I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 96
Chapter 96
“Are you not planning to stay at the estate?”
“…I think that would be difficult. I can’t escape the Magic Tower.”
The Marquis of Kanilaen nodded slightly after a brief pause. A hint of regret seemed to linger in the corner of his eyes.
“Then I would like you to visit often. The Kanilaen family does not forget our benefactor. You may come with Lady Rossette.”
“I will do so. Then….”
Just as Helena was about to continue speaking, a commotion could be heard in the hallway.
“Hmm? What’s going on?”
It sounded like someone was running on all fours.
As she thought that, the door suddenly burst open.
“Lady! The monster we saw earlier…!”
“Kiing! Kiing!”
A white fluff ball rolled in.
“…What is that?”
The Marquis of Kanilaen, who seemed slightly perplexed, rose from his seat.
“Is anyone there?”
As if Snow was about to be caught, Helena rose from her seat and held out her hand.
“There’s no need to be alarmed. It’s the pet that my benefactor is raising.”
“A pet…?”
“Yes. It seems something has happened.”
There was a murmur from the surroundings, but Helena remained calm.
“Kiing!”
She simply looked at Snow, who was clinging to her leg with pleading eyes.
As its appearance seemed quite urgent, Helena held Snow in her arms and said urgently.
“It seems something has happened to Lady Rosette.”
Helena jumped out of her seat, and the Marquis of Kanilaen calmly ordered.
“Bring the escort knights!”
Bang-
And then, the people who rushed to the guest room where Rosette was located were astonished.
Jenny, the maid, was holding a poisoned dagger in her hand.
Jenny had a demonic look on her face, and Rosette was trembling in fear.
“Lady Rosette!”
It was a clear threat.
The benefactor of the Marquis of Kanilaen’s family was being threatened with her life by a mere maid.
“What are you doing right now!”
As Helena was about to quickly launch herself forward.
“Lady!”
She was blocked by Ailt, who was running towards her with wide eyes.
* * *
A little while ago.
Jenny looked at the teacup I offered with trembling eyes.
“Actually, I’m allergic to black tea. What a shame.”
“Then I’ll make you a new cup of tea.”
“I don’t think that will be necessary.”
I smiled at Jenny.
“There was an incident where a monster appeared in the square recently.”
“…Yes?”
“But it seems like someone was targeting me and planned the whole thing. The timing was just too perfect, don’t you think?”
“I don’t really understand what you mean….”
As Jenny stammered and shook her head, I continued in an increasingly confident tone.
“Someone is targeting me, but I don’t know who they are.”
“….”
“Jenny. You know, don’t you?”
I said those words and glanced at the teacup.
“Did you think I wouldn’t know?”
“…!”
“The tea you gave me. It’s poisoned. You were trying to kill me. Who hired you? You’d better tell me.”
Jenny, her face as pale as a sheet, licked her lips.
“…Poison… you say? I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Then how about you drink it?”
Alright, I just need to push her a little more. Snow must have called Helena by now, and they’ll be here soon.
‘It’s best to create some concrete evidence.’
They must be extraordinary to infiltrate the Marquis of Kanilaen’s family.
Anyway, they won’t let slip any clues, so I just need to make sure I have solid evidence.
“Ugh…!”
Suddenly, Jenny crumpled her forehead and grabbed the teacup and threw it on the floor.
Crash-
“Die!”
Jenny pulled out a silver dagger from her hair and lunged at me.
‘Wait, this isn’t right!’
I was slightly taken aback and narrowly dodged Jenny’s attack with incredible reflexes.
‘When are they coming!’
This wasn’t part of the plan!
In that instant, I remembered the ring on my finger. If things went wrong, I would have to use the ring that Kiris gave me.
“Si…”
Just before I uttered the activation word.
Bang-
The door opened and people rushed in.
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