Chapter 342

342 Chapter 342 342.Chapter 342 ‘Wait...‘ Eliza thought, something clicking in her mind as she revisited the issue.

Her gaze landed on Fletcher opposite her. “There seems to be something off about Fletcher.”

The Snow Lotus was his gift, meant specifically for the king. If she hadn’t intervened, it would already be in the king’s hands, and that little black bug might have succeeded in its attack.

“Is he trying to assassinate His Majesty?” Eliza’s face paled in shock. She couldn’t believe Fletcher would dare to go this far. She wondered if he was working with those foreign infiltrators. How else could so many of them show up in Hasen City, let alone infiltrate the Imperial Palace?

Her eyes darkened, a dangerous glint flickering within them.

She pondered, ‘If Fletcher really is involved, then what about the Stonor family, his ally for the day? Do they know about this? Or are they in on it too?‘

“Don’t overthink it for now.” Nolan’s voice sounded again. “With the Snow Lotus already in your hands, even if you accuse them, they’ll deny it outright. They might even turn the tables on you.”

Eliza nodded at his words.

After all, Sophie would jump at any chance to target her. She could be falsely accused.

“Don’t worry about the rest. I’ll handle things here. I still have to report to His Majesty later. Once the party ends, head straight home. I’ll arrange a separate carriage for you.”

Nolan’s concern was clear. The fact that someone had tampered with Eliza’s seat meant she was one of their targets.

By now, her carriage had probably been tampered with.

But Eliza shook her head. “Don’t worry about me. You’ve got enough on your plate. Their parasites are no match for my spiders.”

Her little spiders had already sent her more updates. Every black bug in the hall had been dealt with, and the spiders had even gathered the remains for her research.

Hence, Eliza wasn’t the least bit afraid.

One thing was certain. Those black bugs didn’t stand a chance against her spiders.

Seeing her so self–assured, Nolan felt a bit more at ease.

“Alright, just be careful on your way back.”

Under the table, Nolan discreetly pulled a finely crafted dagger from his sleeve and handed it to her, ensuring no one else noticed.

Eliza felt her friendship with Nolan had taken a step forward, and her tone became more casual.

When she saw the dagger, she couldn’t help but grin cheekily as she asked, “Is this... prepared for me?”

The dagger had a slim, narrow hilt and a sharp, elegant blade. It was clearly custom–made, not suited for Nolan’s large hands but perfectly fitting for a woman’s delicate grip.

To be honest, the moment Eliza saw it, she felt it was made for her.

She coughed inwardly and thought, ‘I seem to be a bit full of myself. If I’m wrong, this is going to be so embarrassing.‘

But Nolan would never let her feel embarrassed. A faint smile appeared on his handsome face. “Yes, it’s specially made for you.

Only you can use it.”

Not just any woman–only Eliza.

He’d secretly measured Eliza’s hand and had it custom–made, perfectly sized for her hand.

Nolan instructed her, “It comes with straps and a sheath. Keep it close, and don’t hesitate to use it if you’re in danger.”

Eliza nodded seriously. “Don’t worry.”

With the troublemakers subdued and the bugs cleared out, the party proceeded smoothly and ended without incident.

Once the king and the Empress Dowager left, Nolan stood up, and Eliza immediately made her way out without hesitation.

One advantage of her current status was that, apart from the king, the Empress Dowager, and Nolan, no one else ranked above her.

So once those three departed, she could leave freely without anyone stopping her.

Just as she stepped out of the hall, a group of imperial guards appeared, surrounding everyone still inside.

“Several assassins have infiltrated the palace today, carrying poisonous items. By order of His Highness, no one present is 1/2 342 Chapter 342 permitted to leave. Immediate inspection will commence. Violators shall be executed.”

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