“But indeed, it was because of Countess Rose that Princess Liana became like this. The previous Princess Liana was very gentle and kind. It’s all Countess Rose’s fault. If she hadn’t poisoned her, Princess Liana certainly wouldn’t have done these things, right?” Count Ige said with a smile.

It seemed like he was giving Liana a way out, but in reality, he had already set a trap for her.

Even if it were true, so what? In the eyes of the victims, she was just evading responsibility, using it as an excuse.

Those victims would certainly not accept this reason. Why would she, as a victim, harm them? Why could she, after doing such things, continue as if nothing had happened, retaining her previous power and enjoying life as before?

But what about those victims? It was extremely unfair and would naturally cause their dissatisfaction.

“No,” Liana shook her head. “What’s done is done. I won’t shirk any responsibility. Everything I did before, whether intentional or not, was by my hand, and I will bear the corresponding responsibility. If you want compensation, feel free to come find me. If you want to take revenge on me, I have no objections. I deserve it,” Liana said. “I know many people are still dissatisfied with me, showing extreme fear. I understand very well, as I just experienced these things myself. How should I put it? It’s somewhat sad? But I also know that I can’t blame anyone. If I must blame someone, I can only blame my incompetent self.

“But one thing I didn’t expect was that just now, someone actually thanked me. Not in a situation where they didn’t know who I was, but knowing very clearly that I am Liana Venus, they said ‘thank you’ to me. I was truly happy.

“So that’s why I came here. You should know better than anyone what my purpose is in coming here, Count Ige.”

“...” Count Ige’s expression turned unpleasant, but he didn’t care much. After all, those who had started the broadcast were his people. When Liana said things they didn’t want others to see, they would cut off the broadcast.

By now, they had probably already cut off the feed.

But in reality?

Just as someone was about to interrupt the broadcast, they found their limbs immobilized.

“That won’t do. You need to show everything to everyone completely. Otherwise, it would be quite unfair,” Minoga’s figure emerged from the shadows.

She had been watching everything from the beginning, not interfering because this was the best opportunity for the people of this world to get to know Princess Liana, and also a chance for Princess Liana to somewhat break free from her previous label.

“Princess Liana will definitely be fine.” Minoga believed in Princess Liana, especially now that the power was in her hands.

“Weren’t you supposed to not come? And we had already prepared!” That person looked at Minoga in disbelief.

For this day, they had made thorough preparations, borrowing many high-level Executors from Crown Prince Hodwen’s side, specifically setting up a formation. Even a Judge shouldn’t be able to approach without making any noise.

“Always remain humble, always respect magic,” Minoga didn’t intend to say much to the other party. “You should think about what to do next.”

“We haven’t done anything,” the person tried to be stubborn. “Even if you are a Judge, entering someone else’s territory without permission is unreasonable!”

“Is that so?” Minoga didn’t bother with useless talk. A key appeared in her hand. “Just look forward to what will happen next.”

Back to the count, his expression was unpleasant, but at this moment, he received some good news: the broadcast had been shut down. Although they hadn’t fully shown Princess Liana’s savage side to others, they had mostly completed their task.

Now, as long as Princess Liana left this place, his mission would be successfully completed. With his performance just now, he would definitely attract attention from certain people.

“It seems we still have many misunderstandings about Princess Liana,” Count Ige smiled.

No matter what kind of person Liana was, Count Ige couldn’t expose himself. If his activities were discovered, he would be finished.

“Shall we go? Take me to your home. This place is really too shabby,” Liana was starting to get impatient.

“Princess Liana, what are you joking about? This place is where I currently live. I live here day in and day out. The subjects of this city can all vouch for me,” Count Ige smiled.

“Is that so? Then let them prove it to me,” Liana walked outside. “Let’s see just how competent you are as a manager.”

“Of course, I welcome your inspection,” Count Ige smiled.

Unfortunately, this part couldn’t be seen by people outside anymore. Otherwise, this would have garnered more goodwill.

Count Ige knew very well that frequent broadcasts would only arouse suspicion, especially if they only showed scenes favorable to him. It would be too fake.

Count Ige was very confident that no one would dare to speak against him. Before Princess Liana arrived, he had already cleared all the bills and even paid two months’ extra wages, although all this money came from Crown Prince Hodwen.

As long as they weren’t mentally ill, they wouldn’t side with this violent woman. He had merely delayed paying wages for a few months. Well, in some cases, a few years. Alright, and in some cases, the person had died without receiving payment, and that portion naturally went into his own pocket.

