Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 773 Pearl's Ignition

Wolves cannot be so ignorant, much less so shameless.

Pearl has forgotten all her reluctance and greed... Even though she is still herself, who would want to live a lonely life guarding the entrance to the River Styx!

It's just a second-best option, a compromise.

It's best not to come if you can avoid it.

Persephone allowed Pearl to become the dominant figure because she sensed that Pearl's resentment had escalated to the point where she might take action against Hades.

The Queen of the Underworld must have had her own methods to manage that notorious vengeful, reclusive husband to such an extent.

She didn't want to accidentally unleash a deadly attack on Hades one day.

Even if it's explained clearly, isn't Pearl also a part of her?
Persephone was unwilling to let such a trivial matter cause a rift between her and her husband.

Even the most invisible cracks are still wounds.

Although Hades, the god of the underworld, does not actively pursue lovers, there are many goddesses who are willing to have intimate contact with him.

Especially in the underground world.

There was no way around it; even though Hades was unconventional and always wore a black robe, he still looked much more respectable than the other male gods of the Underdark.

Women also have aspirations.

Just like Zeus and Poseidon, who both used coercion and enticement, why did Zeus have a much higher chance of success?

It's worth noting that this god was accompanied by a notorious shrew, but Poseidon's sea queen didn't care at all about her husband having any new lovers.

Even if you lack emotional intelligence, you still need to have some self-respect, right?
Even if you don't have resources, you still need to have face, right?

Of the three brothers, Hades was the best-looking.

In his later years, he often appeared with a hood covering his face, and it was because of that face that even with a full beard, one could still see some delicate features.

The goddesses of the Greek world all had very sharp eyes.

Hades was accompanied by a goddess of the underworld who was devoted to him and could never forget him... There were even rumors that Persephone's second son was actually born to her.

Although the rumors bothered Hades and Persephone, they tacitly accepted them.

Just like the rumor that Persephone's youngest son was born because Zeus impersonated Hades and tricked Persephone into having him.

There was no other way but to stop Zeus from bothering them.

Otherwise, that guy is like a slug, always looking for an opportunity to slip through.

He couldn't bear to see Persephone living comfortably in the underworld... even though this beautiful goddess was a gift he had personally given to Hades.

Therefore, Hades could favor Persephone, but he could never favor her exclusively.

He shouldn't be happy with what he didn't get.

Then he couldn't bear to see Persephone so loyal and devoted to Hades... even if it was just a rumor, it would make Hades doubt his wife.

No matter who it is, being unjustly doubted by the person they love will ignite a raging fire of resentment.

Therefore, Persephone will never truly fall in love with Hades in her lifetime.

Even though she seemed very loyal to Hades.

Although his reputation was damaged, Pluto was still a tough, homebody who no one dared to chat with in front of him and who didn't like to go out.

Although the Queen of the Underworld enjoys going out for a stroll when the flowers are in bloom in spring, she only interacts with fairy spirits and flower spirits... In short, no matter how unpleasant the rumors are, as long as the two of them are willing to play dumb, they can completely pretend they don't know anything.

In a sense, Zeus, who drove Hades and his wife to such a state, was indeed quite terrifying.

However, if the ruler of the world spends all his time thinking about doing this kind of thing... then it would be perfectly normal for the Greek world to collapse.

If he doesn't collapse, all those worlds that were inexplicably destroyed will rise from the bottomless abyss and rebel.

Pearl suddenly chuckled.

She still couldn't accept Persephone's life.

Pearl lives a life of quiet contentment, like the still waters behind Hamilton Castle, without ripples or waves, because her parents provide her with a safe haven and give her enough love and support.

Even her brother, who had all the advantages, never looked down on her.

Pearl believed that even if she weren't Persephone, her brother Almes wouldn't treat his younger siblings like other noble heirs did... as annoying people to divide the wealth, or as tools to be used.

The Montes family... is even a high-ranking noble family within the family system!
Although the count was biased, he still gave his children everything he was entitled to.

The dissatisfaction of Lowry and Lady Yages with the Earl was not because they did not receive a share of the Montes family's common property.

You can give less than other children, but how can you not only not give but also try to take some away from them?
However, this was the norm for the nobility!

Pearl, who grew up in the chaotic power circles of the capital, never felt inferior because her family background was not as powerful as those 'noble' ladies. She was simply too happy!
The reason she appears less impressive than the other women is because her family could only offer her so much, no matter how hard they tried.

