Chapter 133 – #132 Demon World Poisonous Plant

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The next morning.

A man is standing at the entrance of a mansion, feeling the cold wind of dawn.

He warmed up here and there and then walked steadily to the village.

‘Sniff. What would it have looked like? How do you think he felt when he saw his brother his, whom he had not seen in a long time, having sex with dozens of women?

– How are you feeling? 그냥 아주 수도에서 못된 걸 배워와, 발정 난 개새끼가 되었습니다라는 걸 가족에게 인증 한 거지. Tsk tsk.

Shit. I should have recognized my intuition when it sent me a warning.

But what if I regret it?

I decided to change my mood by breathing in the refreshing mountain air.

Although it is still dusk, the villagers are already working in the fields.

As we pass them by, we exchange greetings one by one.

Since Perez read their memories of her last night, all I had to do was take her advice and say a few words.

“So, how is Jenny? I think she’s grown a lot in half a year.”

“Ah, no problem. These days, thanks to the wizard sent by the lord, he is eating well and growing well.”

“That went really well.”

It seems that Cecil is working harder and better than expected.

The villagers’ evaluations are all good.

Perhaps, if we keep chopping stones for half a year more, this place will become fertile land.

At that time, I heard some chatter in my ears.

“Hmm?”

On one side, village women are weeding and talking loudly.

No matter what you say, after using magic,

“Is that the case too? I also peed in the middle of the night last night, and it was no joke.”

“I was embarrassed because my husband woke up in the middle of the night.”

“Why on earth did I have such a dream?”

“Even dreams are strange. Why do you have to look at the back hole…”

“I can’t believe something like this happened as soon as the lord came? Isn’t this auspicious? Anyway, thanks to that, I was able to have fun with my husband for the first time in a while!”

“Oh my gosh. I’ll do it.”

What is this feeling of knowing what’s going on without even having to listen?

Would you like to explain, Perez?

– Ah ha. Just yesterday… The people in the mansion couldn’t sleep, so I was bored, so I came down to the village and did something!

‘Hey. I don’t think it’s a problem?’

– (Whistle sound)

Anyway.

Still, I did the job right, so let’s turn a blind eye to that mess.

After wandering around the village fields, I went back to the mansion and asked.

‘So did you find out about the maid, the butler, the coachman, and her younger siblings?’

– Huh. But I didn’t recognize your sister.

‘What. What if I don’t recognize the most important person?’

– Gya doesn’t sleep until 4 a.M. What’s going on? I don’t know if it was because you caught it last night, but I was secretly scared of you muttering all night while covered in a blanket!

Phew. I really had to take that on.

As if they knew the seriousness of the situation, all of my followers, including the princess, ran away and not even a single person has been seen.

That was even more absurd.

– Giggling. If even Gwangnyeon, who is not good at measuring forwards and backwards, doesn’t come out of his room, I think all is said.

Anyway, it can’t go on like this.

Let’s try to explain and apologize somehow during breakfast today.

– Wouldn’t it be okay to just stay still? A guy who is in a hurry gets angry. Looking at the mood yesterday, it seems like if you just stay still, he will bow first and come in on his own?

‘He’s the first real brother I’ve had in a long time, isn’t he? Because we are family… I want to act without any calculations.’

There was no such thing as family during Aslan’s time.

I have been alone since I can remember.

Back alleys and battlefields. In order to survive there, you had to be self-centered and calculate everything like a snob.

But recently I started a family for the first time.

It’s Themis and my children. I still can’t forget that warmth.

But at the same time, I was curious. What does it feel like to have parents or siblings?

‘Although our souls are different, we are brothers who have been together for a long time, so we will try to get along like a real family.’

– Hmm~ It’s family… It’s good. Ah, when I think of my family, I think of Eva and Sharpie. Their anuses were really chewy and amazing. So is the reaction.

The atmosphere, which was once warm, is tarnished by Perez’s reminiscences of the past.

I really can’t talk about my family with this guy.

‘You are prohibited from talking about your family from now on!’

Breakfast time.

Wherever my gaze lands, everyone turns their heads to the side.

As much as it stung, they refused to meet my gaze.

Then I turned to the head table and looked straight at the princess.

Then, looking at the distant mountains outside the window, the princess said.

“… The mornings here are truly beautiful.”

“That’s right, Her Royal Highness.”

“Okay.”

Tanya and Bella bickering.

And a group of Kindre nodding.

Why are these suddenly distant Santa spirits?

“Obviously, where have all the people who were responsible for yesterday gone?”

“…”

Immediately there was silence.

The sound of coughing comes from all over the place.

It’s not that I don’t understand. I guess it’s because if I were there for no reason, my younger brother would be branded.

Still, I thought there would be at least one person… Ugh. What can I do with this feeling of betrayal?

As I tremble, I make excuses one by one.

“Before that, I suddenly needed to go to the bathroom…”

“I suddenly fell asleep…”

“I remember forgetting to pray regularly the night before…”

Now call them excuses.

I was about to question him, but my younger brother Kane came in through the door, so I closed my mouth.

“You guys… I’ll see you after dinner.”

“Hi.”

“Did you sleep well, my little brother?”

