The Magician Wants Normality

"The Mastermind". The two knights, the first to recognize its existence, seemed bewildered by unexpected events.

Well, there's no choice in this. It's like when you thought Sarovara had a one-sided nonsense, but suddenly you said, 'There's someone who wanted that'.

Besides, that 'mastermind' candidate is someone quite identifiable in Sarovara. In addition, they even sell fights to four countries in the south.

It's a dangerous situation, Sarovara.

It's not the first thing a knight hears!

... but I'll talk to you. These are valuable people that I, the "outsider", can deal with.

Let them escape. He contacts these two and cuts them into the dark.

"Yeah, well, I'll say it for once. I think you've found out from previous stories that 'mastermind' is someone who belongs to the upper echelons of this country. So to bear the burden of mastermind destruction may be punished in this country in some way"

If King Sarovara shuts his mouth, that is. Even if the king is not a mastermind, we must also assume that if he shelters the mastermind...

Even high-ranking aristocrats get very awkward situations with masterminds. Regardless of the Duke's son's escort knight, this intruder is going to kill you crisply.

The problem is if the king makes such a decision. At that time, all the affected countries would distance themselves from Sarovara more than they do now. If you put an end to your suspicions... criticism from the affected country will be directed to a 'country' called Sarovara.

The identity of the kidnapped warrant lady wasn't that high, and there were accomplices in the country, so it's not exactly a development to soothe the donkey. But there will be twitching and damage for that matter.

If you blah blah, all the countries that belong to the south will keep their distance from Sarovara. Well, you'd better get on the side of countries like Kivera and Irfena.

To be honest, I don't expect King Sarovara to be 'ruthless as a king'. It's too warm, that guy.

"So, final confirmation. You could be punished, but still want to hear more about it?

……

"I... want to hear it,"

The immediate answer was you, the intruder. The escort knight probably even guessed the part I didn't say. With a harsh look on his face, he seemed to be thinking.

I don't care what you think of the right reaction, Guardian Knight. Can't you deny the possibilities I offered because I pledge allegiance to King Sarovara?

... but.

…… Yes, please. I'd like to hear the story of His Majesty the Magic Master. "

Eventually, when I looked up, I spoke clearly with the expression of determination.

"Are you sure?

"Yeah. I am proud to be a knight in this country. … I think this country was distorted because it did not have these rigors, and because there was no one to do justice at our expense"

Apparently the escort knight was mourning the situation in this country. And I guess I understood why too.

That's why I choose a different path from them now that I'm in that situation. It's all because I think of my country.

I nod contentedly and turn my gaze to the Marquis of Leckbari. The lightly nodding Marquis also apparently accepted to bring information to them.

"Okay, shall we talk about it then? First of all, the reason I'm saying 'mastermind'. It also makes sense to refer to the perpetrators of kidnappings in four countries: Quivera, Ilfena, Carlosa and Alberda."

"" What?

To the abrupt exposure, the two knights raise their dumb voices. Yeah, that's right. Something that all of a sudden seems to have mentioned something irrelevant.

But this is information they need to know, too.

"Create a collaborator in each country to kidnap a junior nobleman's courtier. Eventually Irfena became the place of detention for the ladies, and the case was settled. The killers of the executioners are also being held captive."

"Wait, who's the 'executor'?

The escort knight speaks up. I laughed at him when I realized there and I kept talking.

"Yeah, that's the point. It was the merchants' hall that the murderers used to make aside. The Knights can't force the investigation either, can they? And it's also natural to carry luggage in. I mean, 'whoever knew it was Blaine'"

The guard knight's gaze gets sharper. No one thinks that much about bandits and rogues. Moreover, I say that four countries have been harmed.

It takes a lot of planning to get this far, and a limited number of people have that kind of information.

"It's like Sarovara is suspected... there was' something ', wasn't there?

"Yeah. I just said, Blaine, they're dead. Before this one makes contact, abruptly. The tea leaves they found from the place they were staying in were mixed with poison from the long term assassinations. Never heard of it? If you keep drinking, your body accumulates poison, and eventually he dies."

The escort knight grips his fist all the way in. "Tea Leaf," "Poison to Death if You Continue Drinking," and... "The Suddenly Dead Killer".

The Sarovara prefer tea. It just looks like a lizard tail-cutting using it. Most importantly, if you didn't know the killer had a habit of drinking tea, you couldn't imitate that.

"Where I suspected, an invitation from Sarovara. Too good a time, isn't it? So I suspected, 'Isn't it to pull the Magic Instructor away from Irfena'? That's why there were so many things available."

