Chapter 63
Chapter 63
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"Finally, let's check the supply troops!""With Radius, who took it upon himself to guard me, I went down to the scene where the knights were busily moving around."
They were just trying to move a cart filled with supplies there.
"Wait a moment.""When I appeared in the meantime, the reporters opened their eyes wide."
"Madam?""I meet the lady.""Amidst the polite greetings, surprised voices could be heard."
"How did you come all the way here by yourself...?""It was natural to be surprised by an unexpected visit."
"I heard that the supplies were attacked." I came to take a look."Oh, I see."The articles have become even more polite.
"We must ensure that incorrect supplies do not go out.""Then would you like to take a look?"The knight who was commanding the scene led me.
"The items are mainly being moved with a focus on dry goods." Since there is quite a distance, there are limitations in transporting fresh fruits and vegetables."That would be the case.""What I was informed was the same."
It's not that fresh items are not being supplied, but most of the food being distributed is dried and hard.
That's just natural and unavoidable.
"Have you checked for poison or anything like that?""Of course."The article talked in detail.
"When the item arrives...""The examination he roughly described was like this."
First, check if there are any visible problems, and then try eating a small portion or conduct a toxicity test.
"Ah...""It was definitely a thorough inspection method." But suddenly, a hard baguette came into view.
"If it's a fish, how do you think it would be eaten?"The end of the baguette was slightly cut off. It seems like it was written for inspection.
"You can cut it and eat it with butter, or since Argenta is not sensitive to heat, you can also heat it separately to eat.""They eat that much..."I examined the baguette and the meat.
Most of the people receiving these items are patients. Of course, there would be less movement, and if one doesn't move, digestion wouldn't go well, so it was likely to eat in the form of thin porridge or stew.
"Mainly, wouldn't we boil this and this together to eat?""As I pointed to the ingredients and asked, the knights looked at each other."
"If you are referring to stew, it takes time to cook, and there are storage issues, so it is difficult to distribute it in stew form.""That was not what I wanted to ask."
"There are more kinds of poison than you might think.""Not everything that is poisonous is poison from the beginning." There are cases where using a medicine incorrectly can turn it into poison.
In short, something that is a remedy at times or has no effect at all can be poison in other situations.
And if what those who sent these supplies were aiming for was exactly that.
"Is there anyone with water?""One of the soldiers took out the canteen that was strapped to his waist."
"I wonder if this is okay with you...""-Pong!"
I drew water from it instead of speaking. Although the amount was small, it was enough.
I gathered materials little by little while wandering around the supply wagon.
Dried meat, bread, vegetables, and various spices that are commonly included in the supply.
- Splash!
I took them out little by little and put them into the water.
And he gestured to Lord Radiance.
"Please apply fire here.""I may not be able to boil the stew, but it would be possible to apply heat in the water."
The way many people who receive supplies eat, just like that.
-Hwaruk!
Radiance, who had been watching us, carefully placed a hand under the water. It was a hand holding a flame.
And.
- Bubbling........
The water that was floating in the air with my power began to boil. It was of course that the food ingredients inside were becoming mushy.
However.
"That...!"People were horrified. I felt the same way.
As soon as the food ingredients were placed in the water, there was no reaction at first, but gradually something gray began to flow out and mix with the water.
"I definitely checked with heat and water...!""The bewildered knight Argenta muttered."
"You haven't tried putting it all in at once and boiling it, have you?"The reporter bowed his head deeply at my words.
"...It is my fault."I stopped him from kneeling.
"No.""From now on, you just need to do well." You just needed to notice.
A person who has made a mistake once becomes more careful.
What's more urgent is.
It was clear that this is a reaction that should not generally occur in food.
Without realizing it, my face stiffened.
"Find out what that is right now." And first, call back all the supply wagons that have been sent out. Right now."Yes, yes!"The reporters began to move quickly.
Meanwhile, Rick guided Dielo towards the annex.
The place they naturally turned their steps towards was the basement of the annex, specifically a location that could only be accessed by passing through a secret device.
“…….He was scanning the documents with a cold expression.
And in front of that was Benia. Really Pero, Benia.
She had a tense expression.
"So there has been some progress.""Dielo put down the documents and said."
Rick lowered his head.
"Yes." It takes time to find and compare the records of past Pero, so it may take a bit longer to establish more accurate conditions.His voice was light, but the words he spoke were not.
Condition.
Rick's informants were trying to find out the conditions to become 'Pero' under Dielo's orders.
It was a matter being carried out in secret, unknown to the people of Argent.
"If we find the conditions to become Pero, the balance of power among the three families will be controlled by Argenta."Whatever happens in that process, it would be much more hopeful for a woman like Benia to become Pero.
