Chapter 318
This year, the snow here was two feet thick, but when she stabbed down with a sword, beneath it was frozen earth.
In other words, this earth was not dug up recently.
It was dug before the cold winter set in.
The person who dug the tunnel had prepared the surface in autumn, to prevent the ground from freezing and becoming impossible to dig in winter.
Then, when everyone thought no one would be moving earth in winter, they dug the underground passage. What a clever scheme.
Margaery thought about this, and although she had not gone down the tunnel, she already had a guess. “I think this is not the only entrance. Underground, the earth does not freeze in winter, but the dug–up soil needs an exit. It must have been taken out by the river behind the mountain.”
She ordered someone to lift the wooden plank.
Sure enough, beneath the plank was a pitch–black hole, which astonished Estelle. “It really is a secret passage!”
Her face was somewhat pale.
Because if the enemy succeeded, she and her loved ones would all be sent to the heaven together.
Although, at present, aside from the King and Queen Mother, she seemed to have no other relatives.
“Let’s go down and take a look.” Margaery glanced at her and Solon. “Estelle, you may remain here; the tunnel is likely dangerous.”
Estelle was afraid in her heart.
But she did not want to shrink away at this moment, since she had been the one to propose making progress.
To hide like this would only invite ridicule.
Till go down as well Estelle took a deep breath and was the first to step inside.
At worst, it would mean death.
Then, she would not have to go to Emberfall for a political marriage.
Compared to the long–lasting fear of Einberfall, the present fear was driven by her resolve and seemed less intetise
Solon followed, signaling for Margaery to go last.
Margaery closely followed them down.
In the courtyard, Phillipa had captured everyone present, sneering, Quile brave, aren’t you? When slid you ary digging?
If these people caused trouble on New Year’s Eve, she would die with them.
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These people did not answer, their gaze fixed on the mountain below.
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Clearly, these people were well–trained and not easy to deal with; even now, they were determined to conceal the truth for their master.
Phillipa, raised in the military camp, was no pushover. “Who are you trying to impress here?”
With a cold laugh, a flash of steel gleamed.
The sword in her hand stabbed directly into one person’s foot, twisting sharply; the victim immediately let out a miserable “Aow!” and was wracked with pain, nearly losing consciousness.
“Not talking? Fine. I’ve been in a bad mood these days, so I’ll have some fun with you.” She snorted, her expression unchanged.
Watching from the shadows, Nelly, who was planning to assist Margaery, couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of her mouth.
It was truly ruthless.
On the surface, she looked like a valiant, cheerful young lady.
Who would have thought that when it came to action, she wouldn’t even blink?
However, Phillipa had long mastered one skill: to treat enemies as mercilessly as autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves.
Those people had plotted to send them to their deaths.
Who was she showing mercy to?
She held nothing back.
She drew her sword, blood splattering everywhere.
With another sword strike, she forced another person nearby.
That person was so terrified he lost his soul, wetting his pants on the spot. “I’ll talk, I’ll talk!”
Then, his legs gave way and he knelt down.
Honestly, he did not want to be bloodily tortured by this woman.
It hurt too much.
He realized that Margaery’s sharpness lay in her powers of observation and judgment, while Phillipa’s sharpness… that was enough to make blood splash three feet.
Neither of them could be provoked.
“Then speak.” Phillipa smiled, her voice turning gentle. “I know that both Margaery and I are women, and hom the very beginning you looked at us askance, looking down on us.
“But it doesn’t matter. When it comes to torture, we can make you writhe in agony, body and soul
Cold sweat broke out on everyone’s foreheads.
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At this moment, looking at her, her gender suddenly seemed blurred.
Regardless of gender, to act like this was to be a demon king.
Gender was not important.
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Finally, the kneeling man, trembling all over, confessed the truth, “This tunnel was dug just as autumn began, and the digging continued until winter arrived.”
“And the other end? Where does it lead?” Phillipa asked.
Phillipa glanced at him, leisurely fiddling with her nails, the sword cradled in her arms, its blood staining her skirt, but she paid it no mind.
She looked like a scheming courtier.
