"Diana-sama!

　Rita felt her heart pounding in her ears.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

(Dear Deanna! Deanna-sama!

　What did my precious, dearer-than-life Lord say?
　You heard her. --Perhaps something important to tell your friends.
　I know, but I can't move my ...... head, or my legs.

Why?

　I'm always, always...
　I can't help Deanna in her time of need.

　I can't help her when she's in danger.
　When Diana was being reckless at the garden party.
　When she entered the palace.

　Even longer ago, when everything was swept away in front of Diana's eyes...

　I couldn't do anything for the people I cared about.

　The world is tainted with despair.
　And then, suddenly, without warning, jet blackness descends.

Calm down, Rita.
"You, you, you...
What Diana gave you. I'm sure Rita received it properly.

　The dark blue of the night stings Rita's soul deeply.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a number of things you can do.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　Mia was the first to come to her senses.

"Oh, who are you? Dear Deanna, what are you doing to the Red Rose?
"Yes, yes. Don't worry about that right now. This is not the time to introduce yourself.

　The maids of honor were bewildered by the man who could so easily pull off the contradictory feat of speaking lightly and gravely.
　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

"Rurie?
It's okay. He's on your side, this one.
Do you know him?
No, but ...... you have people like this on your side, don't you, Rita?

　The name is called, and the consciousness returns . He looked over at Lurie, vaguely.

Did you ever talk to them?
Not directly, but... I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it before.　I'm sure you've heard of it.

　...... You brought up a very old story. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how you can get it.

In the first place, Deanna-sama, you are comfortably holding in your hand a letter with contents that would obviously be rejected by the proper channels. You can see from that that there is probably a courier with the skills to break into the palace, right?

　The latter part of his question was directed at his companions. When they heard Lurie's words, they had a look of "if you ask me" on their faces.
　Kai laughed deep in his throat as he carefully checked on Deanna's condition.

You're really smart. You're a smart guy. You did a great job with the intelligence in the palace.
"It's not about me. You, Deanna.
Of course she can't die.

　Kai lifted Deanna's chin, pressed her forehead, and pinched her nose.
　--He sealed her lips with his.

　It wasn't the understanding of the maidens that prevented the screams.
　It was simply that they were so startled that they could not speak.
　In the shocked silence of the room, Diana's chest rose and fell quietly.
　Taking two breaths, Kai parted his lips.

I'd like to move her to the bedroom, but I don't know if I can. I'd like to move her to the bedroom, if that's okay?
Yes!　I mean, ......, what was that?

　Mia is amused and confused. As he carried Deanna through his private quarters and into the bedroom, Kai briefly explained to the maidservants following him.

What was that?　Artificial respiration. I checked, Deanna, and her heart is beating fine. But she can't breathe on her own because of the poison, and her nerves are slightly paralyzed. That's probably why you lost consciousness.

　Laying Deanna down on the bed, Kai gives her another artificial respiration. In his usual aloof manner, Kai's nervousness was evident in the fact that one of his hands was definitely in a position to feel Deanna's pulse.

In the Red Rose Room, where all the maids and maids of honor were present, there was a black-clad hermit in an odd space.
　However, they all sensed that he was the most reliable person at this moment.
　After a few artificial respirations, Kai tilted his head slightly.

You're halfway through your addiction, though.
What do you mean?


If you slurp down a nerve-paralyzing poison, you'll usually have difficulty breathing and your body will shake with paralysis, and you'll look like you're in a lot of pain. In the case of Deanna, only the ends of her limbs are numb and her voluntary breathing is blocked, but artificial respiration seems to be effective.
The Cresta family has traditionally been known for their resistance to poisons. The Cresta family has traditionally practiced resistance to poisons, and Deanna-sama has been inoculating herself with small doses of famous poisons since she was a child.

　Rita's description of the Crester family's situation may have come as a shock to the royal court, but it didn't seem like a big deal to the covert operatives who had gone through countless hardships since childhood. "So that's why," was the only thing that convinced him.
　Gently stroking Diana's hair, he chuckled.

I really don't know what I'm fighting. ......
It's the reason why Deanna's symptoms are somewhat under control, isn't it?
I'm sure you're not the only one. I don't know what to say to you, Rita, but I don't want you to do anything too dangerous. It was a poison that I was resistant to, so I only got away with this, but if it wasn't, I'd be out on the spot.

　The rough tone of his voice, which was unlike him, showed his irritation.
　Ruly's eyes widened.

