Often, people used this expression when they were so mad they couldn’t control themselves.
[They were so angry that their hands and feet shook.]
Well, it was a fairly vulgar expression, but Iris realized it wasn’t just a metaphor—it was a realistic reflection of reality itself.
After hearing the news that Cain and Bianca had gone on a “honeymoon trip,” her hands and feet shook uncontrollably as if she were suffering from a tremor.
Finally, with much self-restraint, she strained her limbs to calm herself, but it was no use.
No—trying to force control only made the trembling worse.
The truth that Duke Estel revealed to Iris carried just that much devastating power.
“…Honeymoon trip? How dare you… How dare you ignore me and go on a honeymoon alone with that damn b!tch?”
Unable to contain the killing intent rising within her, Iris stepped down hard on the tile beneath her.
It cracked underfoot.
But to Iris, the broken tile didn’t matter. Tiles could be replaced with money—what couldn’t be fixed was the fact that Cain and another woman had gone on this trip alone.
“…Cain.”
Before her return, Iris shared many firsts with Cain. He was the first person with whom she exchanged affection, the first with whom she fell in love, and, ultimately, the first with whom she shared herself.
It was a moment that most women would treasure above all else. Yet, Iris had never regretted giving her first to him. No—she was happy to have shared it with him, knowing she would never need any other man in her life.
But even she never had the chance to create memories like going on a trip with him.
The responsibilities of being a duke and a princess of the empire left little time for leisurely vacations. After fulfilling their many duties, the only luxury they shared was the occasional tea together.
And now… Iris hated the current situation.
She hated it deeply.
Before her regression, she was the only one who had Cain all to herself.
He belonged only to her. He only looked at her. He only loved her.
She could not forgive this.
Even in this timeline, he should have been hers alone. Yet here he was, traveling with someone else.
The thought of Cain walking alongside Bianca, whispering sweet nothings to her, their eyes locked in an intimate gaze, churned Iris’s stomach. She even cursed Heaven itself for denying her the chance to reclaim her place in his heart.
“…Hey, what are you going to do now?”
Kris asked cautiously, watching Iris tremble with rage. From her point of view, chasing after Cain von Estel was pointless.
Hadn’t Duke Estel confirmed everything?
Regardless of the details, Cain von Estel, holding Bianca del Castana’s hand, had come to the duke and obtained permission for their trip together.
“…Be quiet, Kris. I need to think.”
Iris was desperate.
The news of Cain and Bianca’s honeymoon was enough to bring her to the edge, but to anyone else, it was just a couple on a trip.
Nothing more, nothing less.
But she couldn’t simply accept it and move on. How could she?
There was no logic or reason to it, but Iris felt something was off. She knew it in her gut. This seemingly insignificant incident had Bianca del Castana written all over it.
She had to trust that instinct. Instead of chasing after obvious leads, she would stay focused on her original doubts until the very end.
“Kris.”
“Yes, my lady?”
As Iris prepared to give instructions, the image of Bianca’s irritating face flashed in her mind. The mere thought of interacting with her was repulsive.
But now wasn’t the time for personal grudges. Without solid information on Bianca, she had to consider the possibility that Cain and Bianca had vanished beyond the empire’s borders.
“Go to the Marquis of Castana and make a formal request. Use the long-distance communication spell to contact them directly.”
For reference, it required the assistance of a great mage to transmit sound and video across the vast distance between the Marquis of Castana and the capital.
“At the same time, request intelligence from the empire’s intelligence department. Also, send a formal letter to Ariel Thiers at the Temple. She’s a cunning woman, but she won’t stand idly by if Cain is in danger.”
Kris nodded, understanding Iris’s detailed plan.
“Then what will you do, my lady?”
“I’ll act separately for now.”
“…Are you sure? Isn’t it dangerous to go alone without an attendant?”
Kris gave her a concerned look, but Iris only sighed, a faint smile playing on her lips.
“Kris, you worry too much. If you’re concerned that thieves or beasts might harm me, you have nothing to fear.”
“…”
Her confident answer left Kris speechless.
After all, the image of Iris tearing apart the beasts with a single blow was still fresh in his mind.
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