Even before returning, Julihi had quite a lot of money. Although the Bernstein family was originally prosperous, even considering that, they often spent more money than expected.
Luke was the same, but people around him were also quite curious about the source of the funds. It was after Julich’s death that the source was revealed to the public.
‘I thought they all came from the dungeon.’
Dungeon ‘Attack’ is absolutely not. If you had attacked the dungeon overflowing with national treasures, you would have acquired a decent amount of wealth on the scale of a kingdom.
I found the ruins of a dungeon where everything was collapsing. Although most of the treasure was ruined, it was said that there were quite a few gold coins left.
What Oscar said about the magic sword before must have been half true.
‘And among them, there are only two real treasures.’
One is the magic sword Bolberg, which Luke is using well now. Another is a certain amount of elixir.
Unlike the demonic sword, which is a treasure trove, the elixir seems to have been used for many purposes. Your own emergency medicine, backdoor materials, bait for torture of hope, etc.
‘I don’t intend to let them do that this time either.’
Later, when he becomes the head of the family, he is the one who will hinder the future at every step. At this point, the best thing to do is to dampen the growth of the future and gulp down the precious treasure.
After thinking, Luke looked at Max and Bruno.
“The best time to drink poison is definitely a banquet, right?”
“It would be difficult to get an opportunity outside of a banquet.”
“It is also the hardest time to refuse an invitation.”
Refusing a drink offered at a banquet is considered a semi-insult. Especially to the point where a person with strong self-esteem would even apply for a duel.
As a result, it is polite for the person being invited to drink as much as they are given.
“Okay, the plan is set.”
“What are you going to do?”
“I’ll have to kill a cow on the day of the banquet.”
“… yes?”
Luke grinned as he looked at the two confused questions.
* * *
Three days later, on the day of the banquet. Ray handed someone a carefully wrapped medicine envelope.
The opponent is one of Julich’s henchmen. He had been a person who had been to and from his family several times, delivering medicines.
“Be careful when moving. If you do something wrong and it breaks, you will be in big trouble.”
“I always keep that in mind. I will cherish it as much as my heart.”
“Stay away from the water and check every time. If something goes wrong… … .”
“I will come back immediately and get a new medicine. Don’t worry too much.”
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Hearing the reassurance, Ray hesitated for a moment, then shut his mouth. Because even if you think about it, it’s extreme.
But the moment that goes wrong, the mother’s life is also in jeopardy. From Ray’s point of view, he couldn’t help but show his extreme.
It was when Ray, who had been staring at the messenger leaving for a long time, turned his back.
“Sir Ray, it’s a banquet. Are you here?”
“Oscar.”
Ray straightened his shaking expression and looked at Oscar. Oscar murmured as he secretly looked at the place where the messenger had disappeared.
“It will arrive safely. Hasn’t it always been that way?”
“… I want to believe it will.”
“Have you considered my proposal?”
“Are you talking about a lifetime contract?”
Oscar silently agreed. People in the Bernstein family often mistake Ray for a lifetime contract, but the reality is different.
It is a relationship of a term contract to the end, and the contract is only extended over and over again. And the reason was well known to Oscar.
‘They’re probably waiting for someone to treat their sleeping sickness.’
In order to ask for treatment, even if it means selling one’s own strength. Of course, so far no such person has appeared.
The cure for an incurable disease doesn’t come out of nowhere.
“I think my lord has already shown enough sincerity.”
“… I am always grateful to him. Really.”
It was Yulihi who generously spent that expensive pumpkin. I can’t help but be grateful However, Ray couldn’t give up his last hope.
What if a lifetime contract is signed and someone who can heal the mother appears? What should I do then?
The moment the lifetime contract is offered, this weapon becomes the master’s.
“If you find a way, the lord will surely help.”
“Yes, he always did. I promise that when I find out how to cure it, I will surely heal my mother.”
“Would you change your words if the Lord gave you complete allegiance?”
“… sorry.”
Oscar sighed at the firm refusal. Rei has little experience in the world for her age, but that doesn’t mean she grew up well.
You know how much things change when people get what they want. No matter how grateful I am, a little bit of anxiety will remain.
