Chapter 53

I overdid it with the role of the adopted daughter, Chapter 053: Seven attacks over three days.

One thing was clear from this.

Someone did not want the special envoy from Bellatu (Viola) to arrive smoothly at the Seal House.

'The attackers were trained to a moderate degree.

They were not highly trained.

This means they didn't want to use high-level personnel, and they didn't want to get caught.

'If there's a force that doesn't want Bellatu and the Seal House to reconcile and doesn't send high-level personnel here...

There was one such evil force.

In the novel, they referred to themselves as 'Heat Wind.'

And they were also the force that kidnapped Hixon's daughter and Jermy.

Of course, the curious Jermy was half-willing to be kidnapped...’

The novel described it this way:

‘The curious Jermy willingly agreed to be kidnapped.’

Who would have known that her curiosity would twist the Bellatu family and the Falai family so drastically?

Anyway, they want to isolate Winter Castle and Bellatu.

That's why they destroyed Hixon, who was once a trusted comrade of Heron,

‘They didn't send high-level personnel here, but they will send them to the Seal House.’

I could guess what they were thinking.

‘They will kill everyone at the Seal House when we arrive.’

And they will pin it on Viola.

‘Heat Wind’ would do that and more.

"When we arrive, they will try to kill everyone at the Seal House at that time."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"They've sent people of similar skill seven times to stop us. They are calculating our arrival time."

"Why?"

"There is a force that wants Bellatu to be isolated."

Hixon agreed enthusiastically.

"There are plenty of people who want Bellatu to fall. So, you're sure that such a force is behind this?"

"Yes. They are calculating the time. The question is whether they can wipe out the Seal House exactly at that time. Physically, it would be difficult. Killing that many people won't be over in just 1 or 2 minutes. If we arrive and catch any evidence, it will be awkward."

Zyon looked at Viola intently.

The perceptive Zyon understood why Viola was saying this.

'She wants me to hear this.'

Zyon felt oddly pleased.

Two years ago, when Viola chose White Bellatu, Zyon was honestly taken aback.

Choosing White Bellatu when she suited Black Bellatu more than anyone else.

But now, his thoughts have changed.

'She's so different from the previous White Bellatu.'

She was fundamentally different from the past successors who chose White Bellatu because they couldn't become Black Bellatu.

She is more capable as White Bellatu than as Black Bellatu.

She was showing this without any filter.

Zyon asked,

"Then they will use another method to match the time accurately?"

"Yes."

"Can you tell us what that method is?"

"Timed poison."

There were several types of poison similar to modern timed bombs.

They were terrifying poisons that spread suddenly after a certain period, killing people.

"Among them, there are three types of poison that leave no trace: Seven-syllable poison, Heat-blind poison, and Four-day bliss poison."

Zyon nodded silently, and Hixon looked at Viola with wide eyes.

'When did she study this?'

The successors of Bellatu do not usually study poisons.

Instead of studying poisons and finding ways to counter them, they inject their bodies with potent poisons to build resistance.

Since they don't fear poisons, there's no need to study them.

The successors of Bellatu would rather practice their swords more in the time it takes to study poisons.

"When did you learn poisons?"

"I'm White Bellatu. I have to study hard."

In the future, 'Heat Wind' mainly uses these three poisons.

'The Poison Witch uses them a lot later on.'

The Poison Witch, Seresika.

She is one of the two major villains in the novel besides Viola, a significant character with a detailed description.

"Hmm. The more I see, the more amazing you are. So, which poison do you think they will use? Seven-syllable something?"

"Seven-syllable poison can only be used in cold regions or during winter, so it won't be effective."

"Then Heat-blind something?"

"Heat-blind poison is too expensive to use on just the Seal House."

Expensive means the ingredients are rare, and if they get enough to wipe out the Seal House, they will get caught.

"They don't want to be tracked."

Hixon and Storm Sword Jackal are already searching with a fire in their eyes.

They are hiding even deeper in the shadows.

So, they won't do anything that could lead to being tracked.

"Ultimately, they will use Four-day bliss poison."

