From No Body To Hero
Episode 29's

'Why is dessert filled with cakes, pudding and lots of sweet things?'

As promised, they gathered at 8. Everything was fine until the dessert they had always passed was placed in front of them.

They all glanced towards Kleio. Kleio ate quietly as his share was already in isolation where it was not as sweet as he always brought to Bern when he was sick.

"Why don't you eat?"

Seeing Kleio's bright smile, everyone knew he was trying to prank them.

{It's delicious!}

On the other hand, Althea was busy eating pudding deliciously. The little spoon moved itself as if it was being moved by a ghost near Alastair.

["You're right, the cake, the pudding and everything is so delicious."]

Alastair enjoyed it too. Those who have never eaten sweet foods certainly enjoy it.

Ailen put one spoon into her mouth and immediately shut her mouth.

'Am I eating sugar? Can this be eaten?'

Everyone seems to have trouble swallowing it. They had the same reaction Ailen had when the cake and pudding went into their mouths.

'If I can't swallow it, what about Bern?'

Simultaneously, they all turned towards Bern. Bern who felt eyes on him became stiff.

"........"

Althea has 3 empty pudding cups, Alastair has 3 cake plates and 2 cup pudding on its side. But Bern has 7 empty plates on his side and the plate he has is empty making it the 8th plate. He also has 5 cups of pudding on his side.

Bern who felt awkward put the spoon on the table gently.

"I'm full, you can carry on."

Bern wanted to get up and leave because he felt awkward. But his big hand made him sit back in the chair.

"Boss, why don't you say you like sweet foods? I can buy it anytime. No need to be ashamed, you can eat as much."

Steven noticed that there were cookie crumbs on Bern's lips, suggesting he was the one who ate all the cookies.

Bern just kept quiet not fighting back. He naturally took another cake then ate well. There was no coercion in his face and instead he seemed to enjoy it.

It was a bit strange to see Bern not even eating more than one plate, eating a large amount.

"Did you not like sweet things? I see, you guys don't eat sweet things very often."

Bern asked that made everything flinch.

"No! I like it!"

Zion as Bern's hardline fan forcefully eats the cake in front of her.

"Akh, very sweet! The water!"

Kleio simply held back the laughter of seeing it.

"How do you know Bern likes sweet things, your majesty?"

Anton asked as he poured water on Zion who looked like he was going to vomit at any time.

"I saw him eating at the cake shop. I think I'm hallucinating, and apparently Bern can't resist a cake that looks good."

Seeing Bern naturally take the cake onward even after the 10th plate was finished, they believed it.

"Ah, I'm full...."

Bern muttered while looking at the 11th cake he took. No, he's been full since the 3rd cake. But he could not stop eating because all the cakes looked tempting.

"You can eat it later as a night snack. It's not like you can't do that."

Uen said that when refusing the cake to the middle signifies he will not eat.

But everything fell silent when Bern still put the cake to 11 in his mouth.

"Leo, you're gonna make me fat sooner or later like this."

Bern muttered a little annoyed, but still brought the cake into his mouth.

"No, you're too skinny."

Everyone agreed with Kleio's assessment. Bern is very thin and looks pathetic even though he has small muscles.

Bern did not choose food, but he always ate with a small quantity and a lot of learning also lack of sleep makes him thin.

So, seeing Bern eat voraciously and not even stop eating when he is full makes them happy.

["So, what you like best is cake?"]

Alastair asked and Bern casually nodded.

"The food you hate the most?"

Steven asked and Bern's face darkened.

"I don't choose food."

As a parent, where is his pride when he doesn't like something?

"really? But your face says otherwise...."

Steven's still trying. Bern took a short breath.

'There's nothing wrong telling them.'

Bern resigned.

"White brunette."

Hearing that, they all fell silent rigidly feeling guilty.

"Bahahahahaha!"

Kleio could no longer hold back his laughter seeing their reactions. They had forced Bern to eat mushroom soup rich in garlic until he vomited. Steven had also forced Bern to swallow a magic potion that tasted like garlic boiled water.

"Sorry....."

Everyone apologized at once. They will be more careful in the future.

"Well, let's put that aside now. What about your investigation?"

Bern changed the subject immediately.

"Nothing interesting on our side."

Steven said that and Anton nodded. Bern started to open his notebook.

"Of course, you guys go tease some women and end up in slaps. Anton right and Steven left."

The two jumped in shock hearing that from Bern.

"Then you go fishing in hopes of getting fish but end up empty-handed."

Both of them were scratching the back of their heads.

'So they went to play.'

"I investigated the area near the beach, but nothing strange was seen. I went along with the noble twin princes."

Ailen said that and the twin princes nodded their heads.

"I looked into the city and the place of the cattle. But it has no evidence of demonic anergy or anything like that. I've confirmed it with Alastair who is indeed a demon."

