Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter’s Hero Dream

The heart of the Zebuldia Empire, which boasts the greatest. Zebuldia Imperial Castle.

At its deepest end, between the thrones, the contemporary emperor, Radric Atorum Zebuldia, had heard reports from his subordinates.

Security Secretary in charge of the security of the Imperial Castle. Radrick frowned at the information brought in by a man who was also one of the nobles of the Empire.

"Didn't find it, or..."

"The poison control was adequate. It was the castle cook who was preparing the food and liquor. The kitchen is always guarded and there is no sign of an outside person breaking in. The usual supplier also carries out the loading of ingredients and checks on poisons are carried out from all points of view, including the toxic taste. If it's possible… it's just guests"

"Seriously, it's a nasty story. I didn't know you had to question the country's heavy towns..."

"I thought perhaps the purpose was restraint. Those who die of the poison that was mixed up are not dead on that spot, deceased."

Zebuldia is a country with numerous treasure palaces.

The Imperial nobility visits the Treasure Palace from an early age and absorbs Mana Materials. And it was customary to enhance resistance with its absorbed mana materiale.

What the nobility needs is not a high fighting ability, but a viability that will not die from exposure to any ploy.

Much of the poison doesn't work on imperial nobility. Except for the story if it's as poisonous as killing a hunter, but it's something extremely common that was planted in the dish.

"If you're planted in booze, do you understand?

"It's... I'm not even sure if something really was being planted. The trouble is, I drank all the Shadows. However, there was nothing unusual about the other booze."

"Right..............."

Close your eyes and Radrick thinks silently.

In food and alcohol, alcohol is easier to plant poison. To avoid poisonous taste in glass.

But the Imperial Castle was well guarded. Of course, I can't say that the gap is zero, but thicker security is laid than usual during the 'White Sword Gathering'.

As Radrick sees it, the shadow shadow confirmed in the distance was not normal.

All the information on the excellent hunters of the Empire is in my head. Shadow Shadow is the successor to Bandit (Sheaf), also famous in the Empire, and not a man who makes a big deal out of it on such occasions.

Whether you applied it to the glass, or mixed it in while carrying it, it would have slipped through numerous guards and a fairly closely organized plan if the liquor had poisoned you.

But on the other hand, the poison planted in the dishes was a pretty dodgy job. All dishes are 'poison detected' just before being transported to the venue.

It is unlikely that the intruder has mixed the poison. At least, the killer will be squeezed by those who were inside that venue.

Washing out the back of all attendees is a broken bone, but never an impossible job.

But Radrick's expression was not excellent.

"Also the work of the 'fox', or... the purpose is to stop the 'talks'..."

"... the most suspicious thing is that Thousands of Changes..."

I heard the story. The man apparently woke up stuffy even before Radrick entered the venue.

But to that word, Radrick kills his voice and laughs.

"Come on...... it's ironic that the innocence of the most suspicious is proven. No, you made me use Tears of Truth (True Tears) for that."

"Tears of Truth (True Tears)" is one of Zebuldia's pillars.

Never before has the veracity been incorrect, and doubts about its credibility lead to the questioning again of the certainty of all those who have ever captured it with their treasure. It's not very acceptable.

I've never seen him before, but, as rumors have it, he's a mindless man.

And it was a terrible audacity to propagate oneself to receive the 'Tears of Truth (True Tears)', a natural enemy to the strategist.

If there had been any reaction in front of the public, the man would have been ruined. That look, it's like... yeah. Doesn't it seem like you haven't thought about anything?

Orders the investigation to continue and lowers the security secretary.

One in between the thrones, Radrick muttered in a small voice.

"Trust me, is that what you're saying?............... How far do you know?

Zebuldia is a big country. And you have to show the right attitude in order to stay in line.

The age of war between nations, from the front, is over. In this day and age, everything hangs on how to make the most of the resources you get from the treasure hall.

Is that man available or not? And is it something I can use?

With his eyes narrowed, Radrick Atorum Zebuldia suddenly remembered the figure of that man who had been grounded.

§ § §

The intruder, the killer and the slayer, and the three of them are all here. What should I do? [M]

I look around at everyone while you're on your way. But only Eva and Tino blued, and all the members were flat. I am sadly accustomed to it.

Luke makes an astonishing look at my reaction and says with his chest stretched out.

"It's okay, because I didn't kill him. My master told me. Don't kill me as much as you can because I'll interrogate you."

"... you fought back because you were attacked or something?

"? No? Why should we allow a pre-emptive strike?"

"Was that really suspicious?

"Oh. I was a tourist. You haven't been serious in a long time, but you've been short on practice."

It doesn't make sense. As always, the sword is too light.

Well, if you think calmly, if you've been freed, I guess that means you've come to that conclusion.

Luke's sword is too light, but he's not a bad guy, and if something went wrong, a complaint should come in.

I decided not to think about it. 'Mr. Luke killed three people,' Citrie wrote on the blackboard.

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So Liz reassembles her legs big and pointy her lips.

"More than that, the problem is booze, right? Hey, Klee. Who am I supposed to kill?

Eva pulled her cheeks and whispered to me to confirm it.

"............... Mr. Klee, should I slip out?

"... no, stay"

I say with a lousy smile already. That's not how you want to escape. There should be more victims.

Says Citrie as he slaps the blackboard with chalk.

"As for that, the Imperial Castle security is robust. That's about our level, there's a way out, but it's hard to plant poison. There will definitely be insiders."

