Symphony for the Insect Princess

The drug incident was exposed.

What a mistake, such a mistake. I should have decided to kill Lillian earlier!

"Woo...Woo..."

(I told you to be quiet! Act like nothing happened!)

I'm so annoying.

I'm so annoying.

I’m so fed up, so fed up, so fed up, so fed up!

That bastard father who always dislikes him, the arrogant bastard Anhans, and the disgusting Molly with her timid behavior, these three guys were finally killed, and he was only one step away from victory, why did he do this again!

Why did he secretly hold this idiot sister hostage? Now he had no way out, right? But if York and the insect girl kept thinking this way, they would definitely suspect him! Then it would be impossible to escape. It would be better to hold someone hostage first!

But...how to get out?

Sneak away while their attention is off? Can you do it?

At this time-

"The murderer must have known about the existence of the pamphlet and had access to it."

"That's for sure. Although it's possible for everyone in the house, but..."

Nia was startled when she heard the conversation between York and the insect girl.

Oops.

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"The murderer must have known about the existence of the pamphlet and had access to it."

"That's for sure. Although it's possible for everyone in the house, but..."

"We can start by eliminating the most suspicious person."

York and Nellis are almost at the end of their rope.

Lillian's suspicion can basically be ruled out. If she was the one who directed and acted out the incident by handing out the booklet, then she was only pushing herself into the fire pit.

Going down the list, the person who was closest to Lillian, had the most contact with her, and was most likely to have access to the booklet was—

“…………Nya?”

"Eh!?"

The youngest son was stunned and confused when he was suddenly called by his eldest brother.

"What's wrong, Brother York?"

"I want to ask you a few questions, please don't refuse."

"Ah..."

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Calm down calm down calm down calm down calm down calm down calm down!!!!!!

Nia tried her best to act like an ignorant and cowardly boy, while holding the knife more firmly, reminding her damn idiot sister not to reveal any clues.

"Nya, on the day of dinner, where were you before dinner started? What were you doing?"

"I...I remember I was with Sister Lillian..."

Nia tried hard to make her voice sound normal, to perfectly maintain the feeling of being a little confused and a little panicked, to stay calm, to be okay, it will be fine...

"Lillian, is that so?"

(——!?)

This time it was not York who asked the question, but Nelris.

Get to the point.

"Uh, that day Sister Lillian and I seemed to be..."

"Sorry Nia, I'm asking Lillian now."

"Oh……"

Don't ask this damn bitch, come ask me instead!!! Now that your lost charm is back, you think you're so great? When I get the great secret treasure, I'm going to fuck you till you're starving, you damn bitch, just be quiet, be quiet, and stop causing trouble!!!

Although he was furious in his heart, Nia still maintained a normal appearance. At the same time, his hand hidden underneath secretly rubbed Lillian with a knife, signaling her not to reveal her true identity.

"He... yes... he was in my room that day." Lillian stammered.

"What are you doing in your room?"

"What was I doing... I can't quite remember..."

"Then let me ask you another question. Do you remember approximately what time you went to the dining room?"

"Uh……"

Ahhhhhhhh, shut up, shut up, shut up! Haven’t you finished asking your questions yet? Damn bug girl, get eaten to death by maggots! Shut up!!!!

"If you can't remember, ask another question."

Nelris shrugged slightly.

Then, he took a subtle step back, poking York lightly with his finger.

"Do you think Nia's knife can actually kill you with one strike?"

"——!?"

"Gu——!"

My mind went blank for a moment, and then,

(Let’s go all out! Hostage tactics!!!)

"Don't come any closer! If you come any closer I will—"

Nia swung the knife, pressed it against Lillian's neck, and then—

A sharp pain shot through his hand.

The muscles in his hand lost strength instantly, and the knife fell to the ground with a clink.

A tiny wasp landed on the back of his hand at some point and stung him hard.

(Dead Bug Girl——!!!!!)

"Lillian, come here!"

