My older sister is a villainous rich girl

In the animation, his role is only this: a supporting character, similar to a comedian.

But it was only through these years of actual interaction that Wayne truly realized what kind of person he really was.

Hmm... she's someone whose strengths and weaknesses are both very obvious.

Should I help him and Molly get together?

He turned his gaze to the other side of the classroom and, sure enough, saw Gavin casting an eager look at him.

Ah, anyway, it's just an invitation I'm helping out, so I guess I'll probably be rejected.

"Molly, are you free to go out this weekend? With your friends?"

However, Molly's focus was not on the invitation.

"Huh? Lord Wayne, don't you need to recuperate?"

"...It's okay, it won't affect your travel."

“I’m so sorry that you and Gavin were worried about us during the previous practical exam,” Wayne explained. “This time, I’ll invite everyone to go out and have some fun and relax.”

In reality, this was just an excuse; the entire trip was planned by Gavin.

Of course, he also covered all the expenses.

"Lady Chris is going too?"

Molly asked excitedly, "Can we go to the hot springs again?"

After she finished speaking, her expression turned somewhat dejected.

"You didn't take me with you last time you went out. I wanted to go to the hot springs with Lady Chris too~"

Wayne paused for two seconds, then decisively gave up.

"Never mind, let's talk about it after I'm healed."

Damn it! I've never even been to a hot spring with her!

"Huh? How could this be!"

Seeing that Wayne wanted to back out, Molly immediately accused him of breaking his promise, "Didn't you say it wouldn't affect anything?"

"I'm injured, so I can't soak in the hot spring."

"Then, then we can go somewhere else to play," she said, reluctantly giving in.

Seeing her expectant look, Wayne was speechless.

"Okay, this weekend then. I'll let you know once I've decided on a place."

This guy only agreed because of Chris, right?

It must be!

Although he was slightly annoyed, this time he didn't agree to help entirely because of Gavin.

Taking advantage of this trip, he wanted to see if he could lure the snake out of its hole again.

After all... there are only those who steal for a thousand days, but not those who guard against thieves for a thousand days. We have to get rid of those hidden dangers completely.

Since the conspiracy in the ruins was exposed that day, all the people involved in the proctoring have been placed under surveillance.

Student council president Darcy was originally on the list of people being monitored.

Perhaps feeling guilty, he disappeared quickly, even though he didn't reveal his true identity in the ruins.

Given his previously reliable image, many teachers and students at the academy still defend him, saying that he was most likely framed by the real culprit, and have even asked the school to send someone to rescue him.

Hmph, Darcy.

In the original story, this is a person who thought he had lost everything.

He must have realized by now that he can lose even more.

The peaceful and harmonious school life filled with the trust of teachers and friends was no longer relevant to him.

His life has completely taken a wrong turn, and from now on, the only path he can take is to collude with those traitors.

If an opportunity for revenge were presented to him, would he reappear?

Wien pondered for a moment, then tore a page from his notebook.

His movements stopped the moment the pen tip touched the paper.

A jet-black ink dot was left on the paper.

—Isn't this kind of paper too rough?

Where can I buy the kind of high-quality stationery that Miss Ge Li used to use?

……

“Wien”.

Chris returned even later than him that day, and she was with Duke Elliott.

Wayne was still a little nervous when facing Duke Elliott.

Especially when he stares at you without saying a word, it puts a lot of pressure on you.

"There are some things I'd like to discuss with you," Chris said worriedly.

“Hmm.” Wayne listened attentively.

Elliott gestured to the two of them: "Let's talk in my study."

He wasn't the only one who wanted to resolve the hidden danger; Chris, the Duke, and even the officials who wanted to apprehend the criminals shared the same thought.

Therefore, Chris even specifically asked Duke Elliott to take her to a discussion meeting related to the case.

"Really? You invited Molly and the others out to play..." Chris said. "It's not the best option, but it's worth a try."

It was only after her explanation that Wayne realized that the joint investigation team had long wanted to send these "sheep" into the tiger's den once again.

Previously, all such requests had been rejected by His Highness the Duke.

But Chris agreed with their suggestion.

“We can’t just wait passively forever,” she said.

