The Moonlight Princess In The Land of the Sun Day
Episode 20 Spitting the Curse

　Tonight is a new moon. A bonfire was lit in front of Valberg Castle to light up the moonless night. The gatekeeper, who had relied on that light for his safety duty, yawned wide.

　A few days ago, the great event of sending the Holy Prince from the great country of Herifalte had ended, so I could only relax. For now, there would be no visitors, and there would be no idiots attacking Valberg Castle directly, so this was inevitable.

　But then, in the darkness, the gatekeeper saw a shadow approaching from afar. The shadow wriggled in the darkness while making a clattering sound on the stone pavement, the gatekeeper strengthened his vigilance slightly and called out to him.

"Who are you! The time for the audience has passed. If you have any business, come back tomorrow."

"Oh, I've whipped an old body, but treated it badly."

"This is Yakushi Kuushi-dono! Excuse me!"

　Hearing a hoarse voice, the gatekeeper hurriedly apologized. The old woman whom he stopped in a hoarse voice, although she looked suspiciously like a witch, was the princess apothecary.

　I don't know much about the details, but it looks like he is a descendant of a family that comes from a foreign country. Although the medicine made by this old lady looked unsightly and expensive, it was extremely effective and had gained great trust from the Valver nobles.

"Why are you here right now? If it's medicine, we should be able to take it ...

"Well, the medicine that the princess requested a few days ago for `sheadache' is finally finished, so I thought it would be better to hurry, so I came here."

　Saying that, the old woman snorted, fu, fu, laugh and passed the guard. Since the old woman was Valver's personal physician, he entered the castle as if it was his own home. The guard did not blame her too much, and let the suspicious old lady with the crow pass by.

"Well, is that another princess's headache? My head hurts ..."

　After the old woman's back completely disappeared, the guard complained to himself. Princess Ente is always dizzy when missions from other countries are sent. All the followers thought that maybe it was because of the arrogant princess who cared about manners to other countries, and her headache was caused by her anxiety.

　The guard returned to his original position while clicking his tongue at the princess who did not care about his more worried subordinates.

"This is Ente-sama, how are you feeling?"

"You can see it when you see it. It's the worst."

　The old woman, who was welcome to enter Ente's room under the pretext of 'examination', stared at Ente's displeased face as she sat on the chair and smiled seductively.

"When Pika, Kinpika, Pottei Squid? can

"Stranquilo, Kokumaru. I have to check on the princess now."

　The old woman rebuked the crow called Kokumaru for being excited at the sight of the glittering dressed Ente. You've welcomed old women like this many times, but he's still not used to inviting old, slovenly women and crows into his clean room.

"Easy curse. Can you stop bringing those annoying crows?"

"No, no, this is an important partner in work, so it'll be more convenient for me to talk about it."

　The old woman, who was referred to as the curse stalker, rejected Ente's proposal without hesitation. His name is Curse Spit. No one knows his real name. All I know is that he is a descendant of a family that came from a foreign land long ago, and that his magical powers have the nature of "condemning people and causing them to die."

"It was a fun time. Outbreaks, famines, wars.The world is filled with hatred. I'm really grateful to the princess for giving me a job."

　The spitting curse said in a tone that didn't really appreciate it, but Ente ignored it and asked the part that interested her.

“I don't care to flatter you.

"This is no ordinary animal. It is a beast with magical power called 'demon beast'. His intelligence and physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary beasts, and was also capable of comprehending human language to some extent. We can do it to him."

"For me, it just sounds like a squeal."

"Because the magical beasts can only talk to the master who has made a contract with them. Other humans cannot understand it."

"What, if you can only talk to one person, it's useless at all."

"No, it's very useful when you try it. For example..."

"Baka, Baka"

"What did you just say, the crow?"

"I say that the princess is really beautiful, great and smart."

　As the curse stalker said so, Ente laughed as if she was unmitigated.

"Oh, that's a really smart crow. I like it."

"Let's be Zen's master."

　Spitting curse resisted the eruption and managed to answer. Yes, no matter what you say in front of you like this, you can only communicate between a magical beast and its master, so that you can openly exchange information anywhere.

"I'm a little curious. How do you turn a beast into a magical beast?"

"It's OK if you share your magical powers with them by sleeping and eating together. However, if you do it too much, you will give them too much Wisdom and Power, and your own magical power will diminish. It would be safe to leave it as

"I don't want to have to give my magic power to a beast. I don't want to stay with you."

"Is that so?

　After speaking this far, Ente combed her hair and stood up from her seat to throw out the curse.

"Didn't I call you to listen to your animal training course? Do you have what I'm asking for?"

“Hehehe, it's perfect.

　Spitting curses was a slave, and when he bowed, Ente suddenly showed a smile. This princess was a little awkward, and as soon as she showed her food, she immediately recovered, making her a very easy-to-handle customer as a curse feeder. Only a fool who pays well should be dealt with appropriately.

"How cruel it is to kill a child. If you curse too many people, the curse will come back to you."

"It's noisy. You don't look happy, even though you say it's terrible."

"Oh, do you know? Hiya"

　The eyes of the spitting curse shone brightly, and the entire body was full of frightening vitality that could not be considered an old woman. With his mouth distorted to the point where it seemed like his ears were about to be torn apart, he smiled.

“The main business of this curse repellent is curse killing, but Ente-sama is a good person.

　Until now, Ente's request to spit out curses was only to weaken the nobles of other countries who were making progress on her. From Ente's point of view, it would be fine if rumors spread that she would fall ill if she got involved with the princess.

　On the other hand, the spitting curse was disappointing. Despite being a first-rate mage, she was unable to fully demonstrate her superior skills at the request of this lukewarm princess. It's easy to say that it's easy because it makes a lot of money, but unprofitable work isn't fun.

