The Young Master I Carefully Raised Became Obsessive-Chapter 106

Chapter 106

I let out a sigh and collapsed onto the bed. “Derol, what should I do?”

“How about trying what the healer suggested, without any intent to attack?”

“Without any intent to attack?”

“Yes, just try doing it calmly.”

At his words, I gently stroked my wrist. While telling myself I wasn’t attacking Serina, I slowly gripped my wrist. For a moment, it felt like water was welling up in my hand, but it quickly vanished as if my hand had dried up instantly.

I opened my eyes in a hurry.

“How was it, Master?”

“It worked, but something felt off.”

“What do you mean?”

“It stopped halfway.”

“Maybe try again?”

I closed my eyes again and focused. With the intention of not attacking Serina, I gathered my thoughts into one point.

I held my wrist for several minutes. When I opened my eyes again, there was no visible change like before.

A sigh escaped me.

“Master, maybe you should take a short break.”

I slowly nodded and stared blankly at the ceiling. Why in the world did they put this kind of magical drug inside me?

I couldn’t help but resent Rowell. But I couldn't let him win anymore. I would get back at him, slam him hard from behind. I clenched my fist.

When I opened my eyes, it was night. As I looked around, something felt familiar. It wasn’t my room, but I was surrounded by a sensation I recognized. Long, green leaves hanging down… The sound of fingers tapping on a desk.

I slowly turned my head.

Rowell was sitting silently, bathed in moonlight. The lights were off, so I couldn’t see his expression. He was simply staring into the darkness. Something about it felt ominous.

I quickly hid where Rowell couldn't see me. From the way he looked, he didn’t seem to be in pain. His heart wasn’t troubling him like before. Usually when he clutched his chest, I would appear. But now, oddly enough, he seemed completely fine.

Why did I suddenly end up here?

I anxiously scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Rowell, still gazing into the darkness, slowly lifted his head. “Come in.”

Someone stepped into the office, though they didn’t come all the way in and stopped at the doorway.

“Did you find her?”

“Yes, she came to us on her own.”

It was the voice of the knight commander. I recognized it from the times I had visited this place.

“Bring her in,” Rowell ordered.

The door opened and someone entered.

“So, you’ve finally come back.” A faint chuckle followed as Rowell slowly stood from his seat. “Because of you, all my plans were ruined.”

Serina said nothing. Even as Rowell approached her, she remained silently in the shadows.

At last, he stopped in front of her and slapped her across the face. The loud, sharp crack echoed through the room.

Serina still didn’t raise her head.

“If it weren’t for the drug, I would’ve killed you already. Looks like I let myself be fooled by you.”

Serina slowly lifted her head. Her face came into view under the moonlight. She was smiling. “Then go ahead, Your Highness. Kill me.”

“…”

“Don’t just slap me like a child.”

Rowell abruptly grabbed Serina by the throat.

With a gasp, she was lifted by the sheer force of his grip and started choking.

“How dare you insult me. You are just a lowly mage.”

The knight commander quickly intervened. “Your Highness! If Serina dies, it may put even more strain on your heart!”

Rowell immediately released her. She collapsed to the floor. Looking down at her, he muttered deeply, “Everything I do ends up being restrained by this damn drug.”

“…”

“You really want to challenge me?”

Serina raised her head and didn’t look away. freēwēbnovel.com

Rowell let out a cold chuckle. “You dare challenge me?”

Serina only stared back, saying nothing.

Rowell showed her his wrist. “Bring out the drug. Now.”

At that, the knight commander, Trede, stepped in. “Your Highness, Ardion’s faction is still strong. The coronation hasn't taken place yet…”

Rowell drew the sword from the commander’s waist. “Do you want to lose your head right now?”

“But…”

“If I don’t deal with this now, I’m bound to die before the coronation. Look at this. This wretch shows up just as I’m nearing death.”

Rowell gave Serina a look. The commander lowered his head and stepped back. Rowell pointed the sword at Serina. “Take out the drug.”

Serina said nothing, simply staring back.

Rowell pressed the sword closer. “I said take it out.”