And those 'ladies,' all they really get is dignity.

Just like Pearl can shop however she likes, what limits her is the amount of pocket money she has.

Those 'ladies' can only shop under certain conditions.

Beautiful dresses are fine, exquisite jewelry is also acceptable, even some rare treasures... but the only one who can pay is a personal butler.

That is, those who obeyed her parents' orders had absolutely no connection with her personally, not even a single penny.

They might not even be able to fill a handbag with the money they have at their disposal.

Pearl can rush out to shop when she passes a fun little stall, but the girls can't... the housekeeper won't allow it.

Pearl couldn't quite describe the feeling, after all, she was still very young at the time. But she truly understood how happy she was.

Of course, Persephone was also a child who grew up in love.

But who can say she was happy during those days?
Pearl found those memories increasingly distressing.

Even those young ladies who made her realize how much she was loved and valued had a better life than Persephone.

No matter how good her life became afterward, it was all thanks to her racking her brains and doing everything she could to get it back.

Even now, Persephone still has to live cautiously.

Pearl had absolutely no interest in those kinds of days.

She is actually more like Ezra.

If it weren't for living in the warm and loving Hamilton family, Pearl would definitely have become an adventurer.

Her parents actually understand her very well.

That's why it's so hard to accept.

But what could Pearl do?

She is Persephone!
That inner conflict left her feeling depressed, even though she had embarked on the greatest adventure of her life.

However, Pearl has now completely let go of those melancholy feelings.

So frustrating!

The real priority is to strangle this damned wolf in front of us!

How could they be so shameless!

While she was counting, using the breeze to slip the resources she had placed behind her into the pile that hadn't been tallied yet was the most normal and sneaky thing to do!
No wonder Armies sent her to keep an eye on things.

If it were Uncle Bowen, there would be some things he really couldn't argue with Katarina about.

But Pearl doesn't care; she'll be meticulous and won't let Katarina get away with a single penny!
It was as if a raging fire had ignited behind her, and she rolled up her sleeves and got to work with great momentum.
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The Countess glanced over there, and her mood improved considerably.

Ordinary people are sometimes really pitiful.

We can only accept reality; there's nothing we can do to change it.

All she could do was pretend that everything was fine.

At the very least, we shouldn't burden the children.

In fact, the Countess was well aware that... the fact that her children still acknowledged her as their parents was, in the eyes of outsiders, the greatest fortune for the couple.

Every act of resistance they made was like a performance of insatiable dissatisfaction.

Does Armies really need them to accompany him on his adventures?
Really, was it just to keep his family away from Hades?

of course not.

Ezra and she were both a burden.

It's just that Armies was willing to endure it.

Even the sweetest thing can be a burden!

She could only silently watch the serious Armies and the silent Pearl, and everyone put on a composed appearance.

In the end, it was the children who resolved those heartbreaking moments on their own.

Well, at least it's resolved.

She glanced at Pearl's retreating figure again—well, the background… The Countess couldn't help but ask Armies, "Pear, what's going on there?"

"Pear's mind is too simple. Persephone will not let her meet Hades like this, so he has begun to integrate Pearl and Manjusaka into one."

After becoming the master of the Manjusaka, a flower of the underworld, Pearl's scent, which originated from her original self, will change.

Hades would no longer consider her and Persephone to be the same being.

The Countess sighed and patted Armies' hand: "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

She hadn't known Persephone for long, but she could tell that she was a very opinionated girl who didn't judge people and things as superficially as Pearl... Her silly child even felt sorry for the girls from families more powerful and influential than theirs!

She took other people's words of envy to heart.

She only needs to think about whether she would be willing to switch places with those girls from minor noble families, and she'll understand.

Those girls, as long as they're talented enough, live even freer lives than Pearl! They don't have to learn those things that she cried and begged to learn every day.

Persephone, however, is completely different from Pearl.

Too shrewd.

That lady is someone who could fight her way out even if thrown into the White Dragon King's harem.

“Persephone is a very good girl.” Armies shook his head slightly. “In the past, she was not as cunning and scheming as Persephone.”

However……"

Armies looked at the Countess seriously: "Mother, don't be too wary of her."

Persephone would not do anything to hurt anyone's feelings.

She is actually very kind.

(End of this chapter)