Lenka's Dish
36

"Heyy.. His handsome king Hans was apparently the one who was visiting. Welcome to." Enthusiastic Benefio greeted Hans with a warm embrace.

"Hi sir Benefio.. Sorry to interrupt your time. I need you to.."

"Ah.. I heard your conversation earlier, don't listen to what Crystal has asked. Come with me down to the basement and see what we can do to get your wife back to her health, okay?"

Concubine Crystal gave a sneak peek while Hans nodded and followed Sir Benefio.

Hans was indeed quite close to Sir Benefio, because since childhood he and Jevan first learned horse riding, archery and sword riding taught by Benefio. Until their teens they were trained by other warriors because sir Benefio had a duty as a chemist of the Hanover Kingdom.

"If I examine the state of your wife who almost 2 months did not wake up but gradually improved and did not pale again when the initial hit hit him exactly like the person who died, it seems like he was exposed to a unique special poison. Uniquely because the poison is not immediately deadly but makes people in a coma only, dead is not alive nor is it. If your wife survives and is strong until past 3 months in such circumstances then she will gradually recover on her own and make her immune to all kinds of poisons but if not, then that's where her life ends."

"So we have to find the antidote before the first 3 months, sir ?"

"Hem.. You don't want your wife immune to all kinds of poisons?" Benefio asked back.

"I don't want to gamble, sir. However, this is the life-and-death of my wife which is certainly very influential with the existence of my life. Yes, if my wife is strong and able to pass the critical period, if it turns out.. Ah, I can't imagine."

Benefio pulled the lever and instantly the laboratory room became a bright blue.

Hans's gaze shimmered around the room with a feeling of admiration.

"You know this is the safest room in the castle. I've modified it into a bulletproof and soundproof room. Hans, it's time you found out about something, but I beg you to promise to act at the right time."

"What do you mean, sir? Is there a conspiracy behind what happened to my wife?" Search Hans.

"More or less so, Hans. But your terms are too complicated for our events. Actually, the target of the poison is you but instead your wife is drinking water that's been laced with the poison."

Hans.

"So, my wife was poisoned not by the smell of yellow flowers and actually someone wanted me dead, sir?"

Benefio.

"You've even been exposed several times to the poison, because it is spiked on green tea that you drink every morning, then the effect is reduced and even makes you a little immune to all kinds of toxins. Well, that day your wife who was drinking water was also eaten by cake that had been mixed with dangerous ingredients. Maybe your wife's immune system isn't as strong as your body so she's easily knocked down." Terang Benefio's.

Hans nodded in understanding.

"Is that someone from another kingdom who holds a grudge against me?"

Benefio. "It is precisely this done by people you know, insiders who are close enough to you but have a spiteful heart. I'm saying this because I want to put an end to the chaos within the Hanover Kingdom." Sneakily.

Wrinkled? There was no war or anything serious going on in his kingdom.

Hans was stifled in disbelief at the words of Sir Benefio. Hans felt that he had led well and fairly, how could there be people or parties who were spiteful with his performance even people who were close enough to him anyway.

"Where are those petty people in the kingdom of Hanover Kingdom, sir?" Hans asked naively.

"Obviously, the proof is that we are facing a problem, right? Although it's not you who suffer directly but look at the effect during your wife's illness, the wheels of government run rough, right?" Benefio Fishing.

Hans lowered his head and tapped his finger at the table before him. Still not believing, confused not knowing to act and say let alone.

"I know exactly because the culprit is my own son and lover.."

"Huh, don't make it up, sir. Do you recognize the culprit or just accuse without proof? Haven't you never been married, how could you.."

Benefio.

"I told you the culprit was my own son and lover. I didn't say I was married and had children, did I? The time you don't know.. You don't have to get married just to have Hans' son, hehe." Benefio continued a little silly, making Hans chuckle along.

"So you'll tell me, who are they?"

"Of course, and this is my purpose in bringing you here. I'm old and sick of living in this kind of guilt I think it's time for things to unfold. I wanted to see you in person, but I was still busy weighing the right time. Thank goodness you came here first. Your mature soul can think clearly.. Hans, no matter how much wrong the people I love are, I beg you not to separate us later. Even if their punishment makes you have to kill them, please kill me too, Hans. Of course you understand what I mean about the feeling of not wanting to part with the sun, the light and the spirit of your life right? As bad as anything, they're the breath of my life, Hans."

Hans grabbed and clasped Sir Benefio's hand, "I promise, sir. There is no unforgivable mistake, though what that person did would leave me forever separated from Helena. I'm just a human being, of course, I have made many mistakes and will be grateful if my mistakes are forgiven."

"Hans, that guy is.. Jevan and Crystal." Lirih Benefio's.

Hans was silent and seemed to be thinking hard

Silent.

Mats.. Geck.. Mats.. Geck..