The blade pressed up near her, and Serina tilted her head slightly but still said nothing. Only the corners of her lips lifted in a smile.

“Looks like you really do want to die.” Rowell gripped the hilt tightly.

I gathered power into my hand. At this rate, he really would kill her. But Serina was still the only one who knew about the drug. I hurriedly created a round water bomb in my hand.

Just then, Serina’s voice rang out. “I don’t know how.”

“What?” The hand holding Rowell’s sword trembled slightly.

I froze and looked at Serina in shock.

“What did you just say?”

“I don’t know how to take the drug out. I only know how to put it in.”

“You…” Rowell’s hand trembled. Just as he was about to strike down with the sword, the knight commander grabbed his arm.

“Your Highness! We still don’t know for sure!”

Serina slumped to the floor. Rowell’s blade slowly came down to her chin and lifted it gently.

“Is that true?” His voice was low, barely restrained.

Serina nodded.

Rowell let out a bitter laugh. “Then there’s no need to keep you alive.”

Just as he raised the sword to strike, I threw the water bomb at him. The water exploded on impact, and Rowell flinched back in shock.

I ran quickly towards the door. I tried to grab Serina, but she slipped away. I grabbed a book from the side and pushed it against her arm. Serina gasped and looked at the book.

“The… the book is moving by itself!” The commander took a step back in alarm.

Rowell’s expression twisted. He was staring at me, not the book.

[Serina!] I called out to her and opened the door, tapping her shoulder again with the book. Finally, Serina slowly got up.

Rowell shouted at the commander, “Catch them now!”

Just as he gave the order, Serina slipped out through the open door. The commander chased after her.

I ran beside her, still holding the book. Having visited Rowell’s palace before, I remembered the way even in the dark. We went down the stairs without much trouble. It was late at night, and some knights were pursuing us.

I hid behind a column, motioning with the book. Serina cautiously came over.

The knights quickly scanned the area and ran in the opposite direction. Once they were gone, I stepped out from hiding. Serina was still staring at the book. Then she reached towards where I was holding it. In that instant, my ears rang.

Our eyes met.

I quickly said, “Come to Ardion’s palace.”

Then darkness suddenly engulfed me.

I opened my eyes in a hurry. It was still dark. I exhaled, only to feel a weight on my arm. Ardion was holding me tightly in his sleep.

Worried I might wake him, I waved my hand in front of his face. But he didn’t stir. He seemed to be deeply asleep.

Thank goodness. I didn’t want him worrying over a dream. I gently pulled my arm away. Thankfully, he only furrowed his brow without waking.

I slipped from his embrace, put on my robe, and left the room.

If Serina had understood what I said, she would come here. The knights would definitely be searching for her at Rowell’s palace, and this was the only place they couldn’t touch.

The hallway was quiet. A quick glance at the clock told me it was early dawn. I carefully descended the stairs. Near the entrance, I finally saw someone. She was alone.

“Serina!”

Serina immediately came over. Her expression was uncharacteristically anxious despite her blank face.

As soon as she saw me, she said, “Why did you do something so dangerous?”

“If I hadn’t, you would’ve gotten hurt.”

“So what if I got hurt? Why would you do something like that?”

Suddenly, I heard the clanking of armor. I quickly grabbed Serina’s hand. “Come on, this way. If we stay here, Rowell’s knights might spot us.”

Thankfully, Serina followed me without a word. I led her into a nearby drawing room and shut the curtains as soon as we entered. Then I heard her voice behind me.

“Laila, what you did was dangerous.”

After checking the curtains, I turned to face her. She was still looking right at me. I shouted back at her, “You’re the one who did something dangerous! You could’ve just taken the drug out. Why did you say you didn’t know how?”

“Because I really don’t.”

“What?”

It felt like something hit me in the head. “Is that true?”

“Yes. I never knew. I only know how to put it in, not how to remove it.”

“And yet you killed everyone who had anything to do with the drug?”

“That wasn’t me. That was Rowell’s doing.”

“So from the very beginning, you never knew how to remove it?”

Serina nodded.

“Then how the hell…?”

My mind went blank.

T/N: Another speechless chapter…