Chapter 230 Investigation Report Meeting, Part Ii
"Removing poison, that's what it is. But even if there's no Oso (Dreadful element) at a 2,200-meter (7,217ft) location, people can't climb up. I mean, water falls from the sky, but food doesn't. That's why they're taking it from the Dragonkin. The vegetables there likely still have some residue."
It seems our previous verification was correct. We didn't detect almost any Oso in the snow that was like a blizzard.
But Oso is present here, 552 meters (1,811ft) above, and it's likely present at the bottom of Edna Lake between Ensgard and Wareels too. I have no idea how far it's invaded.
"I see. If they're having the poison removed, that means they know how scary Oso poison is."
"Yeah. But, it's similar, right? The guys who act all high and mighty."
"Yeah, that's true, Berberi-san."
Just like old Daioraden and old Wareels. Maya-chan looks like she's about to faint.
"This time, we didn't understand the other side's method, ...but I think there might be a way to detect Oso poison, somehow."
Berberi-san probably thinks so too. It's possible for a race that's so sensitive, even without magic, maybe with a Magic Tool or something.
"I see. So, Maya-chan..."
"Yes, Brother, I understand."
Berberi-san's imitation, maybe? That's so Maya-chan.
"What are you saying?"
"Hmm, the vegetable content is lower than Ensgard, I think. Maybe Her Highness worked hard. It's not 0, so if they keep eating, it'll accumulate. Maya doesn't worry about it since Maya has brother."
"Then, Berberi-san..."
"Yes, what is it, Tatsuma-sama?"
"Neta-san too too."
"Yes, what about it?"
"Do you both know that Her Majesty Queen Myla died once?"
Berberi-san and Neta-san. They looked troubled, but then they nodded and looked at us.
"Of course, I understand."
"Yes, I remember."
"Then, is Her Highness over here, who should be stronger than the king, going to be okay?"
Being okay means she's been poisoned.
"It's winter, so she's wearing long-sleeved clothes. Since Dragonkin doesn't turn black at the fingertips, it's hard to tell."
"Well, dragonkin starts at the roots of the wings. After that, who knows where it'll show up? As long as she's alive, I think it'll be fine, like Berberi-san."
Yeah, Berberi-san fell and died once.
"Berberi-san has experienced falling and dying, right?"
"Yes. The other day, I had a valuable experience――"
"Berberiguru"
"Yes. I apologize, sister."
I guess he got scolded again. Sorry about that, Berberi-san.
Here, only insiders are present, so Berberi-san, who's enjoying a delicious meal and letting his guard down, says it with a smile.
For Berberi-san, it might have been a good experience, but for Neta-san, it's no good. If I hadn't been there, he wouldn't have been able to come back to life.
But without a doubt, Berberi-san is on our side, just like me and Maya-chan. If not, he wouldn't have climbed to such a height, knowing he might fall. Since I'm here, he thinks it's okay to fall and die, I'm sure.
"Can we go back to the conversation?"
"Berberiguru, you caused the talk to deviate, didn't you?"
"Yes, I apologize, sister. ...(Those) people who were kidnapped――"
According to Berberi-san and Neta-san, there were 6 people, excluding the woman who seems to be Her Highness. If we exclude Jag-san's niece, who didn't make it, there were 11 people, according to Head of Security Alverate-san.
Anyway, we need to share the information again tomorrow or it'll be too late.
"Is that because they just happened to not be there, or something?"
"Yes, that's right. We (Berberi & Neta) checked the scent of all the buildings, so..."
"Whoa, seriously?"
"Yeah, this is already hopeless, Brother."
The two of them didn't conduct any interviews with the kidnapped women, so we can't be sure. But if it's an illness, I think Her Highness will somehow manage it.
"I don't know what level Her Highness's holy attribute is, but I think it's at least not 1."
"Yeah, if it's 1, she can't do anything, and her mana will run out quickly too, brother."
"Maya-chan."
"What, brother?"
"I think 'Purification' is level 1, but it can heal people..."
"Yeah, it's '(Sacred Treatment)'. Level 1. It says 'Heal wounds and illnesses'."
"I see. It's like a '(Basic Recovery Spell)'. Maybe Her Highness can use it too. If it's a simple injury or illness, she can probably cure it with a few spells."
"Yeah. Unlike brother's Healing Attribute Magic, it's not a cheat. It's holy attribute magic, after all."
"There are many things I want to say about that, but let's discuss it later."
"Yeah. Please continue, Ber-san."
"Yes, Maya-sama. Regarding the town's construction, the buildings appear to be made of stone from the outside. However, when viewed from the inside, they're wooden structures. There are no buildings with more than 2 floors anywhere. Perhaps they're using some kind of technology to reinforce the wooden buildings――"
Berberi-san thinks that the trees in the forest near the lake wouldn't be suitable as building materials. But it's unlikely that they carried rocks and other materials all the way from the ground to that height. Perhaps they used magic to lift the wood and fly it there.
At over 2000 meters (6,561ft) above sea level, there are ski resorts in our world. Back then, they were probably wooden structures, even if they're made of concrete now. It's possible, I suppose.
"...So, does that mean they dug up the ground at the top and used magic to turn it into building materials or something?"
"Brother, you're going off track again."
"Ah, sorry, Maya-chan. Please continue, Berberi-san."
Berberi-san is smiling wryly. Whoa, Neta-san is giving me 'that look' again. Stop, it's embarrassing...
Now it's just like Maya-chan said, I'm totally off-track. I'm only curious about how they built a house in that highland area in this cold region, that's all.
"I heard it was 2000 people the other day, but I think it's probably a mistake."
Yeah, it's not 2000 people after all.
"How did they...no way, build each building one by one with a blueprint?"
"Yes, that's correct."
"No way, seriously?"
"No way, seriously?"
I thought Neta-san was writing something on the blueprint.
"Whoa, Dorchune-san, is this for real?"
"Yes, Maya-sama. It's an approximate location relationship, though."
The roads are drawn on it. It's not from an aerial view, but it's a terrifyingly thorough investigation.
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