In short, he had indeed paid, and even gave extra. They should just gratefully accept it.

“Princess Liana.” Sephirena came to Liana’s side. To ensure Liana’s safety, she wouldn’t let Liana leave her sight.

Sephirena looked at Count Ige’s confident expression. The other party must have made thorough preparations. Things wouldn’t go so smoothly. “I’m afraid not many people will tell the truth.”

“Are you worried about me?” Liana smiled.

“...” Indeed, Sephirena couldn’t deny this point. Because Princess Liana was such an excellent, gentle, and kind person, she didn’t want to see Princess Liana show that sad expression again due to misunderstandings.

She had seen this expression before, and it was this expression that made her understand what responsibility meant.

Because of some mistakes she had made as a child, when Sister Tarashil was misunderstood—especially by those who had received her help—she had shown this expression.

“Don’t worry, I’m prepared,” Liana appeared quite relaxed.

How could Liana not know that Count Ige’s confidence in saying these things meant he had made preparations?

But she was willing to believe in Coco.

Besides, even if something unexpected happened, Liana still had backup plans.

Today, Count Ige must be hanged on the city wall.

Soon, they returned to their previous position.

“Princess Liana, feel free to ask whatever you want,” Count Ige showed an unconcerned face.

Liana stood before them. Among those present, Liana had seen some earlier, including Xiao Qian and her mother.

“I know you don’t want to believe me, that you fear me. I understand,” Liana opened her red lips. “This is normal, and I understand. I didn’t come here for you, but for Mephilia. According to her investigation, ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) she discovered that Count Ige seems to have been doing some unsavory things.

“You may not believe me, but you should believe Mephilia, right? I don’t want to waste too much time on you. Just speak up quickly so I can go back and claim credit.” Liana knew very well that if she were the one saying these words, no one would dare to step forward.

“Princess Mephilia will resolve the problems here, so if you have any grievances or have faced oppression, you can tell me. I will convey them to Princess Mephilia,” Liana said.

But no one in the audience dared to speak up. No one dared to be the first to step forward.

Compared to facing more trouble, the extra two months’ wages seemed more worthwhile. Besides, Count Ige had already threatened them at that time.

Even if it was Princess Mephilia, what could she do? Count Ige had already settled the wages. If Princess Mephilia really came here, she couldn’t do anything to Count Ige, could she?

Rather than having another problem, it was better to take the two months’ wages and quietly accept it.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you, Princess Liana,” Count Ige said gloatingly at this moment.

Liana looked around and didn’t see Coco.

“Where is Coco?” Liana asked.

“Who is Coco?” Count Ige didn’t have the leisure to remember so many names.

“Forgotten so quickly? Didn’t you say you specifically invited a priest to treat her? Coco is the tailor whom you owed several months’ wages, causing her to have no money for medical treatment, not even able to eat a hot meal or wear warm clothes in winter, forcing her to go alone into the forest in the bitter cold to look for food—that little girl,” Liana said coldly.

“So this is why Princess Liana is so angry with me.” Count Ige nodded. “I understand. I’ll take Princess Liana to Coco’s home right away to see the truth.”

“Very well, let me see the so-called truth,” Liana said indifferently.

They arrived in front of a rather dilapidated room. The room had several places crudely repaired with wooden boards, but even so, cold wind still blew into the room.

“Is this what you call help? They don’t even have a decent room,” Liana said coldly.

“This can’t be helped. Our area is very remote. We can only maintain income through some hard labor. I’m willing but unable. If I help this family, I can’t help the next,” Count Ige still maintained a very upright appearance.

“Hypocrite.” With fewer people around now, Liana didn’t plan to be polite to Count Ige anymore.

“Whatever makes Princess Liana happy,” Count Ige didn’t care about Liana’s words. “If saying these things makes Princess Liana feel better, go ahead. However, no matter how much Princess Liana insults me, I won’t change what I intend to do.”

“Tch.” Just this wouldn’t make Liana feel better.

Liana pushed open the door and saw Coco brewing medicine for her mother. She was puzzled about how Princess Liana knew this place.

“Princess Liana?”

“Coco.” The room was small, making it crowded with several people entering.

“How did you...” After seeing Count Ige behind Liana, Coco’s expression changed dramatically. She stepped back several paces and accidentally knocked over the hot water on the table.

But Sephirena reacted quickly, using magic to steady Coco and return all the hot water to its container without spilling a drop.