“All right. With this story over, Lord Ray enjoy the banquet.”
“yes.”
After giving a short answer, Ray entered the banquet hall. He didn’t say anything, but it was obvious that he would just keep his seat because of his personality.
Oscar, who looked at Ray for a moment, shook off his regret.
‘Today is not the only day. There’s no tree that can’t be felled by taking ten shots.’
Wouldn’t it be nice to try again sometime? After all, Ray will remain in Julihi’s camp for a while.
Consoling himself like that, Oscar turned to the banquet hall.
* * *
Right before the banquet started, Luke looked in the mirror in his room. What was reflected in the mirror was a pale face drained of blood.
If you closed your eyes, you could believe it was a corpse. Max examined Luke’s face carefully and smiled contentedly.
“Perfect. The medicine sounds good.”
“Good. Is this also the vision of the black moon?”
“No, I just got it and learned it. They say it’s good to use when pretending to be dead.”
“Are there any side effects?”
“It’s not good if you take it often. There is nothing wrong with taking it occasionally.”
As Max spoke, he picked up a woman’s make-up. Powdering the pale face and adding a few coats brought life back to the pale face.
The real blood didn’t come back, it just looked like that. Just wiping your face with a towel will reveal your pale face again.
“Are you ready for what I said?”
“Yes, I was scolded for bringing it in undetected.”
Bruno brought a bucket full of sloshing liquid from the side. It was the raw blood of a cow that had just been slaughtered.
Pouring raw blood into a bowl, Luke frowned.
“I can’t help but smell fishy.”
“It’s still the freshest.”
“I know. I just caught it for the banquet, so it must be fresh.”
Luke sighed deeply and eventually began to drink the cow’s blood. One bowl, two bowls, three bowls.
Luke’s expression frowned as he continued to inject blood in succession. To be honest, I wanted to spit it out right away.
“sh*t. I expected it, but it’s worse than I thought.”
“Isn’t that enough?”
“It’s still not enough. The more you drink, the more effective it will be later. Turn it off!”
Luke started drinking the cow’s blood from the bowl again. The bowl stopped only after drinking more than half of the blood from the bucket.
“Big! Now we are ready.”
“The smell of blood from your mouth is amazing, lord.”
“I was thinking of brushing my teeth anyway.”
It can’t be helped that the smell leaks out a little, but that much can be deceiving. Just when everything was ready, the maid knocked on the door.
“Bocchan, the banquet is ready.”
“I get it. Go soon.”
Pressing down on the slightly protruding water boat, Luke rose from his seat. It was a little uncomfortable, but it was worth it.
I plan to empty it soon anyway, so I won’t have to wait long.
* * *
The banquet was grand, but not complicated. Because it was a banquet to commemorate victory and shake off sorrow, there was no need for formality.
“We won! Defeat the demons and do your duty! So, knights, rejoice and enjoy this banquet! This is a victory banquet!”
Wow!
The knights cheered at the Count’s very brief speech. Some people died, but it is also true that they coped very well with an unprecedented disaster.
Now was the time to enjoy this victory to the fullest. Watching the knights eating and drinking at the banquet, the count looked back at his two sons.
“Are you both tired?”
“Yes, I have had enough rest.”
“Good thing. As usual, I wanted to let you know a little more about your activities.”
“it’s okay. Shouldn’t the knights with casualties receive more comfort than us who returned safely?”
“Thank you for saying that.”
The Count smiled at Luke’s words. Julich also laughed, but deep inside he became more and more wary of Luke.
‘As expected, he’s a dangerous guy.’
Knows how to buy loyalty, whether unconsciously or intentionally. If you don’t nip the buds here before they grow bigger, there will be trouble.
Having made her decision firm, Yulihi secretly glanced at the confidant next to her. Moments later, the henchman returned with two glasses on a tray.
Julich said while holding out a glass to Luke.
“Luke, take it.”
“What is this?”
“Now that you are an adult, you should try drinking. Traditionally, the first cup of life is to be received from a father or brother.”
Luke awkwardly accepted Julich’s cup. The scent of luxurious wine was rising from the glass.
