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Immediately Ruins Mastermind’s Plan

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“Let us celebrate with great enthusiasm Your Highness Harold, who has come all this way, and pray for the continued prosperity of both our Capetien Kingdom and the Dehaubalz Kingdom.” (Salomon)

With King Salomon’s greeting, the banquet finally began. Fortunately, our seats were next to the king. If something happens, we could respond immediately. Moreover…

“Your Highness Harold, please.” (Monica)

“Thank you.” (Harold)

Among the palace servants, Monica was also helping serve. Earlier, I had informed King Salomon about the danger of assassination, and she has been watching carefully for suspicious food or people.

“Your Highness Harold, Alexandra, this is a specialty of the Capetien Kingdom and one of my favorite dishes.” (Lizette)

“Ahaha…” (Harold)

Every time a dish was served, Lizette ignored the servants and explained it to us.

Usually, she acts like a villainess, but now she’s so enthusiastic and happy that it’s making everyone’s eyes widen in surprise. However, none of the royal family, including King Salomon, shows any interest in her. Well, not all of them. Her sister Eline isn’t attending, so not all of the royal family are indifferent.

“Thank you. Thanks to your explanation, Your Highness Lizette. Tonight’s banquet is very enjoyable.” (Alexandra)

“! Y-yes? Well, Alexandra, you’re the only lady here who gets to hear my explanations.” (Lizette)

Alexandra noticed this too and actively engaged in conversation with Lizette. She felt anger at the royal family’s reaction to Lizette and squeezed my hand under the table.

She’s really the best fiancée, always noticing and caring about her surroundings. When I first realized I had reincarnated as Harold, I was distraught but meeting her made me truly happy.

The banquet proceeded smoothly, and as music from the orchestra echoed through the garden, the main dish was served. It was the same dish as the illustration in the event where King Salomon was shown collapsing onto the table in pain.

“Monica.” (Harold)

“Leave it to me.” (Monica)

Monica, who was standing by, quickly approached the servant preparing the dish.

“For Your Highness Harold and Milady, I will serve the portions myself.” (Monica)

“Huh…?” (??)

At that moment, the servant froze.

Gotcha. As expected, Jean had laced the food with poison.

“Did you not hear me? I said I will serve their portions myself.” (Monica)

“Uh, um…” (??)

The confused servant glanced nervously at Jean.

What a fool. Doing that only confirms Jean as the culprit.

“You… you seem to be a maid of Your Highness Harold, but this is the Capetien Kingdom. Do not overstep your bounds.” (Jean)

“I cannot comply. My duty is to protect the life of the precious Your Highness Harold. However, if you would like to taste-test the food right in front of us, I would be happy to step down.” (Monica)

Jean glared sharply, trying to make her back down, but Monica didn’t budge an inch.

Everything is proceeding as planned, which is a relief. I had asked Monica to do three things in advance. The first was, of course, to keep an eye on anyone suspicious or any signs of poison in the food at this banquet. Considering the ‘Enhaz’ event, while the chance of something unexpected happening was low, given the irregular situation we are in, we couldn’t afford to be careless.

The second was to offer to serve our portions if the main dish appeared. The one illustrated in the event is a large fish, almost one meter long, served whole and boiled. This dish is very likely to be poisoned, and Monica’s offer should provoke a reaction. As expected, Jean stepped in to intervene.

And the third thing is…

“Since you seem to agree, now then, sir. Please taste the part of the fish from the belly… yes, right here.” (Monica)

“!? N-no, I can’t…” (??)

Monica pointed to a specific part of the fish, and the servant began sweating profusely.

Yes… that’s the exact spot where poison was hidden in the ‘Enhaz’ event. If the entire fish had been poisoned, not only we but Jean himself would also consume the poison. That’s why they must have targeted only the part that King Salomon would eat and separated it out. Of course, we also considered the possibility that they would try to poison the food after serving it, but Monica would have caught that, so there’s no problem.

“What seems to be the problem? If you don’t hurry, the food will get cold.” (Monica)

Monica urged persistently, smiling darkly. The servant’s face turned even paler, and he started trembling.

“I can’t stand this any longer.” (Salomon)

“King Salomon…?” (Harold)

“Captain of the guard. Make him eat it. By force if necessary.” (Salomon)

“Yes, sir!” (??)

“Eek! P-please, spare me!” (??)

Following King Salomon’s command, the captain of the guard, who had been standing by for protection, grabbed the servant by the collar and attempted to force his mouth onto the designated part of the fish. The servant, with a desperate expression, begged for help.

Of course, he looked directly at Crown Prince Jean for assistance.

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