Rick thought about how angry he was at her misbehavior over the past few days.
Numerous Peros from three families.
There is no such thing as an event without a reason in the world. There must be a reason why they became Pero.
In California, the sooner Pero Awakening occurs, the more advantageous it is, so each family has developed its own methods for finding Pero.
But that is just a guess that is almost superstitious; Pero always appeared in unexpected places.
It was not possible to narrow down the conditions under which Pero appears beyond that.
First of all, asking Pero about the conditions under which 'another Pero would appear' itself was an act that broke the trust with Pero.
It may seem like you want a different Pero.
The lords, whose relationship with Pero was important, would not have tried to disturb Pero's mood.
Because Pero had to erase Lily in order to become a proper guardian.
However, Dielo Argenta was trampling on that absolute unwritten rule as if it did not exist.
"Do you think it's possible to properly awaken after treating Pero like this?""Beniya wrote evil."
Her appearance was fine.
If someone who has experienced being interrogated by Rick sees this scene, they would grab their neck in betrayal.
A room that would have no complaints even if a decent noble lady stayed in it.
There were no terrifying tools of executioners that floated around in rumors.
Meals were served on time three times a day. Even fruits and snacks were served. That didn't mean there was anything wrong with the meal.
But that was not the life that Benia had dreamed of for Pero.
If things continue like this, won't a duchess of a family naturally lack both the power and honor she should have?
There were no glamorous dresses and jewels like those of the former duchess, nor were there servants bowing to me.
It was so shabby that it couldn't be compared to what I had imagined.
I especially expected the proud Dielo to come begging to me, but he didn't even come to see me.
Instead, Rick, who came in while serving a meal, only asked her various questions.
Do you remember the first time you met the master?When was it?Mainly work related to Dielo Argenta.
At that time, she guessed.
"As expected, what can those things do to Pero." Since I have to get married anyway, I guess I'm trying to find some way to settle down.So I answered diligently.
But the questions became increasingly strange.
"Does Dielo Argenta care about such trivial things?"And soon, now that Dielo has arrived, Benia has come to understand what those questions point to.
"To say that I will make Pero is nonsense.""It must have been something unimaginable for the past heads of the family."
If Pero dies now, not only do we not know where or who will become Pero, but the longer we delay taking Pero, the later the Awakening will be. Who would even think of touching Pero?
Unless it's that crazy Dielo Argenta.
"It would be more realistic for me to welcome you as Pero."Dielo's mouth corners lifted at an angle.
Beniya's mouth was dry.
No way, really?
Although there was no torture, Dielo's attitude of seeming to save her but not really did make her anxious.
In particular, when one Pero dies, the next Pero appears.
In other words, the obvious conclusion that Dielo must die for a new Pero to be created made Benia even more thirsty.
I think I understand to some extent. Investigate in more detail to find out the decisive conditions."And Dielo, who was looking at the documents, seemed to have narrowed down the conditions for becoming a 'Pero' based on the answer he obtained from me."
"Are you really going to refuse Pero?""Beniya asked again." Dielo's gaze turned towards her.
Somehow, it seemed a bit cloudier than when she first arrived, as a white pearl-shaped jewel swayed on her wrist.
Every time the presence of the pearl was distinctly felt on her wrist, Benia felt a dizzying sensation.
More than that.
Beniya could not believe that the cold gaze belonged to Dielo Argenta.
I heard that there was an emotional outburst not long ago. So I thought it was just the aftermath of the rampage.
His lake-like eyes were just quiet. The work of Argenta was sane.
'Why is it you of all people?Of course, I thought it was strange from the moment I arrived here.
Moreover, I knew that he was more ruthless than I expected.
The reason is that I watched my parents die without blinking an eye.
But I didn't know it would be like this.
It didn't take long for Benia to realize that all the rumors about being indecisive were completely fabricated.
This interest is truly sincere.
"Are you crazy?""Maybe.Dielo's cold smile was directed at Benia.
―Sreung!
Before I knew it, the drawn sword touched Benia's neck.
“……!"Beniya's draw was so fast that it was barely visible."
The stiff Benia barely spoke.
"......Krua Alroze, does she know that you are this kind of person?""Why on earth did he marry her knowing she was a fake Pero?"
Seeing that she wasn't surprised when the real Pero appeared after the marriage, it is clear that Dielo knew that Krua Alroze was the fake Pero.
It was a situation that Benia could not possibly understand.
It's ironic to avoid Pero but still insist on getting close to a fake Pero.
"No." You don't know. So I'm worried too.Dielo narrowed her eyes at her words.
Then, with a sigh, he spoke in a relaxed voice.
"What if the priest finds out that my husband is such a terrible person?""You must not run away."
A voice like a captivating melody echoed through the room.