The timer keeps ringing according to the minutes.

Hans was trying to control his emotions.

"Hans.."

"Hans.." Benefio tried to resuscitate the dumb-looking Hans.

"Where's the story, sir?" Lirih Hans while covering her face with both palms and sighed violently.

"Oh no's.. No.. No. Tell me you're lying and acting in front of me, sir." Hans sniffling. Collapsed already his defense hear the reality delivered sir Benefio."

"Unfortunately, I'm not playing around let alone lying to you, Hans. I'm old, maybe soon I'll be dead. What's that bullshit to you for, hm?"

"Ja.. So, you mean.. Me and Jevan aren't real brothers, sir?"

"Of course, Hans. Jevan did not even have any rights in the kingdom of Hanover Kingdom including the overflow of love from king Arion. It's just like a husband who's afraid of his wife.. Every time Crystal would reveal this, he threatened to kill King Arion and his entire family. Honestly I don't understand how greed is so over Crystal and damn it I love her so much that I want to keep up with all her crazy desires."

Benefio poured water into the available glass.

"Drink, to cool a hot heart." Sip water on the glass first.

"It's really crazy. Love is terrible, sir. It doesn't look like it but its power can make a person squash, think out of place, haha." Hans tried to casually respond to Benefio.

Benefio could hardly believe seeing Hans reaction could be that calm. There is no exaggerated emotion just seems not to believe his words alone.

"Hans.. What are you gonna do?"

"Once sir. I haven't thought too far. Now the important thing is please make a poison cure for my wife. When my wife recovers, I will fulfill my promise to the Crystal madam.. That's switching places and giving up my throne to Jevan."

"For heaven and earth's sake, please don't do that Hans. How can you give up your throne to someone who doesn't deserve to be a leader."

"But I promised and put my metra on the affidavit held by madam Crystal. You're not proud if your son becomes king of the Hanover Kingdom?"

"Aissshemh.. Fuck all that, Hans. Though I may have this whole world with it.. The most important thing for me is to be with my son and my girlfriend. You're a husband and father and of course you understand what Hans means"

"Sir, I just want to be a person who can be trusted and hold my statement. So, let me fulfill my promise later everything we set as normal as possible. And one thing, the truth about Jevan is also Crystal madam.. Let the people know this is the way it is. Don't let this scandal become a public conversation."

"Owh.. My goodness, what is your heart made of, son? Please give us the punishment that keeps us together. Living in exile is no problem. I think the proud Jevan could understand later if he knew the fact that I was his real father. He will accept whatever punishment we will receive. I know Jevan was a good boy, only he was influenced by greedy people."

"Give me time to think, sir. Really, what you are saying today is very draining of my emotions and soul. How can a sir Benefio bear all this only out of love? Fuouuuhhh."

Benefio.

"Didn't you get to this place too because of the unremarkable love, Hans? The potion for your wife is in the process of testing. I've even made the antidote long before you asked."

"Thank you, sir."

"I'm also very grateful to you, Hans."

Benefio and Hans momentarily hugged each other tastefully and then Benefio pulled back his lever, making the room return to normal.

Chequek..

The door opened and Crystal entered.

"What are you guys doing?" Search Crystal.

"Not like we do here, Crystal. Hans was learning about certain mixtures and properties of mixtures and also learned to make potions to make antidotes for the empress Helena." Answer Benefio accordingly.

"Owh. Make it right, Ben because Hans has promised to give up the throne of the kingdom of Hanover Kingdom and exchange it with the southern territory held by my son Jevan all this time."

"If this potion succeeds, your son gets the throne then what do I get?" Benefio asked half teasing Crystal.

Crystal snorted in annoyance.

"I hope you don't forget your promise Hans." Pinta Crystals.

"Good, madam. Ready. Provided you make sure sir Benefio can make a powerful potion for my wife."

Not long after Hans said goodbye and returned to his palace.

Jelepppp..

The dart quickly darted to a stop on Hans' back shoulder.

"Yyyyyy..." Hans fell off his horse and collapsed.

Someone seemed to be smiling with satisfaction at the scene from a safe distance.

"Behold you, Hans. Since childhood, you can only take what should be mine. I hate you, Hans."

"Jevan ! Don't be rash doing everything." Hardic Crystal. "Huh, if so.. Just add our problems with the Hanover kingdom alone." Sung again.

Jevan looked indifferent and unmoved.

"Later my people take care of it, ma. Let it go." Legally.

While in his stupor, Hans experienced a sweet thing.. He and Helena were having a picnic with their children.. Hm, there is not only Hugo and Hana, but there is also a baby girl who can not walk perfectly.

While Helena seemed troubled by the pregnancy that had her stomach bulging, she was busy arranging their provisions, arranging them among the cries of their starving little boys. So sweet's.