"Keeping everyone waiting! Next, please welcome tonight's special guests with warm applause! Princess Mira of the Kingdom of Besbania! ”

In the warm welcome of the host and the applause of the celebrities in the hall, Princess Mira, dressed in a dress, accompanied by the Count of Chiss, slowly walked onto the stage where all the lights converged.

"Oh roar! That's the princess! She looks really beautiful! ”

In the inconspicuous corner of the hall, Kogoro Maori looked at Princess Mira, who was glittering with lights on the stage, and couldn't help but shout.

Twilight Thirteen beside him was much more serious, staring cautiously around as he whispered over the walkie-talkie on his collar:

"The princess is out! Everyone keeps an eye on the guests, and anyone who wants to go out at this time must send someone to keep an eye on them! ”

"Oh roar! Do you see it, dude! That princess is really beautiful! ”

"Bastard! We're on a mission! Maori, you boy, give me a little serious! ”

"Your Royal Highness the Princess, please take a seat."

In the whispered discussion of everyone in the hall, Her Royal Highness the princess on the stage was arranged to sit in the chair in the center, Count Chiss sat beside her, and Bai Ha Jing and another maid stood a little farther away on the side of the stage.

"Princess Mira, can you say a few words to the guests here?"

The banquet proceeded as planned, and the host looked at Princess Mira with a smile on his face.

However, in the expectant gaze of everyone, Her Royal Highness only looked down at the table in front of her, did not say a word, nor responded to a single look, and sat there motionless, like a puppet.

[What a wayward princess......]

On the side, Bai Hejing sighed softly in her heart, she admired her courage a little, this is the truth.

For a moment, there was an awkward silence in the hall, and even the whispers of some people could be heard.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, this is ...... What's wrong? ”

"Why don't you say a word? Could it be ......?"

At this moment, the Count of Chis, who was beside her, suddenly got up, took the microphone in front of Princess Mira, and said with a smile:

"Princess Mira is very happy to be visiting Japan for the first time and is very happy to meet all the guests here today."

"Ahh......h

"So, does Princess Mira want to go to any places in Japan this time?"

"Her Royal Highness has always wanted to visit Kyoto."

"Ah, yes...... So, Does Princess Mira have any favorite Japanese food? ”

"Her Royal Highness loves sushi."

"Princess Namira......"

The embarrassing question and answer continued, and Princess Mira sat there motionless the whole time, bound to carry through the three words of the wooden man to the end, and let the Count of Chiss and the host next to her ask and answer each other.

Finally, after continuing to ask a few questions, the host seemed to finally feel that this link could not continue, so after asking again, he hurriedly spoke:

"So! Next, we would like to invite Princess Mira to give us a toast! Everybody! Raise your glass! ”

When he said this, the host was already sweating profusely, and if Princess Mira was still sitting motionless at this point, then he really didn't know what to do next.

He is just an ordinary worker, why should he be tortured like this?

The slight sound of a trolley sounded in the hall, and as the host's voice fell, a bartender waiter approached the stage pushing a cart containing a bottle of precious red wine.

I heard that the royal family of the Kingdom of Besbania has its own unique taste, and this bottle of red wine is specially prepared by the bartenders in the hotel according to the requirements.

As the bartender approached the edge of the stage, Shirakawa Jing, who was a maid, stopped him from moving forward and took the red wine from his hand.

[Strange, this taste...... Is it smoke? 】

After taking the red wine, he turned around and walked towards Princess Mira in the middle of the stage, Bai Hejing frowned slightly.

She had just smelled a faint smell of smoke from the bartender.

She didn't smell it wrong, because her good partner Gin was a smoker, so the unpleasant smell was familiar to her.

[It's just that, it stands to reason that bartenders don't usually smoke because of their work, right?] 】

[Especially at such a critical time......

[Could it be?! 】

Suddenly, as if thinking of a possibility, Bai Hejing's face changed slightly, and he looked down at the red wine in his hand.

There must be something wrong with this bottle of red wine...... No, it's the bartender who has a problem.

The bartender doesn't smoke at such times, but the soon-to-be-murderer does, because he needs a cigarette to force himself to calm down.

I'm afraid it's been poisoned in this wine.

That Duke of Kilard, can't he wait to do it?

On this trip to Japan, His Royal Highness the Second Prince had already told them that his uncle, Duke Kilard, would definitely seize this opportunity to attack Princess Mira.

Her mission with Gin is not to stop this, but to push the boat down the river and grab evidence of Duke Kilard's murder.

[It's really pitiful......]

Slowly pouring the red wine in his hand into the wine glass in front of Princess Mira, Bai He quietly glanced at the expressionless princess beside him.

Mother and eldest brother died tragically, and the only remaining uncle and second brother also wish that you should die quickly, so that you can use Ling's death to make a big fuss.

It's really pathetic.

The little conscience that was left stabbed Bai Hejing's chest a little, and her hand pouring the wine paused for a moment, allowing the red wine to stir up a little hop in the glass, almost spilling it.

Seeing this scene, the wooden princess seemed to have finally gained a trace of vitality, only to see her raise her head and glance at Bai Hejing beside her suspiciously.

[It's none of my business......]

When the wine was almost poured, Bai Hejing avoided her gaze and slowly put away the red wine bottle.

[Your Royal Highness Princess, I'm really sorry, your death is more in the interests of the organization, and this is also my task......]

Princess Mira kept staring at her, but Bai Hejing didn't respond to her gaze the whole time, just took the red wine bottle and slowly retreated to the side.

"Then, Princess Mira, please make a toast."

The host's voice sounded again, and he looked at Princess Mira with that very reluctant smile.

Finally, Princess Mira withdrew her gaze from Bai Hejing, and she slowly got up and picked up the red wine in front of her.

Her gaze swept over the halls, eventually falling on the bartender standing on the edge of the stage.

For some reason, when he made eye contact with her, a flash of panic flashed on the bartender's face.

As if something had finally been determined, Princess Mira looked at him and said the first thing she had said at today's feast.

"You, come and drink this wine."

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(End of chapter)