Silent Witch

Book 16: Chapter 8: The Final Blow

Book 16: Chapter 8: The Final Blow

Sorry for the late posting. Have been busy in RL.There'll be another chapter after this.

That's just ridiculous.

That was what Isaac shouted in his heart, and surely Duke Crockford would do that as well.

While everyone else in the hall was exclaiming in admiration at the presentation of the Silent Witch, only Isaac and the Duke, who knew the truth, were stunned in disbelief.

Isaac was just an ordinary citizen. Of course, he didn't carry any royal blood or have any blood relation to the king.

But, how?!

As the atmosphere in the hall escalated suddenly, Duke Crockford dropped a cold remark.

"Silent Witch. That criminal has already stated, I admit to all crimes.' No matter what suspicious color that dubious magic tool of yours turns, words once spoken cannot be undone."

The Duke's words made the hall fall into a dead silence.

That's right, the Duke was correct. Isaac had already admitted to all crimes in this very hall.

If he were truly the Second Prince, he should have pleaded his innocence.

Everyone nodded in agreement with the Duke's words, whispering that it was indeed so.

Amidst this, Monica calmly said, "What I am about to say may be a great shock to you all but please listen."

Just what is shetrying to pull?

As Isaac watched with bated breath, Monica solemnly announced,

"His Highness Felix is under a terrible curse."

Now, this is the real test.

Monica clenched her stomach, steeling her resolve.

Reading the statement and unveiling the chalice were one-sided acts where only Monica spoke to those present.

But from here on, it would be a "fight"a one-on-one fight with Duke Crockford.

"Do you all remember the cursed dragon incident that occurred in the Duchy Reinberg at the end of last year?"

Though several months had passed since the incident, it was surely not forgotten, especially by Duke Reinberg who was directly involved.

Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Duke Reinberg seemed ill at ease, his gaze wandering around restlessly.

"I was present at the scene where His Highness Felix solved the cursed dragon. There, I realized a dreadful truth."

Here, she paused at length to draw the audience's attention.

Recalling the staging notes written in Isabelle's script, Monica raised her voice with emphasis.

"That cursed dragon was artificially summoned by a shaman! The name of that shaman is Peter Sams."

The sudden mention of the name caused most present to look perplexed.

However, one person reacted noticeablyDuke Reinberg, Eliane's father.

The Duke was likely unaware that the missing servant of his household was a shaman. But from the way he kept glancing at Duke Crockford as if seeking help

"In other words, the Second Prince is still under the influence of this curse?"

"Yes, that is correct."

As Monica nodded, the king turned his gaze towards Abyss Shaman Ray Albright, seated among the Seven Sages.

".Abyss Shaman. Is what the Silent Witch says true?"

Summoned by the King, Ray reluctantly stood up and shuffled forward.

Glancing briefly at Isaac, he muttered in a monotone voice.

"Ah, what a strong curse this is. I've never seen such a curse before."

Though somewhat flat in delivery, no one paid it much mind, as Ray normally spoke in a toneless manner.

Ray hunched his robe-clad back and placed a finger on Isaac's forehead. He then began to mutter an incantation.

Suddenly, an eerie pattern appeared on Isaac's forehead, glowing brightly.

Everyone was startled, but the light soon subsided, and the mysterious pattern faded away.

Ray slowly raised his head.

"Now, the curse has been lifted. The prince should be back to his usual."

The king gazed silently at Isaac and Monica in turn.

Then, in a voice that resonated throughout the hall, he declared solemnly:

"Summon the physicians at once to examine my son who has been freed from the curse!"

Those words were the verdict.

Those who had been watching with bated breath let out a collective exclamation, while Duke Crockford, his expression unchanged, glared at Monica.

Monica met his gaze unflinchingly.

I am fully aware of everything you have done.

Your role in driving my father to his death seven years ago.

Your scheme behind the cursed dragon incident.

If you dare bare your fangs from now onI will reveal the entire truth.

She silently conveyed this as she returned his gaze.

"So how's it? Is this whole thing settled, then?"

The Artillery Magician, who had not quite grasped the flow of events, glanced sideways, likely assuming the Thorn Witch to be of the same ilk.

Raul was covering his mouth with his hand, his shoulders trembling as if suppressing laughter.

"Oi, Thorn. What're you snickering about?"

"Well Hahaha."

Raul dodged the question vaguely while briefly glancing at Monica and Ray.

So the final trump card in this bluffing battle was the "curse that makes part of the body glow"! That Ray sure got to have all the fun!