Bab 702
"Hmm..."
"Apakah kamu melihat sesuatu yang tidak biasa?"
"Ada sesuatu... di perut Pangeran Muda Kedua. Silakan beri saya sejenak."
Sunz mengedipkan mata sambil mengonsentrasi, mengerut lalu membuka mata lebar berulang kali. Yuder memperhatikan kabut tipis yang naik dari matanya semakin mengental. Keringat mengalir di keningnya, dan otot-ototnya kaku hingga kaku; akhirnya, Sunz sepertinya berhasil menemukan apa yang dicarinya dan menghela napas dalam-dalam.
"Whew..."
"Apakah sudah selesai sekarang?"
"Ya. Saya sudah mengonfirmasi semua yang perlu saya lihat."
Dengan kata-kata itu, Sunz menunjuk ringan ke perut badan Pangeran Muda Kedua.
"Di sini. Di dalam perut Pangeran Muda Kedua, saya melihat beberapa sepotong Nori dan Udang Charloa."
"Nori dan Udang Charloa?"
Para ksatria bergemesekan di antara mereka. Myra, yang sedang menutupi mulutnya dengan handkerchief, juga mengubah ekspresinya dengan aneh.
"Mereka yang dari selatan mungkin akan mengenal, tetapi Udang Charloa terutama berasal dari Charloin, mudah dikenali dengan bentuk kepala dan cangkangnya yang unik. Saya hanya bisa mengidentifikasinya karena fitur-fitur ini. Mereka meng mengandung racun ringan, jadi tidak umum digunakan utuh dalam memasak. Nori yang sering dimakan oleh orang miskin, tapi tidak cukup cocok untuk seseorang dengan status Pangeran Muda Kedua."
Setelah penjelasan ini, Sunz menyimpulkan dengan ekspresi tajam dan hati-hati.
"Dari apa yang saya lihat, pembunuhan terhadap Pangeran Muda Kedua tidak terjadi dekat cabang Kavaleri atau sekitarannya."
"Dapatkah kamu mempertanggungjawabkan pernyataanmu?"
"Bisakah Pangeran Muda Kedua makan malam ini?"
"Tidak, itu tidak mungkin. Ashrav tidak suka makanan laut."
Suara dingin Myra bergabung dalam gemerlap ksatria. Semua mata berbalik kepada Putri Pertama, yang baru pertama kali berbicara sejak tiba di sini. Ia menatap pucat ke arah mayat Pangeran Muda Kedua dan melanjutkan.
"Ashrav pernah sakit parah karena makanan laut yang busuk ketika kecil. Oleh karena itu, ia tidak pernah memakannya secara pribadi, bahkan jika mungkin di tempat umum. Jika ia makan sendirian di istana, makanan seperti itu tidak akan disajikan, terutama sesuatu yang berbahaya seperti Udang Charloa."
Lalu Myra memberi perintah ke para ksatria.
"Panggillah para pelayan yang melayani Pangeran Muda Ashrav semalam. Mereka harus tahu apa yang dia makan. Itu akan mengonfirmasi segalanya."
"Dipahami. Bawa para pelayan Pangeran Muda ke sini."
Para ksatria keluarga Herne dengan cepat membawa pelayan-pelayan Pangeran Muda. Seorang pelayan tua, yang telah menunggu tuannya di istana, masuk sambil terpesona dan keheran-keheran melihat Myra.
"Putri Myra? Mengapa kamu di sini? Apakah berarti...?"
"Jangan mengganggap hal-hal yang tidak perlu. Putri Myra hanya di sini untuk membantu menemukan pembunuh Pangeran Muda. Apakah kamu ingat apa yang dia makan semalam?"
"Ya, tentu saja."
"Apakah itu hidangan seafood yang mengandung Udang Charloa dan Nori?"
"Apa? Tidak, pasti tidak."
Pelayan tua mengangguk cepat.
"Tuhan kami Ashrav hanya minum sup ringan semalam, merasa tidak enak. Bahkan jika dia makan normal, dia tidak akan menyentuh makanan seperti itu, karena dia tidak suka seafood."
Setelah mendengar kata-kata pelayan ini yang persis seperti Myra, semua orang terdiam.
Menurut pelayan, Pangeran Muda Kedua dalam keadaan lemah, baru saja kembali dari Charloin dan kelelahan. Ia memiliki pencernaan lemah dan memilih sup yang mudah dicerna alih-alih seafood yang berisiko, yang berarti seharusya tidak ada sisa-sisa seafood di perutnya.
Manfaat memaksimalkan argumennya, Sunz berteriak.
