The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 90 Curse

No, we really can't delay any longer. We have to find a way to poison him right away.

Qiao Xiao tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep all night, her heart filled with anxiety and unease.

She didn't know how to deal with the situation.

There was really no other way but to make Spartz realize that he wanted to kill him, so that Spartz would hate him and eventually kill his mother.

The problem is that the matricide happened three years later, so how could she accurately grasp this time point?

And would that love-craz madwoman really kill herself?

These plot points are quite complicated, but as long as we can seize the right opportunity, we should be able to complete them smoothly.

According to the original plot, the king should have been poisoned, but she strangled him to death with her own hands.

But strangely, the system did not issue any warnings.

Does that mean she can try some other methods?

For example, one might ingest a poison and then wait three years for the poison to take effect and cause death...

There's no need for Spitz to kill himself, is there?

Thinking of this, Qiao Xiao immediately sat up in bed and decided to go to the library to look for relevant documents and see if there were any poisons that met her requirements.

Hearing Qiao Xiao's movements, Sporz asked softly, "What are you doing, my Fali?"

Qiao Xiao replied, "I can't sleep, Spitz."

Shi Bozi stayed in the side hall next to Fali's bedroom, wholeheartedly wanting to protect Qiao Xiao and not letting any movement slip by.

At that moment, he gazed at the figure behind the gauze curtain and asked with concern, "What makes you uneasy, Fali?"

Qiao Xiao replied, "The mob outside the city walls is too noisy and is really affecting my sleep."

Actually, this was all Qiao Xiao's nonsense. Because the surroundings were completely silent, not a sound could be heard. But Sporz didn't notice this and immediately said, "Okay, I'll go see for myself."

Qiao Xiao was startled and quickly asked, "What?"

She glanced over and saw only the hurried figure of Spoelstra.

She had only intended to test Spoelstra, but she hadn't expected him to actually go and check on the situation.

Okay, it seems she has a new understanding of Spartz; he might actually be reluctant to kill her even after being poisoned.

Qiao Xiao thought to herself, "If I poison him, will he still try to find excuses for me?"

She shook her head casually, then left the palace unhurriedly and went to the library.

"He's keeping such a close eye on me now. Once he regains the throne, what chance will I have of coming here alone?"

She flipped through the ancient book in her hands, hoping to find some useful clues or methods.

Just then, she was pleasantly surprised to find that a recipe recorded in the book perfectly met all her needs.

“One hemlock, one datura, four spider legs, a little blue flower powder, two drops of scorpion saliva…” she read out the ingredients of the recipe softly.

Isn't this the recipe the magic mirror gave her?

As she continued reading, she discovered a slightly different condition: "the blood of a deeply loving person."

Qiao Xiao closed the book with satisfaction.

To make it easier for Spartz to travel, she made sure that the guards who were on duty at the gate at night left.

In this way, she could freely enter and leave the palace without being noticed by anyone.

Just as Qiao Xiao was about to open the palace door, something unfortunate happened—she heard footsteps behind her.

Her heart leaped into her throat. Based on her experience, she judged that this person was very likely to be Shi Bozi.

The surrounding roads were all blocked off, leaving her with no way to escape. She anxiously looked around, trying to find suitable cover.

Just then, she suddenly woke up with a start. "That's right! Why am I afraid of him? This is my palace, I am the king now! What am I worried about?"

Thinking of this, she immediately relaxed, straightened her back, and waited for Spartz to arrive.

Qiao Xiao tidied herself up, looked anxiously at Shi Bozi, and asked with a worried expression, "Why did you take so long?"

Spoelstra took off his cloak and gently draped it over Qiao Xiao's shoulders, asking with concern, "Why are you out wearing so little? Aren't you cold?"

Qiao Xiao shook her head, indicating that she did not feel cold.

She explained, “The situation outside is too complicated. Those people are all your subjects, and although they are behaving like a mob right now, I’m worried that you will be unable to make a decision because of your feelings for them.”

