episode_0052

“Electrodes… If it’s a lizard…”

I don’t know why the electrode lizard, which is said to be made of various materials, appeared at this drinking party.

The lizard inside the glass bottle moved around inside the bottle as if it wanted to escape, and sometimes even spewed out sparks.

The appearance of blue static electricity seemed similar to the crackle inside a lighter I often played with as a child or the sparks generated from the ignition device.

“What an amazing creature…”

When Elisias looked at the lizard in the glass bottle with interest, the lizard was startled and inflated its body as if on guard, emitting even bigger sparks.

“Wow!”

When Elisias pulled back and made a cute sound as if she was surprised, Asha smiled and opened her mouth.

“The electrode lizard is a small creature that emits sparks. It has an organ in the tail that generates sparks. When the part is removed and the soup is made, it is said to taste great and is often used as a food ingredient.”

That’s a fact I also know. What I’m curious about is why I bothered to bring these ingredients.

“But it’s not like we’re going to cook anything, right? Why do you need this?”

When I answered with a strange look in my eyes, Illisha clicked her tongue and waved her index finger.

“Of course, it is also used as a food ingredient, but that is not where the true value of electrode lizards lies.”

“So what? What is that true value?”

As Elisias asked, Ilicia quietly placed her hand on the mouth of the glass bottle.

“Do you want to ask me just one question? It doesn’t matter what it is”

After thinking about it carefully, I decided to just randomly throw out a thought that came to my mind.

“Hmm… Then do you like La Boille as a person of the opposite sex?”

When she asks that question, Illisha’s expression begins to rot.

It seems as if there is no reason to ask such a disgusting question. However, Illisha reluctantly sighed and answered “Yes”.

“Is that something like that? Of course, when you go on adventures together, love blossoms…”

“Well, that’s why Illisha was so worried about a person named LaBoille…”

Illisha scratched her cheek as she looked at Elisias, who closed his eyes and nodded as if he knew what he was thinking, and Asha, who blushed as if she was interested.

“You’re free to be mistaken…but just take a look.”

At that moment, a blue spark flashed, and the spark headed towards Illisha, who had her hand on the mouth of the glass bottle.

“―Ah, come on!”

Illisha let out a short scream and quickly withdrew her hand, then grabbed her hand.

“Did you see it? This is the true value of the electrode lizard… When the electrode lizard detects a lie, it has the ability to attack the lying person by emitting sparks.”

Hearing Illisha’s words, Asha looked at the electrode lizard in the glass bottle with interest.

“Um…did you have that ability? This is something new I learned.”

“I also found this out while on an adventure with LaBoille, and I had fun teasing him with this”

And then he chuckles. Then Elisias picked up the glass bottle and looked closely at the electrode lizard.

“Sees through lies…”

“Ne, sister! I want to see it too!”

Louis, who was sitting on Elisias’ lap, started to ask to see the lizard inside, with his eyes sparkling as if he was amazed by it.

“No. It may be a dangerous item”

As Elisias stroked Louis’ head, Louis blew air into his cheek and snuggled into Elisias’ chest with a pouty expression.

I’m jealous…no, it’s not this.

“It’s just a little bit stinging, but it’s not harmful to the human body, so why not try a game with this?”

“Play?”

Asha perked her ears and waggled her tail as if she was interested. Then Illisha pointed to the glass bottle that Elisias was holding with a playful smile.

“A game of telling only the truth.”

Ah, I’ve definitely heard of this.

The game that Illisha is talking about is definitely a truth game that insiders play when the mood for drinking begins to ripen.

I never thought such a drinking and gaming culture would exist in a world like this.

“The rules are simple, I’m going to spin this bottle here.”

Illisha said so and placed the empty wine bottle on the table.

“The person pointed out as a drunkard will be asked questions, and the number of questions will be one per person. If they answer falsely, they will be attacked with sparks by this electrode lizard as we saw earlier◦ #◦

Illisha smiled wickedly and began pouring strong-looking red rum into an oak glass.

