Master Benedict tragically killed himself with poison.
The Truth About Master Benedict's Demise
The investigation into Master Benedict's death revealed that he was not murdered by another individual but instead took his own life. This crucial detail was uncovered by Wat, who reported that Master Benedict had ingested poison.
The Discovery and Subsequent Actions
Upon learning of Master Benedict's death, questions arose, particularly from Stubb, who inquired why the apprentice, Christopher, had not been interrogated. Wat explained that he perceived a strong animosity from Master Benedict towards Christopher, even recalling an instance where Master Benedict physically struck his apprentice. Despite this revelation of suicide and the perceived hatred, Stubb controversially instructed Wat to proceed with the interrogation and subsequent killing of Christopher regardless.
This sequence of events highlights the immediate aftermath of Master Benedict's death and the swift, predetermined actions taken by some individuals, even when faced with evidence of suicide.
To summarize the key figures involved in the aftermath of Master Benedict's death:
| Character | Role/Involvement |
|---|---|
| Master Benedict | The individual who died by suicide, using poison. |
| Wat | The one who discovered and revealed Master Benedict's self-inflicted death. |
| Christopher | Master Benedict's apprentice; faced suspicion due to Benedict's apparent dislike. |
| Stubb | Issued orders for Christopher's interrogation and elimination, despite the suicide revelation. |
Master Benedict's death was a self-inflicted tragedy, yet it triggered a chain of events that unjustly targeted his apprentice, Christopher, under the command of others.