“You dead pig scared Coco!” Liana rudely pointed at Count Ige and scolded.

This made the flesh on Count Ige’s face twitch. He hated being addressed this way the most.

Because he had originally been quite thin, but due to certain reasons, he had eaten better and better, leading to his current state.

Then, Liana turned and looked at Coco gently. “Are you alright, Coco?”

Coco shook her head. “Thank you, big sister, and Princess Liana. I’m fine.”

But Coco still looked fearfully at Count Ige.

Liana naturally saw what Coco feared. “Don’t worry, Coco. With me here, everything will be fine.”

Liana gently comforted Coco, which shocked the onlookers. Was this still Princess Liana?

Meanwhile, at the Venus Manor.

Crack!

The cup in Erinna’s hand shattered, spilling scalding tea on her hand, but Erinna felt no pain.

Her expression was somewhat gloomy. Who was this little girl called Coco?

Why did she get to enjoy Sister Liana’s gentleness? It was as if she was caring for her own little sister.

Envious! Envious! Envious!

This should have been her privilege!

“Mm.” Coco nodded and obediently hid behind Liana.

“Coco? What’s wrong?” Coco’s mother had heard the commotion outside, but due to her physical condition, she couldn’t come out.

Liana crouched down so Coco could see her. “Be good, go comfort your mother first, then come back out, alright? Don’t make her worry.”

“Okay.”

Coco ran into the bedroom and came out after a few minutes. It seemed she had settled things.

“Let’s go outside,” Liana said.

The room was too small for maneuvering, and the house was so fragile it might break at the slightest touch.

“Fine,” Count Ige took a deep breath. Troublesome things were about to happen.

But the broadcast had already ended. Whatever happened now, only they would know. At worst, he would just give Princess Liana some benefits later.

“Tell me, Coco, what did Count Ige do to you?” Liana said.

Coco looked at Liana, then at Count Ige, seemingly struggling with or fearing something.

Thinking about it, asking such a young girl to make this decision was too much for her.

“See, Princess Liana? I didn’t do anything,” Count Ige showed a satisfied smile.

“Is that so?” Liana didn’t blame Coco.

As she herself had said, ‘Putting too much pressure on a little girl isn’t good. You’ve already done very well.’

Liana smiled gently. “Now, let’s do something that ‘Liana’ would do.”

“Princess Liana, violence isn’t a good choice,” Count Ige reminded.

And his guards had already prepared themselves.

“You think...”

“Princess Liana!” Coco suddenly grabbed Liana’s hand, as if she had made some kind of determination.

“Originally, our family was doing okay. At least we wouldn’t freeze in the cold winter and could have enough to eat, without having to go into the forest in such cold weather to look for food.

“And thank you again, Princess Liana. It was Princess Liana who saved me from the snow wolves’ encirclement, gave me food and wolf fur, allowing me to survive this winter. If it weren’t for Princess Liana, I would have died in some unknown corner long ago, and naturally wouldn’t have waited for Count Ige’s so-called wages.”

With Liana’s backing, Coco wasn’t so afraid anymore, though she still hid behind Liana.

“Count Ige has not paid my mother her wages since a year ago. Even when my mother went to ask for her wages, she was driven out. This time, my mother fell ill for this reason. She felt very guilty for not being able to let me wear warm clothes in winter or eat hot food, which is why she fell ill.” As Coco spoke, her voice began to choke with sobs.

Her fists clenched in anger.

Originally, Liana had intended to use her own methods, but now it seemed unnecessary.

“So, do you have anything else to say, you stinking pig?” Liana’s tone was icy.

Seeing that the truth was exposed, and since the broadcast had ended, Count Ige couldn’t be bothered to act anymore.

“You broke your promise,” Count Ige looked coldly at Coco. “You took my money but still spoke out? How ungrateful.”

Coco looked at Count Ige, then ran into the room. After a while, she came out with a bag in her hand.

“In here are the extra two months’ wages. We don’t need money not earned by our own labor,” Coco threw the bag in front of Count Ige. “We only want what we earn with our own hands.”

Liana crouched down and rubbed Coco’s head. “Thank you. Although I’m glad you spoke up, please don’t do this again in the future. It’s too dangerous.”

“Oh.” Coco nodded obediently. “But I said it because Princess Liana encountered some trouble, and Princess Liana would protect me.”

It’s too much—why was there such an adorable little girl?!

“Mm, thank you. Leave the rest to me,” Liana pinched the little girl’s cheek. “I came to end all this.”