Dias, who had been listening attentively, lost words for a moment. In that silence, Ivie soon complained.

“Look, objectively, that’s how it is. How am I so smart?”

It even seemed like Ivie was not joking but expressing genuine feelings.

“Not only am I intelligent, but my abilities are also extraordinary. Competent. I’m a genius.”

“…Aren’t you embarrassed to say that yourself?”

“Not at all. It’s the truth.”

Dias felt a sense of vicarious shame at Ivie’s shameless attitude. So, he tried to find a rebuttal, but he had nothing to say.

In fact, Dias was also secretly surprised that things were resolving easily.

Viscount Brick controlled the southern region of Biss, and this arena was an outlaw territory under the influence of his family.

Moreover, the owner of this place was an ambitious figure who built a golden city in the ruins. Pulling out the Night Clan, which was deeply involved in the business, was quite a challenging task even for a former hunting dog.

So, after thinking about various methods, Ivie devised a plan as soon as she heard about the information regarding the arena. And that plan was smoothly progressing as if it were a predetermined future.

“I want to deny it, but I can’t.”

In the end, Dias agreed with Ivie’s
“If the mask I saw on the first day is really a masterpiece, it’s a good opportunity.”

Ivie thinks broadly. So, there’s no way she didn’t consider such thoughts.

Casel Montra, who descended to Biss with a mask on. What if he were to die suddenly while blocking her way here?

It’s a good opportunity regardless. Since Ivie has experienced changes in a foreign land, there is no chance of her being suspected.

Moreover, it’s not a difficult task. The noble ability to purify water can be used to secretly lull someone alive or even kill them.

If it feels uncomfortable, Dias can step in. After all, that’s what a hunting dog does by nature.

So, if she sets her mind to it, she can seize the opportunity, but Dias warned Ivie.

“But don’t do it.”

“Would I regret it?”

“If you regret it, that’s fortunate.”

“And then?”

“I can’t stop. Once is difficult, but the second time is easy.”

“Don’t try to teach me, hm!”

“…Well, that’s just your personality.”

Ivie, who was cautiously asking, exploded with dissatisfaction at Dias’s warning.

“It’s unfair. That pig at home doesn’t consider my situation at all, and it’s unfair that only I get noticed!”

“But the masterpiece never tried to kill you.”

“He killed your teacup! Repay the enemy of wives, you coward!”

That was all. Ivie was quite a twisted character, but fortunately, she seemed to know where to draw the line.

“Yeah, it’s probably because I’m kind. I blame everything on one person, truly the world is unfair.”

However, the butler’s worry was that she greatly misunderstood the definition of kindness.

Clever.

As Ivie’s complaints continued, a knocking sound from outside was heard.

Upon that sound, Ivie got up from the bed, and Dias put on the mask again.

“Come in.”

With Ivie’s permission, the door opened.

Ivie thought it was time for the viscount’s secretary to come, but contrary to expecta
Receiving poison from a purifier protected by Manyanya’s blessing, the viscount will have no idea how useless this act is.

Ivie, after ridiculing his rather pathetic attempt, stopped laughing abruptly.

Viscount has never tried to kill Ivie. However, this viscount is blatantly targeting Ivie’s life.

Then, do I need to tolerate it?

Ivie silently pondered, looking at the masked maid.

The maid was still trembling. And she was making an effort not to tremble.

Such hesitation indicates that she knows there is poison here. Perhaps she might be the one who personally poisoned it.

Ivie, feeling uneasy, approached the maid. Then, seizing her wrist, she questioned sharply.

“Why are you so nervous? Is there poison in there?”