Dangerous Fiancee

Chapter 57

A maid shrank with fright, almost crawling on the floor. When they looked at her, they saw a long snake slithering on the grass slowly.

"Oh! What is that ?! Oh my gosh!"

"Isn't it viper? Catch it now!"

"Ahhh! It's so gross! "

The banquet hall quickly became a mess. The crowds dispersed in all directions. Grasping the situation, the knights pulled swords and came running. Before they arrived, however, somebody pierced the snake's tail with the pointed heel of her shoes. Almost at the same time, she cut through its neck with a knife at once.

"Rane!"

"Marianne!"

Duchess Lamont and Ms. Beatrice, who were standing right behind, stopped her, frightened.

"Wow! Do you grow snakes at the Elior Mansion, too?"

Brave snake hunter Rane bravely trampled on the dying snake harder.

Noblewomen and young ladies around her covered their faces with fans or had the dry heaves as they couldn't stand it anymore.

Briefly surprised by Rane's skillful handling of the knife, Marianne also frowned and turned her head. Eckart lifted his cloak and covered her, so she couldn't see it. His tight forearms touched her cheeks. A refreshing smell like that of a snow-covered lake or the breeze that passed through the pasture tickled her nose.

He showed her too much favor again.

Only then did Marianne realize her situation. As she was so absent-minded, she didn't even realize she was wrapped in Eckart's arms.

The moment she was about to push him and turn, she heard someone on the other side shouting, "Mother!"

That voice was familiar.

She felt ominous feelings like the knife stuck in the snake's neck.

Marianne slowly looked away.

She saw Countess Renault wrapped in Jed's arms, her body limp.

"The snake was a viper," said Mrs. Charlotte said with a somber look.

Eckart let out a heavy, long sigh. His dishevelled golden hair drifted slightly over his forehead.

"Fortunately, this snake was not poisonous. Her treatment was quick and the bite was far from the heart, so there would be no major aftereffects. The antidote that was in stock in the medical building was of the highest quality, so you don't have to worry about her too much."

As if to soothe Jed, Mrs. Charlotte quickly added a detailed explanation.

"It looks like she passed out a while ago. Did she wake up?" asked Marianne, who was nervous.

"She is unconscious. Her fever was up a bit, but not high enough to worry."

"How about Sir and Sir Arthur?"

"Both of them said they would not step out of the room until their mother recovers her consciousness."

Marianne nodded with a terrible look. While watching her facial expression, Cordelli handed warm tea to her. When the refreshing scent of herbs warmed the air around her, she felt tired. But she couldn't even smell it.

The party was stopped. The guards took care of the snake carcass, and most of the guests returned with heavy hearts. Colin argued that it was not right to send them right now because they were suspects, but Eckart ordered their dismissal, ignoring his request.

If some cold water had been poisoned or someone had been attacked by an assassin, everyone on the spot would have been a suspect. But the snake was a natural animal. It was very difficult to find out whether it came in through the cracks or climbed over a high wall.