The man, horrified, replied in a trembling voice, “The other end is at the cliff behind the mountain. We had to dispose of a lot of earth, and this is the Hall of Divinity. Although the High Priest doesn’t use this passage, if anything unusual happened he would certainly ask about it.
“So, we first broke through the cliff on the back mountain and used that as the exit. All the earth dug out this winter was dumped down from there.”
Now, he confessed everything.
It also meant it was all over.
The group abandoned all pretense and admitted, “We were simply following orders and doing physical labor. We don’t know anything else. Please investigate further!”
“Who controlled you?” Phillipa glanced at them.
“It was… it was… Lord Sigurd.” Fearing pain, the man confessed cautiously.
“How did he control you?” Phillipa continued to ask.
At this, the group exchanged glances, their expressions growing complex and cautious, hesitating,
Seeing this, Phillipa snorted, “Did he capture your families, or did he seize your vital weakness, or hold something over you?”
The group was speechless.
Unable to avoid it, they had to answer honestly, “All of those.”
Another individual shared, “I was originally in prison. He got me out and told us that if we helped him accomplish this, be
would set us free.
“If we failed, he would rewrite our cases, changing it from punishing only us to exterminating nine generations of our
families.”
Upon hearing this, Phillipa looked toward the Salome family residence at the foot of the mountain
Her eyes grew cold. “Lord Sigurd is quite capable.”
Sooner or later, she would make sure Sigurd died.
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At this moment, looking at her, her gender suddenly seemed blurred.
Regardless of gender, to act like this was to be a demon king.
Gender was not important.
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Finally, the kneeling man, trembling all over, confessed the truth. “This tunnel was dug just as autumn began, and the digging continued until winter arrived.”
‘And the other end? Where does it lead?” Phillipa asked.
Phillipa glanced at him, leisurely fiddling with her nails, the sword cradled in her arms, its blood staining her skirt, but she paid it no mind.
She looked like a scheming courtier.
The man, horrified, replied in a trembling voice, “The other end is at the cliff behind the mountain. We had to dispose of a ot of earth, and this is the Hall of Divinity. Although the High Priest doesn’t use this passage, if anything unusual happened. he would certainly ask about it.
So, we first broke through the cliff on the back mountain and used that as the exit. All the earth dug out this winter was lumped down from there.”
Now, he confessed everything.
It also meant it was all over.
The group abandoned all pretense and admitted, “We were simply following orders and doing physical labor. We don’t know anything else. Please investigate further!”
Who controlled you?” Phillipa glanced at them.
It was… it was… Lord Sigurd.” Fearing pain, the man confessed cautiously.
How did he control you?” Phillipa continued to ask.
At this, the group exchanged glances, their expressions growing complex and cautious, hesitating.
Seeing this, Phillipa snorted, “Did he capture your families, or did he seize your vital weakness, or hold something over you?”
The group was speechless.
Unable to avoid it, they had to answer honestly, “All of those.”
Another individual shared, “I was originally in prison. He got me out and told us that if we helped him accomplish this, he would set us free.
“If we failed, he would rewrite our cases, changing it from punishing only us to exterminating nine generations of our families.”
Upon hearing this, Phillipa looked toward the Salome family residence at the foot of the mountain
Her eyes grew cold. “Lord Sigurd is quite capable.”
Sooner or later, she would make sure Sigurd died.
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Thinking of her grandfather being poisoned, Phillipa hated the Salome family to the core, more than anyone else wanting to have their house confiscated and their family wiped out.
The captured people looked at her, unsure what to say.
In the end, even though they did the hard labor, the outcome could not be changed.
Karma would come, whether sooner or later, it always arrived.
Phillipa collected herself and asked, “Since you have come, where are the people who were originally here?”
“Th–that we do not know.” Someone stammered, but instinctively glanced at the mound of earth below.
Seeing this, Phillipa’s pupils contracted. She ordered, “Go get tools and dig this place open.”
‘But now, the ground is already frozen…”
Either dig it open for me, or I’ll dig out your eyes!” Phillipa had a very bad feeling.
There must be something extraordinary hidden beneath this pile of earth.
Those people had witnessed her ruthlessness and did not dare to slack off; they quickly grabbed tools and began digging.
At this moment, Margaery and the others had walked about half a mile down the mountain and then saw a fork in the road.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
