Re:Zero -Starting Life in Zero

All the female characters in the story are adults. If they are described as 17 years old, then they are 17 years and 364 days old, and they will become adults in the next chapter. If they are described as 12 or 14 years old, then they just look like children, but are actually hundreds of years old. That's it, meow~ Oh right, give your brain a break.

"Beautiful girl, I just wanted to give you an apple. I have too many apples to eat."

If you're worried the apple is poisonous, I can try a bite first.

Click!

The old woman brought the apple to her mouth, scraped off a piece with her last front tooth, and then gave the rest to Snow White.

Under the old woman's enthusiastic invitation, Snow White finally succumbed to the alluring aroma of the red fruit.

"There shouldn't be any problem, since the old lady has already eaten."

So she carefully reached out and took it, then gently took a bite.

Unexpectedly, the apple was half poisonous and half non-poisonous. Snow White, who ate the poisoned apple, immediately stopped breathing and collapsed to the ground.

Green clasped his hands together and slammed the storybooks together.

The children who had gathered around were immediately jolted out of their reverie.

"No! Princess, please don't die!"

"That's awful! I'm never eating apples again!"

"I suspect my mom is trying to harm me!"

……

Hearing the children's outrageous remarks, Green couldn't help but find it amusing.

Looking up, Green seemed somewhat dazed.

Suddenly, a luxurious gold and red chair appeared among the children, and a girl in a red dress holding a folding fan sat on it, scrutinizing Green with piercing eyes.

Behind her stood a one-armed, burly man wearing a half-length khaki cloak and a knight's helmet.

"What a ridiculous story. Is this the most interesting thing you've found in the capital, Aldibalan?"

Al, who was called by his full name, stood at attention as if he had been electrocuted, and then teased in retaliation, "I think it's very suitable for a woman your age to hear."

After all, I feel like you're the kind of person who would eat food from strangers.

Of course, Al didn't say the second half of the sentence aloud.

Actually, what he found interesting wasn't the fairy tales themselves, but the storytellers.

The enigmatic Aldibalan was also aware of these stories. His main purpose in coming here was to confirm whether Green was a transferee.

Priscilla, sensing the unspoken meaning in Al's words, was somewhat annoyed and said coldly:

"Hmph, I am not like that princess named Snow White. If it were me, I would definitely eat the non-poisonous part."

When Green saw the master and servant pair, a strange smile appeared on his lips.

He knew that Al would definitely come looking for him.

After all, the place where he told stories was not far from Priscilla's temporary residence in the capital.

Green walked slowly to Priscilla, placed his right hand on his heart, and bowed slightly to her.

"Commoner Grin greets Princess Sun."

Priscilla opened her folding fan, obscuring half her face, seemingly trying to separate herself from Green.

"Hmph, rise, my future subjects."

Al quietly moved to Priscilla's right front, so that he could draw his sword in time should Green do anything disadvantageous.

"Hey bro. Aren't you going to continue the story?"

Green ignored him and kept his eyes on Priscilla.

"I believe the story should continue with another princess."

Having said that, Green pulled out a crystal-clear red fruit from his wide robe.

"Your Highness, Princess Sun, would you like to try the same poisoned apple as Snow White? As you said, if you were basking in the sunlight, you would definitely bite into the non-poisonous part without a doubt!"

"Brother, what do you mean by this?"

Al's gaze turned somewhat hostile, and his one arm was already resting on the hilt of his knife.

Priscilla waved her hand, signaling Al to step back, then gracefully stood up and walked towards Green.

"I see longing in your eyes. Will it bring you some benefit if I eat this strange fruit?"

"Um, Your Highness. It's not some strange fruit, it's an apple."

Green rubbed his forehead and explained with a hint of helplessness.

Priscilla took the fruit, examined it for a moment, and said sarcastically, "Poor commoner, you don't even recognize an apple. Everyone knows that apples are white fruits."

Green's lips twitched: "Is it possible that the apple's skin is red on the outside, but white after peeling?"

After Green finished speaking, he glanced at Al.

Al scratched the back of his head: "The princess has indeed rarely seen what apples look like in their original form. The fruit she usually eats is prepared by the servants."

"Is that really the case?"

Green was ashamed; these superiors were being pampered far too much.

The apple twirled in Priscilla's slender, fair hands. There was no fear in the princess's eyes, only curiosity about new things and amusement at the clown.

"Mortal, poisoning a member of the royal selection is punishable by burning at the stake, but that will also be one of the few opportunities in your life to shine."

Green shrugged and replied:

"It's noon, Your Highness, the time of day when the sun shines brightest."

If the Sun Princess is poisoned at this point, it can only mean that fate has arranged for her to be buried with you.

Priscilla was slightly moved when she heard the word "fate".

As the owner of "Sun's Blessing", you will receive various action bonuses during the day.

As long as the sun continues to rise, her luck will be boosted to its peak.

This is also why she likes to defy fate.

"Ha, what a lame attempt at provocation."

After saying that, Priscilla still brought the apple to her mouth, parted her pearly teeth slightly, slowly bit off a piece of fruit, and then chewed it under the cover of the folding fan.

"It really does taste like an apple. It seems that unprocessed fruit can have some wonderful flavors."

Seeing Priscilla finally eat the apple, a look of joy flashed in Green's eyes.

The fairy tale book in my hand flipped by itself, remaining in the "Snow White" section.

Words began to appear on the blank pages.

"Offer a poisoned apple to a princess and obtain Snow White's illustration."

Snow White

Abilities: Polymorphism, Dark Magic, Poisons

Item Possession: Magic Mirror (Wotox).

An image of a beautiful young woman wearing a golden crown and a dark, diamond-studded gown fades out on the page, holding a distorted mirror in her hand.

At the same time, magic power began to emerge from the magic gate within Grimm's body.

Call ~

Green breathed a sigh of relief.

The sense of security that this power brought made him feel somewhat at ease.

"As expected of the Sun Princess who stands at the center of the world, you have accurately located the non-toxic part."

"So, the toxins are hidden in the other half, right?"

Priscilla countered with a question, then turned the apple to the other half and took another bite.

"Stop!"

"Princess!"

Green and Al shouted almost simultaneously.

But it was too late; Priscilla had already swallowed the poisonous part.

"Hmm, it's a bit more sour and astringent compared to the non-toxic part."

The anticipated poisoning did not occur.

As long as the sun's blessing is in effect, Priscilla is immune to all underhanded tactics.

The only way to kill her is to defeat her head-on.

"Even earthworms couldn't withstand this toxin, and it only feels slightly sour?"

Green was convinced; these people loved by the world couldn't be viewed through the lens of common sense.

Priscilla gave a pure smile.

"Perhaps it spoiled under the sunlight. Alright, let's end this game and arrest this poisoner."

"Yes, Your Highness! Brother, please relax a bit, I will try to be gentle."

Al stretched his strong arms and moved closer to Green.

"Your attempt to poison him failed, and according to the Lugunica Act, you will be sentenced to have your right hand cut off. Now we can truly become a right-hand man duo."

Although it was anticipated that the princess would not be poisoned, the act of putting her in such a dangerous situation was indeed somewhat suspicious, and the possibility that Green came from another royal faction could not be ruled out.

Therefore, the princess's judgment was correct—arrest them first.

"Ah, is that right? Shouldn't I be given some minor official position, like one who presents apples?"