The Bride Who Wants to Die - Chapter 5

Translator: Sunnyshies

Editor: Ryuubii

Chapter 5 

“Have a good day, Roy-sama.”

“I’ll be back, Meg.”

Roy-sama’s first holiday in a long time.

After seeing Roy off, who went to see an acquaintance, at the castle gate, I am now ready to try making a poisonous drug.

Making poisonous drugs.

I borrowed a book of medicinal herbs from the inside of the castle’s library and had done some research beforehand.

A poisonous drug that is made by pulling out the desired herbs in the backyard, boiling, baking, roasting, and mixing them with chemicals.

As for the chemicals, I had Maria prepare it for me.

…saying that I wanted to create a medicine that could cure any injury.

I’m sorry. I lied.

I told a bad lie.

But I have no choice.

However, I do wish there was such a medicine.

So that everyone wouldn’t have to rely on me.

A yellow-green dress with an A-line that is rougher than usual.

Hair in a bun.

Once I put on my straw hat and gloves, I grabbed my basket and headed for the backyard.

I brought a single guard, but that’s all there is to it.

He’s a shaved-headed, fish-eyed knight.

I think his name was Yuri.

I wonder why he is here today, even though he is often with Roy-sama.

He seems to be very strong.

I’m certain he’ll protect me no matter what.

Nothing will happen though, I’m sure.

The backyard of the castle is surrounded by a high wall, and although the plants and trees are a bit overgrown compared to the front, many different kinds of plants are growing and thriving here.

We pulled out the plants I had been looking for and put them in baskets.

Sometimes when I glance behind me, I will see Yuri with his golden, fish-eyes filled with mysterious murderous energy, while maintaining an upright posture.

It’s such a strange scene.

Although I was wearing a straw hat, it was still hot in the direct sunlight.

Sweat was dripping down my neck, and my nose was itching from being surrounded by so many plants.

I can’t wait to get back indoors.

I hurriedly filled the basket.

But still, I can’t believe that such a beautiful red flower can be poisonous.

Since this is a castle garden, there are no plants that are directly poisonous.

However, if you add one more step to it, it becomes a proper poison.

Even these yellow leaves are supposed to be used as medicine.

Although I was frightened by the insects that occasionally appear, we finished collecting the plants I was looking for.

Finally, I picked up two buds containing sweet honey and handed it to Yuri.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. Now, I can make medicine. Thank you.”

I’m getting used to telling lies.

I smiled and thanked Yuri.

“This is a Koki bud. They have sweet nectar in them. Would you like one?”

I offered one of the buds to Yuri, who accepted it with a puzzled look.

“Do you have suck on this…?”

“Yes.”

When I bring the bud to my mouth to show him an example, Yuri stops me from doing so.

“Excuse me, Meg-sama. Please let me drink it first. If anything happens to you, Roy-sama will be very sad.”

I doubt that.

“Oh…”

Yuri sucks on the buds, looking like he found it completely unpalatable.

Maybe it wasn’t a good idea to recommend such a thing.

“It’s sweet…indeed.”

“I guess it wasn’t to your taste.”

“No, that’s not true…”

Uh-huh… I smile at him and then I sip on my buds too.

If you suck on it, a little bit of the thick honey will enter your mouth.

“I like this natural sweetness.”

“Hah.”

Yuri, are you dumbfounded?

He doesn’t talk much, but his facial expressions show a lot.

“I feel a little bad, though, because these buds will never bloom again.”

I take the bud from Yuri’s hand and drop it on the ground.

These buds will lie on the ground and watch their friends blossom into beautiful flowers.

How does that make you feel?

I know a little, I think.

“Oh, my dear, are you hurt?”

I pulled a strand of hair that had begun to hang down over my ears and looked at the contents of the basket as I spoke.

“Why do you think so?”

I looked up to see Yuri staring at me in surprise.

Just a pure reaction.

“When I touch a person, I know. I know where they are hurt.”

His left side abdomen.

It’s not a big wound.

But if it doesn’t heal completely, he won’t be able to protect Roy-sama.

He wouldn’t be able to show his true potential.

That’s why he’s with me today.

“If you’d told me, I could have healed you.”

Every day, many people line up in front of the castle gates.

They are the people who would pay some money and have me heal their injuries.

In reality, I don’t need their money.

But it has to be taken.

That’s a decision made by adults.

It was a decision made by someone more mature than me.

“It wouldn’t even cost money to heal the injuries of the people in the castle.”

When I let out a huff, Yuri shook his head.

“This injury was caused by my own carelessness. It’s something you don’t need to worry about, Meg-sama.”

“It doesn’t look like it. See, it still hurts, doesn’t it?”

I put my hand on his injury over his clothes.

I felt my palms warm up, then it gradually cool down

“I will continue to be by Roy-sama’s side. I look forward to working with you.”

I murmured softly and removed my hand.

Yuri patted his left abdomen and looked at me.

“Meg-sama… you… thank you…”

You know what.

I was able to marry Roy-sama because of this power.

It’s the only thing I have left to offer.

My hand trembled a little as I held the basket.

☼☼☼