Exposing the Conspiracy

Chatting all the way, we soon arrived at the Tabor Family, the only family in Demacia permitted to use magic, exuding a unique aura. ๑۞๑,¸¸,ø¤º°`°๑۩ 🎀 🎀 ۩๑°`°º¤ø,¸¸,๑۞๑

The Tabor Family is a clan that oversees divination and rituals, and they are highly advanced in various fields, including medicine, potions, magic arrays, and even technology.

Because magic is frequently used, there are no Nullstone here; the houses and courtyards are built with a brown stone.

The people here were very curious when they saw us. Weren't they all supposed to be celebrating the Prince's return? What's he doing here?

After Jarvan explained his purpose, the Tabor Family summoned Yasa Tabor, their most skilled potion concoction expert.

He carefully examined the medicinal soup in Riven's hand and finally concluded that it contained nine precious medicinal herbs and one common herb: Ice Orchid.

The truth is out now; someone was indeed behind it all!

Yasa said that Ice Orchid are not considered drugs, and that taking small amounts can even improve blood circulation and strengthen the body, but the Ice Orchid in the medicinal soup are different.

This was not extracted by a doctor or pharmacist, but by a mage using magic. Even after so long, a certain amount of magic can still be extracted from the medicinal soup.

This return to Demacia, shrouded in an aura of magic—does it foreshadow something? I feel things are not so simple.

Yasa cannot undo the effects of long-term use of Magic Ice Orchid, but if the medication is stopped, the person should wake up within a month!

"What are you planning to do?" Jarvan asked me.

"We'll split into two groups. We'll take Fiora to the palace. You find someone to protect her. Make sure the doctor personally prepares her medicine. Riven and Felina go back and arrest the head maid, though I have a feeling she's already escaped."

"Alright, that's the plan! I don't believe she can escape Demacia! But the responsibility of protecting Fiora should still be entrusted to General Garen. I haven't been back for too long and don't know where it's safe!"

"Good."

Back at the palace, we kept quiet. By then, the banquet hall was even more crowded, and the Prince was too busy to leave. So I quietly approached Garen, holding a wine cup in my hand:

"I am Yasuo, I have long admired your name, General. I toast you!"

"It's just an empty title. Bringing the Prince back this time is a great achievement. Let's do it!"

After finishing my drink, I noticed the people around me had shifted their attention, so I whispered to Garen, "General, there's something I'd like to discuss with you privately. May I speak to you in private?"

Garen glanced at me, didn't answer, and simply left his seat.

Once outside the banquet hall, I told him what had just happened. Garen was very serious.

"Take me to see Fiora."

Fiora remained in the carriage, protected by Shvana. She enjoyed the job very much and disliked crowded places.

Garen, with his vast experience, immediately recognized that this wasn't illness. "No wonder I was prevented from visiting Fiora several times by some inexplicable events; it seems these things weren't accidental."

"I would like to request that you send someone to protect Fiora. Prince Jarvan has been away from home for a long time, and I am unsure if the palace is safe."

"Don't worry, we've been best friends since childhood. I won't stand idly by and do nothing about this. Have the Prince arrange for the imperial physician to leave with me."

Thank you for your trust.

"It's not that I trust you, I just want to save Fiora. I hope I can hear your explanation later, why you got involved in this."

"Must."

Garen, using the excuse of being busy with military affairs, said goodbye to the king and left. Apart from a few of us, no one knew where Fiora had gone.

Soon Riven returned, shook her head at me, and said, "She ran away."

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"It's alright, the main culprit is still around!"

Back in the banquet hall, I kept my eyes on the Laurent Family's location. After a while, I saw a male servant come to Bordewin's side and whisper something in his ear.

If I'm not mistaken, it must have been the head maid who sent someone to tip her off.

Bordewin rose to leave, and I quickly approached him, glass in hand. "My lord," I said, "I am a friend of Prince Jarvan. He mentioned that the Laurent Family manages the business here. I would like to discuss a potential collaboration with you."

"Since you are a friend of His Highness the Prince, of course we can discuss this. May I ask what kind of business you are in?"

"I am Yasuo, and I have been living in Freljord for years, selling various medicinal herbs. Recently, I received a new batch of high-quality Ice Orchid. Winter is approaching, and I think the Demacia soldiers will find them useful."

When Ice Orchid was mentioned, I clearly saw his expression change. He only dispelled his doubts after hearing that it was to be sold to the Demacia army.

"That's wonderful! I was just about to send someone to buy Ice Orchid. I didn't realize you were in the medicinal herb business."

Prince Jarvan specifically instructed me to offer a lower price, as you might have other uses for it.

"Other uses? What else can Ice Orchid be used for?"

For example, tell people to behave.

Hearing this, he finally couldn't hold back any longer. "What do you mean?"

It means exactly what it says.

"I have important matters to attend to; we can discuss this later."

"Let's talk about it today, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you again."

"Presumptuous!"

A shout rang out, and the banquet hall fell silent instantly; no one knew what had happened.

They whispered amongst themselves when they saw the head of the Laurent Family getting angry with an Ionia.

The king wanted to come over and ask questions, Jarvan stopped him. "Father King, today's events are not simple. Please have the guards keep watch here!"

"What happened?"

"Someone harbors ill intentions and is secretly plotting against our own people. I have investigated and found out. Please give the order!"

"Guards, don't let anyone leave!"

The banquet hall erupted in chaos. These were all prominent figures, especially the members of the other four major families. How could they not ask why they were suddenly trapped here?

"Your Prince, may I ask what has happened?"

"Let my friend Yasuo explain!"

With Jarvan in charge, I fearlessly revealed what had just happened and Bordewin's conspiracy. However, most of the people present did not believe me, especially him, who was particularly righteous and indignant.

"I respect you as a friend of His Highness the Prince, so I've always given you face. Now you've slandered me for framing my elder brother's family. If you can't produce evidence, no one can save you today!"

"You don't need to bluff. Let me tell you clearly, I have no evidence that you did it, but it's definitely related to you!"

"Hahaha, are you joking? You're just spouting nonsense without any evidence!"

"What did your male servant say to you just now?"

"He... he informed me that there's something important at the manor that needs to be dealt with! You can ask him if you don't believe me!"

"Yes, there has been a burglary at home, and an adult needs to go back to handle it."

"Go back? No way, Riven!"

I called out, and she immediately understood, kicking the male servant to the ground.

"Presumptuous!"