They are called Priests. What a complicated word... if you think about it like that, what they have, what their deities have, not a drop of holiness. Then why priests?
I had no desire to communicate with them, since they serve these "gods", but I was persuaded to listen to at least a couple of lessons.
Gathering my thoughts, I decided to listen to the conversations around. Yes, me am right now in a packed throne room, in which a huge number of people have gathered.
After listening to some part, it became clear to me that those present were divided into four camps:
The first one blames me for incompetence and for not being able to adequately protect the princess. Toadies of the king in short. Probably, they are aiming for a higher position than they are now, or they are simply too stupid.
The second one claims that this is the work of an adventurer and no one is immune from such injuries. As far as I understood, this camp seemed to consist of military officials and adventurers who had achieved power. Probably because they judge so sensibly…
The third one accuses the Decoy Princess of not listening to my instructions and therefore blaming me for the injury. These were people who worked because of their intelligence and had quite high statuses. Most of them sure I'm very smart. Of course, I support their side. After all, everything was exactly as they said.
The fourth is mocking the royal family, due to the fact that the only princess walk way to the adventurer swordsmen and as a result, could not achieve anything. Although he could do something more useful, for example, embroidery. As I understood it, these were "bad" counts who want to "overthrow" "an innocent and wise king ruling a strange one, over which butterflies fly, and unicorns run on the outskirts." In short, they seem to be copied from some movie about a princess in love. And in a way, I'm with them. Think for yourself – almost all the strong noble families are on their side, this is already an indicator that the king is doing something wrong.
According to the results, one camp against three, it is obvious who will win!
That's just, the decision here is made by the king. So, things may turn out, not for the better...
Well, I wouldn't be me if I hadn't prepared. In my bag there is a gas mask that I made from memory and two bombs. One is a bomb of thick gas, with a deafening effect, and the second is with the most powerful poison that we did with the teacher.
The gas mask is for me.
A stun bomb is for the guards.
Poison is for the king!
It remains to wait, only, for the choice of the king…
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Damn…
Bombs were not needed. And a gas mask...
Oh! That is, what a blessing that everything worked out! The Decoy Princess herself admitted that she was wrong. Although, I don't understand such people, if she confessed herself, why did she make such a sad face?
Ah, whatever.
That's just, looking at the displeased face of the king, I made a hasty decision to go on a journey to become stronger and better know this "beautiful" world.
Of course, at the same time, do not forget to get "start-up capital" for your travels. I can't walk around with empty pockets.
I won't miss these places. After all, the castle, in my opinion, is the most dangerous place for me. Either the murderer will be sent, or the king will kill. Well, or the king will send assassins.
Anything is possible.
But I managed to safely avoid the danger, though it's a pity that I didn't study many types of all kinds of medicinal herbs beforehand. It could have saved my life one day, apparently not fate. Fortunately, I can make a lot of useful potions anyway.