Yari no Yuusha no Yarinaoshi, web novel, chapter 30

    Yari no Yuusha no Yarinaoshi, web novel, chapter 30
    Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, web novel, chapter 439
    Written By: Aneko Yusagi
    Translated By: Anonymous Russian

    Title: Poison

    The sun had set and everything was quiet.
    I looked out of my room, and the castle town outside was still rowdy with people up and about.
    I heard distant howling.
    A country that doesn't sleep, Siltvelt... It's a bit of a pain.
    By the way, Father-in-Law was attacked by vampires and succubi that night, and Sakura-chan helped him out.

    "I'm no longer interested in temptation traps at four or six in the morning, Motoyasu-kun" (Naofumi)
    "Is that so?" (Motoyasu)

    It was the morning of the third day after arriving at Siltvelt.
    Father-in-Law was grumbling.
    During these three days, Father-in-Law was passionately attacked by various pigs in various places.
    During the attacks, Father-in-Law would run away by himself, and Sakura-chan would peel off to help him run.
    Of course, I helped out as much as I could.

    "I kind of understand Motoyasu-kun's feelings now. I too have gradually begun seeing people as pigs" (Naofumi)
    "Naofumi, you've got eyes that look like Motoyasu's now" (Kou)
    "That's undesirable... I'm fed up with the castle's tedious meetings, and I said that I wanted to go on a journey to level up" (Naofumi)
    "If you wish it, I, Motoyasu, will sprinkle firepower to help you out" (Motoyasu)
    "Uh-huh. Stop saying that out loud. This afternoon, Siltvelt's Seven Star Hero will visit. Just like that, my freedom to move around in Siltvelt could vanish" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law told us about our future plans on the way to the banquet in the morning.
    Oh, by the way, I'm doing ecological research on the special filolial-sama's in the vicinity.
    As expected of Siltvelt, the places around here have distinct native filolial-sama's, and the envoy that guarded Father-in-Law is taking me on a tour of breeding ranches.

    "And then it'll be Yuki-chan and friends' class up after that?" (Motoyasu)
    "It should be that right? Won't you Motoyasu-kun be leaving after the class-up in the late afternoon?" (Naofumi)
    "We can meet every day using the portal" (Motoyasu)
    "Yeah that's right, once we've decided on a meeting point, meeting will be easy. I wonder if it'll be easy to somehow raise my level before the wave" (Naofumi)
    "I wonder too" (Motoyasu)
    "With everything said and done, Motoyasu-kun truly was a big help" (Naofumi)
    "I don't deserve such praise!" (Motoyasu)
    "Don't be modest, I got here because of Motoyasu-kun's support" (Naofumi)

    So, we arrived at Father-in-Law's exclusive terrace for the morning banquet.
    Yuki-chan and Kou, plus Sakura-chan joined us.
    Siltvelt's cooks placed the dining plates full of food on the table.
    Also, it seems Siltvelt's bigwigs have also joined us.

    "And so, let's begin eating" (Siltvelt Demi-Human)

    After confirming that Father-in-Law was seated, the bigwigs stood as if for an annoucement.
    Everyone put their hands together in deep prayer, mumbling.

    "Everything is by the whim of the spirit of the Shield God... The food before us which sustains our life is through him. May our strength be on behalf of the God who protects the world" (Siltvelt Demi-Humans)
    """Our strength to him""" (Silvelt Demi-Humans)

    What a strange prayer.
    After that, the banquet began with a clatter.

    "Sakura-chan, ahn" (Naofumi)
    "A~hn" (Sakura)

    A smile rose to my face when I saw Father-in-Law feeding Sakura-chan.
    I suddenly remembered those days with Father-in-Law and Filo-tan.
    There probably was a scene like that... I think.

    "Sakura-chan, why aren't you eating the food on your plate?" (Naofumi)
    "Hmm? But it's poisoned~ and umm~ some other things too" (Sakura)

    Sakura-chan pointed at her own plate and cup.

    "......Poison?" (Naofumi)

    At that moment, everyone froze.
    Father-in-Law stared a hole into Sakura-chan's plate and spoon.
    He's learned a lot of skills on the road here, so he probably has a poison detection skill.

