Working Prophet.

Chapter 407
Ruby couldn't help but shudder when she saw the little thorn.

Considering the size of this rose, this mechanism is undoubtedly more delicate than the one in the bronze statue, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of the maker.

But that's not what scares Ruby the most.

Although it was Hernan who ultimately died under this rose, there was no doubt that this rose had only one target at the beginning of its design——Ilea.

Ruby felt a strong malice in it.

Herodotus obviously made a detailed investigation and evaluation of the Lord of the Oz, and knew that her love and attachment to money surpassed ordinary people.

So the emerald was added to the most inconspicuous position at the bottom of the rose.

It is difficult for ordinary people to notice it unless they look carefully, but if it is Ilea, there is a high probability that they will find it when they hold it in their hands and play with it repeatedly.

And Miss Rabbit will almost certainly research the value of this gem.

Touching and pressing would inevitably occur, and then the mechanism inside the rose would be triggered, and the spikes on the rod would pop out and pierce her skin.

In the end, the assassination was successfully completed, and the most wonderful thing is that the assassin never came to Teacup Castle at all, so there would be no risk, and it was safer than retreating halfway.

Herodotus' idea was very good, but he didn't expect that the last sharp thorn would pierce Hernan's palm.

The future lord of the city in the lake, because he was too excited, had been holding the rose tightly, and was still waving his hands. During the period, he might have touched the gem accidentally, and ended up giving away his own in such a muddleheaded manner. life.

In just a short moment, Ruby had already figured out the cause and effect of the matter.

After handing over the golden rose to Alfred, the old knight narrowed his eyes, obviously noticing the abnormality on the rose.

He checked the rose twice from top to bottom, and after confirming that there were no other traps, he asked someone to fetch a wooden box, put the golden rose on it, and showed it to Ilea.

When the female lord saw the poisonous needle, the corners of her eyes couldn't help twitching a few times. Thinking that she had just brushed past death, she couldn't help showing a look of fear, and then asked a guard to bring the wooden box to the banquet attendant. Other guests watch.

After the guard finished turning around, the hall had already exploded.

Recently, Herodotus and his Blood Moon Society have been very active and have attacked many nobles, so the big guys have also raised their vigilance.

This time the female lord held a birthday party, the Arias family made careful preparations, raised the level of security, conducted strict inspections on the guests and gifts, and even caused complaints from some people.

However, even so, there were still deaths. Could the attack of the Blood Moon Society really be unstoppable?Thinking of this, many people's faces became ugly, and there was worry in their eyes.

Seeing that the cheerful atmosphere was gone forever, Miss Rabbit simply asked people to pull out the bronze statue that was hiding the mystery.

Alfred has ordered someone to restore the mechanism.

He makes the heroine face an empty wall, then steps on the dragon's head.Immediately, the crossbow arrows shot out from the bronze statue's eye sockets!A shallow pit was left on the thick stone wall.

"Explain, Sir Pep." The female lord said lightly, "What is your relationship with Herodotus?"

Cold sweat broke out on Pep's forehead.

It is different from the Mariel family, which has always been entrenched in the city of the lake and has a long history and a strong army.The Welch family just moved to the West Territory 300 years ago, and their current development is so-so.

Although he saved some money by relying on his excellent management ability, he still couldn't take off the hat of an outsider, and was quite repelled in the aristocratic circles in the western region.

In recent decades, the Welch family has been pursuing a diplomatic strategy of making more friends and trying not to offend others, especially not wanting to offend the rising upstarts of the Western Region like the Arias family.

Pep took out his handkerchief, wiped his sweat first, and then got up and said, "Sir Ilea, I can swear in the name of my ancestors that there is no connection between me and that lunatic. Although the Welch family came to the West Territory relatively late It’s short, but our attitude towards Herodotus and the Blood Moon Society is absolutely the same as that of your lords.”

"The bronze statue..."

"The dragon-slaying hero seems to be specially built by the Welch family for your birthday, but the craftsmanship I can find in the territory is relatively average. So I came up with the idea of ​​hiring people from outside.

"As early as five months ago, I had already posted the recruitment news in the nearby towns, before Herodotus started attacking the lords of the western region, but anyway, this was indeed my fault.

"I actually had someone tamper with that bronze statue under their noses, and without realizing it, I sent it to your castle, which almost brought you danger." Pep lowered his posture, "Wei The Erqi family is willing to apologize to you, and I will give you another gift later."

However, when he finished speaking, he found that Ilea, who was on the main seat, was unmoved.

"My people told me that one of your guards left Teacup Castle just before the banquet began."

Pep was taken aback when he heard the words, then nodded and said, "Yes, my wife sent me a message saying that a village in the territory was robbed by robbers, so I sent a guard back to find out the situation."

"And he rode your fastest horse?"

"In order for him to go back earlier, is there any problem?" Pep asked cautiously.

Greta suddenly said at this moment, "I also saw the mechanism on the bronze statue, and it needs someone's cooperation to activate it."

Although Pep didn't know who the cloaked and unapproachable girl in front of him was, he still said politely.

"Hans is my captain of the guard. He has been with me for many years. It is impossible for him to betray me. As for the matter you just mentioned that requires cooperation, I have also seen it, but... I really can't answer you." Pei Pu smiled wryly, "The Welch family doesn't know anything about the organs in the bronze statue."

"Really, then why are you anxious these days?" Greta said coldly.

"I..." Pep hesitated to speak, and looked at the female lord not far away, "Master Ilea, can I answer this question in private?"

"No, you can just say it in front of everyone."

Pep's expression changed several times. After hesitating for a moment, he still made up his mind and opened his mouth and said, "I had contact with Vanessa some time ago."

"Vanessa, my stepmother?" Miss Rabbit was taken aback, "Is she with you?"

"No, no, no, I only had correspondence with her, since... since that day." Pep stammered.

"That day... which day is it?"

"Just about a year ago, she passed through my territory."

(End of this chapter)