When the nearby guards saw this, their expressions changed drastically.
This mechanism is designed very delicately and viciously. The arrow looks green, and it is clear that there is some poison on it, so that even if it misses the vital part of the target, it can still kill the target.
Moreover, their previous inspections failed to detect any abnormalities. If it weren't for the alertness of the two girls in front of them, Lady Ilea might have been in danger at this moment.
Thinking of this, many people's backs were soaked with cold sweat.
Alfred's face also didn't look very good, but he still maintained his knightly demeanor and looked at Greta, "Thanks to you this time, the Arias family owes you a favor."
"I just completed the work assigned to me by the prophet Merlin. If you want to thank me, why don't you thank Shuangxiujiao."
"Of course we will also be grateful to you during the weekends, but the Arias family will not forget your contribution. Miss Ilea will also prepare a thank you gift for you later."
Greta snorted, looking indifferent.
Just when Ruby thought that the girl who controlled the mouse was quite handsome, she didn't expect that the latter only lasted a few breaths before she couldn't help but change her words, "Then you ask her to forgive me some debts."
"This is not something I can decide," the old knight said, "but I will make suggestions in this regard to Lady Ilea."
After saying that, he looked at Ruby again, "As for you..."
Ruby knew that although she was very cautious, the things she had done before still made Alfred suspicious of her identity, plus she was now with Greta...
Just as he was thinking about how to lie and smooth over the matter later, Greta unexpectedly spoke first, "I found her and asked her to help with the investigation."
Alfred frowned slightly when he heard this, "You have doubts about the Welch family, why don't you tell me directly. You are the person sent by the Prophet, and everyone at Teacup Castle will naturally cooperate with your investigation."
"I'm worried that I might alert someone," Greta said. "It's that simple."
The old knight looked at Ruby again, and finally accepted Greta's words, and said to the little maid, "You did a good job this time, and Lady Ilea will also reward you."
"Thank you for the compliment, Sir Alfred." Ruby said respectfully.
The old knight nodded, "I will report the bronze statue to Lady Ilea right now. You can come with me and be a witness."
Ruby and Greta followed Alfred to the banquet hall on the second floor.
At this time, the banquet has begun, and the guests are feasting. With the sound of the piano and laughter, the hall is very lively.
Alfred asked Greta and Ruby to wait by the door, and walked in first.
After the old knight left, Ruby spoke again and whispered, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, but I don't quite understand. You were the one who deduced those things, so why did you insist on me taking all the credit before?" Greta asked.
"I don't want to be too pushy."
"Is there any danger?" Greta suddenly became alert again.
"You are thinking too much. I just hope to stay with Miss Ilea."
"When you say stay, do you mean lurking next to her?"
"I have no ill intentions towards Miss Ilea."
"But you don't look like you want to treat her as your master."
"You have your work, and I have mine. The difference is that your work has been completed, but mine has not yet." Ruby said, and after speaking, she frowned again.
"What? Do you regret it again?"
"No, I just thought of something. Why do you think the Welch family wanted to assassinate Miss Ilea, and in front of so many people? Regardless of success or not, the Welch family will definitely be doomed."
"I don't know, and I don't care. Maybe Herodotus caught something against them, such as tying up the son of the head of the family, Pep."
"Nobles usually put their family first. If Pep does this, not only will he not be able to save his son, but he will also ruin the entire family. As the head of the family, he will understand this truth."
"That's why he has been so anxious these past two days, and he didn't make up his mind until the last moment."
"This explanation feels a bit... forced." Ruby murmured.
Greta sighed, "This is why I don't like dealing with humans, especially smart humans, you always think too much.
"You saw the bronze statue, and you also found the mechanism and poisonous arrows inside. It was brought by the Welch family. In addition, Pep, the head of the Welch family, obviously has something in his heart... All of these combined
Doesn’t that explain the problem?”
"Don't underestimate Herodotus."
"What did you say?"
"Those who once underestimated Herodotus are now dead. Some people say he is a madman, but even if he is really a madman, he is also a very logical madman. You cannot be too cautious when facing him.
,Well……"
Seeing Alfred walking back, Ruby immediately closed her mouth.
The old knight came to the two of them and said, "Ms. Ilea asked me to bring you a message to say thank you for your help. However, the banquet is still in progress and she plans to wait until the banquet is over before dealing with this matter.
"I have sent extra manpower to keep an eye on the remaining members of the Welch family. I will not let them get close to Miss Ilea again. By the way, Miss Ilea also invited you in for dinner."
"No, I have no interest in dealing with humans, especially nobles." Greta sneered.
"Then I won't go in either." Ruby said.
Alfred did not force himself when he heard this. The identities of the two of them were indeed different from the people inside. It would probably not be comfortable if they were forced to be together.
"Then I'll ask the kitchen to prepare two separate dishes for you." The old knight said, "You can eat upstairs."
While the three of them were talking, a burst of applause suddenly broke out in the hall.
Ruby looked past Alfred and looked inside, only to see a noble man coming to Ilea and kneeling on one knee.
"Beautiful Sir Ilea, I want to perform a trick for you."
Although Miss Rabbit still had a polite smile on her face, her eyes were obviously a little impatient. She twitched her ears twice and said, "Let's eat first, Sir Hernan. The magic can wait for a while..."
Before the female lord finished speaking, Hernan on the ground took out a bouquet of roses from her sleeve.
Moreover, the rose is actually made of gold, but the carving is lifelike. If it weren't for the golden light on the surface, it would be no different from an ordinary rose.
The female lord's breathing suddenly became rapid.
This chapter has been completed!