The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth Chapter 82: Escape from Prison

Doug nodded in agreement. “Oliver’s personality is indeed as you described. He’s not in a hurry. He’s about to be assigned to Wetinson to eliminate the raiders. His marriage will have to wait until he returns.”

Stunned, Isolde asked, “He’s going to Wetinson to eliminate the raiders?”

“Yes,” Doug replied. “The Marquis of Eldermere won a great victory. The Thalvinarians who infiltrated previously fled to Wetinson, causing great trouble for the locals. There weren’t many troops stationed there, so the army couldn’t subdue the Thalvinarians. Hence, the Ministry of War submitted a report, requesting the King to send Oliver to fight.”

Isolde recalled the same incident happening before she traveled back in time. However, it was another marshal, James Smith, who was sent to eliminate the raiders. James never returned from that battle; he was plotted against and assassinated by bandits. Isolde wondered why Oliver was the one to fight this battle this time.

Isolde’s head was in a mess. Logically, it was understandable that the King appointed Oliver. However, it was suspicious that the Ministry of War directly requested Oliver in their report to the King.

Seeing Isolde’s confusion, Doug explained nonchalantly, “Oliver was conferred the title of Great Marshal. Of course, some generals in the court dislike him. They feel that Oliver relied on the Marquis of Eldermere’s support to begin with. Not everyone approves of Oliver’s ability, so they want him to lead 1000 men to fight the raiders to prove himself.”

“1000 men?” Isolde exclaimed, frowning. “If only 1000 men are needed to fight the raiders, why doesn’t the court just send troops from the Wetinson military camp?”

Isolde found it ridiculous to send only 1000 men all the way from Argentum to Wetinson. The King had always been wise. She wondered what had prompted him to agree to such a bizarre request from the Ministry of War.

Doug said calmly, “The King has his plans.”

Isolde immediately knew the King didn’t send Oliver to Wetinson just to fight the raiders. He most likely assigned Oliver other secret missions; fighting the raiders was merely a cover.

“When is he leaving?” Isolde asked.

Doug replied, “About half a month later.”

This further confirmed Isolde’s guess.

Two days later, when Oliver was delivering medicine to Isolde, she asked about it. “Great Marshal,” she began, “I heard you’re going to Wetinson to subdue the bandits?”

Oliver raised his eyebrows. “Yes. Did Doug tell you this?”

“Yes.” Isolde stared at him. After a moment of silence, she said, “Great Marshal, your trip to Wetinson…”

Oliver said, “Thank you for reminding me.”

Isolde said seriously, “I’m serious. Be careful of the raiders’ traps. Things that seem harmless might be the most dangerous.”

Oliver initially thought Isolde was giving him generic advice. However, she emphasized her point. With a serious expression, Oliver said solemnly, “Alright. I’ll remember your advice.”

Only then did Isolde relax. Believing that Oliver was much smarter and more cautious than Marshal Smith, she convinced herself her worries might be groundless.

Oliver said, “By the way, when I arrived just now, I saw Samiyah was also here. She said she was looking for Matilda.”

“Samiyah was looking for Matilda?” Isolde narrowed her eyes and thought aloud, “What’s the point of meeting Matilda when she should be asking others for help?”

At the very least, Matilda was unlikely to be able to save Milton.

“Is Milton being held in Southern Watch?” Isolde asked.

Oliver shook his head. “He has been transferred to the jail at Inspector High Court of Parliament. This case is being investigated as an embezzlement case, so he’ll have his first hearing at the Inspector High Court of Parliament.”

Isolde combed through everything in her mind. Then, she smiled knowingly. She had figured out Milton’s next step, and it most likely worked in her favor.

“Great Marshal,” Isolde said, “please go back and tell Doug to find me more men. Hurry up and send them over within these two days.”

Oliver also felt that Isolde needed more bodyguards in her house, especially now that Vincenzo was not around. After thinking for a moment, he said, “I don’t know who Doug wants to recommend to you, but I have some suitable candidates. I’ll bring them over tomorrow for you to meet them.”

When Isolde heard that Oliver wanted to send someone over, she said, “If you’re feeling generous, I really want to ask you for two of your men. Don’t worry. I won’t keep them forever. When things are settled, I’ll return them to you. I won’t snatch your capable underlings from you.”

Oliver asked, “Who do you want?”

Isolde replied, “The Goodwin sisters.”

Oliver smiled. “I was thinking of them too.”

Isolde was very grateful. “Thank you!”

Oliver looked Isolde in the eye. “Get better quickly. I’ll wait for you to treat me to a drink.”

“Alright,” Isolde grinned. “In less than five days, we’ll be able to drink together. We’ll even be able to drink to our heart’s content!”

Sensing something, Oliver urged, “If anything happens, tell me. Do not put yourself at risk.”

Isolde promised, “Alright. I’ll tell you.”

The next day, Oliver sent the Goodwin sisters over. The two were Oliver’s maids; they looked ordinary, even weak. However, Isolde had seen their fighting skills before she traveled back in time and was utterly shocked at their prowess. No one would have guessed how skillful they were unless they started attacking others.

“From now on, you two will follow Miss Langley and protect her well,” Oliver instructed Hattie and Hazel.

The girls replied, “Understood.”

They stood in front of Isolde and greeted her, “Greetings, Miss Langley.”

Isolde looked at them as if she had obtained treasure. She respected capable people from the bottom of her heart.

Life was peaceful for Isolde for the next three to four days. Aside from Harlan occasionally coming over to update Isolde about the Duke of Blackmoor’s meeting with Raine, Isolde enjoyed her peace.

This morning, Oliver rushed over with a solemn expression.

“What happened?” Isolde asked.

“You should stay at home for the time being,” Oliver said. “Milton escaped from prison.”

Isolde asked, “How did he escape?”

Oliver reported, “Last night, he killed two jailers and escaped. He was unarmed, but the lock was pried open. The murder weapon he used was a poison needle.”

Isolde’s expression turned slightly strange. “He killed two people?”

“Yes.” Oliver studied Isolde’s expression and was suspicious. “Aren’t you surprised at all? Were you expecting him to escape?”

Isolde paused for a moment. “How would I know?”

Oliver thought about it. Indeed, no one would have guessed that Milton, who had admitted to his crimes, would escape from prison.

Oliver advised, “Anyway, be careful. He hates you and will definitely seek revenge on you.”

Isolde said, “Don’t worry. He won’t be so stupid. Now that he has escaped from prison, he will definitely hide somewhere. He won’t be showing himself to me openly. What’s the point of escaping from prison if he appears publicly?”

Oliver was not that optimistic. He warned, “He is cunning. Better be safe than sorry.”

“Alright, I know. Don’t worry,” Isolde nodded.

Oliver thought for a moment and suggested, “How about this? I’ll assign a few more people to protect you.”

“With Hattie and Hazel around, do I still need anyone else?” Isolde chuckled.

Oliver looked at her in surprise. “You know that they know martial arts?”

Isolde smiled. “If I didn’t know, would I have asked you for them?”

Oliver said, “That’s true. Doug must have told you about them.”

Isolde smiled without saying anything else. Hattie and Hazel were the daughters of a subordinate of Douglas Valois. Douglas had saved this subordinate before. After Douglas and their father died in battle together, Hattie and Hazel pledged their loyalty to Oliver.