    "Fast Acting Poison... Nerve agent... No, that's not it. One that is especially effective against filolials" (Naofumi)

    Ooh! As expected of Father-in-Law.
    It looks like food that is non-toxic to humans, but poisonous to filolials.
    Speaking of which, it looks like Yuki-chan and Kou are intentionally eating it.
    As if I'd forgive such barbarism!

    "Did Yuki-chan and Kou also know about it?" (Motoyasu)

    "Since everyone else is eating, I'm eating too but ignoring the pain" (Yuki-chan)
    "Yup!" (Kou)

    It seemed that Sakura-chan's dish was especially filled with poisons.
    Fools.
    Poison won't work against filolial-sama's.
    Before, a filolial-sama sniffed out the plot that poisoned Father-in-Law's village's well.

    "Is there anything in your plate, Motoyasu?" (Naofumi)

    Speaking of which, a weak poison was added to my food yesterday.
    However, I ignored it since at that potency it was more of a unique seasoning.
    Moreover, I am a hero so I'm completely resistant to poison, and a half-hearted poison will do nothing.

    "... What is the meaning of this?" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law put the dish back on the table and looked around with a cold, numbing gaze.
    As his gaze passed over them, the Siltvelt bigwigs froze.
    Father-in-Law's voice was very cold.
    He was completely different from before, exuding another presence.

    "What a horrible thing! Execute the server who served this dish right now!" (Siltvelt Demi-Human)
    "Wouldn't it be correct to punish only the person who poisoned it!? Or is that wrong?" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law turned his gaze to him.

    "It is the height of folly for an assassin to target a filolial-sama! It is necessary to execute the assassin in a way they regret ever being born" (Motoyasu)
    "That's right. In the worst case, Sakura-chan and friends might have died..." (Naofumi)
    "Oh! Then, let's flay them alive, and present their suffering to Father-in-Law as an offering" (Motoyasu)
    "Who said to do that!? Motoyasu-kun, please be quiet" (Naofumi)
    "But, a clean certain death for the would-be assassins is too light a punishment" (Motoyasu)

    The area erupted in havoc.
    Siltvelt's bigwigs apologized on their knees before an angry Father-in-Law.

    Soon after, the food was examined for where it originated from.
    Father-in-Law sat on the throne of Siltvelt with an unpleasant expression, arms crossed.
    Just the other day, Father-in-Law was embarrassed to be seated on the throne as he attended official business, but that contrasts with today.

    Now, because an assassin tried to assassinate both Sakura-chan and me, Sakura-chan was cutely seated on Father-in-Law's lap.
    It was something our enemies would have hated.
    As expected of Father-in-Law. This was a provocation.

    "Naofumi~  more~" (Sakura-chan)
    "Ahhh yes yes, give me a minute" (Naofumi)

    Sakura-chan who was happy from being petted asked Father-in-Law for more petting.

    "Please wait, we will bring you a list of suspects" (Siltvelt Demi-human)
    "No. There is a clear chance you'd produce a list of your political enemies for disposal" (Naofumi)
    "Hiii!" (Siltvelt Demi-human)

    Father-in-Law's steely gaze froze the leader's spine.
    The shusaku representative was puzzled.

    "Shield Hero-sama, please leave this assassination attempt to us and calm your anger" (Varnal)

    However, Father-in-Law did not take even one step back.

    "You think if we weren't harmed then I shouldn't be angry? I tried my best not to be offended, so I put up with marriage proposals at 4 or 6 am and children suggesting sexual affairs with me. Since Siltvelt took me in, right? This talk and the culprit of the assassination attempt being my closest female companion, Sakura-chan, are separate.

    Father-in-Law moved quickly.
    That's right, don't give them any leeway to respond.

    "Do you understand that I've been paying careful attention to my words? Or should I speak plainly like this? If you approach me carelessly, there are dangerous people around me, and anyone should be prepared to pay with their life. ... No, more like this. Do you understand that that would be a matter where you may pay everything, including your life?
    "Th-that's... Please, Shield Hero! Please calm your anger" (Varnal)

    Father-in-Law continued to lecture the flustered Siltvelt leaders.

    "Excising the rot of this country is more important than war with Melromark, and if done well it will be done faster... Those who would speak against this command they may do so now?" (Naofumi)