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Death’s Daughter Chapter 252

Author: FoodLovingPanda

CHAPTER 252: LOOTING THE ROYAL TREASURY

The surroundings changed in an instant. The two of us were no longer in the well lit inn room, but inside a cold corridor lit with only a few lamps. I frowned when I saw this. I planned to move straight to the treasury, but I realized I landed just outside it. It seems that there is something preventing me from entering it directly.

“What’s wrong?”

Vitou saw that my complexion wasn’t right and whispered in my ear. I waved my hand to tell him it was nothing and moved to one corner to hide. A moment later two guards passed by, they walked leisurely and talked as they patrolled the area.

I watched them pass by and sneered. Someone broke in just a few days ago and the guards are still so lax with their duties. They deserve to have their treasury looted. Well, it is a good thing for me. Since they are so inattentive, I can reach my goal easier.

“Follow me. No matter what, don’t say anything. If you have questions, ask them later on.”

I moved to the wall that separated us from the treasury and stood in the corner of it. I placed a couple of magic crystals and put up a barrier around us that will prevent any light from leaking out as well as all magic fluctuations that might occur. With everything set up, I activated the crystals and soon a hole was created in the wall, just large enough to crawl through it.

This was the quietest method I had for breaking in. I could see that Vitou had about a hundred questions from the look on his face, but with one glare from me, he swallowed all of them and remained silent. He followed behind me as we crawled through the hole. I thought it would be below his dignity to do this, but he never raised one voice of complaint. I had to give him some points for his actions.

“Find a good place and keep a lookout. The barrier outside will last for an hour, if you find something you like, just take it. We’re here to vent, but try not to take any money. If we take that, the citizens will most likely suffer horribly.”

“I never planned on taking that. Go and have fun, I will be here.”

I knew that our actions today will cause trouble to commoners as the taxes are bound to rise. If I took money alongside treasures inside, that increase would be that much bigger. I don’t lack funds and I don’t have a grudge against the common people, so there is no need to be so ruthless.

I separated from Vitou and began taking everything of value. Any equipment ranked Unique or higher was taken into my Inventory. Jewels and pearls were also picked up. I didn’t have much time to spare and the area of the treasury was large.

“Nao-chan, guards are coming here.”

“F*ck!”

I ran with Vitou and hid behind some armor stands. Why are guards entering this place? I couldn’t have had such bad luck to encounter this. While I was staying in the castle I paid attention to this treasury and not once did the guards enter it. What’s the deal with them right now? I already looted half the place. I was prepared to use Transfer and escape, when I overheard the conversation between the two guards.

“Just grab a few gold coins and leave. There is no need to look around. Hehe, our King never pays attention to the amount of gold inside, so it is easy to get some on the side.”

“Uncle, I know that you are the best. It is ot wonder our house is better than what other guards at the palace have.”

“I worked hard to earn this position. In the future, be careful and don’t cause much suspicion.”

The duo didn’t bother looking around and just grabbed a dozen coins each, before they left the treasury. I sighed in relief and then continued to loot the room. When I was done, I remembered the errand I had to complete and called Vitou to help.

I searched everywhere, but I couldn’t find the vial. Even Vitou seemed unable to spot it.

“Are you sure this thing is here? What do you need it for?”

“It’s not me who needs it, but the Archduke. He specifically instructed me to find it. Look for hidden compartments, if you find it, make sure to tell me immediately.”

I began checking every nook and cranny I could see in the room. According to my map, there shouldn’t be any secret rooms here. I recalled how there was a room below the secret chamber in the King’s bedroom, but upon checking, I still found nothing.

I was frustrated. I didn’t think that the Archduke would send me on a wild chase, especially since he seemed serious when he asked me for this. This item must be somewhere around here.

“Nao-chan, come here. I think this is what you are looking for.”

I moved to where Vitou was standing. He was holding a hollow brick. Inside that brick a small vial with black liquid was placed. This must be it. It was really hidden well. Good, since we have it, there is no need to overstay our visit.

“You really have good luck. Hold onto it, I’m going to send us back.”

Since Vitou can hold it without any problems. I didn’t plan on taking it from him. If the Archduke can’t touch it, I don’t want to take a risk and hold it to test if I can do it or not. We left the treasury and I activated Transfer. Just as I felt the magic being activated, a loud piercing noise spread all around me and began making me feel dizzy.

The familiar sensation of something pulling me told me that the magic succeeded and that we were out of danger, but when we arrived at the inn I was assaulted by a strong headache and pain all over my body. I had no idea what was going on. All I could do was clench my teeth and wait for it to stop.

“Nao-chan, what’s wrong with you? Wait, I’ll call everyone here. Someone should be able to help you.”

I didn’t have the strength to speak and just nodded, agreeing with his suggestion.