On one side of the wall was an oil painting that was half a man's height.
The painting had a lush green lawn, a white round table, and people having a meal together. Even though Kieran had not received any professional education, he could still tell that the people in the painting were happy just by looking at the paintbrush.
No doubt, it was a great painting.
"2567, what's wrong?"
Mary asked softly.
"Change your father's room now."
Kieran then walked towards the painting.
Mary was slightly confused but followed Kieran's instructions. She called the palace maids over and carried the king out of the room on a soft mattress.
After everything was done, when Mary returned to the room, Kieran had already taken the painting down from the wall.
"There's something wrong with the painting?"
Mary wasn't an idiot, Kieran's actions told her everything.
"Yes.
It's poison. "
Kieran nodded.
"Impossible.
"Warren Palace might not have someone powerful enough to fight an entire army alone, but the palace's hundreds of years of experience has allowed it to have the strictest of procedures. Let alone poison, even some unknown secret spells wouldn't be able to get through."
Duke Zilin shook his head, his face showing disbelief.
"That's why these bastards used a very smart way."
Kieran flipped the painting over. Behind the painting, there were some moldy spots all over the canvas.
"The painting itself is fine.
"But if it goes moldy, some of the pigments, especially this Scheler Green mixed with arsenic, will emit highly toxic substances like arsenic."
Am I right? "
"Perry Kaner."
Kieran then turned his eyes outside the door.
A figure walked out from the shadows after the words were spoken.
"I didn't expect you to be so proficient in poisons."
Perry Kaner's pale gray eyes flashed with astonishment.
She wasn't surprised that she was discovered.
What surprised her was Kieran's understanding of poisons.
After all, even she only reacted after smelling that special scent and feeling a slight numbness in her body. As for Kieran?
Clearly, he had sensed it the moment he smelled it.
Even though Perry Kaner was unwilling to admit defeat, she didn't linger on the matter. She glanced over Duke Zilin who looked like he was about to face his greatest enemy and laughed softly.
"I'm not your enemy."
"Look at Hon. 2567 and our princess. Their reactions are normal."
Perry Kaner then looked past the Duke of Zilin and at Kieran.
"The person who placed this painting …"
"No, to be precise, you've caught the person who scattered the water behind the canvas?"
Kieran asked.
"No."
Although I really wanted to hold on to some bargaining chips before discussing the collaboration with you, that bastard was already killed when I arrived. It was done in a very professional way and there were no traces or smells left behind.
I have no other choice, I have to appear before you. "
Perry Kaner took out the flying knives and daggers from her waist and placed them beside her feet to show that she was not in any danger.
"Collaboration?
Our last collaboration wasn't a pleasant one. "
Kieran said.
"I can compensate you."
"You want the secret techniques of Snake School?"
"Or do you think my healthy limbs are a hindrance? You can take whatever you want, even if you take all of them, I don't mind. "
"Or do you think my looks make you uncomfortable? You can scratch it however you like, I won't resist. "
Perry Kaner said calmly, as if she wasn't talking about herself but someone else.
However, the content of her words sent chills down one's spine.
The young duke frowned slightly, he didn't know what happened that made Perry Kaner make such a choice.
The young princess also frowned. She saw some clues but she didn't ask further, leaving everything to Kieran.
"Including your own life?"
Kieran's tone was even calmer and colder than Perry Kaner's. It made Perry Kaner, who was putting up a strong front, shiver. However, when she thought about the current situation, she nodded since she had no other choice.
"Sure.
As long as you … Whether you are willing to work with me or not, I am prepared to die before you. "
"Some bastards from Snake School, I thought they were dead but in fact, they were still alive. They attacked us."
"Other than me, none of them escaped alive."
Perry Kaner quickly retracted her words and spoke in a softer and faster tone.
"The remnants of Snake School?"
Kieran squinted his eyes.
It wasn't because of Perry Kaner's words but because …
A sub-mission!
The moment Perry Kaner spoke, the system notification popped up.
[Triggered sub-mission: Remnants of Snake School]
[Remnants of Snake School: The sect that should have been destroyed by Folly didn't just survive Perry Kaner's branch, another unknown branch has appeared. Their appearance has brought unimaginable destruction and death to Perry Kaner's branch. Facing Perry Kaner's request for help, your decision will be very important …]
…
The existence of a sub-mission had determined that Kieran wouldn't simply give up on it.
He was sizing up Perry Kaner.
His gaze made Perry Kaner's heart skip a beat but she didn't tremble anymore.
A person who wasn't even afraid of death.
What would she be afraid of?
Perry Kaner replied to Kieran with a calm gaze.
Then, Kieran walked out of the palace.
Of course, he wouldn't believe Perry Kaner's side of the story. Based on the sub-mission, Perry Kaner wasn't lying but who knew if she was hiding something?
Fortunately, Kieran wasn't lacking in such people.
Kieran shared Fire Raven's vision and saw the two people outside the palace.
"We have guests."
Duke Zilin, I hope you can greet them for me. "
Kieran said.
"Okay."
"What about you?"
The young duke nodded and asked curiously.
"Let's see that guy who was killed."
Kieran replied and turned to Perry Kaner, "Lead the way."
Perry Kaner didn't show any disgust at the order.
Quite the opposite, she was surprised.
Kieran didn't reject.
Although he didn't agree right away, as long as he didn't reject, there was still hope.
To Perry Kaner, it was the last straw to clutch at.
Even if she had to risk her life, she would hold on to Kieran.
So, Perry Kaner's attitude towards Kieran instantly changed.
"Hon. 2567, forgive me for being direct.
There really aren't any valuable clues there. The culprit is very professional, not just in killing but also in erasing traces. "
Perry Kaner didn't slow down her steps as she suggested softly.
Kieran shook his head as he walked.
"There must be traces left behind.
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