In Another World with My Smartphone (異世界はスマートフォンとともに。)

My brother was likely poisoned by nobles who oppose trade

with the Kingdom of Mismede.

The Kingdom of Mismede?

Kingdom of Mismede

Kingdom of Belfast Regulus Empire

A newly established kingdom whose king is a beastman.

My brother has been considering an alliance with the Kingdom of Mismede.

If my brother passes away,

the throne passes to his eldest daughter, Princess Yumina.

I'm certain this is the work of someone trying to gain power

through a political marriage with Princess Yumina.

I see. So what do you want from me?

I want you to quickly remove the poison from my brother

using the spell you cast on Ellen, Recovery.

Chapter 4:

Engagement, and an Uninvited Guest

Count Balsa!

My, what an honor, Your Grace.

You've come at the perfect time.

We just managed to capture the culprit who is after His Majesty's life.

Wh-What?!

The culprit is the ambassador from Mismede.

We must cut off her head and return it to Mismede—

Absolutely not!

My brother will be the one to decide this.

Is that so?

Your words are too kind for a lowly beastman.

Slip.

Father...

Dear...

Your Majesty...

Brother!

Alfred, who is this man?

We'll talk later.

Touya, if you would.

Recovery!

Recovery?

The lost Null Magic capable of healing any abnormal condition?

Dear!

Father!

It's as if all my suffering was a dream.

I'm glad.

Alfred, who is this man?

Mochizuki Touya, the man who healed Ellen's sight.

I brought him with me believing that he could help you, too.

I see.

You've saved me. You have my thanks.

You're welcome.

Mochizuki... Touya?

Well done! You saved His Majesty!

I like you!

Th-That hurts.

General Leon, that's enough.

Still, I can't believe you can use Recovery.

That's very intriguing indeed.

H-Huh?

I'm Charlotte, the royal family's official mage.

So what other affinities can you use?

Uh, well, several.

Several?

I would love to hear more details.

M-Maybe next time.

Um, thank you very much for saving my father.

Oh, no need to worry about that.

I'm glad he's back in good health.

Wh-What is it?

Do you dislike those younger than you?

What?

What would Mismede gain from killing me?

This crime was the act of another who sees me as a hindrance!

I believe so as well, but the proof...

Proof?

Yes.

Many saw Your Majesty collapse right after drinking the wine

sent by the ambassador.

He collapsed from drinking wine?

I get it.

Hmm... For now, let's meet with this ambassador.

Summon her here.

At once.

I, Olga Strand, am here at your command.

Arma's sister?!

Y-You're...

Oh? You know the ambassador, do you?

I helped the ambassador's younger sister when she was lost.

More importantly, has the room where the king collapsed been left undisturbed?

Huh? Yes, I've ordered none to touch it.

Then could you take me there?

This is the wine the king drank.

May I?

Search: poison.

I think I get it now.

General, could you summon the king and his party here?

Oh, and Count Balsa, too.

Huh, huh?

What is this all about?

Why have I been called here?

Y-Your Majesty!

Sorry for worrying you.

I-I'm pleased to see you well.

Well, Touya...

Why have you gathered everyone here?

Everyone here was present when His Majesty the King collapsed.

Is that correct?

Yes, we were here...

That means...

The culprit is among us!

Nailed it! I always wanted to say that once.

Touya, what do you mean?

S-Sorry.

What are you going on about? She's the culprit.

Many people saw His Majesty collapse in this seat

after drinking wine from his glass, right?

General Leon?

Yes, that's certain.

Which means there was poison in the wine this woman brought!

It was not poisoned!

Be quiet, you lowly beastman!

Now, I'd like to verify this case step by step.

Verify?

Yes.

This room remains as it was when the incident occurred.

For the sake of verification, I have prepared a bottle of wine without poison.

I can't drink it since I'm a minor, so General Leon, if you would.

A "minor"?

I don't understand, but very well.

Yes, it's very good.

Now that you've all confirmed this wine isn't poisoned,

I will pour it into His Majesty's glass, resting on this tray.

Since His Majesty still isn't feeling well, his substitute can be...

Yes! Count Balsa, would you drink this for us?

No, I...

Don't worry.

We've already confirmed that there's no poison in this wine.

Count, what is the matter?

Sir, well, um...

You seem to be nervous about playing the grand role of king.

I'll make him drink it!

Stop!

H-Help me!

Poison! I'm poisoned!

I'm dying! I'm dying!

Count Balsa, I've already wiped the poison off the glass.

What?!

Now then...

Why did you believe there was poison in it?

What's the meaning of this?

In short, the poison was not in the wine brought by Olga-san,

but in His Majesty's glass.

In the glass?

What cowardice!

I was able to learn this quickly with magic that detects poison.

It would seem every glass the king uses was laced with poison.

How terrifying.

That was too easy.

Wonderful!

U-Um, what's the matter?

You are a wise man as well, I see.

Huh?

I won't let you catch me!

Slip.

Stare...

"Stare"?

You've done us a great service.

I'd like to repay you for saving my life.

Please, think nothing of it.

I just happened to be visiting the Duke.

Father, Mother, I've decided.

What is it, Yumina?

Th-This man, Mochizuki Touya,

i-is who I'd like to marry!

What?

Would you please allow me to marry Mochizuki Touya, Father?

Can you tell me your reason for asking this?

Touya brings happiness to those around him.

His character is very desirable, as well.

For the first time, I feel I've found the one I want to spend my life with.

I see. If that's how you feel, then I shall not oppose.

I wish you happiness.

Yes.

What a happy occasion!

We must celebrate tonight.

H-Hold on a second!

My, what's the matter?

No, no, no, no, no!

Aren't you being too quick to accept this?

You don't know the first thing about me.

That is indeed true.

But if Yumina acknowledges you, then you surely aren't a bad man.

How can you be so sure of that?

Well, Yumina possesses Mystic Eyes.