Chapter 2099 Turn the Tables
- "Look, you're the one who lured me into this mess!" Roselynn masked her discomfort over being tricked by using a playful tone. "Me?" Emmanuel pointed to himself, the picture of innocence. "That scoundrel Gautier faked his death, used AI to copy your voice, and somehow knew everything about my situation. I bought it completely, never guessing he was alive. Who’d have guessed he’d go to such lengths just to get his hands on the second half of the Dragon Tome?" She sighed, frustration clear in her voice. If I’d known the Dragon Tome would cause this much hassle, I’d have never laid eyes on it!
- "So, did you recite it for him?" Emmanuel asked, watching her closely. "As if!" She smirked with a hint of pride. "If I had, do you really think I'd still be standing here?" She understood the stakes well enough—these people were desperate for the Dragon Tome, and they definitely wouldn’t want the secret spreading. And the moment they’d wrung her dry, she’d be nothing but a loose end to tie up. Emmanuel chuckled. "Roselynn, you really have a sharp mind! But since they went through all that trouble to bring you in, maybe you should’ve tossed them a little something to keep them busy!"
- "What’s that supposed to mean, Emmanuel?" Roselynn asked, startled. "Simple." He smirked. "Let's give Gautier something to keep him off your back—a little 'gift' that he’ll think is what he wanted." She caught on right away. Knowing her brother’s cunning, she realized his plan was to create a convincing but fake version of the Dragon Tome, just enough to throw their enemies off the scent. Since he suggested it, she played along without hesitation. He dictated, and she transcribed dutifully—understanding that her well-known handwriting would make it look authentic. As long as no one saw her penning the text herself, they’d have no reason to doubt its truth.