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In fact, she did not think this way now.
Getting older was not the most terrifying.
If one lost true talent and genuine learning, that was truly fatal.
Fortunately, she devoted herself to studying medicine and practicing skills for three years.
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By then, even if no one liked her, she could still roam the world on her own, heal and save lives, and her life would not be too bad after all.
Yet she had a feeling that Dashnell would never harbor such vulgar thoughts.
Dashnell let out a laugh and said, “You know I never would.”
If she were not certain, how could she smile as she spoke?
Dashnell sighed and added, “But if I can earn your trust and see a smile on your face, I am content for this lifetime.”
He looked at Margaery and continued, “Margaery, I promise you in this life I will marry no one but you. If you do not marry, we shall guard each other from afar for a lifetime. If you marry, I will still grow old with you.
“If another ascends the throne, I will take you far away, to a place where no one can disturb us.
“If I ascend the throne, I will abolish all the other palaces and women, leaving only your residence!”
Margaery did not doubt his sincerity in the slightest.
She only said, “Why do I deserve such deep affection from you?”
Upon hearing this, Dashnell reached out and embraced her fully sighing and saying, “Because you were once my greatest regret.”
He no longer wished to miss her, nor to let go.
Margaery always had doubts.
At this moment, she could not help but ask, “Dashnell, in truth… You also came here by time–traveling, right?”
“Yes.” Dashnell did not deny it, only held her tighter, resting his chin atop her head.
He said, “On the day of the Wallen family’s recognition party, it was only my tenth day after I came here by time–traveling. The time was just enough for me to enter the palace, ask my mother to leave the palace, and barely enough to find an excuse to see you.”
At that time, he was in a sickbed.
By the time he could get up, five or six days had already passed.
Margaery, recalling her past life, asked in a trembling voice, “When I died before the time travel, you were still at the frontier, right?”
“Yes.” Dashnell, hearing this, his voice also trembled and choked. He said, “I only rushed back after receiving the news, went to the Icy Pool to retrieve your body, but all I brought up was a corpse, incomplete…”
He shed no tears easily.
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Yet at this moment, his tears fell into Margaery’s hair.
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He continued, “I have seen countless corpses on the battlefield, but they all died fighting the enemy, shedding their blood and giving their lives.
“But you are different. You were killed by your own family.”
Even now, when he recalled that scene, the pain was still unbearable. He added, “I deeply regret having Simon deliver the message to Raul back then, allowing him to take this position and do as he pleases.
“I always wonder, if he had not become Chancellor, if he had remained a normal official, would he have avoided being targeted, and would you have been spared such a tragic death?”
Margaery raised her hand and pressed it against his lips.
She said, “Dashnell, the matters of the Wallen family have nothing to do with you. You must not blame yourself.”
Her eyes were filled with gratitude. “No matter how the Wallen family treated me, I am truly grateful to you for all that you have done for me.”
Unfortunately, back then, her heart was entirely devoted to Dominic and the Wallen family, and she never noticed Dashnell
at all.
She never knew that there was someone in this world who silently protected her, and who would be devastated by her death.
“Dashnell,” Margaery looked at him, her gaze sincere. She said, “Because of you, I still find this world warm and vibrant. It is worth striving for, worth exploring.”
Dashnell could not resist and lowered his head to kiss her.
She was worthy of his devotion when he dove into the Icy Pool to retrieve her corpse.
He even sought out Walter, asking for a chance for her to time–travel!
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Meanwhile, Russell was stopped at the city gate.
“Who the hell are you?” Russell asked.
Nearly bumping into someone, he looked up in surprise at Wayne and asked bluntly, “Why are you stopping me?”
Leandro said, “There is something you need to do.
“If you do it, you might be able to salvage something. If you don’t, you’ll just have to wait for the Wallen family to be ruined.”
Leandro stood before Russell with his face covered, his presence completely different from the guards who usually accompanied Dashnell.
The way he appeared shocked Russell.
A wave of cold swept in, a fleeting shadow flashed by, and Leandro was suddenly right in front of him.
This movement was simply impossible for any ordinary person
Russell asked, “You… You are one of the Thirteen Shades of Stormshade Hall?”
He glanced around, looking empty outside the city gate, and felt a trace of fear.
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He thought of the wounds on Clyde.
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He wondered. ‘If last time, the Thirteen Shades of Stormshade all acted to take revenge on Clyde, then what are they here for this time?
Is it also for revenge?
Russell furrowed his brow, feeling a sense of despair.
He thought, ‘If he makes a move, I would have no chance of survival.
Fortunately, it seems he is here to talk.
Russell took a deep breath and summoned his courage to ask, “What do you need me to do?”
Leandro looked at him and said, “First, Tessa took a Southcroft Empire border defense map from Raul’s study. Last night, this item was handed over to a Southcroft Empire spy, and today it is being sent to Ramsgate.
You need to intercept this defense map.”
His tone was extremely firm as he continued, “Second, after retrieving the defense map, do not mention Stormshade Hall.
“Otherwise, you will die.”
He pressed his sword against Russell’s neck.
Russell felt that even the slightest movement in his breathing could easily result in his throat being cut.
He was shocked beyond words. He said, “I am extremely grateful you told me this.”
He spoke, lowering his head. “But with my abilities, I fear I cannot recover the defense map.
“That Southcroft Empire spy must be far more skilled than I am
He was a student at Inkwell Academy.
His studies usually focused on literature, and his skills were only average. Moreover, he had no clues at all and had never done anything so dangerous.
For a moment, he felt completely at a loss.
Leandro replied, “The people of Stormshade Hall will help you obtain the item.”
Leandro did not expect anything from him.
Intercepting the defense map was to give the Wallen family a reason not to be exterminated, to maintain the stability the King desired. At the same time, to delay the conflict on the southern border.
At the very least, they should wait until the cabinet was established and Dashnell had time to deal with the battlefield over there.
However, due to the previous incident involving Clyde and the fire at Springcourt House, Stormshade Hall had appeared far too frequently in Sinderin City. If they intervened in these matters again, it would easily arouse suspicion from the King.
If they truly became the focal point, all the pressure from various sides would be directed at Stormshade Hall and Dashnell.
Therefore, Stormshade Hall must remain hidden.
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They chose Russell to do it.
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But for Russell, this was an unexpected stroke of luck, saving him and the Wallen family.
He had no choice but to accept.
Russell cupped his hands and said, “I will go at once!”
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Leandro sheathed his longsword and said, “Remember, before tomorrow night, you must reach outside the north gate of Ramsgate. Someone will meet you there.”
After speaking, he gave Russell a deep look and added, “If one day I hear someone say this matter is related to Stormshade Hall, that will mark the beginning of the downfall of the Wallen family.”
With that, he disappeared in a flash.
Russell stood dazed at the city gate, somewhat at a loss.
A moment later, Raul and the others‘ carriage arrived behind him.
Joshua saw him and stopped the carriage to ask, “Russell, why are you standing here?”
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