“This wine is made in the southern province of Cormo. The smell and taste are top notch. I prepared it specially for you.”
“Heh, isn’t the number of wines from Cormo sold limited? I never thought I would give it to my younger brother first than my father.”
“I’m sorry, father. But shouldn’t the first cup be special?”
At the joking reproach, Julich replied with a wink in his eyes. Luke looked at the glass and made a surprised expression.
“I’ve heard it too. I heard it’s really valuable, but how did you get it?”
“I got to know a local friend in the capital. He just sent it this time.”
“A precious gift… Thank you, brother.”
“It’s the first cup my older brother gives to my younger brother, so this should be enough.”
While having a friendly conversation, Julich raised his glass. As if responding, Luke also raised his glass.
“For my brother who has become an adult this time.”
“And for my older brother who gave me a precious drink.”
They shared a light toast to each other and drank their glasses. Even while drinking the wine, Julich’s gaze did not depart from Luke.
Eventually, after emptying all the glasses, Luke let out a deep breath and laughed.
“I drank alcohol for the first time, and it is really fragrant. Is it like this?”
“No way! It’s just that it’s a precious drink. ha ha ha!”
Looking at the completely empty glass, Yulihi smiled heartily. It is an elixir that is immediately absorbed into the body once you drink it.
Even if you have already inserted your finger and vomited, it cannot be reversed. With this, Luke was completely subordinated to the leap.
‘Huh, it looks like the tooth you’ve been suffering from is missing. Now I can sleep comfortably.’
All that remains is to tell Luke the truth when the time is right and tie him up. Julich raised his glass again and poured the non-elixir drink.
“Okay, have another drink. Now, you should drink as much as you like.”
“Yes, I should… Suddenly my stomach… … ?”
At that time, Luke’s face suddenly distorted. After stumbling for a moment, Luke dropped to his knees and vomited something on the floor.
“Uweeek!”
“What, what’s going on!”
“Luke!”
“Zoo Guuun!”
Blood gushed out of Luke’s mouth, and riots erupted from all sides. Just before the Count approached Luke, Max and Bruno, who had been waiting in advance, came running.
“What the hell is this all about!”
“Lord! Lord! hehehehe, wake up!”
First of all, Bruno puts on a large screen so that others cannot see. And in the meantime, Max quickly puts his hand in and wipes his face.
It’s important to make it look like you’re slapping the face with clever hand movements.
“Get out of the way! I want to see Luke!”
“Go, Your Excellency! Lord… … !”
“Luke!? How did this child’s face become like this!”
It’s a face that was fine until just a moment ago. But to be so pale! Isn’t it like a living corpse!
“I don’t know! The master suddenly vomited blood… … !”
“Please keep your senses!”
Exclaiming loudly, Max slipped a handkerchief into his pocket. The handkerchief smeared with cosmetics that had been wiped clean disappeared just like that.
Luke stared at the count, spouting blood bubbles as he collapsed.
“Kkeuk… … ! father… … !”
“Lou, Luke!”
As blood continued to leak from his throat, the Count was frightened and grabbed Luke’s hand. The moment the count lowered his head in tears, Luke glanced at Bruno.
‘Press the ship! Harder!’
‘yep!’
As soon as the one-second exchange was over, Bruno pressed down on Luke’s lower stomach. Then, the contents of the water boat, which had been filled in, moved upward.
“Kheuheouk!”
“… … !”
Again, the count was speechless as blood spurted upward like a fountain. What the hell is this all about?
Isn’t it like a person who ate deadly poison! Next to the worried count, Max quickly picked up the glass and sniffed it.
And then, with a startled face, Max shouted.
“Brother Julihi! What the hell is this all about!?”
“what are you talking about! I’m nothing… … !”
“Why does the glass smell of ‘Invisibility Elixir’, the vision of the Black Moon!”
“… … !?”
Julich’s face turned pale. How the hell does that guy know about the invisibility elixir?
The drug would be colorless, odorless, and tasteless! Max muttered to himself as he looked at the startled Julich.
‘It’s a scentless elixir, but I can tell by smell!’
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