Chapter 118

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Chapter 118: Why Does This Woman Change Her Attitude Faster Than Turning a Page?

“Your father, Ryman’s Grand Duke Schwarzwald?”

Lolth, a succubus well-versed in the customs and manners of the continent and an avid reader of magazines and biographies, had lived in the torture tower for a long time. Yet, she remained remarkably knowledgeable about continental affairs.

She had also learned about the Schwarzwald family from the northern highlands of Ryman—actually, from the moment she saw Isabella for the first time and learned her full name, Lolth understood that she had caught a significant fish.

Although Ryman is an empire, the current Empress of Ryman was once able to rule over one of the largest human nations on the continent, thanks to the Schwarzwald family from the north.

In other words, Isabella’s status in Ryman is actually exceptionally high. Her father, Grand Duke Schwarzwald, is a presence who could almost be compared to Her Majesty the Empress in Ryman. His achievements, power, experience, and background are unmatched in Ryman, and he can be considered a “stabilizing force” for the country.

Isabella nodded.

“Yes, I am the legitimate daughter of the Schwarzwald family.”

She said this without much pride or boastfulness; rather, her tone was calm with a hint of complexity.

At that moment, Lolth sensed Isabella’s emotions. The feelings of regret, unwillingness, and guilt that surfaced when Isabella mentioned her family revealed to Lolth the source of her low spirits.

“It’s not that I miss home.”

Thinking back to her family’s glory and her father’s deeds, and then reflecting on her situation, the noble knight girl might not be able to accept herself anymore, right?

Looking at it this way, Shelldor was right to let her praise her.

Lolth couldn’t help but sigh again; sometimes, an opponent understands a person better than a friend does.

However, she didn’t directly try to enlighten Isabella and instead continued the conversation from before.

“Grand Duke Schwarzwald is coming to Palgauro City…”

She had some impression of this matter. After thinking for a moment, she remembered seeing a record of it in a book that documented the major events of the continent over the past hundred years.

“Is it about the peace agreement with the Republic of Seychelles that was signed and torn up just four months later?”

Lolth looked at Isabella and asked.

Although Isabella knew this succubus seemed to be remarkably familiar with the countries and peoples of the main plane, she was still a bit surprised to hear her bring this up.

“Yes, that time… How did you know?”

Isabella couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“I saw it by chance. Grand Duke Schwarzwald… Your father is quite a remarkable person. He quelled internal strife in three months and then fought off external enemies in another three months,” Lolth recalled Shelldor’s words and smoothly shifted the conversation toward Isabella. “And indeed, like father, like daughter; you have already become a legendary knight at such a young age.”

Hearing Lolth’s praise, Isabella didn’t feel happy.

She felt even more down.

“Really…”

She found it hard to tell if this succubus was mocking her.

And Lolth seemed not to notice, continuing to speak.

“I always feel it’s not quite right for me to say these words. After all, you’ve already heard so many compliments. And I only met you after you were… defeated and captured. I haven’t fought alongside you on the battlefield, so praising your strength doesn’t really carry much weight… Well, this is something Shelldor should say instead…”

As Lolth spoke to herself, Isabella’s frustration grew even more.

Indeed… In the eyes of this succubus, I must seem laughable and weak. Compared to my father, I—the successor of the Northman Knight Order—feel utterly unworthy.

She sighed softly, but Lolth’s words still echoed in her ears.

“However, my time spent with you over the past month is very real. When you are not ‘Schwarzwald,’ not ‘Ryman Ice,’ and not ‘legend-level Grand Knight,’ but just ‘Isabella,’ I still understand you quite well.”

Saying this, Lolth turned her gaze towards Isabella.

“Strong, unyielding, noble, hardworking, kind, and persistent… these are your strengths, and they hold true even without your various titles. So, there’s no need to feel down or discouraged because you don’t measure up to your father,” Lolth said, scratching her head. “To be honest, with your father’s achievements and strength, it’s hard to find anyone on the continent who can match him. There’s no need to compete—especially since you were almost there, becoming a legendary Grand Knight at just fifteen!”

Isabella listened to Lolth’s words. At first, she was a bit confused, Lolth continued, and a sense of incredulity began to dawn on her.

“Are you… trying to cheer me up?”

After Lolth finished speaking, Isabella asked in disbelief.

“Not exactly, but you’ve been feeling down lately, and I can’t just ignore it. You’re an important member of the Interrogation Department, after all.,” Lolth replied, feeling a bit shy about Isabella’s question. “And… having someone really amazing at home—I can understand how you feel. Honestly, I got into the Demon Army through connections, so I’ve been under a lot of pressure too.”

Isabella was even more surprised by Lolth’s explanation.

“Really…? So that’s why you work so hard in the Demon Army?”

She couldn’t imagine there being a more powerful succubus than Lolth in the abyss.

But if that were true, Isabella could understand why this succubus was so extraordinary.

And Lolth… was definitely lying to Isabella!!

A salted fish like her naturally couldn’t feel any pressure.

But now that things had come to this, Lolth could only nod.

“Yes, absolutely true!”

Hearing this, Isabella believed her

“How strange…”

Isabella murmured, a soft chuckle escaping her lips.

Thinking of how this seemingly cunning succubus acted so meekly in front of her elders, she couldn’t help but feel much better.

But Isabella quickly realized something was wrong.

“Oh no, why do I feel this light feeling”

Could it be that I encouraged and guided this succubus?

No… how could there be such a kind member of the demon race that genuinely cares about the feelings of a captive?

This must be part of the succubus’s disguise and wicked pleasure—although I don’t know what her goal is, it can’t be good!

Isabella thought to herself with great certainty, her expression growing cold again

“Alright, Master Lolth, I need to go rest now.”

After saying this, Isabella turned and walked towards her room, leaving Lolth looking confused.

“This woman… changes her mind quicker than turning a page in a book,” Lolth muttered to herself, still baffled.

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