Revelation】, and still, I gained nothing. To be honest, among all the beings I’ve met so far, only you, the 【Descendant】, exhibit this situation.”

“That really is a pity… By the way, don’t call me Descendant every time; it sounds weird. Just call me Vilyric.”

“Alright, Miss Vilyric.”

Mona had no objections.

Upon first hearing the term 【Descendant】, Miss Vilyric thought the little princess already knew she was a player from another world.

But as she listened further, she realized that the so-called 【Descendant】 was merely the reverent title Mona used to refer to her, something she couldn’t understand.

The power of 【Revelation】 was indeed magical, but it had its limitations. Miss Vilyric had already investigated; aside from this ability to predict the future, Mona was just a truly ordinary person, just like her sister once was.

So, saying that…

“You predicted that Ban’s ring would be stolen and secretly put that contract inside?”

The little princess admitted without reservation.

“I asked Rebecca to do it. That document was something I had her keep intentionally, just to ensure Ban would bear a little more blame, leaving no room for error.”

Miss Vilyric thought for a moment…

Indeed, if Ban really escaped the capital and miraculously survived, once that document was made public, it would greatly damage his reputation and diminish his calling power.

As for why it was specifically placed in Ban’s ring, it was certainly to enhance credibility. Perhaps the small princess had some other considerations through 【Revelation】 while seeing content, but that didn’t matter now.

Mona also mentioned that 【Revelation】 couldn’t foresee everything in detail, particularly when it involved the future of the 【Descendant】, just as she never could have guessed that Miss Vilyric would return that document to Ban.

“Then, the arrow that led me to the blood clan manor…”

“That was arranged by me. The content wasn’t just nonsense. If Miss Vilyric hadn’t gone, there would have been new variables arising from Devitt’s related blood clan forces in the capital.”

“Though I don’t know what exactly Miss Vilyric did in there, from the changes in my sister’s 【Revelation】, it still indicates that the trouble has been resolved, hasn’t it?”

“Well… and the incident involving the third prince and the fourth prince’s downfall…”

“Was also secretly planned by me. Through Rebecca, I adjusted Ban’s plans to achieve results. My only goal was to eliminate all enemies that could obstruct my sister from becoming queen.”

“Why do I feel like I’ve been used as a pawn…”

Saying that, the Priestess, with a smile that bore a hint of irony, touched her nearby staff, emanating a subtle sense of pressure.

“And you should know that this turmoil has cost many lives, in a way, they all died because of you, right?”

Miss Vilyric understood that from the beginning, Mona had never actively instigated the riot. Although she had adjusted Ban’s plans while he was in prison, if not for the little princess’s intervention, even more people would have died that night.

Someone was just annoyed at being manipulated and was purposefully being difficult.

Even when she met Ban, she had already grasped the gist of the matter. If Miss Vilyric wanted, she could have completely dismantled Mona’s plans.

“About that…”

Mona stood up as if she had already anticipated everything, bowing deeply at almost a 90-degree angle, lowering her noble head.

“I know this is a great offense to you. I also bear certain responsibility for the innocent victims, but beyond that, I found no better solution… I’m truly sorry, and if Miss Vilyric is still unsatisfied, you can take my life; I have no complaints.”

The little princess spoke these words sincerely, and from the very beginning of planning everything, she had likely been prepared to pay the price.

Miss Vilyric didn’t respond immediately but asked the question back with a calm expression.

“Don’t you see the future? Then before you said this, did you know whether you could live afterward?”

Straightening up in silence, the Little Loli gazed with her emotionally detached silver-blue eyes into Mona’s for a moment before ultimately shaking her head.

“I can’t see. The future is a blur, or rather, until I receive your decision, the future of Mona Meikailande cannot be observed at all.”

“Is that so…”

Raising her hand, she slowly reached toward the little princess’s forehead. Miss Vilyric could feel that Mona’s body was slightly trembling; clearly, she wasn’t as composed as she appeared.

Perhaps it was fear of the invisible future, or maybe just a simple fear of death.

Seeing this scene, Miss Vilyric smiled.

In the end, she simply flicked the smooth forehead of the girl, drawing forth a cute little yelp.

“Eek!”

“Looks like your heart hasn’t been turned into a cold monster by those 【possibilities】 yet, so I’ll forgive you this time. Make sure to use this ability well, and assist Liliya.”

After pausing and looking at the pitiful, teary-eyed blue-haired Little Loli, the Priestess chuckled lightly.

“If you have the chance, be honest about this with Liliya. I think… she will understand you.”

   

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