After I died, my personal maid rebelled.

The heavy rain stopped in the afternoon.

The wind swallowed its roar, the trees stopped rustling, and only the gentle drizzle remained, like silk threads and needles, quietly outlining the dark green mountains and forests.

The city is both quiet and noisy, and the dark-colored umbrellas perfectly complement this world, displaying vibrant life.

Diana gazed at the rain outside the window. Her bright and exquisite dress and wavy golden hair made her stand out, which also made her unable to escape the gaze of those around her.

The surveillance by the Duke's servants was blatant; they didn't care about the prince or princess's status, they just instinctively sensed that the visitors had ill intentions.

Because a maid jumped out of the window and left as soon as she learned of the princess's arrival...

As the Duke's master failed to arrive, Diana grew increasingly frustrated. She paced back and forth in the corridor, unable to shake off the crowd following her.

Diana went downstairs and saw Luna, who was holding a meeting of generals in the hall. She quickly came up with a way to escape.

The two had never gotten along at the academy. When Diana walked gracefully down the stairs, Luna didn't even bother to greet her and continued writing and drawing on the blackboard she had brought over.

"Aren't we too many men, eight hundred? Most of the enemy are just a newly formed group of peasants. If we send out so many cavalry, they'll probably collapse at the first touch."

As soon as the adjutant offered his opinion, a female soldier quickly retorted, "Even a lion puts its full strength into hunting a rabbit. If we can't achieve victory in one battle, these peasant armies will only become stronger. If we really let them train their troops, the East will eventually produce another Rondo."

"Of course I know that. What I'm worried about is that once their battle formation collapses, they might trample each other, causing unnecessary casualties. At that point, we won't know whether to pursue them or not..."

Luna? Eight Hundred Cavalry?

Diana was secretly surprised. She had gone to great lengths to acquire two hundred warhorses in the royal city, while Luna had only gone home once and suddenly had eight hundred cavalrymen.

It seems Luna will be a formidable problem in the future, but now is not the time to think about that.

Diana walked up to Luna, and as expected, Luna clicked her tongue in surprise.

"Is this your way of treating guests?" Diana picked up a piece of chalk and examined the map on the blackboard with great interest.

It has to be said that Luna's drawing skills are very high, and it is obvious that she has practiced hard. However, she cannot understand what those circles of lines represent.

Luna rolled her eyes at her. After so long, she was still as arrogant as ever. "Why should I entertain someone who's come uninvited?"

In the royal city, Luna could tolerate Diana to some extent, but this was her own territory, so why should she give the so-called princess a friendly look?

"The Northern Territory is also part of the kingdom's land, why can't I come?"

Luna sneered, "Come and say that to me again when you can come openly and honestly."

The spies planted in the capital by the Northern Territory had already sent word that the princess had secretly left the capital as soon as the hero's party set off for the Western Territory.

To their surprise, Princess Diana had come to the Ice City.

Not long ago, a group of royal assassins infiltrated Ice City and rescued Annie. Shortly after, Diana showed up uninvited... Given all this, it's hard not to speculate about the connection between the two.

Luna was very wary, and Diana seemed unwilling to talk much, so she turned around and led a group of servants upstairs.

Diana walked down the corridor, entered the guest room, and slammed the door shut.

The servants didn't think much of it and waited quietly outside the door, keeping a close eye on what was happening inside.

Upon entering the room, Diana took out a piece of chalk and quickly drew three magic circles on the floor.

Diana released magic power from her palm and channeled it into the array. The magic circle lit up, and Diana stepped into one of the magic circles first, instantly disappearing from the room.

Immediately afterward, the light from the second and third magic circles dimmed in an instant. In the empty room, a window was quietly opened, and amidst the wind and rain, the invisible Diana floated in mid-air and flew swiftly towards the street.

In a secluded tavern, Diana quickly found Oswald and Eleanor sitting at the bar drinking, using her aura-sensing magic.

There are many mediums in the Duke's mansion, so it wouldn't be difficult to find the two by activating this magic.

Diana originally intended to show herself, but after overhearing their conversation, she changed her mind.

This was the first time she had seen the two of them in private.

Oswald, with his sleeves and trousers rolled up, looked like a rough laborer, not at all like a duke. Yet, he wore a rare relaxed smile as he drank and patiently listened to the complaints of the people around him.

Elena was still dressed as a maid, but with a coat over her clothes. She had rolled up her long sleeves and was holding a glass, chattering away as if she had a headache.

"And then there's Pete, who keeps asking me to throw parties every other day. When did I ever stop them from throwing their own parties?"