"Sebenarnya, saya pikir... mungkin Pangeran Muda jatuh ke laut dan menelan mereka. Bentuk apa yang saya lihat terlalu utuh untuk dimakan sebagai hidangan yang dimasak. Mengetahui sekarang bahwa dia tidak suka seafood semakin memastikan hal ini."
"Tapi ketika ditemukan, tubuh Pangeran Muda tidak basah."
"Tidak basah dan tidak pernah berada di air adalah dua hal yang berbeda. Ingatlah, butuh waktu untuk mengidentifikasinya setelah ditemukan. Dan perhatikan luka-luka di tubuhnya, sepertinya disebabkan oleh kemampuan seperti petir. Pernahkah kamu melihat seseorang yang disambar petir? Mereka akan terbakar lebih gelap daripada terbakar.
"Itu menjelaskan banyaknya noda hitam di tubuh Pangeran Muda. Dengan kata-kata ini, Sunz merentangkan tangannya dan dengan ringan menyentuh rambut Pangeran Muda, jari-jarinya terbang bersama serbuk putih.
"Saya tidak tahu apakah mereka mencuci air laut setelah kematian, tetapi saya masih bisa melihat jejaknya. Sepertinya lumpur, tapi itu adalah air laut yang kering. Rasa akan memastikan, tapi..."
"Itu cukup!"
Para ksatria mengangguk kepala dengan mukamu pucat.
"Jika kata Kapalangan Sunz benar, langkah kami berikutnya jelas. Kami harus mencari di pesisir tempat seseorang bisa menelan Udang Charloa dan Nori."
Kishiar berbicara dengan santai.
"Menurut pengetahuan saya, terdekat dengan cabang selatan Kavaleri adalah Pelabuhan Sherpen. Nelayan Charloin menangkap Udang, Kerang, dan Nori dalam jaringnya, bukan? Kami harus menyelidiki apakah ada tanda-tanda seseorang yang jatuh atau aktivitas mencurigakan. Kurga, dan Sir Radel."
"Ya!"
"...Dipahami."
"Kirimkan lima orang dari satuan Kavaleri dan lima ksatria Herne. Waktu adalah esesial, lakukan sekarang juga."
Kurga dan Radel secara bersamaan menyetujui dan keluar.
Kishiar memandang mereka yang tersisa, matanya tertuju pada pelayan Pangeran Muda Kedua.
"Berkat pelayan setia Pangeran Ashrav, kami mendapatkan banyak insight. Nama kamu?"
"Aku? Aku... aku adalah Mujo."
"Bagus, Mujo. Bisakah kamu memberi kami lebih banyak informasi tentang Pangeran Muda Kedua? Kami mungkin membutuhkan bantuanmu."
Pelayan veteran ini, terbiasa dengan keluarga bangsawan, tiba-tiba kaget oleh pendekatan langsung Duke Peletta. Ia tidak terbiasa dengan orang tinggi yang berkelakuan seperti ini.
Saat ragu, Myra melangkah untuk menenangkannya.
"Untuk Ashrav, tidak apa-apa. Ikutilah mereka. Jika kamu khawatir, saya akan menugaskan ksatria Herne untuk menemanimu."
"..."
Hingga kemarin, seorang pesaing bagi tuannya. Tapi sekarang, dengan kematian Pangeran Muda, akan menjadi kempagian jika masih memegang dendam. Pelayan tua mengangguk, ekspresi wajahnya kompleks.
"Aku mengerti..."
"Terima kasih, Putri Myra. Lalu kita pindah ke tempat lain. Kita tidak bisa melanjutkan di sini."
Yuder mengikuti Kishiar, memandang terakhir ke arah mayat Pangeran Muda.
"Ditekuk di dalamnya, tanpa pengetahuan orang lain, adalah sepotong kain dan sejumlah rambut yang telah diam-diam dipotong dari mayat itu."
'Ini seharusnya cukup untuk Kanna untuk memecahkannya. Saya harus mengirimnya secepat mungkin.'
Kishiar telah memutuskan untuk mengirimkan Radel ke depan dengan dalih penyelidikan, yang memang benar terjadi. Dengan orang yang paling vokal di antara mereka pergi, tidak ada yang bisa menghalangi usaha mereka lagi.
Setelah masuk ke sebuah ruangan kosong di stasiun keamanan, Kishiar dengan mahir menyalakan api di kompor sihir.
Nathan Zuckerman muncul sesaat, lalu kembali dengan gambaran yang mengagetkan: teh dan panci.
