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Death’s Daughter Chapter 235 ***Bonus***

Translator: FoodLovingPanda

CHAPTER 235: REVEALING THE TRUTH

***VITOU’S POV***

“What do you mean? Did the poison not cause this?”

I was stunned. If the poison didn’t cause this, why was Naoko still unconscious? Could it be that she is faking all this? No way! I saw her being poked with all those needles and there was no reaction whatsoever, she didn’t even flinch once. Not to mention her breathing right now was so weak it almost felt like she wasn’t breathing at all. There is no way she was faking it all.

“The poison is full of cold energy. It slowly drains the person of their warmth until the person freezes to death. They would not know who poisoned them because it will only happen after several days.”

What is going on? Why did she faint and spit out blood? Did someone else poison her and because the two poisons mixed, she ended up this way? But I didn’t see her drink anything else aside from that wine.

“Then why is she like this?!”

I yelled out at the doctor. I really wanted someone to take responsibility for this. I was starting to lose my composure and I felt myself being unable to calm down. Even Fulgur who long lost his human appearance started showing signs of fully transforming into a dragon. If that happens, a disaster will befall the castle of Tiremia tonight.

“I really don’t know. If I were to take a guess; maybe her aura of death, which should also be part of cold energy, changed the effects of the poison, but I would be inclined to the theory that her body reacted to expel the poison and that is why all this happened. Either way, she is lucky to have the poison expelled so quickly. Unfortunately, there are some consequences that may remain even though she was treated so quickly.”

I looked down at Naoko and only felt worry and pity. Why did this have to happen to you? You did nothing wrong to deserve such suffering. Please Nao-chan, just wake up. I will make sure to pamper you and make it up for all that has happened today.

“Vitou, I am tired of playing this waiting game so I will be stepping in. Seriously, all of you are too somber. She won’t be dying today. I told you that she would wake up, so just be patient. Give it another ten or twenty minutes. In the meantime, there is one other person that came in contact with that cup and she was not searched.”

I looked at the Archduke who seemed bored and also slightly annoyed. I followed his line of sight and saw he was looking at the second princess. That’s right, she hasn’t been searched yet.

“Preposterous! Do you want to shame my daughter in front of all the nobles present here? This is something I absolutely forbid! Do you wish to ruin her reputation? Who gave you the right? You are merely a foreign noble with no power. A dog of Elicia!”

I froze, there is no way that man would allow insults like this to pass. If anyone in our party goes on a rampage it could be counted as manageable, but if it is the Archduke, the only thing I can do is send condolences to those present here and congratulations to the new Royal Family.

The Archduke simply smiled and started playing with a ring on his hand. I saw the King turn completely white and immediately calming down, not daring to say another word. I should have known this person would also have some other prominent identity in Viliks. I assume that this little action of his was merely a warning to the King.

“If you are worried about her reputation choose two maids and I will send along Mia and my own summoned beast to confirm if there is evidence of poison on your daughter. Don’t worry, the beast is a female.”

He waved his hand and a magic circle was formed which then expanded to cover the whole hall before it shrunk to materialize a form. I wanted to curse out loud, at first it was only Naoko, but now this man also knows this summoning magic. I thought Naoko couldn’t stand this man, why did she teach him how to use this magic? Or was it the other way around and she was taught by him on how to use the summoning magic?

“Father, I didn’t do it! Don’t make me go through this. Don’t you believe your daughter?”

The princess was sobbing and begging the king. Could it really be her that was behind this incident? If she was truly innocent she wouldn’t be so unwilling to cooperate. Despite the commotion the princess was making, I was more focused on the summoned beast. No matter how I look at it, it was definitely the same butterfly that Naoko always has around her. How come it was summoned here?

“Young Master, what do you…. AAAH NAO-CHAN!!!”

The sudden shriek made everyone pay attention to this beast. I was already aware of it, but everyone else was in shock upon hearing the beast speak in human tongue. It is a known fact that only the strongest beasts can learn to speak human languages.

“Daphy, I was the one to call you, so why are you more worried about Nao-chan? Well, I’ll forgive you this time around. I summoned you to help confirm if a person has the same poison as the one in Nao-chan’s cup.”

“Who did it? Who was bold enough to dare to poison the person of this great me? I will make that person suffer in death for all eternity. What’s there to confirm, I can already tell who is the culprit.”

She immediately flew towards the Second Princess who tried to run away, but the butterfly was able to reach her without any effort and land atop her head. The moment she did that the Princess calmed down and took out a glass vial. I now know why the Archduke summoned her and pretended to act like it was only for the sake of confirmation. This was most likely his plan all along. He knew that the butterfly would be angry and react this way.

“Zimo, what….”

“Father, you never listened to me and didn’t let me marry Vitou-sama. If she is not around, then I can still have my Vitou one day. Haha, she didn’t die, but she will never be able to become the queen now. After all, a hen that lays no eggs is useless.”

I stopped breathing and couldn’t react at all to her words. I thought back to the words the doctor said about the consequences she will have. Aside from me who was stunned, someone else had a completely different reaction. Fulgur could no longer contain himself and soon the roof of the building exploded. I made a shield using the wind to protect myself and Naoko from the falling debris, but she was no longer next to me. Instead, she was with Fulgur who flapped its giant wings and was making a beeline for the princess not bothering to hide his killing intent.

“Raise the barrier, protect my daughter!”

A piercing sound was heard in the room and the guards launched a barrier which collapsed upon impact, but was able to bounce Fulgur away and thus saving the life of the Second Princess.