Chapter 67 Her Death

(Migumi’s POV)

“Argh!” I grunted, feeling the throbbing in my head that was like a relentless drumbeat against my skull. I couldn't see clearly, my whole world was a blur, and each breath I took was a struggle. It felt like my chest was constricted by a tightness I couldn't shake.

I leaned against the cool, damp tiles of the inn’s bathroom.

I hadn't felt this way since… she came.

I couldn't think of anyone else. I know it was her. It had to be. The timing was just too perfect, the opportunity too convenient.

“She was never sorry,” Nyx angrily said, her voice echoing in my head. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to remain calm in spite of the burning turmoil inside of me. “She poisoned you, didn't she?”

“I… I didn't consume anything,” I weakly replied.

“Poison cannot only work orally, Migumi. There are contact poisons that can be absorbed through skin. But this one is a special one. I didn't even sense it,” she explained, a hint of frustration in her voice. “Forgive me, Migumi. Let me ma