"Uuuuuu——"

Nelris opened her arms, and Lillian rushed towards her, crying and shouting. York reached into his pocket, groping for something, and rushed towards her. Chloe in the corner also reacted.

It’s over.

Is it finished?

not necessarily--

(You guys forced me to do this. This is the only way—!!!!)

“Wu ...

Without warning, Chloe suddenly let out a shrill roar, and the powerful magic power of a high-level magician suddenly emanated from her body! Everyone was startled. Taking advantage of this moment, Nia grabbed Lillian, who had just escaped from her restraints, and barely picked up the knife with her hand that was stung by the bee!

"Come here!"

"Lillian—"

York was about to stop Nia when a huge flame suddenly attacked him. If York had taken two more steps, he would probably have been burned to ashes!

"Chloe, you—"

“Aa ...

Chloe rolled her eyes, drool dripping from the corners of her mouth, seemingly unconscious. But the magical fluctuations around her grew stronger and stronger! Dozens of ice cones scattered in all directions without a clear pattern, followed by flying fireballs. The walls had collapsed, leaving rubble and dust everywhere. She was unleashing magic recklessly around her!

“Ha…Ahahahahahaha!!!”

Nia held on to the struggling Lillian tightly, laughed shrilly, and pulled her out of the hall.

"Hahahahaha! I knew it, I knew God would bless me! You guys just play with this lunatic for now!"

“Stop right there—damn it!!!!!”

Watching Nia holding Lillian hostage and walking away, York roared in unwillingness, but a new round of hail bombs fell all over the sky, and he had to use defensive magic scrolls to resist!

"No—I can't stop it!!!"

This wind shield was a very expensive magic scroll, but it still couldn't stop the onslaught of a frantic high-level magician! After only three or four seconds, the shield was destroyed, and York rolled on the ground in a panic to avoid it!

Chloe was also controlled—but why? Shouldn't there be a long hiatus between controlling people? Why now—?

"what!!!!"

A tongue of fire streaked across York's thigh, and he almost fell to the ground in pain. If he hadn't supported himself in time, he would have been pierced into a hedgehog by the ice spikes!

"Brother York——"

"Nellis, just take care of yourself! Don't worry about me!"

(Damn it! I have to deal with Chloe first! But there's no way I can fight her head-on!)

Perhaps Chloe's order was to attack all living things. Her mouth, covered with foam, opened and closed rapidly. She had clearly lost her consciousness but still composed one spell after another. The magic she cast was some strong and some weak, but no matter what, none of them could be resisted!

There is no other way——

"Nellis, leave the hall first! Ellen——"

York glanced at Ellen in the corner. She was still tossing and turning with her hands on her head, and her condition seemed to be getting worse.

Can you take her with you and escape?

Even if I take her away, can she be rescued?

No... everything must be done in order. Chloe is still going crazy here. Even staying here for one more second will put her life in danger. We must first ensure the safety of those who can still be rescued!

"Don't worry about Ellen for now! Nellis, you go ahead and go after Nia and Lillian!"

"I understand. What about you?"

"I--"

boom! ! ! !

A powerful dragon-shaped flame shot up to the ceiling, and upon contact, a massive explosion erupted! The three-hundred-year-old building wailed, and after a moment of silence, the hall's ceiling collapsed!

……

……

……

After the dust settled, Chloe, having lost her target, looked around mechanically.

York and Nellis have disappeared.

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basement--

Between the utility room and the wine cellar, you can open this secret room by taking down the two wine bottles from the third from the left in the first row and the second from the right in the fourth row of shelves, and then using a complex password.

But it was just an opening. There were many magic traps in the secret room, and only those who had a magic mark on their heart that served as a key could pass through safely.

He heard the commotion coming from far above and couldn't help but grin.

Now you can finally die, you idiots.

Not a single one can be left alive.

The heart has been collected, and now the great secret treasure is finally within reach.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and was about to step into the secret room -

"Yo."

"——!?"