That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 64

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Chapter 64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘You were just thinking I’m stupid, weren’t you?’

 

He would have other knights or servants take aim instead, and seeing me dangerously step forward again, he’d obviously be thinking that I couldn’t see the forest for the trees.

 

‘But I absolutely have to be the one standing in front, you know?’

 

The reason Tedrick hit me was literally because of my ‘luck penalty.’

 

If it hadn’t been for the luck penalty, Tedrick would have succeeded in his intention to torment and frighten me.

 

Instead of it escalating into such a massive incident.

 

The same was true now.

 

No matter how excellent a marksman Lilius was, he would end up hitting me in the end.

 

‘Right. I still haven’t raised my luck stat.’

 

Well then, shall I move according to plan?

 

I moved my chin to look at Lisian, who was standing near Lilius.

 

Lisian, who met my eyes, smiled very subtly.

 

Wow. Is this what it feels like to be protected by an angel of the moon? Even the pain that had been burning constantly seemed to ease slightly.

 

“Uncle Lilius.”

 

I opened my mouth and continued speaking.

 

“I think it would be good to do one test first.”

 

 

 

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Viscount Lilius Frazier couldn’t understand the current situation.

 

Lisian Frazier.

 

The eldest son of that equally damn annoying Aster Frazier, who was said to be superior to hundreds of Tedricks combined, was walking toward Tulia.

 

Holding a single red apple in his hand.

 

What was he planning to do with that?

 

The question was brief.

 

Lisian Frazier personally placed the small apple right next to Tulia’s feet.

 

Then he straightened his back properly.

 

“Please hit this f-first, U-Uncle.”

 

Understanding this insolent action a beat too late, Viscount Lilius Frazier shouted with his neck turning bright red.

 

“How dare you doubt my skills?!”

 

But neither Lisian Frazier nor Tulia Frazier.

 

Those arrogant brats showed not the slightest fear.

 

“Uncle Lilius…”

 

Especially Lisian Frazier’s eyes held an unusually cold light.

 

“Right now… this is an e-emergency meeting.”

 

“…”

 

“We need to be c-careful, more than careful.”

 

“…!”

 

Several high-ranking retainers agreed with Lisian’s words. Especially the mages raised their voices enthusiastically.

 

“That’s right. This is a really important matter involving the Magic Tower’s honor and its relationship with the Grand Ducal House!”

 

“Viscount! I think it would be better to hit the apple first!”

 

His plan was ruined and he had been thoroughly humiliated.

 

Lilius’s expression became horribly distorted.

 

 

 

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‘That bastard really was planning to shoot me.’

 

I had expected it, but facing it directly was far more outrageous.

 

If he shot me with that massive magic tool in earnest, it would mean disability at minimum, death at maximum.

 

Still, I’m his niece – that’s just too much, humanly speaking.

 

“Let’s go over there, Lisian.”

 

“Alright.”

 

Since I didn’t know what tricks the penalty might pull again, I stuck right next to Count Nigella Frazier.

 

I could see him grimace, but I pretended not to notice.

 

My survival comes first.

 

What can you do about it?

 

Lilius’s expression was worth watching.

 

In a way, it looked like he was worried about making a mistake, but knowing his true intentions, it looked different to me.

 

‘You’re already caught in the trap.’

 

If Lilius didn’t hit the apple, Lisian would step forward and try shooting the magic bow himself.

 

And he would hit the apple precisely.

 

If that happened, it would be revealed that Lilius had deliberately given false testimony for Tedrick.

 

The mages of the Magic Tower would surely file a formal complaint.

 

But if he did hit the apple.

 

‘It would confirm that Tedrick shot me on purpose.’

 

Your head must be about to explode wondering what to do, right?

 

Going crazy, right?

 

Running all sorts of simulations trying to figure out how to escape, right?

 

“Uncle?”

 

But I had no intention of giving him time to think.

 

“Why aren’t you shooting?”

 

“I-I was just about to shoot.”

 

Finally, Lilius, who had squeezed his eyes shut, gritted his teeth.

 

Thwack-!

 

With a short sound, the apple literally exploded.

 

After a brief pause, two additional arrows shot down and embedded themselves on top of it.

 

His archery skills alone were certainly outstanding.

 

“Ooh!”

 

“Amazing.”

 

“Indeed, to hit such a small apple.”

 

The admiring voices of the retainers were brief.

 

Viscount Lilius Frazier looked far from pleased. You could tell from his grinding gaze alone.