"He actually said that if the Duke and I didn't attend, no one would dare to come. He said that a proper gathering could promote friendly relations among everyone and also boost the economy of the Northern Territory."

"I think they just have too much money to burn. Once the tax department is officially established, I'm going to thoroughly examine their wallets and see if they dare to make these demands again."

Oswald chuckled. "Pete is a decent guy. He hasn't done anything heinous. He earns his money entirely through his own abilities."

"I heard he's very good at making perfumes and cosmetics. We can do business with him in the future and open a workshop together."

Elena sighed, and the two clinked glasses lightly. After taking a small sip of her wine, she remarked, "Perhaps it's because I was born into a fallen baronial family that I can't understand their thinking. There are so many things they could do, yet they insist that only pleasure can demonstrate their noble status."

Swirling his wine glass, Oswald merely smiled. "What's the big deal? Can you imagine a high-ranking academician risking his life for a fancy dress?"

"People always like to prove themselves with external things. If he didn't wear this robe, how would the world know that he has severed his worldly ties, dried up his gold sea, and is a remarkable archbishop?"

"Conversely, some people always dress very plainly and don't show off, but in private they love beauty more than anyone else..."

Eleanor reached out and twisted Oswald's arm tightly, refusing to let go.

Oswald immediately shut up, and the two of them calmly finished their drinks. Only when they were leaving did Elena release her grip and give Oswald a warning look.

As they left the tavern, Oswald rolled down his trousers and offered to hold an umbrella over Eleanor.

Elena looked at the carriage, tilted her head, and asked疑惑地问道, "Your Grace, aren't you planning to go back today?"

Oswald held out his hand to her, "Even if I skip work, no one will deduct my wages."

After a brief hesitation, Elena patted his hand, walked through the rain, and came to Oswald's umbrella.

"And what about me? How will my salary be calculated?"

"The secretary-general is considered absent, the personal maid is considered overtime, and there is also a field work allowance."

Hearing this, Elena nodded in satisfaction, and the two walked together, attracting many passersby to turn their heads.

Hmm...it seems to be His Excellency the Duke, but I'm not sure. Let me take another look.

Oh no, there's a woman by the Duke's side!

The residents of the ice city were friendly and loved to join in the fun. The crowd around him gradually grew denser and denser until Oswald could barely move and had to stop and watch them helplessly.

Amidst the increasingly curious gazes and whispers of the crowd, Elena, who was pondering the flood problem, raised her head in confusion.

What's wrong with everyone today? Is it strange that the Duke and I are in the city?

However, once they saw the faces of the people beside the Duke, everyone fell silent and then walked away one after another, as if nothing had happened.

These people...

Oswald was speechless. Just how much do you guys care about my gossip? Although I often tell you some embarrassing little stories, I've only ever seen pigs run, and I still don't even have my first kiss.

It's not as depraved and immoral as you think!

Everyone left with a slight sense of regret, leaving Oswald alone, bewildered in the wind, with Elene beside him, still not quite understanding what was going on.

Once the crowd dispersed, Diana, who was hiding in a corner, breathed a sigh of relief. For some reason, so many people had rushed over and almost knocked her to the ground.

After this little incident, Diana continued to secretly follow the two, though she herself didn't know why she was doing it, completely forgetting about her business.

If she had to put it into words, Diana was simply resentful. She didn't understand why Eleanor had launched a rebellion in her previous life, and what Eleanor's motives were.

To show loyalty to Oswald?

What's so good about that kind of person? Almost every nobleman regarded Oswald as a tiger or wolf, and his rule in the Northern Territory was nothing short of brutal.

Thorne is gentle, upright, and brave—he's practically everyone's ideal monarch, but why... why do people look at us like that...?

Seeing the two enter a clothing store, Diana quickly followed and stood in front of the glass window, quietly watching their every move.

Inside the store, Eleanor tried on a black satin dress. To Diana's surprise, Eleanor had an excellent figure and appearance. With her long red hair tied up, she exuded a particularly cold and glamorous aura.

Oswald was momentarily stunned, but he quickly smiled and stepped forward, taking out a pair of exquisite black gemstone earrings he had just selected and personally placing them on her earlobes.

Elena's eyes were filled with anger, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, her ear tips were slightly red, and she was muttering something.

The two women coincidentally chose the same color scheme. Elena lowered her eyes shyly, turned to face the dressing mirror, and gently lifted her long skirt, seemingly quite satisfied with the outfit.

By the window, Diana's gaze was fixed on Oswald's face. She searched through all her memories, but found no one who had ever looked at her so gently without any greed...