Schubert hugged Qiao Xiao tightly, his eyes revealing deep sorrow and helplessness. He said softly, "The people? The prince they longed for is dead. They are saddened by this. If they saw my true appearance, they would probably be terrified, or even hate and despise me, Fali."

As he spoke, he gently kissed Qiao Xiao's hand as he walked.

"I used magic to ease their anger, so you are safe and don't need to worry."

Qiao Xiao couldn't help but marvel at the incredible power of Spartz's magic. However, at the same time, she also sensed a faint sense of impending danger.

She began to involuntarily imagine the horrific scene of her death.

Qiao Xiao began to govern. Although she had never been a queen, it did not mean that she was incapable of the role.

Inside the palace, a figure dressed in knight's attire appeared beside Qiao Xiao. Below the stage, she received several of her highest-ranking ministers.

The ministers were speechless with astonishment, for standing beside the Queen was none other than His Highness the Prince! Wasn't he already dead?

"Are you all surprised to see me, everyone?" said Sporz with a smile.

The Prime Minister exclaimed excitedly, "As expected, it wasn't the Queen who killed the Prince; someone slandered the Queen!"

Schubert stepped down from the stage with an air of superiority. He had always maintained the demeanor of a reserved and dignified prince, which undoubtedly suppressed his true nature.

Now, however, he can finally stand proudly beside the person he loves most, as the knight he truly loves, without any reservations.

Schertz raised his eyebrows, his eyes revealing a hint of unruliness and nonchalance, and spoke with a firm tone as he slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

"I hereby declare that I voluntarily abdicate the throne, and you should not force me to become king, as that is not suitable for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers below the stage erupted in uproar, their faces filled with astonishment, as if they had heard a fairy tale.

Some ministers even rubbed their ears, wondering if they had misheard.

However, Spoelstra's expression was unusually serious, showing no sign of joking.

The ministers exchanged glances, conveying their shock and confusion.

They simply couldn't understand why Spartz would make such a startling decision, after all, the throne was a coveted symbol of glory and power for many.

Although the ministers wanted to persuade Spartz to change her mind, none of them dared to speak up due to the Queen's pressure.

They were well aware of the Queen's authority and methods, and were afraid that they might inadvertently offend her and bring trouble upon themselves.

The ministers could only stand there silently, sighing inwardly.

Just then, the Prime Minister finally couldn't help but speak. He lowered his head expressionlessly, his face was frighteningly gloomy, and his voice was low and hoarse, as if he were squeezing each word out from between his teeth.

"The king and the knight Kaiya conspired to slander the queen, but the queen was wise and dealt with them personally."

Schertz's deep eyes remained fixed on the Prime Minister, a sharp glint in them.

His expression paused for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips as he walked gracefully to the Prime Minister's side.

"Hmm, so you think it's wrong for the Queen to deal with them personally?"

Schertz's voice was calm and gentle, but it contained an undeniable sense of oppression.

He keenly sensed that the Prime Minister was deliberately emphasizing the phrase "personally resolved," clearly complaining to him and implying that Fali's actions were too cruel.

For a moment, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

The ministers didn't dare to breathe, all turning their gazes to Spoelstra and the Prime Minister, awaiting their next reaction.

Qiao Xiao broke the tense atmosphere by saying, "Alright, everyone, there's no need to hold a grudge. The kingdom is in crisis right now."

She looked at Spoelstra, intending for him to explain himself.

Sipoz nodded knowingly and explained, "I disappeared a while ago to learn magic from the dark arts, because there is some dark magic in the kingdom, including the king and Knight Kaeya."

"As for why I summoned you, it's because there's no source of dark magic in you, so this suspicion has been temporarily put aside."

Qiao Xiao chimed in, "So, I sent Shi Bozi here so that you could keep your subordinates in check and help me control those mobs. Do you understand?"

The ministers nodded in unison, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

Qiao Xiao: "Oh, by the way, don't spread the news that Shi Bozi is not dead, to avoid other troubles."

