Chapter 389: A Trial of Poison
"I have evidence to present!" The other cultivator supported Zin Nim to one of the speaking positions, a platform across from Shen Yu Yei, while the old woman spoke. "The poisoner's companion volunteered, of her own will, to endure some of the poison that our goddess is struggling against."
"You let her near?" Shen Yu Yei clenched both fists furiously. "They're working together, can't you see that?"
"Then why would she help Mei Bai? More importantly, why would the poison do such harm to her?"
That wasn't as effective an argument as it should have been, judging from all the murmurs and conversations. Some of those listening understood what they were trying to say while others were baffled, and many rejected the argument instinctively. Zin Nim coughed several times, then spoke up in a somewhat scratchy voice.
"I am immune to all my companion's poisons," she explained. "The fact that a drop of this poison harmed me is proof that she could not have done it."
"And we're supposed to take your word on that?" Shen Yu Yei demanded. "She could easily have kept a deadly poison in reserve... why should you be immune to all of them?"
"As the elders can confirm, my companion uses poison as part of her fundamental essence. I am immune so... so that we can be intimate." Zin Nim was blushing, but kept her back straight. "No poison she created could possibly harm me so much."
The revelation sent shocked whispers all throughout the chamber and Omilaena smiled despite herself. Truthfully, the logic wasn't airtight, but Zin Nim's personal confession seemed to have an impact. Given how sloppy the case against her was, maybe that would be enough. More importantly, it was cute that she would admit they were together when it came down to it.
"I have artifacts that work against poison!" Omilaena called over the noise and silencing spell. "I can demonstrate them in front of all of you, and if you accept, I can try to use them to cure Goddess Kir Mei Bai."