Chapter 30 - Something Slimy Slime

You might be wondering, does the human brain change as it grows older?

 The answer is yes!

 The human brain develops more complexly based on its environment, thus encouraging a person to be more creative when dealing with situations.

 And.. why am I suddenly discussing this?

 The answer is straightforward, it's because..

 Well.. we hold special training using live targets.

 This means.. this is a basic method for learning to shoot with living targets.

 The living creatures we mean are monster slimes. We need to do this because the growth of slimes in the wild is slightly beyond normal limits and for the sake of the balance of the forest ecosystem, we do a little cleaning.

 For that, a slime extermination match was held. However, this is a fundamental difference. The slimes that Chiyuki collects have a shape that is arranged like a human.

 What a creative idea, isn't it?

 "Um, Chiyuki-sama? Since when did you have a hobby like this?" asked Mercedes.

 Well, I understand the meaning of that question. A few days ago, Chiyuki ordered beef entrails and saw this masterpiece of hers... I could deduce what had happened.

 A cow entrail wrapped in transparent slime and shaped like a human body. What kind of artwork is this? The arrangement of its internal organs is very similar to a human.

 Wait...

 This isn't a a real human organ, right?

 This is a cow entrails, right?

 But.. we're dealing with Chiyuki! Normal thinking is not suitable for this situation.

 Uh.. my thoughts became even more intense after seeing this. Even our parents were surprised when they saw it.

 "Chiyuki, since when did you have a hobby like this?" I asked like Mercedes. Even though we live in the same room, this is the first time I know Chiyuki's skills like this.

 "Ah, this is just a random work after seeing Onii-sama preserving monster corpses for wall decorations."

 Ah? So she got this from my idea? That's right.. these past few years I've liked collecting small monsters with beautiful wings.

 But.. this is not the main problem.

 "Ahem! Chiyuki.. your talent is very unique huh? Can you explain why the head part is a bit familiar? Isn't that... White Monkey?" Of the many monsters, some species are almost similar to humans in their bone structure.

 "Yes, Onii-sama.. how is it? It's very similar to humans, right?"

 "Not almost similar anymore, it's very perfect to be like human."

 "Really? In fact... I made a copy of Onii-sama's body. But unfortunately, some parts are still not perfect."

 Ugh! I feel something is strange.

 Why did Chiyuki make a copy of my body?

 "Um, Chiyuki-sama. Can we talk for a moment about that? Even Karl-sama will be surprise about that," said Mercedes who suddenly pulled Chiyuki to the end of the room.

 "Eh? Should we need permission from Onii-sama about that?" said Chiyuki while whispering to Mercedes.

 Hmm? What are they talking about this time?

 "Ah! Good idea! Why didn't I think of it? It's been a long time since we did it, right?"

 The combination of Chiyuki and Mercedes? I wonder how bad this is.

 They finished talking about something, whatever it was... I didn't want to get involved in it.

 "Etto.. Onii-sama.. may we leave for a moment?"

 "Where do you want to go?"

 "Flora Kingdom."

 "And.. why do you want to go to the Flora Kingdom?"

 "Mercedes told me that instead of using slimes as targets... it's better to use slimes as sacrifice... I mean food ingredients."

 Damn, my feelings got worse after hearing this.

 "So.. we plan to use prisoners sentenced to death as targets for our upcoming cooking practice."

 Yep.. this is what I was afraid of!

 I haven't felt this way in a long time.

 Chiyuki said that with a seductive smile.

 How is this happen? For some reason, Chiyuki has developed into a girl full of creativity and innovation in weird ways.

 "Well, if that's the case.. please find prisoners who deserve the death penalty."

 "Yes, Oni-sama, ehehe~"

 That smile...

 A beautiful and scary smile.

 How the hell cooking food can kill people?

 Now... my life in danger when eating something.

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 What do you think after hearing about the "Death Sentenced Convict" who was released because of bribes and social status?

 Disappointed?

 Anger?

 Anxiety?

 Do you feel the world is no longer safe?

 Or... is it uncomfortable because the monster with a human body is free?

 Well, I think so too.

 One day passed, and Chiyuki and Mercedes returned with a line of people wearing luxurious clothes. Seeing the condition of their clothes filled with jewelry, they seemed to be new nobles who filled the empty seats after the war.

 Their faces and ages caught my attention, that's because...

 They looked like Orcs wearing human clothes.

 A big belly that exceeded the waistline of his pants, a hurried breath from walking, and the satisfaction of status dancing in their hands.

 "Well, this is very disgusting. But... isn't this a new noble so ugly?" I asked.

 Mercedes looked at me with a smile and replied to my question.

 "Master Karl, we are having a bit of a hard time because the entire prison of the Flora Kingdom is only filled with people who reject the new policy."

 "Ah, history repeating itself for the second time again, like new policy to cut some tax get rejected?"

 "Em!" Mercedes nodded.

 "For that, Chiyuki-sama made a little improvisation. Rather than executing the wrong target. We are looking for a noble who is worthy of execution."

 "Well, I expected this. Hearing a ridiculous question from the Crown Princess of the Flora Kingdom alone makes me wonder about the condition of their kingdom. So.. this?"

 "Yes, Master Karl. Their position is far below the scum of society. For some reason, they like to degrade the people with unreasonable taxes. Wouldn't it be better if they were wiped out?"

 Managing political policies in other kingdoms is no longer our business. Right now, we are only focused on building and defending our territory.

 Without us realizing it, it seems that many eyes are eyeing our territory.

 Grudges are indeed hard to let go of, it seems.. our bond with the Flora Kingdom is like water and fire.

 The report that Chiyuki gave contained a scheme to attack the Flora Kingdom by infiltrating our territory. All the funds collected came from these nobles. As an additional note, they are opposition nobles who are hostile to the former Flora Kingdom nobles who have taken refuge in our territory.

 In the end, our war continued and opened a new chapter.

 A new king was crowned and new policies hostile to the people were implemented.

 The situation became chaotic again...

 But.. of course, that's none of our business!

 Finally.. when other kingdoms are facing problems, we can relax and enjoy their stage drama.

 "What can I expect from this new king besides his militaristic thinking?"

 Wait a minute!

 We're also a militaristic region, right?

 Our military development is even complete, so...

 This region is no different from the Flora Kingdom.

 Why do I feel.. that this new king will be very annoying?

 "Mercedes.. I think.. we need to observe the Flora Kingdom a little longer. This rat seems to never give up when do something. Even though his subordinates are like this, his ideas are funny enough to cover the losses suffered by the Flora Kingdom."

 "Uhmn?" Mercedes was a little confused.

 "The Flora Kingdom, it seems.. they are trying to sharpen their blunt fangs again."

 "But, what can they do?" Mercedes asked.

 I didn't answer Mercedes' question but gave her a thick report paper made by my father.

 Mercedes read it slowly, her eyes moving carefully to digest the contents of the long information report.

 "T-This?!" Mercedes realized the situation that was happening.

 The rotten actions of these nobles and the reason why they were allowed to live like a pig...

 It was because the King of the Flora Kingdom raised them like that.

 "Master Karl, I think.. I know who is capable of creating a chaos scenario like this."

 "Uhuh.." I replied with a light answer.

 "Onii-sama, why do you still like to toying this kingdom? Was the massacre that happened a years ago just a toy for you? Its like my big sisters to do."

 Huh?

 What?

 I didn't hear wrong, right?

 Mercedes has big sisters?

 What is this? Why does my body suddenly feel a bone-chilling chill about this information?

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