I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree - Chapter 112

It wasn’t that Sherlock hadn’t considered the possibility that Orson was using her as a tool to help him obtain the result he wanted, but ultimately, this was just a conjecture.

If Orson truly thought that way, then it would mean he had approached Sherlock with a certain motive from the beginning, and his injury after chasing the person was just an act in front of everyone.

At least according to the public opinion in the Empire, Orson would absolutely not be that kind of person.

However, if Orson truly deceived Sherlock, she would not spare Orson either.

Their relationship did not worsen because of Sherlock’s suspicious words, at least seemingly so.

…

Orleans Duchy, Paris City.

“Your Grace,” Sean rushed back from Saint Roland City to the Orleans Duchy in a hurry. Covered in dust, he didn’t rest and went directly to the ducal mansion, relaying all the results of the Saint Roland City case investigation to Duke Charles of Orleans.

“So, you mean… all of this is a conspiracy by the Duke of Napoli to sow discord between the Imperial Family and the local nobles?” Henry heard Sean’s report, combined with the information he had compiled by comparing his current life with his previous one over the past few days, and began to ponder.

Based on the variables, there were two main changes in the Empire between his past life and the present.

The first was the status of the Duke of Napoli.

In his previous life, the exposure of Duke Giovanni of Napoli’s scandals happened much later. After Litte successfully avenged himself against Giovanni, there was no information spread about Giovanni hiring assassins. Perhaps this information was considered unimportant at the time, or perhaps the case of his father’s death was closed hastily, preventing others from associating Giovanni with this matter.

The second was Orson.

To be honest, Orson being alive was, for Henry, the biggest factor of uncertainty in this world.

If everything had developed according to Henry’s expectations, he would only need to provide Litte with sufficient assistance to gain a potential ally.

In Henry’s previous life, before he was poisoned, Litte had already become the only person in the Empire holding two ducal titles. Furthermore, he was a favored courtier of Princess Elsa, who had already secured her position as the heir apparent. To help Elsa ascend to the throne, Litte engaged in a duel with Arthas, and in the end, Arthas had to relinquish his right of inheritance.

Henry himself knew that he had no extraordinary talent. All he had was a little understanding of the future course of the world. However, even this ability to “foresee the future” had disappeared with Orson’s appearance.

Although he could change his own destiny, he might not necessarily be able to influence the entire Empire.

At least regarding the current situation in the Imperial capital, he still dared not make rash predictions.

Henry thought for a long time, and ultimately felt that Giovanni was the most likely culprit for this act. Thus, he chose to believe the Empire.

At least by believing the Empire and cooperating with the Empire, he could continue to be the Duke of Orleans.

And if he remained dissatisfied with the investigation results, it would be equivalent to continuing to oppose the Imperial capital. He dared not guarantee that the other dukes would continue to support him.

As for whether Giovanni was truly the murderer of his father, he would know once he captured him and questioned him.

He would definitely be present at Giovanni’s trial.

Thinking this, Henry felt much relieved. He then said to Sean, “Uncle Sean, let’s tentatively believe the Imperial Family’s investigation. We will send two thousand men to help them. Consider it easing our relationship and also securing the right to put Giovanni on trial in the future.”

“Alright, I will go and select the men immediately,” Sean heard this and quickly nodded.

Before leaving, he suddenly thought of something. Then he asked:

“Your Grace, regarding what you said before, that Litte will be a key figure in the future Empire…”

“What is it?” Henry heard Sean ask this and looked at him in confusion.

This was the only thing Henry was very certain about.

Although the current Litte did not seem to have that feeling of making a splash like in his previous life, his overall upward trajectory was very smooth. From being the top student when he entered the Imperial Academy to later leading the army alone and achieving the great victory at Florence, all of it demonstrated Litte’s potential.

“Hmm… we previously contacted Young Master Litte and expressed our willingness to provide him with assistance. The other party accepted, but their condition was that we strengthen the security around Young Master Orson…”

“…” Upon hearing this, Henry frowned.

In his previous life, Orson and Litte could be said to have not reconciled, but rather to have been completely incompatible.

Initially, when he heard that Orson and Litte had a harmonious relationship as siblings, Henry had once thought that it was just a facade and that there was actually competition between them.

But now it seemed that Litte had actually become Orson’s little fanboy?

No!

Henry thought carefully for a moment, then shook his head.

“Uncle Sean, Litte said that. Are you really planning to do it?”

“Uh… Of course, I still have to come back and ask for Your Grace’s instructions, but since this is an order you gave, it should be alright, shouldn’t it?”

“Uncle Sean, although Young Master Litte and Young Master Orson appear to be very harmonious on the surface, in reality, it might not be as we see it,” Henry said this, and began to explain to Sean.

“Think about it. Regarding such a major event as attacking Napoli, logically speaking, the vanguard should be commanded by the most capable person. If you were Duke Lucius, who would you entrust the vanguard to?”

“That would definitely be Young Master Orson…” Sean said without hesitation.

The other party was a military genius who had commanded hundreds of thousands of human allied forces and completely annihilated the beastmen. With a weapon of this caliber, there were only two reasons for not using him.

Either they felt that Orson was more useful elsewhere, or Orson was no longer favored.

Combining this with the will Lucius had publicly made before, it was clear that Lucius still favored his biological child more.

This campaign against Napoli was for Litte to earn military merit, to bring Litte from behind the scenes to the forefront and establish his prestige.

“So… Young Master Litte’s remark about strengthening security… means…”

“Mm,” Henry saw that Sean had finally understood and nodded calmly.

“It means exactly what you are thinking, Uncle Sean. Under the guise of secretly protecting him, it is actually surveillance.”

“After all, Orson is in Saint Roland City and is closest to the Imperial Family. He even lived in the Imperial Palace before. Young Master Litte will definitely be worried that Young Master Orson will make a move.”

“I understand! As expected of Your Grace! I am still no match for your experience from two lives,” Sean’s mind cleared, and he quickly praised Henry.

Who would have thought that upon hearing the latter half of the sentence, Henry’s expression would change, and he quickly shushed him.

“Uncle Sean, I have told you, do not let others know about this matter. Mention it less in the future. If someone else were to hear it, we would both be finished.”

Sean quickly apologized.

“Apologies, Your Grace. It was my oversight!”

“Alright, Uncle Sean, you’ve helped me with so many things, working tirelessly every day. It’s understandable if you occasionally forget these things. I will also remind you later.”

“Thank you, Your Grace!”

After the two chatted for a while, Sean left with Henry’s orders.