"You were watching?
I saw you and I tried to stop you. I saw you and tried to stop you, but you were too far away and whoever it was got in my way.
By who?
I don't know. I don't know. I'm trying to detoxify Deanna. --Rita, Deanna, did she say anything to you?

　Just before she fell, she said something to me.
　Remember-- It's okay, I know now.

　I close my eyes to calm myself down.
　The next time she opened her eyes, all she could see was the determination to save her Lord.

"Diana's symptoms are difficulty breathing and paralysis, right?
"Yes. There are only a few respiratory toxins that, when ingested orally, can make a resistant person fall into a coma so quickly. Some of the more famous ones that come to mind are ......, but I trust the judgment of Deanna, who has actually eaten them, the most.
I'm not as familiar with the different types of poisons as you are, Deanna. I'm not as familiar with the different types of poison as Deanna is, but based on the effects of the poison and Deanna's symptoms, I'd say .......

"The roots of Dan's ...... and the buds of Peck's. "The root of dan ...... and the pecker of the bee .......

　Come on, think.
　In the mysterious woods of Cresta. In that mysterious forest of Cresta, where young Deanna used to play charades, checking the medicinal properties of plants and animals one by one.
　The hidden power of each part. How to process them for maximum effect.
　It's okay. It's all in Rita!

Freshly dug up from the earth, the dandro root is ground into small pieces and the extract is extracted. Roast the buds of the pellets before they open until they lose their shape. Cool the infused phella to the ambient temperature and add the extract of dandro and the powdered stinger of the spring bee.
Will it be an antidote?
"That's what Master Diana said just before she fell.

　Dandro is commonly known as a powerful poisonous plant. Phella leaves can be infused to treat asthma, but the flower buds are not known to be effective. The stinger of the spring bee is usually poisonous, though not deadly.
　This is something that none of us, not even Rita, would have known if we hadn't played along with Deanna's little game.

"Medicine and poison are the same thing. They both affect lives. If you use it right and when you use it right, poison can be useful medicine.
"Dandoro is a bit cynical, isn't he? Most plant poisons disappear when heated, but when dandro is heated, the medicinal properties disappear. I guess the medicinal properties are more 'poisonous' to Dandoro.
"Pella is interesting!　The leaves can be infused to help the throat, and the nectar will make you sleepy. The open petals, when mixed with others, promote their effects -- the buds, when decocted, halve the effects of their counterparts. I'd like to experiment with petals and buds, as it depends on what you're mixing them with.
"Hey, Rita, look!　The stinger venom of the spring bee is dangerous when it enters the body in liquid form, but when the stinger is dried and crushed into a medicine, it has been found to be effective against neurological abnormalities. I hadn't even read about it in the books, it's a new discovery!

　The voice of the little girl who had been playing around in the forest, never getting bored, played vividly in Rita's mind.
　It was Diana's "play" that had made the squire of Dualis and Sirius groan. --It's more than worth believing.

The root of Dandolo is poisonous as is, but when added to a decoction of cooled phella buds, it can be used to reduce harmful toxins and bring out its medicinal properties. It is much more effective than the commonly used respiratory medicines, and at the same time, the phellodendron buds themselves have the power to reduce other poisonous effects by half, making it an effective antidote.
What about the stinger of the spring bee?
The venom in the stinger can cause inflammation and paralysis when it enters the body, but when the venom is dried and ground into a powder, it can be used as a medicine to treat nerve abnormalities. Some people need to be careful of a strong toxic reaction, but Master Diana doesn't have one.
"...... just in case you're wondering.
"It is the medicinal properties of plants and animals that Master Diana has discovered as a hobby.
"You're right!

　Kai looks up at the ceiling, screaming. --Rita knew that Sirius was there.
　Just in case, I should add.

"Dandolo and Pella are planted in Diana's flowerbed. Pella's flowers open in the morning sun, so it would be best to pick off the nectar at night. The powdered stinger of the spring bee is in Diana's medicine cabinet. The ratio is one dendro to three pellas and one spoonful of spring bee stinger.



　Instead of words of understanding, Sirius's presence disappears.
　Kai smiled thinly.

I thought I had a pretty good idea that you were a crazy girl, but you're even more crazy than I thought. You took the poison without hesitation because you were confident that you could analyze it and prepare the antidote yourself.
In fact, I collapsed as soon as I left.
Well, yeah. But I only collapsed after I gave Rita the proper instructions.
But ......
I knew that Rita would be waiting for me in my room and that she would be able to decipher my broken words, so I took the risk. Deanna was the most important thing to me, so I accepted her determination and spirit and tried to stop her. I couldn't have done anything more to stop that mess.