Sesampainya udara menjadi hangat, suasana menjadi lebih santai. Kishiar mulai berbicara dengan pelayan tua yang tegang, Mujo.
"Bagaimana seseorang seperti Pangeran Muda?"
Meninggalkan pertanyaan tentang sifat dan kepribadiannya lebih dulu, terlepas dari apa yang terjadi keesokannya, membuat Mujo, Myra yang mengikuti, dan ksatria Herne terkejut.
Mujo berusaha beberapa kali, tahuannya terhambat, sebelum perlahan mulai berbicara.
"Tuhan kami Ashrav... adalah seorang pria baik. Istri mertuaku adalah penyapi (mengganti ASI untuk tetap konsisten). Dia agak lemah, tapi memiliki semangat yang kuat. Bahkan ketika sakit, dia tidak pernah menunjukkannya, selalu bekerja keras untuk keluarga Herne. Bahwa dia akan meninggalkan dunia ini dengan cara seperti ini..."
Mujo membungkuk ke dalam penderitaan, bahu-bahu tubuhnya bergetar.
"Aku tidak tahu siapa yang menyakiti Pangeran Muda, tapi orang tua ini tidak akan pernah memaafkan mereka."
Sunyi sejenak mengikuti itu. Kishiar memberi dia waktu untuk menenangkan diri, lalu bertanya beberapa hal di lainnya.
Setiap pertanyaannya bertujuan untuk memahami karakter dan reputasi Ashrav, Pangeran Muda Kedua.
Setelah melembutkan suasana dengan pertanyaan-pertanyaan ini, Kishiar akhirnya membahas topik utama.
"Aku mengerti. Tapi sebenarnya... ada informasi yang sangat penting yang belum kita diskusikan. Siapa pelayan yang menyertai Pangeran Muda kemarin?"
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[BL] Langit Tanpa Awan
Jin Soram, pemburu peringkat teratas yang mewakili Rift Phenomenon Management Headquarters dari Korea Selatan, lebih kuat dari siapa pun dan malas seperti siapa pun. Begitu tiba di kantor, ia menyelimuti diri dengan selimut dan langsung tidur. Ketika ia keluar untuk misi, ia menyebabkan kecelakaan dan kembali ke kantor, sering melarikan diri dari tugasnya.
"Tahu rasanya bermain game yang sudah berantakan? ...Apa pun, putaran berikutnya akan datang, jadi kali ini, saya hanya akan memainkannya dengan ceroboh."
Sebenarnya, identitas sebenarnya adalah seseorang yang telah bergulat melalui tiga kehidupan, m Versi Versi
[BL] Bermuda
Leonardo Blaine, pahlawan perang sejati dari Kekaisaran Raina Logia dan komandan dari Pasukan Armsilver ke-11, diturunkan secara tidak senang-kokkah karena melanggar perintah selama pertempuran terakhir yang bisa berakhiri dengan kemenangan kekaisaran dalam perang wilayah. Orang-orang mengkritik dan menyalahkan dia, dan setelah dikeluarkan dari penjara dalam parole, ia menghilang tanpa jejak.
Tiga tahun kemudian, namanya telah dilupakan oleh dunia. Dewan berhasil
Chapter 702
"Hmm..."
"Do you see anything unusual?"
"There's something... in the Second Prince's stomach. Please, give me a moment."
Sunz narrowed his eyes in extreme concentration, squinting then widening them repeatedly. Yuder noticed the faint mist rising from his eyes intensify. Sweat trickled down his forehead, and his muscles tensed to the point of stiffness; finally, Sunz seemed to discern what he was looking for and exhaled deeply.
"Phew..."
"Is it over now?"
"Yes. I've confirmed everything I needed to see."
Saying this, Sunz pointed lightly to the abdominal area of the Second Prince's body.
"Here. Inside the Second Prince's stomach, I saw several pieces of Seaweed and Charloa shrimp."
"Seaweed and Charloa shrimp?"
The knights murmured among themselves. Myra, who had been covering her mouth with a handkerchief, also changed her expression oddly.
"Those from the south might be familiar, but Charloa shrimp mainly come from Charloin, recognizable by their unique head and shell shapes. I could identify them only because of these features. They contain mild toxins, so they're not commonly used whole in cooking. Seaweed often consumed by commoners, but isn't quite fitting for someone of the Second Prince's status."
After this explanation, Sunz concluded with a sharp and careful expression.
"From what I see, the Second Prince's murder didn't occur near the Cavalry branch or its vicinity."
"Can you stand by that statement?"
"Couldn't the Second Prince have eaten those last night?"
