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"First of all, should I tell you how I knew that this dish was poisoned?"

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Ortó's eyebrows twitch. The indescribably unpleasant atmosphere coming from his body is not half bad. Despite the situation, Sidi opens his mouth without hesitation.

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"The sweet ice dish that was served just before this dish. It was very delicious. I'm sure it was. That dish was the most important part of the dinner. That's why it was a masterpiece made with the utmost care and skill.

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Indeed, that shaved ice was delicious. However, it is hard to believe that this shaved ice was the point of this dinner party.

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"Then this dish was served: ......"

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Sidney looked down at the plate of poison and then turned his attention back to me.

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"Master Linos, may I ask you to taste this dish?"

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...... You want me to die!　Tears well up in my eyes in shock.

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"No, please don't eat it.　It's probably okay, but don't swallow it. Just taste it. My dear Llinos, if anything should happen to you, I will not be able to live. I am sorry, but just taste it: ....... No, I'm not okay?　Probably can't swallow it. I'll be fine. It's all right, please go ahead and go for it."

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Sadie winks at me. She is indeed cute, but what is this empty feeling in my heart? I'm not moaning at all. .......

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Thinking of this, I look down at the plate in front of me. It looks like a delicious looking sweet. I have just licked the sauce, and it tastes very sweet. I guess this fruit must be very sweet too. I prick it with my fork and bring it to my mouth.

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......I am sure it is very sweet, but do not swallow it. Even though I have poison resistance level 5, I must be careful. After you taste it in your mouth, spit it out immediately.

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I told myself so and put the fruit in my mouth.

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"Geez!"

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I let out a surprisingly vulgar sound myself. No, it tastes bad. Very tasteless. It's been a long time since I've had such bad food. What can I say? ....... The moment you put it in your mouth, the sweetness spreads all over, but after that, an indescribable bitterness spreads. The harmony created by the sweetness and bitterness....... I can't find any other word to describe it other than "tasteless". If I dare to say, I would say it is like drinking a bitter medicine mixed with Kappis....... It's a shame. It's a shame anyway.

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I can't stand it anymore and spit out what's in my mouth without being seen. Then I take a glass of water in my mouth and rinse it out.

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"Please don't swallow that water, too. It's okay. Just spit it out into your plate.

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I spit out the water in my mouth as Siddhi instructed. There is still some bitterness in the water. I want to rinse out my mouth a few more times, but I decide to hold off for now.

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Sidi looks at me with a satisfied expression, then turns his attention to Ortó and continues his story again, this time with a serious expression on his face.

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"As expected of the elves, they could not create a tasteless, odorless poison. ....... You couldn't get it, could you?　It is not surprising that they can't do it, since they have been cut off from the outside world for hundreds of years. In fact, it is difficult to grow plants in these mountains, so it is difficult to make poison itself. ....... In other words, since there was no interaction with the outside world and the elves lived alone, there was no opportunity or need to handle poisons, is that honest?　In the midst of all this, he created the poison, and then he wisely created this menu. I should say that I am impressed. However, Ortoh-sama has fallen into the trap he set for himself, hasn't he?

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"......"

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Ortó's brow wrinkles. He looks a little more deadly. Sidi is not intimidated at all by this, and continues to speak.

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"The poison mixed in this dish ....... Perhaps it was chosen because of its immediate effect. But this poison has a bitter taste. No matter what I did, I couldn't get rid of this bitterness ......, could I?"

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Ortó's breathing is a little ragged. You can clearly see the force being applied to his clenched hands.

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"So you thought of this icy treat. After all, the inclusion of something cold paralyzes the mouth. What's more, this dessert is prepared to be swallowed with hardly any chewing: ....... This way, you will swallow it with little bitterness."

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"Sadie, wait a minute. How do you know that?"

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I couldn't help it. She looked a little surprised, but then smiled kindly and began to speak carefully, as if she were chewing.

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"You cook by yourself, don't you, Mr. Linos?　When you are in a position to entertain guests, when do you serve them something cold?"

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"...... first or last."

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"Right?"

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"Do you serve dessert after the cold food is served?"

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"I don't ....... I'm still more of an ice ...... guy, but ice-type things are last."

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"I agree."

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She smiles and looks at Ortó again.

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"In the past I would have fallen into your trap and eaten this dish without question. But now that I have met my husband and have had the experience of cooking for myself, I am aware of this trap. I am with a good person.

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The air was filled with a sense of wonder as to what in the world this dwarf was talking about. But I, on the other side of the room, was honestly glad to hear Sidi's words.

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"It was you, wasn't it, Mr. Ortó, who took care of all these dishes?　You are a wise man, you probably put the poison yourself. Was the poison used in this case ...... Kashitoki?　It is a grass that grows wild in high mountains, and its berries yield a milky juice. When dried, it becomes a powder. In small quantities it is a stimulant, but in too large quantities it causes violent muscle cramps, breathing difficulties and death. ....... Perhaps it was refined and used in this dish?　And if so, Master Ortó. Your hands should be yellow."

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Sidi points at Ortó and strikes a decisive pose. It's a good look, but Ortó himself doesn't look at all flustered. On the contrary, he slowly walks up to us and raises his hands.

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"Come on, look to your heart's content. Are my hands dyed yellow?

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No such color could be seen. He kept his palms facing us for a while, and then, as if to prove his innocence, he struck a pose to show his hands to the Elf King.

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"See, I knew it!"

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Sidi's happy voice can be heard. Ortó turns to us with a terrible look on his face.

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"Master Ortó, what is the hilt of that sword?

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"Handle?"

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The hilt of the sword Ortó is holding at his waist...... is white, but upon closer inspection, part of it is yellowish. For a moment, he has a startled look on his face.

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"Master Orto, you have a habit of gripping the hilt of your sword with your left hand. Perhaps you are left-handed by nature. You poisoned the sword with your left hand and gripped the hilt unconsciously. ....... Being the careful person that you are, I assumed that you probably washed your hands and wondered if there was any other evidence. ....... I was right. Thank you for coming up to me."

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Sadie looks satisfied. But Ortó opens his mouth, wriggling his temples, trying to squeeze the words out.

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"So ...... that's why ....... It's a white pattern. It can change color, can't it?　It's the least of my ...... worries. I've had enough of this!"

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Sidi watched him closely, and eventually, with a loud sigh, he slowly shook his head.......

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