　Amidst all this, when Princess Ente, who was hiding her gaze, said, "I have a daughter that I want to kill," I honestly can't believe my ears.

"That's right, Target's daughter... Did you say Selene? I happened to meet that girl at the store."

"With Selene?"

“You said that you want to buy medicine for someone important to you.

"Important person. That's a really shitty little girl!"

　You pissed off biting his thumb nail. After all, he had a special feeling for the little girl, Milano. On the way back to Herifalte, the little girl was wobbling on the train side by side with Milan, looking at the stars romantically, and it horrified me.

　Moreover, when Selene was full of food, she would fall asleep like a worm bag in the corner of the carriage, wrapped in her sleeping bag, and during the day, she would just laze around alone in the carriage. unknown Ente.

"Easy curse! Kill the little girl immediately! Now too!"

"Yes yes. I'll present it now."

"Gyaah! Hysteria, hysteria! can

　Kokumaru laughed at Ente who shouted, but Ente did not understand. The spitting curse lightly wiped away the little girl's rampage, fumbled her chest, and took out a small transparent bottle. There was something long and black wriggling inside the bottle, and even Ente, who had asked for a spitting curse spell many times before, had never seen it before.

"Huh...? What's that!?"

“This is something created by a spell called Toxic Child.

The curse-spitter comforted herself by thrusting the bottle into Ente's face, making Ente scream and run as if it was stuck to a wall. That should be so, because what was inside the bottle was a giant black centipede that could fit in the palm of an adult's hand.

"Yes, that's no ordinary rock ..."

"Oh, that's a cursed stone, isn't it? If it was just to weaken someone, it would be fine to place the power of the curse on the appropriate stone.

"What does that creepy insect have to do with the curse?"

"It's a big deal. Insect venom first gathers a large number of insects and distributes magical powers to each. Then seal it in a jar along with a catalyst - Selene's hair. Then, the two insects They eat and kill each other, and the last one left is imbued with a powerful curse force.

　Spitting curses was proudly explained, but the more he heard, the more disgusting his purification method made Ente's skin tingle.

"So, what should I do about that disgusting thing?"

"The rest is business as usual."

"The same as always... Does that mean I can put it near the person I want to curse, like the stone I've had all this time?"

“As expected of an intelligent Ente-sama, you understand quickly and are very helpful.”

　Although Ente blushed, she managed to regain her usual stride. As of now, his method was to ask the exorcist to prepare the curse stone and secretly throw it into the carriage or suitcase. After that, the power of the curse was gradually activated on the way back to Japan, and the life of its target was ravaged.

　The cursed stone is like a charger filled with cursed power, and within a week it will return to mere stone and the proof will be lost. The adjustment of the surrounding magical power is skillfully manipulated by a curse professional, the Curse Spit.

“But Selene is home!

"It takes more time than a curse stone to prepare for it.

Magic kayo ...』.

　Kokumaru groaned in dissatisfaction, but Ente saw it as loyalty to his master.

"And did it really work?"

"Have there ever been a time when the curse tool made by this curse repellent had no effect?"

"...No."

　The curse spatter laughed triumphantly and instructed Kokumaru.

Yes, Darinaa ....』.

　Kokumaru reluctantly grabbed the bottle with both feet while complaining about his annoyance. When the curse of spitting arbitrarily opened the window without Ente's consent, Kokumaru flapped its wings as if fused with a dark night.

"Is it okay to leave it to the crow?"

"Well, I'm not as good as Kokumaru. Even if a crow were to sneak into the castle garden, no one would be suspicious. Whaddya think? Magician beasts are a convenient thing, right?"

　While looking at the sky where Kokumaru was flying, the spitting curse boasted. Magical beasts are a very convenient thing. Especially when it comes to magical beasts, dwarf things like little birds, mice, and insects are good. Humans can do escort and battle.

　The technology to create magical beasts has become obsolete in this continent. Wh why? This was because the royal family in the past only emphasized giant, good-looking beasts, such as tigers and wolves. Princess Ente might show some interest if Kokumaru was an eagle, not a crow. Of course, the spitting curse spoke after counting it.

　It is easy to say it with your mouth, but turning a savage beast into a magical beast requires a lot of magic power and the risk of failure. No one obeys a master who is more foolish and weaker than himself. If anything, it must be someone who felt indebted to his master.

　Due to the difficulty of control and various other reasons, the habit of using magical beasts gradually disappeared on the continent, and in the generation of spitting curses, it had already become a completely forgotten technology. Thanks to the idiots of the nobles of the past, the curse of spitting out was grateful for being able to monopolize technology like this.

“The bug has a lot of Selene scent, so if you throw it around Herifalte royal palace, it will sneak up on her bedside by itself.”

"time?"

“That's right, it depends on Selene's mental strength and the amount of magic power, but judging from the magic power coming out of her hair, she will be sick in two or three days after diving, she will be sick, and two weeks at most, he'll die weak."

"Not bad"

　Ente smile. Conversely, if there was such a time difference, the suspicion towards myself would fade. Even if you doubt it, the killing tool here is a single centipede. There is no evidence left.

　When Selene was in Valver, he cut time to meet with Milan to fill the free time for Selene. I begged that I befriend Selene, so afterwards I had to visit Selene to pay my respects when the time was right.

　Perhaps Prince Milan will be heartbroken and need emotional support. No matter how tenacious he was, losing something important must have left a gap in his heart. Then he made a dashing appearance and supported the sad prince from behind the scenes. I'm sorry, but let Selene be the stepping stone.

"Fufu, I have to thank Selene."

　The crow flew in the dark night, and Ente smiled happily as if she could see through Selene's death ahead.