"No, that's impossible. Ashrav didn't like seafood."
Myra's low, cold voice interjected among the murmuring knights. All eyes turned to the First Princess, who spoke for the first time since her arrival. She looked palely at the Second Prince's body and continued.
"Ashrav once fell severely ill from spoiled seafood as a child. Therefore, he never ate it in private, even if he might have in public. If he dined alone at his mansion, such food wouldn't have been served, especially something as dangerous as Charloa shrimp."
Then Myra commanded the knights.
"Summon the servants who attended to the Second Prince Ashrav last night. They should know what he ate. That will confirm everything."
"Understood. Bring the Second Prince's servants here."
The knights of the Herne family quickly brought in the Second Prince's servants. An elderly servant, who had been waiting for his master in the mansion, entered in deep sorrow and was startled to see Myra.
"Princess Myra? Why are you here? Could it be...?"
"Don't entertain unnecessary thoughts. Princess Myra is here only to assist in finding the murderer of the Second Prince. Do you remember what he ate last night?"
"Yes, of course."
"Was it a seafood dish containing Charloa shrimp and Seaweed?"
"What? No, certainly not."
The old servant shook his head quickly.
"Our Master Ashrav only had a light soup last night, feeling unwell. Even if he had a normal meal, he wouldn't have touched such food, as he disliked seafood."
Upon hearing the servant's words, which precisely matched those of Myra, a silence fell over everyone.
According to the servant, the Second Prince had been in poor condition, having rushed to Charloin and thus depleted his strength. He had a weak digestive system and had opted for a digestible soup instead of risky seafood, which meant there should have been no remnants of seafood in his stomach.
Seizing the moment to strengthen his argument, Sunz spoke up.
"In truth, I thought... perhaps the Second Prince fell into the sea and swallowed them. The shape of what I saw was too intact to have been eaten as a cooked dish. Knowing now that he didn't like seafood makes it even more certain."
"But when found, the Second Prince's body wasn't wet."
"Not being wet and not having been in the water are two different matters. Remember, it took some time to identify him after he was found. And consider the wounds on his body, seemingly caused by lightning-like abilities. Have you ever seen someone struck by lightning? They burn blacker than if set on fire."
That explained the numerous black marks on the Second Prince's body. Saying this, Sunz reached out and lightly touched the Second Prince's hair, his fingers coming away with a white powder.
"I don't know if they washed off the sea water after death, but I can still see traces. It looks like dirt, but it's dried sea water. Tasting it would confirm, but..."
"That's enough!"
The knights shook their heads with pale faces.
"If Captain Sunz's words are true, then our next step is clear. We must search the coast where one could swallow Charloa shrimp and Seaweed."
Kishiar spoke in a relaxed tone.
"To my knowledge, the nearest to the southern branch of the Cavalry is Sherpen Port. The fishermen of Charloin catch shrimp, clams, and Seaweed in their nets, don't they? We should investigate if there were any signs of a person falling in or any suspicious activity. Kurga, and Sir Radel."
"Yes!"
"...Understood."
"Send five members each from the Cavalry unit and the Herne knights. Time is of the essence, do it now."
Kurga and Radel simultaneously acknowledged and left. Kishiar surveyed those remaining, his gaze fixing on the Second Prince's servant.
"Thanks to the loyal servant of Prince Ashrav, we've gained much insight. What's your name?"
"Me? I... I'm Mujo."
"Good, Mujo. Can you tell us more about the Second Prince? We might need your help further."
The old servant, well-seasoned in noble houses, was taken aback by Duke Peletta's direct approach. He was unaccustomed to such high-ranking individuals behaving in this manner.
As he hesitated, Myra stepped in to reassure him.
"It's for Ashrav's sake, it's alright. Follow them. If you're concerned, I'll assign knights of the Herne family to accompany you."
"..."
Until yesterday, she had been a rival to his master. But now, with the death of the Second Prince, it would be foolish to hold any grudge against her. The old servant nodded, his expression complex.
"I understand..."
"Thank you, Princess Myra. Then let's move to another location. We can't continue here."
Yuder followed Kishiar, casting a final glance at the Second Prince's body.
Clutched in his fist, unbeknownst to the others, were a piece of cloth and hair strands he had covertly cut from the corpse earlier.
‘This should be enough for Kanna to decipher. I must send it back as soon as possible.’
Kishiar's decision to send Radel ahead on the pretext of investigation had indeed been fortuitous. With the most vociferous among them gone, there was no one left to hinder their efforts.