The ministers nodded again to indicate that they obeyed the imperial decree.

After calming the officials and the people, Qiao Xiao awaited aid from the Magic Forest.

At this moment, the square was quiet and peaceful, and the children were happily playing with pebbles.

Suddenly, a strange sight appeared in the sky—a rainbow of colors appeared above the sky, like a giant magical veil.

The children were captivated by this wondrous sight, stopping their games and casting curious and expectant glances at it.

"What is that?" a child asked.

"Is it a unicorn?" another child guessed.

"Wow! It's so beautiful, so amazing!" the children exclaimed.

That's right, these are the people from the Magic Forest who have come to support Spitz.

A young and beautiful woman gracefully dismounted from the unicorn, exuding a mysterious and captivating aura.

The other unicorns also landed, each carrying three different teams.

One of the teams consisted of a cheerful guy and an easily angered guy, who both had serious expressions.

The other team consisted of Clever Baby and Dumb Egg, whose expressions were quite different.

The last group was the most crowded, because the unicorn was also the most robust, with Shy Guy, Sleepy Guy, and Sneezing Monster sitting on it.

With everyone's arrival, an exciting adventure is about to begin...

A palace soldier rushed over to report.

“Your Majesty, several residents from the Enchanted Forest have landed on our central square riding unicorns.”

Upon hearing this news, Qiao Xiao's eyes lit up, and she immediately ordered, "Bring them to see me."

She glanced sideways at Spitz beside her, and the two exchanged a knowing look. Spitz nodded firmly, indicating that he had also guessed who the newcomer was.

As expected, the dwarves arrived.

Qiao Xiao smiled and said to the ministers, "You may all step aside." Then she went with Shi Bozi to the main hall to prepare to meet Aunt Anna and the dwarves alone.

Sipoz introduced everyone: "This is Anna, my mother's sister. And these lovely little ones are dwarves; they once taught me how to use magic. Ladies and gentlemen, this is my beloved, and also the new queen of the Kingdom of Sotoa—Fari."

Neither the dwarves nor the witch Anna were surprised or upset that Josie became queen.

As creatures of the magical forest, they have experienced the trials of time and seen much of the world, so they don't care about such things.

The witch Anna greeted Qiao Xiao with a smile: "Hello, I am Anna, Your Majesty the Queen."

Qiao Xiao smiled and instructed, "I have something to discuss with Anna alone. You may leave now."

Spitz: "Yes, my queen."

He and the dwarfs all left.

Qiao Xiao stepped forward and took Anna's hand. "You must be Aunt Anna. I've heard Spitz mention you before."

Anna the Witch: "Oh, my Majesty, Spitz often mentions you to me; you are truly very beautiful."

Qiao Xiao: "You can sense the persistent black magic around here, which is the most troublesome thing for me."

Anna the Witch: "I regret to inform you, Your Majesty, that my magical perception is far inferior to that of my sister, so I cannot sense the dark magic you speak of."

Qiao Xiao: "Queen Anbei was an amazing woman, but she was assassinated."

Anna the Witch said bitterly, "She was a wonderful person, and I can't believe she's been gone for over a decade."

Her eyes were filled with tears, and she couldn't help but feel sad.

Qiao Xiao: "Don't be sad, Aunt Anna. We'll find a clue soon. I'd like to ask you a question."

Anna the Witch: "What's the problem?"

Qiao Xiao: "Will a witch be cursed if she is assassinated?"

The witch Anna couldn't believe Qiao Xiao would ask this question. She paused, then nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty, assassins are cursed."

Qiao Xiao quickly pressed, "What is a curse?"

The witch Anna sighed softly and said, "There are too many curses, Your Majesty, I don't know them all either. Moreover, because I have no magical senses, I cannot trace them."

She said, her voice trembling slightly, "Only witches know this; no one else knows."

Qiao Xiao pondered to herself: So when she asked Eric this question, his eyes were full of doubt, as if asking why she brought it up.