Kleio said that and Alastair nodded. Althea still enjoyed her pudding not caring about the conversation.

"So, no leads at all."

Zion said that and they finally saw Bern who was still taking notes even though the spoon was still in his mouth.

"What about you?"

Anton asked dissatisfied with it. Bern asked but did not tell her.

"Tomorrow we're going to the sea looking for clues with the hired killer guild. I promised to help him. If you don't want to do it, I'm fine myself."

Bern said it calmly.

"......"

'Where did you meet the hired killer guild try?'

No one protested showing they did not deny to help the assassin guild. Well, the assassin guild is very good at gathering information, so, why not?

"There are reports that a black robe with the emblem of the Satan organization covered in blood floated in the middle sea. At the night patrol post also said they heard strange sounds of animals like they were frightened while fishermen who were always at sea said sometimes they found a tie that turned black filled with poison as if there was a poisoned demon they." them."

Bern spoke calmly again.

"......."

Everyone fell silent to all the information Bern had. Bern handed the notebook to Kleio and he continued eating the cake quietly.

"Well, anyone want to hear the report Bern got?"

Kleio said that with a clumsy smile. There are still many testimonies that Bern noted in his book.

"Boss, how did you get the information this fast?"

Steven asked curiously. But Bern ignored the question and saw that all of them were pitiful and had no experience in it.

"You will not get information if you look very suspicious and look too rich to make local residents hesitate to tell the truth. Ailen, you are too suspicious with a robe covering your entire body. Others are also too memaminyakan your own beauty."

With a sense of responsibility, Bern counsels the way they seek information. He watched them all while searching for information fearing the Satan organization would do anything.

Brother Mark could only scratch one part of their head hearing Bern's explanation.

"But you're also wearing a robe, how is it different from me?"

Ailen grumbled dissatisfiedly. Bern felt in a prick when he just wanted to advise them as good parents. That pisses him off.

Bern reached into his magic bag and took out some things that looked worthless like stones and bracelets made from river stones.

Well, it does look nicely engraved and can get some silver coins out of it.

"What's this?"

Zion asked.

"The thing I made to a little relieve the feeling of the population. Food shortages not only affect humans, they also affect animals and the environment. I've also heard that it's been almost 5 months of not raining and drinking water supply in this city is decreasing."

Bern took the stone engraved with his name.

"At least, if you want to investigate a case that relates to many people, you have to understand their suffering. How desperate they are to try to survive in this difficult situation, and be the figure who can make them survive until the end of this disaster."

Bern kept the stone back.

"This is not a murder case where there is only one victim. It's a case where a lot of lives are at stake if it fails."

Bern got up from his chair and wanted to leave. He lost his appetite for food because he was upset. Also he wanted to get some rest immediately after getting tired of going around.

But he felt he was exaggerating, so he connected a few words so that the young man in front of him did not take him too seriously.

"Ouh, and this is just my opinion. As 'noble', you should have your own judgment."

No one dared to stop Bern's movements. Bern's movements looked heavy in their eyes, but Bern was just tired of moving all day.

"Ok, who's going to persuade him now?"

Anton said that when he saw the unfinished cake at the meal. He didn't know what Bern was feeling until his appetite disappeared, but he seemed to be upset. Also, the word nobleman made it clear Bern was angry. He never considered them nobles because to him humans were the same level no matter rich or poor.

"What if we call Lewis?"

Steven said that. Lewis doesn't follow them because he goes home to the black village and does a part-time job to pay off his debts.

There's no way they're calling Lewis just for that. The atmosphere became awkward as they thought about what made Bern so upset.

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Next morning.

"Ouh, you came with your friend's friend?"

Bern nodded. Everyone was silent as if they felt awkward with Bern.

"Do you guys fight?"

Calistia asked looking at that awkward atmosphere. Bern tilted his head in confusion.

"Boss, weren't you angry yesterday?"

Bern thought about it for a moment.

"Ah, do you think I'm angry? I'm just a little upset because you guys are questioning what I'm doing. I just got a little carried away. Why am I angry about such a small thing? Also, I was too tired back then, so you guys didn't have to think about it."

Bern really doesn't seem to be bothering about it anymore. But hearing Bern get upset is also tired of making them feel guilty. Bern has done everything he can and they don't even appreciate it.

Bern was just upset to make them even more guilty. It's better if Bern gets angry at them for doubting it.

"Have it, let's focus on the job now."

Everyone nodded, though still feeling awkward. Bern felt he could not even be upset anymore in front of a youngster like them in the future.

Calistia was only silent when she saw that. Bern was seen leading, but Kleio and Ailen who were in front made him even more confused.

'Well, we'll know after sailing together.'

There is no need to rush to find out something good. A grin appeared on Calistia's curious lips.

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