After entering an empty room within the security force's station, Kishiar skillfully lit a fire in the magic stove. Nathan Zuckerman had disappeared momentarily, only to reappear with the curious sight of tea and a teapot.
As the air warmed, the atmosphere relaxed considerably. Kishiar began to converse with the tense, elderly servant, Mujo.
"What kind of person was the Second Prince?"
Asking first about the kind of person the Second Prince was, rather than his actions the day before, caught Mujo, Myra who had followed, and the knights of the Herne family off guard. Mujo struggled several times, his throat constricted, before slowly beginning to speak.
"Master Ashrav... he was a good man. My late wife was his wet nurse. He was somewhat frail, but had a strong spirit. Even when ill, he never showed it, always working diligently for the Herne family. That he would leave this world in such a way..."
Mujo bowed his head in sorrow, his shoulders trembling.
"I don't know who harmed the Second Prince, but this old man will never forgive them."
Silence followed for a moment. Kishiar gave him time to compose himself, then posed a few more questions. Each inquiry sought to understand the character and reputation of Ashrav, the Second Prince.
After softening the mood with these questions, Kishiar finally broached the main topic.
"I see. But actually... there's a crucial piece of information we haven't discussed yet. Who was the servant that accompanied the Second Prince yesterday?"
[BL] Cloudless Sky
Jin Soram, the top-ranked hunter representing South Korea's Rift Phenomenon Management Headquarters, is stronger than anyone else and lazier than anyone else. As soon as he arrives at the office, he buries himself under a blanket and falls asleep. When he goes out on a mission, he causes accidents and returns to the office, often shirking his duties.
"Do you know how it feels to play a game that's already messed up? ...Anyway, the next round will come, so this time, I'm just going to play it recklessly."
In fact, his true identity is someone who has regressed through three lives, trying to save the world from the Great Rift but failing each time. After repeating a life where he couldn't sleep peacefully even for a day, he became completely exhausted before this life even began.
"I know. You worked hard, Jin Soram."
And then there's Han Tae-un, the man who saved Soram and died in all three previous lives. As he did in every life, he comes to Soram's side once again. The Great Rift is approaching soon. It's impossible to resolve it in this life without any preparation. Soram vows to save Tae-un in this life and die himself. At least, he won't let Tae-un save a failure like himself again.
"For now, until then, let's sleep..."
As Soram sluggishly lives his life waiting for that moment, a gradual change occurs in his heart.
'I thought this was a messed-up round... but I want to live a little longer here.'
[BL] Bermuda
Leonardo Blaine, the true war hero of the Raina Logia Empire and the commander of the Armsilver 11th Squad, is dishonorably discharged for disobeying orders during the final battle that could have led the Empire to victory in the territorial war. People criticize and point fingers at him, and after being released on parole from prison, he disappears without a trace.
Three years later, his name has been forgotten by the world. The Council has been persistently pursuing him, but he has proven difficult to capture. Frustrated by this, Hugo Agrizendro, the commander of the Council's army, decides to personally apprehend him.
"Since when have you been watching me?"
Leonardo was calculative and astute, so it wouldn't be surprising if he had been observing Hugo for some time now. However, Leonardo's answer was something that even Hugo had not anticipated.
"From the very beginning."
[BL] The Mist (Same author as Turning)
In the autumn of his 18th year, after winning the high school kendo championship finals, an unexpected accident occurred.
Due to that incident, Kang Mu-heon lost one of his legs, his closest friend, and his promising future. He closed off his heart and shut himself away alone.
A few years later, the world's first real virtual reality game <THE MIST> was announced, where even those with physical disabilities could play in healthy bodies.
By chance, Kang Mu-heon encountered it and began a new life as the mage Kapros, facing unexpected meetings, reunions, and days of change....
***
"Why was someone like you born into this world to make me so miserable? Do you understand when I say it like this?! You were born with talent for the sword, a bright personality, everything - you must have been laughing at me always lagging behind! Did you even know how pathetic I felt because of your stupid hypocrisy? A genius? What does any of that matter!"
Seung-jo's cries stabbed at his heart, wailing as if he were crying even though he wasn't, but there was no time to think further. He quickly clutched my stomach, got up, and ran towards him.
He looked surprised for a moment, but he was desperate.
Just as the car was about to reach us, he shoved Seung-jo hard. Right after Seung-jo fell and rolled away with wide, startled eyes—
Screech!
Bang! With an impact that felt like his whole body was being shattered, he flew through the air.
And in that brief yet long moment of floating in space, he remembered his reflection in Seung-jo's eyes for the last time.......
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