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Chapter 3 - Nerium oleander 2

Clatter clatter (sound of a carriage in motion)

"Have you heard the news about Lady

Evelyn's betrayal?"

"Yes, it was quite the shock… Anyway, is my lady truly planning to kill her this time?"

"Ah… though she's still so young, it's her fate to die by the hands of the Charming Rose."

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(Louis grasped the situation…)

Louis: Two maids inside a carriage, carrying a few poisonous roses, heading toward one of the noble estates—perhaps the residence of a duke or a king. One thing is certain: I will be the weapon that brings about the end of that child. And that girl… she's most likely an illegitimate daughter.

**The carriage creaked to a stop.**

**"Ugh… Why do I always feel so dizzy?"**

**"Come on! Hurry! We must see the lady before she gets angry…"**

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*(Rose — wife of the Duke of the Laurence family)*

She hummed happily, brushing her hair while seated in front of the mirror.

**"So… you've brought her?"**

**"Yes, my lady."**

**"Then prepare a tea party and invite the little girl. Today, white roses shall fall upon her."**

**"Hohohoho…"** *(a heavy, noble laugh)*

**Louis:** *What a disgusting laugh…*

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**"My lady, all is prepared. The child awaits."**

**"Wonderful!!!"**

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**Louis:** *And now what… are they going to boil me alive?*

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**"Just one petal is enough to end her."**

*Snip.* *(sound of a petal being plucked)*

**Louis:** *Aaaaaaaaagh! The pain—damn it, damn them all…*

*(The petal was dropped into the child's teacup.)*

**"Hello, my dear. I felt like having some tea with you today."**

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**The Child:** *"Umm… thank you."*

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**"And with plenty of sweets as well. Eat as much as you'd like."**

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