Chapter 62: I’m Not Interested in Brothels
“Paul, you’re a lifesaver! You won’t believe what that vile Hilna has done! She poisoned these girls again! Utterly despicable!”
Harry grabbed his arm, preventing him from escaping.
They had switched venues, hired a new batch of girls, and yet Hilna had still managed to poison them.
Disgusting!
“It’s true! Some nobles are still suffering because they didn’t receive the antidote in time!” Lodis, clutching his green hair, fumed with righteous indignation.
“Thank goodness you’re here! This banquet would have been ruined.” Harry patted Paul’s shoulder. “Since you’ve declared your intention to stop struggling, why don’t you put on a good show tonight? I’ll recommend you for a position within the Divine Church.”
“No! I’ll die! I’ll definitely die!” Paul shook his head frantically. He couldn’t handle this many people.
“Don’t worry! My healing magic will mend any wounds you might receive! Now, let’s celebrate!”
Harry and Lodis, ignoring his protests, dragged him to the center of the hall.
Soon, Paul’s cries echoed through the banquet hall.
But even his moans couldn’t compare to the sweet sounds emitted by his sister and aunt. Kailun could attest to that.
…
Near midnight, Hilna arrived at the valley, her eyes widening at the sight of the Sunset Flowers blanketing the ground. “Are you sure Kailun spent the entire afternoon arranging these flowers?”
“Yes, Your Highness. He didn’t leave until sunset,” Shirley confirmed.
“Do you think it’s possible he’s hidden magic formations beneath these flowers?” Hilna scanned the valley suspiciously.
“We’ve checked thoroughly. They’re ordinary Sunset Flowers. There are no magical fluctuations. Everything is normal.”
“Can we set up an ambush here?”
Shirley gestured towards the nearby men in black. “Impossible. Kailun has left guards. We can’t make a move without him knowing.”
“All we can do is monitor the situation and prevent him from using any underhanded tactics.”
Hilna pondered her words. With Duke Stamp’s reinforcements arriving the day after tomorrow, she held a clear advantage. She couldn’t fathom how Kailun could possibly turn the tables.
According to her calculations, he was walking into a death trap.
But could it be that simple?
“Your Highness, we’ve received word from the banquet. The poison has been discovered.”
Hilna, gazing up at the night sky, sighed. “It doesn’t matter. The poisoned bodies were just a diversion. The real poison is in the food.”
It was a traditional approach, but she knew they were unlikely to consume the banquet food. Poisoning the wine was too risky, with dedicated tasters present.
It was a long shot, and she held little hope for its success.
“There’s something else I need to report,” Shirley said hesitantly.
“What is it? More bad news?” Hilna gestured towards the large boulder covered with a blanket.
“Rumors of you colluding with the Abyss are spreading like wildfire. It’s damaging your reputation. Should we address it?”
“Find the source of the rumors and arrest them. Find out who’s behind this. It’s probably either Kailun or the Second Prince. If it’s the latter, we’re in trouble.”
The Divine Church’s influence was a significant threat. After the poisoning attempt failed, she had lost her leverage over Harry. Dealing with the Church was proving to be a difficult task.
“Leave some men here to monitor the situation. We’re returning to the palace. Please prepare a sedative for me. I doubt I’ll be able to sleep tonight.”
“As you command.” Shirley, observing her exhaustion, clenched her jaw.
She prayed that their plan would succeed in two days.
Even if it cost her life, she would ensure Kailun’s demise.
The thought of the princess falling into his clutches was too horrifying to contemplate.
…
The sun rose, casting its golden rays upon the Royal City. Kailun stood by the window, enjoying a cup of warm milk delivered by Carol.
[Your total attribute points have increased by 2% due to Ella’s talent.]
[Ella still harbors resentment towards you. Current favorability: -65.]
[Anna is quite attached to your body. Current favorability: 65.]
Having achieved -100 favorability with Ella, he had gained all of her future attribute points, roughly equivalent to a fifth-tier mage.
While insignificant compared to his peak power in his past life, it was a substantial boost for now.
He owed Anna a debt of gratitude. Without her, he might have failed.
He wasn’t sure if Mental Pollution was a blessing or a curse.
Feeling the surge of power coursing through him, he was confident he could go another night without rest.
He was finally strong enough to defend himself, but he was still far from Roden’s level.
Unfortunately, the old butler wasn’t a “key figure” in the grand scheme of things. Otherwise, he could have siphoned a considerable amount of attribute points from him.
He glanced at the two figures sprawled on the bed, their naked bodies a testament to the night’s activities. He covered them with a blanket. They could clean themselves up when they woke.
With a mischievous grin, he headed to the bathroom for a much-needed shower.
“Master, a woman claiming to be the owner of the Loya Ballroom is here to see you.”
Carol, her expression a mixture of curiosity and concern, greeted him as he stepped out of his bedroom.
“The Loya Ballroom? What would they want with me? I don’t frequent brothels.”
“She mentioned something about the antidote. Do you have any idea what she’s talking about?” Carol visibly relaxed upon hearing his denial.
Kailun’s expression shifted. “Have the maids escort her to the drawing-room. I’ll be there shortly.”
This was unexpected. The owner of the Loya Ballroom shouldn’t know about his involvement.
Hilna wouldn’t expose him for the sake of her own reputation. So what had gone wrong?
A thought struck him. Could it be the person behind the Loya Ballroom?
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