"What's that? I've never heard of it."

"It makes you feel good and dazed for four days. Then you die in your sleep after four days."

"Such a poison exists?"

"Yes. It's easy to make, the effect is definite, it's cheap, and it leaves little evidence."

"A perfect poison?"

"But not quite."

Viola turned to Zyon.

"Zyon, do you know why?"

"Yes, I do."

Zyon took a deep breath and continued.

"The effect is definite and it's cheap, but the antidote is too easy."

It takes three days for the effect to kick in.

If you notice something wrong during those three days, you can take the antidote.

The value of the poison is very low.

"Therefore, it is often used as a hallucinogenic drug."

"It's perfect for the current timing. The Seal House is extremely busy and hectic. The special envoy from Bellatu, a noble lady, is coming down. Moreover, the Seals are still in shock from losing their son."

"So it's the perfect timing to use Four-day bliss poison?"

"Except for a few perceptive knights, they will use it on the rest. And just before we arrive, they will stab the dying ones with knives. It's a way to minimize the crime time.

It's also good for timing."

"They will pin it on us?"

"Yes."

Viola pointed to Tundra.

"Tundra, start running now without stopping.

Go to the Seal House alone."

***

When Tundra arrived, it was a step too late.

'Master was right.'

Tundra secretly infiltrated the Seal House.

Most of the Seal House's people were intoxicated by the poison, staggering around.

'There are a few who are fine, though.'

They seemed to be the evil ones.

Viola's words came to mind.

'There will be people who are fine. Be suspicious and careful of them. The probability that they administered the poison is high.'

Viola was right.

A sharp aura was felt.

'There are about eight of them.'

Tundra faithfully carried out Viola's instructions.

He launched a surprise attack in the darkness.

He killed four people who were sleeping together.

'The surprise made it easy.'

Now they would have noticed the strange atmosphere.

'Now!'

He attacked one of the patrolling guards, but it was a trap.

'Ugh!'

His shoulder was stabbed.

But Tundra struck the opponent's neck in that state.

He gave up his shoulder to take the neck.

'This is troublesome.'

Three were still left.

All must be eliminated for Viola's peace.

That night.

Tundra faithfully carried out Viola's orders.

'Pant... Pant...!'

Even after completing the mission, he was not in a normal state.

He had pushed himself hard to execute Viola's words.

'I'm a bit dizzy.'

He had lost too much blood.

Still, Tundra, in a battered state, searched for the Seal.

"Lord."

Someone stirred under the thick blanket.

He said,

"Get lost. Who are you at this hour of the night?"

"I apologize."

Viola had taught him.

'If it's the real Seal, he will naturally get up.'

'But if it's a fake, he will hide his face and tell you to get lost.'

She also taught him an important fact.

'Never let your guard down. When you turn your back, they will attack from behind.'

'So, what should I do?'

'Pretend to back off and strike first.'

Tundra recalled this and replied,

"I will back off."

He pretended to turn around.

Then he tried to attack, but it was difficult.

'My body is not normal.'

If he were normal, he would have attacked immediately, but he couldn't.

Suddenly.

Someone jumped out from under the blanket.

It was obviously not the Seal.

The sword tip touched Tundra's neck.

Thud!

The person fell to the ground.

Tundra stabbed the back of the neck of the fallen person.

"You're not the only ones who know how to use poison."

It was different from the original.

In the original, Tundra did not use poison or poison needles.

He was a character who used a destructive sword that revered the path of dominance.

But he learned poison and poison needle techniques.

'For Master. For Master's happiness. I will not hesitate to use any means.'

He wouldn't have learned them to become strong on his own.

But the situation was different from the original.

He needed to become strong not for independence, but to achieve his grand dream.

'I am Master's companion.'

To be a companion.

So, he had to do his best, and the current Tundra was more desperate than the original Tundra.

He became dizzier.

He had lost too much blood.

'I'm dizzy.'

But he had to complete the mission to the end.

He stabbed a poison needle into his forearm.

'I will finish it.'

It was a poison needle that temporarily heightened his awareness.

His