“Yes. Hello, brother!”

He’s still young and has a messy appearance.

I patted the head of the child who was leaning against me and waited for the one person who hadn’t arrived yet.

The shock of last night’s incident may have been great, but Satra, my biological sister, had not yet appeared.

‘Why is it so late?’

– Women are usually late, right?

‘But the princess came out fully prepared. I think it’s too late.’

– Hmm. If you think so, that is also true.

In the end, she didn’t show up until the meal was over, and the women and I went directly to her room, thinking that she must have done something wrong last night.

Her maid, who walks in front of her, tells about her.

“When I went to wake him up in the morning, he looked a little unwell. He might have a cold. He had a fever.”

Sigh… I feel even more sorry because it hurts.

She decided that while she was here from now on, she would minimize her teasing and be nice to her.

In front of her room we arrived like that.

Knock on the door No answer comes back.

All I can hear is a faint groaning sound.

“Satra?”

“Shall we open the door first?”

Nod.

The maid opens the door.

Enter a cute space decorated like a girl.

Although most of the designs and props were made of wood, it had a cute feel overall, although it may have had good sense.

And my sister was lying on the bed on one side of her, groaning.
Just looking at the forehead full of cold sweat is not normal.

“Oh my. Lady Satra!”

A maid approaches her and checks her condition.

A puzzled expression soon appears.

“W-What… You didn’t have this much fever just a moment ago…?!”

I also approached her and checked her physical condition.
Very hot. It feels like I touched a wood fire.

No, it can become like this in just one night?

I don’t understand, but as soon as possible, I use freezing magic to reduce the fever.

But at that moment, my believers who were waiting behind me stopped me and came forward.

“Kale. Can we check your condition?”

They are former high-ranking priests from the Church of Light. Their specialty is healing techniques.

I nodded and gave up the seat.

As the maid and I step aside, we quickly assess the situation and begin healing. The heat subsides quickly accordingly.

The women breathe a sigh of relief.

“For now, the first treatment has been completed. However, I think I will need to continue detoxifying it periodically for about 3 days.”

“… What was the reason?”

“I… Felt the magic energy.”

“Magi?”

When I heard the word Magi, I flinched without realizing it.

That’s because I’m the only one here with a direct connection to the Magi.

Could it be that there is some problem with contact with me…?

Seeing me like that, Shindo shakes his head and tells me not to misunderstand.

“It seems like I was hit by a poisonous plant imbued with demonic energy.”

“Ah…”

There are many poisonous plants that are fatal to humans in the demon world.

And there are many people who use it to attempt assassination. My believers seemed to pay attention to that.

No, but there is absolutely no reason for my brother to be assassinated?

“Do you know what kind of poisonous weed it is?”

“No. Unfortunately…”

What about you, Perez?

– I don’t know either. In the first place, we are all resistant to demon world poisonous plants. How about asking the fellhound? He might know because he likes to observe things.

When I brought him in and checked his condition, I recognized him right away.

“This is Finigli.”

– Ah, Finigli!

“What is that?”

Kael’thas sits down with his butt on the bed.
Then he continued speaking, repeatedly placing his hand on the black-haired girl’s forehead.

“Finigli is a plant that grows in the demon world. It is often used as a stimulant by demons.”

“Stimulants?”

“Yes. However, if a living organism with a body eats it, it becomes poisonous. When eaten, the demonic energy circulates throughout the body and seeps into the muscles of the body. Then, explosive power is released, but usually, within 6 months to a year, the demonic energy is converted into toxin and you feel anxious. It is the grass that eventually dies.”

As he taps her with his hand, black water flows out little by little.

“It is a poisonous place with a history of its own in the human world, to the extent that several royal family members of the past empire were assassinated through this.”

“Who would do something like that…”

Could it be the 1st prince? Or the 2nd prince’s side?

Retaliation for killing Lord Florian?

Or why did he interfere with the work of the 1st Prince’s close associate, Raysha Bissain?

Or is it the work of the Sword Demon family?

There have been too many accidents in the past six months, so they cannot be specified.

Kael’thas looked at me and asked her maid.

“This poisonous herb usually takes effect through ingestion. I believe you are the one in charge of cooking. Is that correct?”

“Huh…? I, I, I don’t even need to die!”

The maid lies down on the floor with a thoughtful face.
She suddenly became an assassination suspect and shook her head desperately.

“How could I…! Absolutely not. There is no reason to do that! She is the one I raised as my own daughter…!”

Really?

When I asked Perez, she said.

– That’s right. Her deep affection for her three Kale siblings is enough to remember her. She can’t be a suspect.

‘She may have been threatened. Family or acquaintances.’

– Coachman, butler, maid. All three of them were lost in the war and have no family. Everyone is alone.

Kael’thas listened to our story together.

After thinking for a moment, I ask.

“Remember. It was about six months to a year ago. It is a plant with dark red fruits the size of fingernails. Furthermore, it is probably about 50 cm long including the roots.”

A middle-aged woman closes her eyes and searches for memories.
Then suddenly her eyes open wide.
I seem to have an idea.

“I… Brought it as a gift.”

“Who?”

“In the next estate, Count Batron.”