Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Another day passed by and it was already the 15th of January.

Only two days remained before the baron’s birthday.

At this moment, Alaric was on the training ground looking at his progress after he had completed his daily mission.

Alaric Silversword [Knight] EXP: 452/500

Potential: B

Traits: Horseback Riding (C), Swordsmanship (SSS), Close Combat (C), Archery (F), Hunting (E), Tracking (E), Sixth Sense (F)

Strength: 100

Stamina: 40+

Agility: 100

Vitality: 27+

Endurance: 42+

Mana: 48+

Battle Points: 3370

Stat Points: 8

(Requirements for next advancement: 500 EXP, 100 in all attributes, and 5000 Battle Points)

He then looked at the mission which he had yet to complete.

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Mission: Revenge II

Mission Difficulty: Normal

You have gathered enough evidence to destroy your uncle’s reputation. Bring him down!

Time Limit: 22:37:21

Rewards: 400 Battle Points, 25 EXP, 25 Stat Points, Item Upgrade Card x1

Penalty for failure: – 50 EXP, – 1000 Battle Points

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I only have one day left…

Alaric’s gaze hardened.

He already had enough documents to prove his uncle’s misdeeds, but the latter could deny those claims and place the blame on someone else.

Alaric was certain of this because he knew how shameless his uncle was.

Pamela was the key to catching Charles, but the former was yet to make a move.

I already sent Galanar to observe her in secret, but there’s still no news from him.

He was starting to get worried. If he failed the mission, he would lose 50 EXP and 1000 Battle Points. Just the thought of it made him feel distressed. After all, he worked hard to earn those points.

Alaric was on his way to the main mansion when he caught sight of Aldrin running towards him.

“My lord!”

“Aldrin? What is it?”

Aldrin stopped in front of him and stayed silent for a moment to catch his breath. And then with a grim look, he reported. “My lord, Sir Galanar sent me here to inform you that the target has already received the substance.”

Hearing this, Alaric narrowed his eyes. “Where is he?” He asked.

“Sir Galanar is still tailing her and Sir Henry volunteered to follow the person who gave her the substance,” Aldrin responded, his voice turning grave.

It looks like that damnable uncle of mine is really eager to kill my father…

Alaric tapped Aldrin’s shoulder and instructed. “Go and tell everyone to get ready. We will make a move soon.”

Aldrin took a deep breath and nodded. “Yes, my lord.”

After dismissing Aldrin, Alaric headed straight to his room to make his preparations.

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Meanwhile, Pamela was now on her way back to her assigned quarters.

Why did they deliver this earlier than what we had planned?

She frowned as she clutched the small pouch hidden in her hand. Inside this pouch was a slow-acting poison and her task was to put this in the baron’s food.

The initial plan was to gain the trust of the baron and the servants of the household. She was told that they would only execute the next step of the plan once she had integrated into the household and was already accepted by the other servants. However, she received a coded message last night telling her to go to a specific location.

Luckily I managed to give the head housekeeper a good excuse to leave for a while.

She thought to herself.

When she arrived at the servants’ quarters, she saw the head maid waiting outside her room.

“Pamela, where have you been? What took you so long?” The head maid sent her a stern look.

Ah… How I wish I can kill this old bitch…

Pamela lowered her head and apologized.

“I’m really sorry, head housekeeper. Something came up which delayed my-.”

The head maid frowned. “Enough! I don’t want to hear your excuses!”

Pamela didn’t say anything and just kept her head lowered.

“Listen closely, Pamela. Lord Alaric recommended you for the position, but I have the authority to kick you out if you don’t do your tasks well!”

“You haven’t even started on your job, but you’re already making the others wait for you!”

“If this happens one more time, I will report it to Lord Alaric immediately!” The head maid lashed out.

Pamela’s face changed upon hearing this. If she was kicked out, she would immediately fail her mission. If that happened, she could already imagine the punishment she would have to go through, or worse, she might even be killed!

“This will not happen again, head housekeeper. I promise you.” She made sure to show a regretful expression.

The head maid snorted. “Go and change into your new uniform! We will begin with the next training in thirty minutes!”

“Yes, head housekeeper!” Pamela bowed.

The head maid sent her a look of disapproval before she turned around and left.

Looking at her leaving figure, Pamela’s eyes flashed with killing intent.

You’re lucky…

When she stepped inside her room, she saw the new uniform placed on the small coffee table beside her bed.

The old bitch has the key to our rooms so I need to hide the poison somewhere else.

She muttered as she started undressing, slowly revealing the well-defined body hidden underneath.

Although she had an ordinary face, her shapely body more than made up for it.

She had it big in the right places and her slim waist was something that every woman would envy.

After putting on her uniform, Pamela pondered where should hide the poison.

Now where should I put this thing?

She didn’t have enough time to think since the head maid only gave her thirty minutes to prepare.

Hiding it here is too risky. I’ll put it in me first. I’ll find a better hiding place after the training.

The pouch is double-sealed, so I should be fine.

Pamela grabbed the small pouch and inserted it carefully inside the narrow hole between her legs.

Mmm~

A moan leaked out of her mouth as she inserted the pouch deeper inside her.

After slightly over ten seconds, she let out a relaxed sigh.

Phew!