"The magical guard is especially complete. The junction surrounding the Imperial Castle has the power to interfere with everything from metastasis to flight, transparency and perception inhibition. As it is strongly deactivated upon entering the boundary...... I also called the magic I hung on Liz after she went inside. The only thing I can think of... is a treasure tool."

"Think that far, you don't have any kiri. Mystery is an unknown treasure."

Lucia's words are good. Treasures are really everything, so there could be assassinations if you could find a particularly powerful and unknown treasure.

Well, the area will also be looked into by the imperial side.

Citrie continues.

"Your sister is largely ineffective with poisons, sleeping pills, and paralytics. From the symptoms, what was mixed with your sister's alcohol is... an excitant."

"Exciters......?

Eva opens her eyes. I can see the general effect from the name, but it doesn't seem to be an extra common word.

Says Citrie as he slaps the chalk.

"That's a kind of enhancement (buff) potion. Forcing excitement allows you to forget the pain of fear and wounds and allow the battle to continue for longer periods of time with more force than you might otherwise have. Side effects include the inability to make calm decisions and the heavy burden of postbattle because they are not strengthening the flesh. Perhaps mixed with alcohol is the strong one."

I see...... didn't you get caught up in 'Toxic Detection' because it wasn't a poison.

On the other hand, my "correct silver crown (silver brace)" changes the effect depending on the perception of the equipper. I'm alert to all drugs, so I'm caught up in detection.

But if that word is true, what were you going to do with giving it an enhanced potion?

"I've never used it in us, or it's not too common in hunters. Honestly, I was surprised your sister could stand it."

"............ endure?

What do you endure?

Citrine nodded loudly at me. [M]

"That's what increases your will to fight... so if you were bad, you would have ravaged and had a catastrophe. I think His Majesty the Emperor was safe because Mr. Ark and others are protecting him, but other than that... I was wondering if there were fewer dead people"

Something cold runs on the spine at that word.

Reinforced potions...... is that what reinforced potions are for? It's worse than poison.

Was Liz still quiet because she endured high emotions?

Liz also grew up. I need to compliment you later......

Tino also looks at his sister next door as surprised. Liz smashed her tongue and said grumpy.

"Don't be a fool, I can contain as much anger as I can! Hey, Tee, what are you looking at? Well, it was definitely a bit of a new training..."

"Poisons and pills are a piece of paper - strengthening potions are useful in times of need, so not many people are resistant to them. At our party, it's about your brother."

".................. um"

Anthem snorts heavily. Anthem is a hunter of resistance specialization.

As the two names "Immutable Immutable" say, all things do not work for him. From physical attacks to magic attacks, poisons and psychopollution-based magic, it doesn't even work in recovery potions. It was obviously too much.

Finally, verbal shooting doesn't work either. That's a long time ago.

Eva, who was listening, opens her eyes wide.

"Wait a minute. What do you mean...? Someone was trying to use that alcohol to make people lose their sanity?

"Possibilities, yes. Assuming the killer's purpose is the assassination of His Majesty the Emperor, it's not a bad hand."

"Assassination!?

The look on Citrie's face is calm in what she is saying and on her back.

"At any rate, it is almost impossible to assassinate His Majesty the Emperor with just poison. Besides the poison - there are a lot of high level hunters around your majesty during" The White Sword Gathering, "so it won't be possible for a normal person to break through that first. It makes sense to have Level 8 move out of Level 8."

"... I see. What a pointless thing to do."

I had a lot to think about, but it was that one word that came out of my mouth.

I took that liquor. It's just a hypothesis, but if the killer was struggling to get me drugged into alcohol and drove me crazy, and was trying to inflict tremendous damage on His Majesty the Emperor, it's a total waste of time.

I can't beat every man where I get excited.

"Right... every one of you, your sister, could stand it, and this situation should be unexpected for them"

It would have sucked if Liz was rambling... but not really rambling.

This smells like a conspiracy. There would be no tradition of mixing that stimulant and the dot with alcohol.

The story of Citrie is not out of the realm of imagination. But we're fundamentally irrelevant, and we don't have to find the right answer.

Maybe I accidentally took drugged alcohol, but there was a conspiracy to discredit us.

I put my arms together and remained silent for a while, but raised my face and told Eva.

"Eva, you may have noticed on the national side already, but I want you to contact the castle about the story you were just hearing well. Don't tell me Citrine mixed the poison."

"............... Yes, I understand"

"It's all a conspiracy. Luke's slaughter of people is also a conspiracy. If there's anything we can do, we can help. Sounds like a social decree."

"Yes, sir"

He is a tremendous sinner, such as planting drugs for gathering. I never want to be involved with each other.

Resolve. I will never go outside until the killer is arrested.

Luke stands up, stretches out big and says.

"... the point is, when the enemy arrives, you just have to slash him. So, is the meeting over? Then let's go get some dinner."

".................. um"

"Sito, can't you make a stimulant? Honestly, it was tough for you, and I'll train you to eat. Bring it. Tee, come on, don't run away. Eh! I'm done!

Even though it was an important meeting, I can't see how everyone cares in particular. There doesn't seem to be any tension.

Well, you don't have respect for His Majesty the Emperor or anything... I knew it.

Eva sighs deeply when she sees each rising member.

Tell Citrie that he's camera shooting disciplined what's written on the blackboard.

"Citrie, I'm sorry, but can I get you ready to leave the capital?

"Of course, I'm always ready. Do you two want to run away?

That's a boulder... you two don't run away, but you know me very well.

Can you handle this?

§

And the day after that, a messenger came to me from the Empire.

Apparently, the Imperial Castle was raided by a dragon.

... Why are you telling me?