Chapter 216

Chapter 216. Anguish of ordinary brothers (3) + Spread of plague (1)

“Yes, Nelve

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However, Viscount Nebel's last words could not be heard in the end.

Before that, his body limp.

“You don’t know the subject to talk about the cost of a failed subject.”

Only then did Nelvenia laugh at him with contempt.

Then he sat down in the seat where he had been sitting a moment ago and let out a long sigh.

“Did you notice too?”

I already know what happened to that ‘illness' that I handed over to the royal castle.

She has several privileges to be known as a saint.

It has various powers, such as making holy water or destroying magic.

But there are also unknown powers.

Thanks to that, I can cross the border like this without any problems and decorate my work.

And very few people know this fact.

A few entourages and a certain prince.

“Well, there must be some kind of notice.”

also interfered.

He must have noticed Viscount Nebel's influence on Leonil at some point.

I can't guess how it was discovered.

Now this is the reality.

then you have to admit

“There is no point in finding out.”

If you notice it and try to catch it, then it's enough to run away.

Even if you raise an issue using unknown privilege as evidence, it is not difficult to pretend.

Because there will no longer be anyone in this mansion who can prove her actions.

As if trying to forget the smell of blood wafting from inside the mansion, she brought the glass to her lips from the table.

“It’s poisonous.”

It really couldn't be more of an extravagant drink than it deserved.

“That's sad.”

sincerely condoled.

Originally, I didn't want to be bothered like this.

She is also not free.

As expected, Arel noticed and acted.

A sigh comes out of nowhere.

He tried to motivate the 2nd prince of Ernesia Kingdom to work.

Originally, it doesn't make sense to simply say a few words and move on.

But even that is her prerogative.

Her ability as a saint can interfere with human thinking with just a few words.

It's easy to shake someone's heart just by giving her something to contain her power.

If you just poke the part you care about, everyone shakes and loses logic.

‘...This is all thanks to the privilege I received from ‘him'.'

However, it has never been used in state affairs.

If that was the case, the operation of the Holy Kingdom would have been easier, but someone would have noticed and suspected it.

It's not all-powerful enough to abuse it.

First of all, it was a failure to stimulate Leonil and directly attack the royal castle.

But it doesn't matter.

I was sure from the start that I would fail.

Because the real goal is different.

Nelvenia pulled out a bottle of black liquid.

I threw it down the terrace without hesitation.

The bottle hit the floor and shattered in vain, and the black liquid flowed out.

The black liquid eventually vaporizes in an instant and disappears.

It's not just about preparing.

Fragments of this bottle will already be rolling around in Ernesia Kingdom.

This is the purpose from the beginning.

She predicted the possibility that Arel would notice this method no matter what the circumstances.

There was a high probability of obstruction.

If that is the case, it is enough to induce them to limit the predictable range.

The purpose is to harm the royal family.

It just makes you think that way.

No matter how much Arell did, if he noticed only one castle, he wouldn't have looked elsewhere.

And the place where you can show it off most beautifully is a hunting party like this.

A garden cultivated exclusively for hunting.....

It is more like a kind of forest than a garden, but he releases foxes and deer there in advance and drives them to show off his archery skills.

It is the play of typical noble men.

Moreover, the weather was good today, so it was a good day to enjoy hunting.

“Then, I’ll try it this time.”

Earl Fugern, who had a territory in the west, took his usual bow and aimed an arrow at the deer he found at the right time.

When he let go of the bowstring, the arrow flew past the deer's body and missed.

“What?...”

“I must have had bad luck.”

When Jeil offered words of consolation, he smiled bitterly and tried to shoot the arrow again, but the deer had already noticed and ran away.

Exclamations of nobles came from everywhere.

“It’s such a waste.”

“It looks like your bow skills have slowed down because you've had a lot of work.”

He just laughed at the nobles' words, whether they were comforting or teasing him.

It's third-rate if you go overboard in a place like this.

“Anyway, I have to give up on that deer.”

“Hmm, is that so?”

Jeil narrowed his eyes and glared at the deer running away.

Then, suddenly, he aimed his bowstring at the deer.

“your majesty?”

Are you sure you're going to shoot a deer that runs away?

While everyone is holding their breath and wondering.

Jeil shot the bow casually.

The arrow flew freely and pierced the deer's neck.

There is no need for the hound to stop breathing.

It really can't be that great workmanship.

“You are wonderful, Your Majesty.”

“I see.... It was a skill that reminded me of His Majesty the King.”

“Thank you. But my father would have caught it with his bare hands.”

Jeil smiled softly in front of the nobles who praised his skills.

After enjoying some hunting.

They sat at a table in a moderately shady spot to rest for a while and sipped their tea.

“It's surprising how much better your bow skills are after ascending the throne.”

“I have been practicing for a while. Wouldn’t that save face in front of the Lords?”

“Saying that again... It’s a pity that Leonil-sama was absent today.”

“Hmm, you don’t look well.”

Originally, Leonil had to participate in this hunting party.

However, for some reason, he had previously expressed his intention not to attend.

And one of the other princes, Arel, doesn't have much interest in hunting, so he doesn't usually show up at hunting parties like this.

“It's a big deal if you're not feeling well. There's a good pharmacist I know, and I'd like to make some medicine for him and send it to him.”

“Leonil will be happy too.”

While chatting moderately, one of the nobles suddenly made a choking noise.

It was Count Fugern, who had just missed the arrow.

When everyone's heads were focused at the sudden sound of coughing, he lowered his head, covering the corners of his mouth.

“It just ruined the mood.”

“no. Don't worry. Anyway, I guess I'm not feeling well. Then you wouldn't have to force yourself to come out...

“No. It's just because I'm tired these days. It's nothing special, so it's nothing to worry about, Your Majesty.”

Contrary to what he said, however, in reality his complexion was a little off.

Is that all?

In fact, the faces of some nobles were not seen during this hunting party.

Like Leonil, they were those who expressed their intention to not attend, saying they were not feeling well.

“Anyway, since the seasons change, it seems to be a time when it is easy to get sick. Hmmm... there shouldn't be any problem...

Jeil made a slightly worried face.

There was something that bothered me a little.

It reminded me of the fact that there have been frequent reports of an increase in the number of people complaining of illness recently.

“I think His Majesty would do well to be careful too.”

“I guess so. I think it would be better to organize the hunt at this point.”

No one else disagreed with Jeil's decision.

“.Please, this shouldn't be a big deal.”

As if the world had answered his concerns.

After a while, the Ernesia castle had to declare a state of emergency.

A plague has begun to spread throughout the kingdom.