……

Intruder, are you still inexperienced as a knight, just astonished and stunned by my words?

In contrast, the escort knight seemed to have a lot of inner grip because he would be convinced of everything.

Right, this isn't what a loyal knight can say 'yes, that's right'. Even if there is suspicion, if you nod, you will plead guilty to your country's sins. You'll have trouble with words.

"Okay, so far is the previous info. Shall we continue our reflection on this matter?"

Bread! and slap your hands to turn the consciousness of the two knights this way. Surprising or thinking about it, I don't know what else to do, but not if I'm taking that much time right now.

Do the two knights know that? They look troubled and listen to each other.

Shall we continue our reflection?

"First of all, I and this country have different perspectives. You try to find the killer, but I choose the method of erasing the impossible."

In front of Irfena, Sarovara is desperate to find the killer. However, the investigation has become blocked due to the lack of evidence to ensure it.

"One of them," About the identity of the mastermind ". If you can make a samurai a collaborator, naturally, more than a nobleman. Besides, a position to get in between glances. This was because the maid desperately wished for mercy when we were reunited when we went back up. I could take a favor from the king, but the man who ordered it... 'The killer, an ally of the samurai,' could have been there."

"In that, is it?

"Yeah. Not zero as a possibility, is it?

I think there are some ways to put it this way.

The samurai was calm until she saw us safe. He is in the most suspect position but does not run away, even for a while he calmly exchanges words with me.

Is that possible for a disturbing samurai? Can't you imagine being strong because you had company there?

"She would have expected help, wouldn't she? But there was no response." Someone who was in that place at that time and yet did not shelter the maid ". At this point, Master Lillian is excluded"

Lillian had been made to be discreet in his own room. If there is no Lillian who seems to harbour unconditionally, only an accomplice is able to flaunt the samurai.

Including kings, but would also have considered the possibility of not sheltering in the circumstances. Exactly. Humans and duke sons in other countries are awkward.

The two knights are still listening to me, with a difficult face. This won't get that serious because this is just the element that takes Lillian off the curtain.

Doubts about Lillian have cleared up before. Even without a decision hit, the escort knight was convinced by that. So now we have more information. This time I was allowed to do these ways of exclusion because I have the case of the samurai as my main axis.

Well, here's the real deal.

"Part Two," About Poison ". Because it is a special poison, there is a limited position available. There is antidote magic in this world, poisoned by a samurai in a position that is not strange to have magic props. I mean... 'I know she can't use the magic of detoxification and doesn't possess any magic props'"

"Huh!"

"Yes, indeed."

Two knights raise their voices, but that's not all I'm talking about.

"The kidnapping that happened in the south, as I said earlier. The killer who died there had some magic props. Of those, he said only the demon props of detoxification were fake. If the other magic items from the mastermind were real and they weren't familiar with magic... they would be deluded enough."

"But will you believe who you ordered so easily?

The escort knight is negative. Well, if you're ordered to 'sell fights to multiple countries', I doubt your mouth seal.

But it's also possible to make people believe it if it's a 'slow-acting poison'.

"The tea leaves that the dead killers were drinking. What if we were having tea together, right after we gave those to the killers? If the mastermind drank it with the demon prop removed, you wouldn't think that the tea leaves were mixed with poison?

This would be a hand that utilizes the properties of poison.

If the masterminds were drinking tea together with the demon props removed, the killers assume that the tea leaves are safe.... reassures me that it is unlikely that it will be erased by the mastermind.

Even if it was poisoned, all you have to do is use detoxification magic after the killers leave. Looks like I'm perfectly fine after a cup of tea.

"Oh, well, that's... the same thing that was used on her, bye."

"I guess so. Because we came out fast, didn't we just live? If he goes missing, it'll take a few days to find him in the mining site trail."

The intruder supplements the words you utter in a trembling tone with a snort and affirmation. That's a good chance.

Sometimes we're dead in a trap, but even if we were alive, it's not like we could just wander around and get out.

It's the same maze, over there. I mean, there's an area being used for traps! I was able to get out quickly because I was prepared in advance.

It is possible that the samurai was dead in those lost days. Our search will be a priority, and not as much attention should be paid to the samurai as it is now.

"I see. Unless you've been caught in prison and then poisoned, you do know who did it."

"Suddenly you're in trouble for dying, which means no one's suspicious, right? Even if you mix it with a meal, it won't kill you to the point of poisoning, so it might be hard to get noticed."

