Terracotta didn't even dare to imagine, 'If Princess Titi is pregnant with a child that isn't King Cobra's, what will become of Arabasta in the future?'
The Nefertari family had always treated Arabasta well, and everyone respected and adored them.
If Arabasta were to fall under the rule of the Celestial Dragons in the future, it would definitely be a disaster.
"I have nothing to say, Terracotta. Just focus on preparing for the banquet," Princess Titi gently closed her eyes, ultimately choosing to turn a blind eye.
She still couldn't make up her mind.
Even taking a step back, since Terracotta didn't say it outright, suspicion and guessing without evidence wouldn't convince anyone. No one would believe such groundless speculation.
In that case, there was no need to kill Terracotta and Igaram, they were innocent, good people.
"Princess, could we talk about some things?", Terracotta hesitated, but still gritted her teeth, prepared to expose everything.
Keeping things hidden like this wasn't good for anyone.
If this were any other country, as a head chef she definitely wouldn't dare speak like this, but Cobra and Princess Titi's consistently kind and gentle demeanor had led them to develop the habit of speaking their minds.
Moreover, speaking out about this would only benefit Arabasta, not harm it.
"Leave," Princess Titi's expression instantly turned cold as she pointed toward the door.
She hadn't wanted to bring up this topic to begin with, and now with Gion watching nearby, she was even more unwilling to discuss it.
Besides, even if she told Terracotta, what could be done? It wouldn't solve anything.
"Princess, if there really is a problem with the child in your womb, I hope you'll be honest!", Being ordered to leave made Terracotta panic.
"I said leave!", Princess Titi looked like an angry cat, pointing toward the palace gates and shouting at Terracotta.
But just like a cat that rarely got angry, even when anxious or furious, she still looked like someone who'd been wronged.
She never imagined that Terracotta would actually speak up about this.
"Princess, even if you want to execute me, there are things I must say," Since the words were already out, Terracotta decided to go all the way. She stepped forward two more paces and said, "You're kind by nature. This can't have been your initiative. As long as you tell His Majesty the King, he'll be able to handle this properly."
From Princess Titi's expression and movements, Terracotta could tell that the matter was probably true, which only made her more anxious.
Everyone in Arabasta believed the current state of the kingdom was the best.
Among all the allied nations, they were already one of the ones living the best.
There was no royal oppression, hardly any noble exploitation, and even the heavenly tribute they were supposed to hand over every year was covered by the royal family.
If the royal family were to have an incident now, it would definitely directly affect the people of Arabasta.
"What are you trying to do? Forcing me to admit to something that didn't happen?", Princess Titi looked at Terracotta coldly. Her face showed indifference, but her trembling body revealed she was clearly weak inside despite her tough exterior.
If Gion weren't standing behind her, she might have already looked like a lamb cornered, completely at a loss.
"Princess, if you're unwilling to admit it, then so be it," Terracotta lowered her head. She knew that from the moment she opened her mouth today, she had to follow through.
If she didn't make it clear, Princess Titi might not be able to do anything to them, but if she told that prince about this, both she and Igaram would be finished.
For Arabasta, it didn't matter if they died, but others were innocent.
Cobra had done a great job, and everyone respected and loved him as king. They just wanted things to continue like this, what was wrong with that?
Terracotta took a deep breath and stepped forward two more paces, "Princess, I'm sorry. I've learned a bit about this field. Your blood contains some of the child's genetic markers. With Drum Kingdom's current technology, just a bit of your blood is enough to do a paternity test for the child in your womb."
"If our suspicions are wrong, I will apologize with my life."
This was the choice she made. Recently, she'd seen how much psychological pressure her husband Igaram was under, he never talked in his sleep before, but even in dreams he was thinking about this.
If Princess Titi really did something that betrayed Cobra, then as their subjects, they had to correct it in time to prevent greater issues.
Terracotta moved up to stand right in front of Princess Titi, looking at her with a resolute expression.
She had already taken Cobra's blood. Now all she needed was Princess Titi's blood to determine whether the child in her womb belonged to Cobra.
If Princess Titi cooperated, that was best. If not, then she'd take it by force.
"Are you really going to do this?", Princess Titi clenched her fists and suddenly raised her head. Her eyes held complex emotions.
This wasn't what she wanted.
But if Terracotta forced her, she wouldn't sit back and do nothing.
For Arabasta, for herself, for the child in her womb, for Cobra, she couldn't let Terracotta act recklessly.
Terracotta didn't understand the Celestial Dragons, and she didn't understand Rosse.
If Gion weren't here today, Princess Titi might have gone along half-willingly.
But if Gion witnessed her blood being taken today, then all of Arabasta would be doomed.
"I must do this, Princess. Please don't blame me," Terracotta sighed lightly. She knew Princess Titi wouldn't cooperate, so she had no choice but to do it herself.
"Terracotta, in that case, then please don't blame me either..."
"Hmm?", Terracotta lightly furrowed her brow, just as she was about to grab Princess Titi and draw blood. Based on what she knew of Princess Titi's combat ability, she was no threat.
At most, she'd cause trouble later, but she was banking on a timing advantage, by the time Cobra and the others returned to the palace, she'd already be at the port boarding a ship to Drum Island.
As long as she carried a transponder snail, she knew enough people in Arabasta that even if she died on Drum Island, getting the message out would be easy.
On Drum Island, she also knew some doctors. She had everything arranged.
Under these circumstances, Princess Titi couldn't do anything.
"Princess, you're still too naïve. His Majesty the King has protected you too well."
"Yes, I was too naive... I imagined all of you to be too good," Princess Titi gave a bitter smile and sighed gently, "Lady Gion, if you would please."
"Huh? Who?", Before Terracotta could react to who Princess Titi was talking about, she felt a chill on her neck, and then knew nothing.
'Why?'
In the final moment of consciousness, Terracotta still felt confused.
Why was there someone by Princess Titi's side protecting her whom she didn't know about...
Clearly, everyone around Princess Titi had been summoned to the banquet hall.
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