　It's not a spirit of self-sacrifice. I just believed in myself and my friends and took on the most dangerous part.
He believed that once the suspicion of the poison was cleared, the remaining friends in the courtyard would take care of the rest.
　Even if the poison threatened my life, I trusted that if I could get a hint of the antidote and tell it to Rita, who had grown up with me more than anyone else, she would be able to connect us.
　This was Deanna's best move because she felt in her soul, not in theory, that she was not alone.

　I hate and envy ...... the man in front of me who understands this as a matter of course.

　Before I knew it, Kai and Rita were the only ones left in the bedroom. I'm not sure if you've been paying attention, but the royal family is far away. They seemed to be waiting in the main room.
　As he watches Deanna, Kai repeats the artificial respiration, and the words fall out of his mouth unconsciously.

"How do you know ......?
"Know what?
"How do you know what? That's how I know.
"Hmm. ....... Maybe it's because Deanna to me isn't a master or an employer, she's just a girl.

　--Tangent, Understand . I'm sure you'll be able to understand that for this man, Diana is all Diana.
　The Red Rose, the first in the entourage, the Rose Princess of Ice and Fire in bloom in the social scene.
　And the aristocratic Countess of Crester. And then there's "Diana", who is far away from all of them.
　I'll take any Diana and affirm all of them. Rather than accepting the multifaceted mirror of human difficulties from different angles, he embraces and embraces them all.
　It may be that Kai's bosom is deep enough to do that. But more than that.
　But more than that, for Kai, Deanna is a being worthy of that.

"...... Why?
Hmm?
Why do you think so much of her?　...... You don't even know if it will pay off.

　It seems like you're throwing it at Kai, but in fact you're asking yourself the same question.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

"Do you love someone because you want to be rewarded?
...... No, you don't.
No. Right?　If you're asking about me, the answer is simple. --Because that's Deanna.

　A low, lusty voice. I'm sure you've heard of her.
　Perhaps, for Kai. Maybe for Kai, the "love" stage is long gone.
　I love you, Deanna. Deeply, passionately. Deeply, intensely.
　I slurp down the poison, and when she's on her deathbed, I won't let anyone touch her.

　This man, who can easily say that any Deanna is 'just a girl'.
　This man can say without hesitation that the reason he loves her is because she is Diana.

"Can you make me happy, ......?

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
　--Will he be able to save me in the true sense of the word?

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

If Dee and Deanna can't be happy, the world isn't worth a grain of sand to me.

　It's .
　It was an affirmation that was so encouraging that he would even change the world for the sake of Deanna's happiness.
　Rita laughed, on the verge of tears.

You're surprisingly radical, aren't you?
Something like that was said to me by Sirius-san. I've heard similar things from Sirius.
It's not so much that you're upset, it's just that your feelings are so intense.
I've never felt this way about anyone but Diana, so I can't really compare the two. Are these kinds of feelings generally mild?

　...... What a surprise. So Deanna is your first love. I'm not sure if I should praise her for being a good judge of character or pity her for getting herself into trouble.
　Well, anyway.

I don't know much about you, but you're not exactly a calm person.
That's true.
But I think your feelings are more intense than average when the world comes into play.
...... Is that so?
I think it's right for you to be so aggressive because Diana is so slow.


"Well, that's good.

　It's so refreshing to be able to think about nothing but Deanna this much.
　Kai, who had been touching Deanna's neck to check her pulse, suddenly looked up.
　A few beats later, Rita also noticed.

"What's that presence?
"Oh, it looks like the king is here. Well, that's the way it goes.

　He was about to stand up, but I held up a hand to stop him.
　He raised his hand to block her.

"Rita?
You should stay with Master Diana.
No, that's not a good idea. Can't you do artificial respiration, Rita?
Yes, but you're obviously more experienced than I am. I feel safer with you by my side, just in case something happens.
I'm glad you believe me, but... I'm glad you believe me, but I think the king came to see Diana.

　You're so brazen, but you're modest in a weird way. I don't know what you think the maids are for.
　Rita smiled and laughed boisterously.

"What did Diana risk her life to protect? If you knew that, you would not have been foolish enough to come to this room yourself at this time. I'm sure you're not the only one.
"...... Wow.
I will never let you into this room. Don't worry, you'll stay with Deanna.
Okay.
Take care of Deanna for me. --Kai.

　There's only one man I'd trust with the Lord more than anyone else.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　--The main room is where we should go.