 

“Seeing Uncle’s skills, there would absolutely be no mistakes.”

 

Turning his situation upside down once more, I smiled brightly at him.

 

“You truly are a marksman of the ages.”

 

“Thank… you, Tulia.”

 

“Not at all, Uncle.”

 

I walked back toward him with a gentle smile.

 

A servant hurriedly cleared away the shattered apple and arrows, placing a new apple.

 

“Now if you hit this apple properly too, Tedrick’s innocence will be proven.”

 

“…”

 

“Since the target is the apple, not me.”

 

Standing close to that side, I gestured to the servant with my hand.

 

The mages were clasping their hands together as if praying to a god.

 

I could roughly guess how much compensation money was riding on this single arrow shot.

 

10 billion gold?

 

20 billion gold?

 

If they really went all out…

 

100 billion gold?

 

Anyway, it would be more advantageous to gently appease Lisian rather than have Tedrick, the only heir, commit attempted murder.

 

To ask for just a little reduction in compensation.

 

The situation had made it impossible to blame it on the magic tool’s malfunction anymore.

 

Instead, Viscount Lilius, who seemed to have quickly finished his calculations through negotiations with Lisian, looked more relieved than before.

 

He lifted the magic bow with an expression that showed how regrettable it was that he couldn’t kill me.

 

Swooosh!

 

A massive arrow came flying.

 

Of course, those who had just witnessed Viscount Lilius’s remarkable archery skills didn’t doubt for a moment that the apple would burst again this time.

 

“Aaah!”

 

I screamed in breathtaking pain.

 

The pain felt like something strongly piercing through my thigh, and my heart seemed to stop for a moment.

 

“…Tulia!”

 

Led by Lisian’s scream, the forest that had been quiet for a moment as if cold water had been poured over it.

 

“Miss!”

 

“Good, good heavens!”

 

“Are you trying to murder the Marquis House’s legitimate daughter right now?!”

 

“Your own niece?!”

 

Was turned upside down in an instant.

 

“No, no! It’s not that! I definitely shot properly…!”

 

Viscount Lilius’s face turned completely pale as he stepped back one, two steps.

 

He seemed unable to believe this situation at all.

 

The blood dripping down from under my dress hem.

 

The gazes of the nobles looking at him with contempt and disgust.

 

“Have you gone mad, Viscount Lilius Frazier!”

 

Even Count Nigela Frazier shouting with a pale complexion – this entire situation.

 

“This is a conspiracy, a conspiracy! It’s unfair! The magic tool, the magic tool is broken! It wasn’t me!”

 

Viscount Lilius shouted frantically, but no one listened to his words.

 

Instead, they only avoided him as if looking at a monster.

 

Right. Viscount Lilius Frazier probably had no intention of hitting me just now.

 

Unless his head was empty.

 

However.

 

 

 

(!Warning: Due to luck penalty, all attacks performed by others will hit you.)

 

 

 

Yeah.

 

I haven’t raised my luck yet, you know?

 

So no matter where he shot, I was destined to get hit?

 

‘Actually, I was conflicted until the very end.’

 

Should I just send Tedrick to his doom, or should I get hurt a bit more and send Viscount Lilius to his doom as well.

 

If I took one more arrow hit and raised my luck stat, even Viscount Lilius would become absolute trash who tried to kill his niece.

 

‘I was hesitant because getting hit by an arrow hurts too much.’

 

But the moment I read Viscount Lilius’s inner thoughts as he decided to shoot an arrow at me without a moment’s hesitation, I realized.

 

That I had absolutely no reason to go easy on them either.

 

So I deliberately took one hit.

 

And the moment I got hit, I frantically drew up my mental strength.

 

‘Status window!’

 

When I got hit by Tedrick’s arrow, I couldn’t come to my senses at all.

 

So I couldn’t even call up the status window.

 

But this time was different.

 

 

 

[System: Status Window]

 

Tulia Frazier (15 years old)

 

 

 

-Coins Held: 2 (Deposited Coins: 1,000)

 

-Character: 1

 

-Beauty: 8

 

-Skill: 5

 

-Wealth: 0

 

-Luck: -10

 

 

 

Overall Rating: D-

 

 

 

[System] Your deposit has matured. (Maturity time: 3 seconds ago)

 

[System] Would you like to withdraw?

 

 

 

‘3 seconds ago?’

 

What perfect timing.

 

I immediately clicked ‘YES’.

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