"Otherwise... no one can be sure whether we will suffer heavy losses when the next attack comes."

Duke Eliot listened attentively to her opinion.

"Chris."

He carefully chose his words: "Although those officials spoke as if it were foolproof, this matter is actually still very risky."

“I haven’t talked to you about this before, but you’re all grown up now and should know something about family matters.”

Elliott stood up, turned his back to them, and looked out at the night sky.

"Do you know... what is most important to the king?"

After posing the question, he gave the two of them some time to think.

In the elegantly styled study, Chris looked at the carpet, while Wayne stared at the bookshelf; neither of them answered.

Fortunately, Elliott didn't really want to hear the children's answers.

“Yes, control.” He spoke each word with force and conviction.

Elliott shook his head and sighed softly—

"His Majesty the King is furious about this case."

"However, it's not because you were hurt that you feel hatred towards the murderer; rather, it's because you feel fear about these unexpected events that are beyond his control."

His Highness the Duke gave a rather offensive assessment of the man wearing the crown.

But after he clearly stated it, he remained silent for a long time.

The room became very quiet for a moment.

All that could be heard outside the window was the rustling of leaves in the strong wind.

After a short while, he finally spoke, continuing the conversation.

"The commanders of this joint investigation team were all appointed by His Majesty the King. This means that there must be someone on the team whom he believes can resolve this matter."

"But that solution is what he wants, but it may not be what we, or even the Winchester family, want."

His statement was rather vague.

At this point, Duke Elliott turned around and looked at Wayne and Chris.

Do you understand what I mean?

Wayne asked directly, revealing the deeper meaning he hadn't explicitly stated: "You mean, there's a possibility that we might be used as 'bait'?"

Elliott smiled.

"I never said that."

Chapter 151 A Sincere and Passionate Heart

The more powerful a person is, the more dangers will surround them.

Under the guise of imparting family affairs, Duke Elliott subtly touched upon many topics related to politics.

These are things he would never have talked to me about before.

In fact, the Duke and Wayne rarely communicated privately. Over the years, he would only occasionally ask Wayne how his studies or daily life were going when he thought of him.

He also entrusted Duchess Ashville with handling all the details.

"Is it possible that the king will take this opportunity to eliminate them without leaving a trace..."

It seems that the Winchester family, who control the military, do not have as harmonious a relationship with His Majesty the King as they appear on the surface.

His Majesty King George II was very cultured in literature and art, and especially loved drama.

With his strong support, the capital of the Kingdom of Saint Loens has now developed into a world-renowned cultural mecca.

However, in contrast, His Majesty's personal bravery was somewhat lacking.

The magical attribute inherited by the royal family is fire.

This was originally a strong attribute that gave it an advantage in attack.

But when it comes to George II's magical abilities, the only word to describe them is "unsophisticated."

If he hadn't been the only son of the previous king, he probably wouldn't have even been able to secure his position as crown prince back then.

Despite having such an ambitious father and receiving top-notch instruction from the best teachers since childhood, he still couldn't salvage his rather mediocre magical talent.

These unpleasant experiences cast a deep shadow over His Majesty's childhood.

However, since his coronation, he has accomplished quite a bit with his outstanding strategies and gained the support of a number of ministers.

Judging from his abilities, he could be considered a relatively good monarch in the history of the kingdom.

Moreover, he has an exceptionally outstanding heir—Prince Richard.

However, his deep-seated fear did not disappear; on the contrary, it deepened day by day under the nourishment of power.

He began to clearly show his distrust of his ministers, and even showed a preference for appointing people of lower social standing to important positions.

Such actions also aroused the vigilance of other nobles.

Sitting in the classroom, Wayne carefully pondered the Duke's true attitude towards His Majesty the King.

Ah, so-called aristocratic politics is such a hassle.

According to the textbooks in China, the people are undoubtedly the victors in the tide of history.

In this era, the fact that the king was willing to set aside his prejudices and appoint officials from impoverished backgrounds was undoubtedly a sign of progress.

The problem is... I'm currently on the side of the great nobles, what should I do?

The vast power of the Winchester family is not limited to the Duke alone.

Millions of grain transport workers depend on this for their livelihood!

Wayne rubbed his temples in frustration.