Silent Witch

Book 10: Chapter 17: Silent Witch a.k.a Slip Up Witch

Book 10: Chapter 17: Silent Witch a.k.a Slip Up Witch

Felix, upon hearing Nero's explanation, was as calm with his never-changing smile. Though, his bewilderment was palpable.

"I heard that the Black Dragon Wogan was making eerie noises at night deep in the mountains"

"Oh, I've got a sore throat back then."

"It was not for commanding wyverns?"

"It was my scream of Aaaaarrgh, it's huuuuurtss!'. Ever since that time, I vowed to never eat birds alive again."

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His smiling face was still there but Felix was bewildered. More so after hearing the continuation of his story. Even Monica who was listening beside him couldn't bear to hear it anymore.

From this story, he discovered that the Silent Witch did not drive the Black Dragon Wogan away. In fact, she only pulled out the stuck bone from its throat.

Perhaps Felix would be disappointed with the Silent Witch after this. After all, she was the person he adores most.

"ARE yoU DIsaPPOInTEd?"

Felix shook his head at Monica's question.

"Not at all. If you consider it from another perspective, not just anyone could help the Black Dragon and made him his familiar. It won't change my respect toward you though my impression of the dragon might change a bit."

"Now, had your impression of the dragon increased?"

Looking at Nero's proud expression, Felix had a thought, I guess a dragon can be sloppy too,' and his impression of the dragon might lean more toward this thought.

Expressing his wry smile, Felix asked Nero.

"let me ask you, do you plan to harm humans?"

"No. I don't have any interest in humans."

His answer sounded indifferent for a dragon who had driven away from his home. Perhaps he was just an easy-going person.

Although he said he had no interest in humans, he seemed so engrossed with human culture and arts. Especially with Dustin Gunter's works.

"Just to make sure can you use your black flame in human form?"

Black Flame was the strongest black-colored flame the Black Dragon breathes out. It can burn any witchcraft and barriers without any resistance.

According to history, a few hundred years ago, there were a very small number of magicians who could manipulate Black Flame, but in the present day, there simply are none, and Black Flame is treated as a first-class forbidden spell which its severity could rival resurrection' and weather manipulation' if it used.

He couldn't leave him alone if Nero could use such flames even in his human form. But, since he shook his head and denied it instantly, it meant he can't.

"I only can use Black Flame in my original form. I mean, if I can use it in my human form, I would have secretly used it a long ago."

"Indeed"

Nero was telling truth. While he was physically strong in human form, he will lose his ability to fly, let alone use black flame.

Perhaps satisfied with his answer, he let out a brief sigh of relief and smiled at the anxious Monica.

"Please rest assured, Lady Everett. I will tell this story to no one. I will keep this secret only between us."

"tHaNk You"

Felix relaxed his eyes when he heard Monica's awkward thanks.

At the very least, Monica had resolved one of her problems. After all, she wanted to keep Nero's secret in the dark, so when she heard his assurance she patted her chest in relief.

Felix might aware of his assassination attempt during the [Conch Flame] incident.

Apart from Monica and Nero, the only people who knew the details of that incident were Louis, Lynn, and the culprit herself, Casey. And lastly was her father.

How much does His Highness know about the incident? Did he realize Casey was the culprit?

If that was the case, Casey, as the person who was responsible for her attempt to assassinate Felix, would be dragged out and executed without question.

And I don't want that to happen

Her cold sweats were flowing profusely on her clenching hands and her heart was thumping loudly.

However, despite her nervousness, Felix answered her question lightly.

"Nothing very much. I only know that you have saved me from that [Conch Flame]."

If he were telling the truth, it meant Felix was unaware of Casey's involvement.

Feeling relieved, Monica patted her chest in her mind. To which Felix smiled and said.

"I also have a question for you. I learned you were involved with Cyril's outburst and [Conch Flame] incident."

Alarmed at his words, Monica's shoulders trembled under her robe, but unable to read her current state, Felix fixed his gaze on her.

"Could it be you are a faculty member of Serendia Academy, Lady Everett?"

Monica's heartbeat almost burst out at those words.

"N-NO, I'm not. i Just CoINCIdEnTLY hApPENEd TO bE thERe whEN bOTh INcideNTs HappEnEd."

"I see I really can't thank you enough for what you have done for me. Not only did you protect me from the [Conch Flame], but you also saved the treasurer of our student council."

"But, ISN't He"

Monica covered her mouth in pale after realizing she had let out a doubtful remark involuntarily.

But it was too late.

Oh no, I've done it

Contrary to Monica's nervous state, Felix remained calm with his warm smile plastered on his face and continued with his words.

"Oh, pardon me. I made a mistake. Cyril's our vice president, not the treasurer."

Cyril was the vice president of the student council at Serendia Academy. And everyone who attends there knows about it.

But for an outsider like hermuch less if she were the Silent Witch who should have not any connection thereshould have not known this fact.

But, she reacted when he stated he gave that false information, and it had given her away.

He figured it out! He realized that the Silent Witch was at Serendia Academy!

Felix didn't try to pursue the matter further. However, he definitely noticed.

His blue eyes which were outlined by the golden long eyelashes were looking at Monica with unconcealed happiness.

"I guess I shouldn't have kept the sick person chatting with me. I hope your left-hand recovers soon. Then, if you would excuse me."

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Unable to reply, Monica could only keep silent while hanging her head low.