Sharone stood in front of the queen. A magic circle formed under the queen's body and the spread veins appeared to have halted. Using her Blood Magic,she spread her reach into the queen's body making sure she had all the poison without damage any of her organs or magic circuits. She then used Purification , instantly regenerating any damage that had been done.
The magic circle disappeared and after a moment the queen opened her eyes. The king ,overcome with emotion,hugged his wife who appeared confused.Cabolt spoke up.
" Your majesty,it's good that our queen has been healed but I beg you to not be deceived. This is obviously some plot to do evil." He said.
" That makes no sense. Why would I kidnap Adriana and Klara." Kojo asked.
" How am I supposed to know what grovel like you thinks. Size him." Cabolt replied and the soldier moved to apprehend Kojo.
" Wait." This is not the time to make baseless accusations."Sharone stopped them.
" What do you mean baseless. It's obvious he's the culprit." Cabolt said.
" And do you have any proof. " Koniko asked. Cabolt kept quite.
"Ok how about this. If you're still suspicious of Kojo why don't you let him stay here while we go look for the missing girls." Sharone suggested. Cabolt glanced at Billiam.
" H-how do we know that you weren't in on this." He stammered.
" That's a weak argument. If Kojo is the main suspect then let him stay here while we look for the culprits. Don't worry we'll solve this problem and bring them back." Lin said. Billiam couldn't say anymore. Cabolt cursed him in his mind. If the prince would speak up he could have the whole lot locked up. He was about to protest but the king raised his hand giving Sharone permission to go.
" But sire'" Cabolt wanted to protest but the king shut him up.
" Im going to give you a chance to clear his name. If you don't return by midnight that boy is going to be expecuted. I'll personally make sure of that." The king said with a stern voice.
Cabolt didn't have any objections.
" Thank your Majesty." Sharone bowed then walked up to Kojo and took his hands in hers.
" Don't worry we'll prove your innocence." She said softly.
"I'm not worried. Like I'm being serious I always wanted to try being the most wanted man in king-" He noticed the king and soldiers present looking at him.
" I'm joking . Sheesh you guys are too serious." Kojo took a seat and grabbed a fruit.
" Do your best." He said. Sharone smiled before moving out with the others.
Cabolt watched Kojo calmly eat fruit even while being surrounded by the king's bodyguard and Billiam sweating like he was sitting here in the sun.
" What on earth is going on." Cabolt thought to himself.
" We were scheduled to execute the plan in three days. And why did they ransack the castle treasury. Were the goblins involved? No. They were called back to fight in a rebellion. But still all this doesn't make any sense. " Cabolt suddenly began to sweat as the thought crossed his mind.
" H- have. Have I been played. If anyone finds out it could destroy the leverage I've spent all these years building. Why is this happening. Why goddamn it. Why is this happening." He clenched his fist and glared at Kojo.
" It's all his fault. If he hadn't shown up I would have..... I have to make him pay. But first I need to secure my own safety first. Those girls ,even I could sense that they were suppressing their aura. "
Cabolt got up and headed for the door.
" Where are you going, honorable advisor." Kojo asked slyly as he took a sip of wine. Cabolt looked at him with a slightly confused expression.
" Oh you're wondering how I'm unaffected. I have the ability to nullify all poisons so this mild thing has no effect on me . If anything id say it's what gives it a unique taste. Too bad the one who orchestrated all this is such a lousy planner." Kojo said taking a sip.
Cabolt was further engaged by this taunt but kept his cool.
" That's an interesting ability but it's not going to help you escape punishment.for your crimes." He said with a sneer.
" Hmm, that's so? Then why are you trying to leave when even the King and queen have remained seated." Kojo asked. As he spoke he smiled slightly which made him even more annoyed.
Judging by the look on Cabolt's face,it was evident that he was at his limit. Kojo had sensed the ill intent that Cabolt had directed toward him the entire evening. Not only that but he was the only one who could have planned this. Another suspect would have been Billiam but he was shaking and sweating and even the queen was finding it difficult to calm him down. Yeah,he took daft to think of anything remotely complex and the fact that he had to be called out to make accusations proved that he was being manipulated.
Kojo trusted that his friends would be able to save Adriana and Klara without fail. Even if the foe was too strong or they were late or for whatever reason,he'd be able to escape. It may have been arrogant but he was confident in his abilities. The only problem would be if Yuki was involved but that was too far ahead. Right now Kojo's main focus was to get Cabolt to confess.
" Where I go and what I do has nothing to do with you commoner. It's even an honor that you have the opportunity to see me normally like this." Cabolt said.
" I dunno man,you seem quite uneasy and you're sweating like that why don't you have a seat." Kojo offered.
" You think you can sweet talk us into letting you go?"
" So far you're the one who seem to be trying to escape from something,but that's just my opinion."
" Are you accusing me and the prince of hiring thugs and orchestrating all this? Are you insane."
Got 'em.
" I'm not accusing anyone." Kojo said. Cabolt turned and grabbed the door handle.
" Neither did I say anything about thugs or mention names." Kojo took a sip of wine.
" Now what was that about hiring thugs with the prince." Kojo said with a sly smile.
Cabolt turned,unable to answer.
" W-well um you see I uh, don't try to beat our minds with sly words. Your trying to decide us aren't you?" Cabolt said.
" But those were your words not mine. Hey,have some of this . It's really good" Kojo offered him a cup.
" Come on don't be like that. Just one sip or are you afraid it's poisoned." Kojo taunted.
Cabolt saw that everyone in the room was wat hung him and has no choice. He took the cup and shakily brought it to his mouth. No sooner than it had touched his lips than he dropped the cup and reached for a knife and lunged at Kojo. Kojo simply flicked his wrist and immobilizer him with the threads from his fingertips. Cabolt dropped to the floor.
" I can't believe that you were scared to drink fruit juice." Cabolt saw the the queen take a sip.of the same liquid.
" Damn you. You tricked me"
" Hehehe, busted." Kojo said with a smile.
Rigarde received word from Oslon. The humonculus had been stolen. Ricci had tricked them. He walked into a chamber were there were pods. He affected them with his magic and they slowly burst open.
( Deciphering: Babel Archive.
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