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You were just thinking I was stupid, weren't you?
He would ask other knights or servants to take aim for me, and when he saw me step forward dangerously again, he would evidently think that I could not see the forest from the multitude of trees.
“But I have to be the one in front, you know?”
The reason Tedric hit me was literally because of the “Luck Punishment” I received.
If not for the lucky penalty, Tedrick would have succeeded in his intention to torture and frighten me.
Instead of it escalating into a huge incident like this.
The same applies now.
No matter how good Lilius was at shooting, he would end up hitting me in the end.
correct. I still haven't leveled up.
Okay, am I moving according to plan?
I moved my chin to look at Lycian, who was standing near Lilius.
Lycian, whose eyes met mine, smiled very faintly.
Whew! Is this the feeling one gets when protected by a moon angel? Even the pain that was constantly burning seemed to have eased a little.
“Uncle Lilius.”
I opened my mouth and continued talking.
“I think it's a good idea to do one test first.”
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Viscount Lilius Fraser couldn't understand the current situation.
Lycian Fraser.
The equally annoying eldest son of Aster Fraser, who was said to outnumber hundreds of Teedrics combined, was marching towards Tullia.
He was holding a single red apple in his hand.
What was he planning to do with that?
The question was brief.
Lycian Fraser placed the little apple herself at Tulia's feet.
Then he straightened his back properly.
“Please hit this first, uncle.”
After Viscount Lilius Fraser realized this insolent behavior a little too late, he screamed, his neck turning red.
“How dare you question my skills?!”
But neither Lisian Fraser nor Tulia Fraser.
These arrogant children did not show the slightest fear.
“Uncle Lilius...”
Lisian Frieza's eyes in particular held an unusually cold light.
“Right now...this is an emergency meeting electronically.”
“…”
“We have to be careful, more than just careful.”
“…!”
Many of the senior attendants agreed with Lycian's words. The magicians raised their voices with great enthusiasm.
“That's right. It is a matter of the utmost importance regarding the honor of the Magic Tower and its relationship with the Grand Ducal House!”
"Viscount! I think we'd better hit the apple first!"
His plan failed and he was completely humiliated.
Lilius' expression distorted horribly.
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“That bastard was actually planning to shoot me.”
I was expecting that, but confronting him directly was much more terrible.
If he seriously shot me with that huge magical tool, it would be a disability at the very least, and death at the most.
However, I am his niece – which is too much, in human terms.
“Let's go there, Lisian.”
“It's fine.”
Since I didn't know what tricks Punishment might use again, I stayed right next to Count Nigella Fraser.
I could see his pained expression, but I pretended not to notice.
My survival is the priority.
What can you do about it?
Lilius's expression was worth watching.
In a way, it seemed like he was worried about making a mistake, but knowing his true intentions, it seemed different to me.
“I have already fallen into the trap.”
If Lilius does not hit the apple, Lycian will step forward and attempt to fire the magic arrow himself.
He hit the apple with extreme precision.
If that happened, it would be clear that Lilius had deliberately given false testimony on behalf of Tedric.
The magicians of the Magic Tower would definitely file an official complaint.
But what if it hits the apple?
“That would confirm that Tedrick shot me intentionally.”
Your head must be about to explode wondering what to do, right?
You're going crazy, aren't you?
Run all kinds of simulations trying to figure out how to escape, right?
"paternal uncle?"
But I had no intention of giving him time to think.
“Why don't you shoot?”
“I was about to shoot.”
Finally, Lilius, who had his eyes closed tightly, gritted his teeth.
blow!
With a short sound, the apple literally exploded.
After a short pause, two more arrows shot down and came to rest above her.
His shooting skills alone were undoubtedly outstanding.
“Oh!”
"surprising."
“Indeed, to hit a small apple like this.”
Fan votes from the entourage were short.
Viscount Lilius Fraser looked very dissatisfied. That was clear from his sharp gaze alone.
“Given Uncle’s skills, there would be absolutely no mistake.”
She turned his posture upside down again and gave him a bright smile.
“You are truly the most skilled sniper of all time.”
“Thank you, Tullia.”
“Not at all, uncle.”
I turned back to him with a gentle smile.
The servant hurriedly removed the smashed apple and arrows, and placed a new apple in its place.
“Now, if you hit this apple right too, Tedrick's innocence will be proven.”
“…”
“Since the target is the apple, not me.”
I stood near that side, and motioned with my hand to the servant.
The magicians would hold their hands together as if they were praying to a god.
I can roughly guess how much financial compensation was tied to this one hit on the stock.
Ten billion gold?
20 billion gold coins?
If they really tried their best...
100 billion gold coins?
In any case, it would be better to placate Lycian gently than to have Tedric, the sole heir, attempt murder.
Request a slight reduction in compensation.
The situation made it impossible to blame a malfunction on the magic tool anymore.
Instead, Viscount Lelius, who seemed to have quickly settled his calculations through negotiations with Lycian, seemed more relieved than before.
He raised the magic bow with an expression that showed how sorry he was for not being able to kill me.
Swoosh!
A huge arrow shot into the air.
Of course, those who had just witnessed Viscount Lilius' brilliant archery skills did not doubt for a moment that the apple would explode again this time.
“Ahh!”
I screamed in pain.
The pain felt like something was stabbing into my thigh forcefully, and my heart seemed to stop for a moment.
“...Tullia!”
Led by Lycian's scream, the forest fell silent for a moment as if cold water had been poured over it.
"my lady!"
Oh my God, oh my God!
“Are you trying to kill the legitimate daughter of Marquis House now?!”
“Your niece?!”
Things turned upside down in an instant.
"No, no! It's not like that! You definitely shot right…!"
Viscount Lelius's face turned completely pale as he took a step or two back.
He seemed unable to believe this situation at all.
Blood is dripping from under the hem of my dress.
The nobles looked at him with contempt and disgust.
“Are you mad, Viscount Lilius Fraser?”
Even Count Nigella Fraser screaming with pale skin – that whole situation.
"This is a conspiracy, a conspiracy! This is unfair! The magic artifact, the magic artifact is broken! It wasn't me!"
Viscount Lilius shouted madly, but no one listened to his words.
Instead, they avoided him as if they were looking at a monster.
correct. Viscount Lilius Fraser probably had no intention of hitting me now.
Unless his head is empty.
but.
(Warning: Due to the luck penalty, all attacks made by others will hit you.)
Yes.
You know, I haven't leveled up my luck yet?
So no matter where I shot, I was bound to get hit?
In fact, I was hesitant until the end.
Do I send Tedric to his inevitable fate, or do I endure more pain and send Viscount Lilius to his inevitable fate as well?
If I take one more arrow strike and raise my luck, even Viscount Lilius will become a despicable person who tried to kill his niece.
“I was hesitant because getting hit by an arrow is very painful.”
But the moment I read Viscount Lilius' inner thoughts as he decided to shoot an arrow at me without hesitation, I knew it.
I had absolutely no reason to go easy on them either.
So I deliberately took one hit.
The moment I was beaten, I frantically gathered my mental strength.
Status window!
When Tedric's arrow hit me, I couldn't regain consciousness at all.
So I couldn't even open the status window.
But this time was different.
[System: status window]
Tulia Fraser (15 years old)
– Number of currencies in existence: 2 (Number of currencies deposited: 1000)
-Personality: 1
-Beauty: 8
-Skill: 5
-Wealth: 0
Luck: -10
Overall Rating: D-
[System] Your deposit has been due. (due time: 3 seconds ago)
[System] Do you want to withdraw your funds?
“Three seconds ago?”
What perfect timing!
I immediately clicked “Yes.”
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