I guess the escort knight heard the situation more than he came to apologize. It's a convincing look at the theory that it was' pre-served '.

Even if you were using detoxifying magic in your diet, out if the samurai had already ingested lethal amounts. I mean, I don't think the mastermind did the math to that extent.

The man who died in Ilfena must have suddenly suffered and died outside. If so, there's a good chance you'll have plenty of time between ingesting lethal doses and dying.

And.

If the presumption that 'the samurai had been poisoned beforehand' is correct, there may be clues to the mastermind.

"Additional Matters. That that poison is what you consume from your mouth. This would mean 'the samurai is not alert, and the client is the one who speaks of what has been put out'. If the content of the request is what it is, and if you are alert, you will never say anything, even if it is recommended. same-sex, and likely someone who doesn't suspect behind those"

"... are you a friend of the samurai?

"Hmmm...... I guess not. Friends of the samurai will be listening for a long time to find out if there are collaborators. That if a samurai dies, she'll be the first to suspect it, and if she's not tied up now, there's no chance of it. There's no reason for the state to shelter every samurai, and if it's suspicious, it'll tailor it to one of the culprits. That's the way things are in this country right now."

The Expectation of the Guardian Knight, there will be others who can come up with it. In addition to the possibility of an accomplice, it should be examined up for the reason that it is a casual relationship.

Still, you shouldn't hear that someone was detained, so your samurai friends should see it as irrelevant.

"Based on this point, it's not Master Lillian. Something that never gets to the same table more than holding back on the side at work. If Master Lillian asked you out, you must have been witnessed by other samurai. Besides, if someone invites you on holiday, you'll find out who you came into contact with at the foot of the samurai. Therefore," Someone who can summon a samurai at work "is suspicious"

If you call it in the name of 'work', 'the samurai will have no contact with suspicious persons'.

It's one of the elements that makes me doubt the First Princess. Something that wouldn't be suspicious if your sister called in regularly to ask you about your sister princess's situation.

Okay, we're going from here all at once.

"Part III," Someone who can surely escape by sealing the samurai's mouth ". It's a bad way of saying it, but the executor is a samurai, so she can also be said to be the killer. He decides to commit suicide and runs away... or, where he finds out he killed a samurai, 'someone the country could harbour'"

Talking, break your fingers. Assuming the foregoing predictions, they cannot be denied. And add more anticipation.

"Part Four," A Person Who Can Eliminate Those Suspicious of the Death of a Samurai ". As I said before, your actions are annoying to the country, but awkward to the mastermind as well. Because there is a possibility that a collaborator may appear in a statement endorsing the idea, or Irfena may have pursued it there"

With a stiff look, the intruder you looked at me with cancer. Because that's what he looked like earlier.

"So I decided to 'eliminate' it. I can use the phrase 'I didn't think I would do that at this time of year' because I shouldn't even be there for the country. Normally, that's what you think, and some of you will think you passed through lying. Above all, if we get rid of you, Sarovara will have a proven track record of" severely punishing a knight who slammed his magician. "

"Oh, that's..."

I guess I couldn't get rid of the second half. The intruder is causing your face to cramp.

"What can I say? I don't think I saw anyone until I got here because of those thoughts. Some people want to put things away because of the samurai. You're just saying yourself, 'I didn't see anyone'." He said he had business to do. "I don't care if you put your mouth together."

That's what I said, then I pointed to the escort knight.

"This man, because he just came to apologize personally. It's a real coincidence you were here, isn't it? If I hadn't been there, the knights would have heard the noise."

"Ugh..."

You groaned and embraced your head when you understood how dangerous a situation you were in.

These adult filths are harsh on honest looking kids. But I think these honest aspects are also factors that led to their use.

That cleverness wasn't the only reason I didn't see the mastermind.

'Darkness' that Sarovara had left behind for many years, because he understood it and worked out a plan.

Like the nobles who disputed the King and Lillian, the mastermind knew that there were those who put their interests and self-preservation first. Just whisper a little and they'll move on their own.

"That's why I told you, right?" To bear the burden of sabotage may be punished in this country. "

To me telling you like it's nothing, the Irfena momentum just turns a satisfying grin. I guess it's a pleasure for them to have an understanding of these 'poisons'.

The most important thing for them is' Irfena '. Not all justice is necessary to protect it.

Mastermind, if you use your surroundings to do as you wish.

- I'll give it back to you with the same hands. Unconsciously, tailor the two of them who were your handkerchiefs to collaborators under "Match Interests."