“And the person who lied even more miserably drinks this drink.”

I never thought that red rum would look like the color of blood… If I drink that, I will definitely vomit blood instead of alcohol.

Asha swallowed nervously, folded her ears, and carefully raised her hand.

“Well…then what do I do if I don’t want to answer?”

Illisha thought carefully about Asha’s question and raised her finger.

“Then, if you have trouble answering, why not just drink alcohol? Instead…”

As if she was plotting a sinister plan, or rather, as if she were possessed by a mad scientist, Illisha began pouring all kinds of alcohol into another oak glass and mixing them.

“Are you crazy? If you drink that, you will actually die the next day!”

I tried to stop her, but Illisha seemed to be going crazy and wouldn’t stop pouring alcohol into her oak cup.

“There is an antidote anyway, right? That’s all it takes to cure a hangover!”

“Hey! Do you know how I can make an antidote for that?”

I hate this guy who treats the antidote I made with my blood, sweat, and tears as a crappy condition that is now just being sold at local convenience stores.

“That sister…I’m scared too…”

Louis digs deeper into Elisias’ chest.

Louis: When I saw that guy, I knew he was doing it on purpose… I was sure, as it kept digging into my heart, I realized that he was a man and not a kid.

I had to recognize him from the moment he suddenly sat on Elisias’ lap. That guy…

“Even if I am, I’m definitely not a bad person, so don’t worry…”

Elisias looked at Louis with a shy smile, as if she was unsure of herself.

“No matter what, if you just drink without answering the questions, it’s not fun, right? That’s why you drink this punishment.”

After finishing making beolju, Illisha placed the empty bottle on the floor, and Uncle Guile, who was watching it from the counter, smiled happily.

The words I vaguely heard seemed to be saying “What did I say…there is no problem with sales?”.

Instead of the pungent smell typical of alcohol, the oak glass exuded strong ammonia, similar to that of a urinal in a men’s restroom.

I looked at Ilicia with a frown.

“You…”

It’s not that I don’t know that guy’s intentions.

This suggestion may have been made with the goal of fostering greater friendship by sharing the stories that were on one’s mind with each other through the truth game.

However, when I looked at the Internet community, I remember hearing that there were definitely people who created a lot of dark history through the truth game.

In some ways, this game can be a double-edged sword.

“Ha…that’s it….”

“Are you okay?”

Leah looks up at me, worried.

It is clear that we cannot leave out what has already been started.

In particular, Elisias and Asha seem to be a little bit expectant, so all you have to do is accept them in moderation.

Actually, I tend to agree to ease the awkward relationship between Asha and Elisias a little, and Illisha won’t ask any difficult questions, so you can rest assured.

“Now! Then let’s go! zero! Tea!”

In fact, Illisha, who suggested this game, looks even more excited.

Illisha picked up the empty bottle and spun it on the table with all her might.

The spinning empty bottle showed no sign of stopping, and the tip of the bottle’s spout kept scanning the four of us as if it were looking for delicious prey.

An empty bottle that spins repeatedly. As time passes, the endless rotation loses its power and begins to slowly slow down. And it stops within.

“Then…the first batter is…”

A person pointing at the tip of his snout, which is as sharp as an arrow…

It was none other than me.

“Oh!! Our little boy! Everyone applaud!!”

As Ilicia elicits a positive response, Asha and Elisias applaud. Louis and Lia also applauded and cheered.

Treating the main character like this feels quite burdensome. That’s why I sighed deeply.

“So what is the question?”

“Me! Me! Starting with me!”

Illisha raised her arms and waved them, looking like a student urging that she wanted to quickly announce the answer she knew.

I crossed my arms and nodded as if to answer.

I’m rather glad.

If Ilicia targets me and leads the atmosphere with an interesting topic in the beginning, Asha and Elisias will also start asking questions about each other without feeling pressured.

Come, come, Illisha, to accept anything!

“Has the little guy tried X?”