Episode 156
Anyway, it was later than expected at night, so we exchanged information briefly and then sent the Youngdo guys away.
This is to give you time to organize your thoughts.
You’ll probably spend most of the night with your eyes open, but won’t your mind be a little more organized when you wake up?
In other words.
This means that the guys who didn’t really need to clear their minds stayed in the hideout.
It’s slowly getting closer to midnight.
Under dim lighting, Seren opened her mouth.
“I’m going to talk about something important now…” … .”
Seren’s gaze, deliberately trailing off, landed on Evan.
I understand what you mean by looking at me.
I put my hand on Evan’s shoulder and spoke as if making an excuse.
“He’s a trustworthy guy. “It was thanks to Evan that I learned of the existence of dolls in the first place.”
Although Leone was the one who gave crucial information.
Anyway, it’s not a lie at all since it was Evan who told me about the coming of the Demon King and made me aware.
Of course, Seren will be shocked.
You probably haven’t even talked to Evan a few times, so you won’t know if this guy is trustworthy.
“Are you talking about the princess?”
“that’s right.”
“Evan also knew that the royal family was suspicious. “Before I said anything.”
Then Seren’s gaze turned to Evan.
Evan scratched the back of his head with an expression that seemed to ask, ‘Are you sure?’
When I see such natural reactions, I still don’t think he has awakened to become a small religious leader.
While I was thinking about useless things, Seren spoke in a slow tone.
“… good. Did I say this last time? “When the sun sets, the princess stays confined to her research wing.”
“It did.”
“But even though we searched all of the research buildings, there was no room for the princess.”
Blink… … .
The lights flickered on and off at strange timing.
The inside of the store had a slightly eerie atmosphere as the heating was not working properly.
“I even checked the ledger in the teacher’s office just in case. “It was written that the room the princess had lost was room 104 of research building 12, but when I went there in person, it was a room that had been abandoned for a long time.”
I asked in surprise.
“You couldn’t have gone there at night, right?”
“no. It was daytime. “It wasn’t my intention, but ghost stories bother me a little too.”
Did being too careful save your life? Maybe that too is an element needed for a hero.
Seren continued.
“Anyway, the room was full of strange dolls and occult items, and there were even strange patterns and letters written on the walls. “It seemed like it had been neglected for at least a few months.”
“Designs and letters?”
“First of all, I took notes.”
As expected, it is thorough.
I took the note Seren held out and opened it.
“… hmm.”
I don’t know what the letters are, let alone the patterns.
‘It feels different from the cipher text I saw in the Jewel Mountains.’
I secretly showed it to Evan, but he returned his characteristic embarrassed smile.
Right now, I don’t know if he really doesn’t know, or if he’s just being pretentious in front of Seren.
I’ll have to ask later when we’re together.
“Then where on earth was the princess staying at night?”
“Yesterday was a day without classes, so I followed the princess all day.”
“Did you do it?”
“I missed it along the way.”
“… … .”
At this point, I couldn’t help but narrow my eyes slightly.
As I said again, this is because Seren’s skills are no longer at zero level.
If such a guy missed the traces of the person he was following, it would not be due to his own carelessness or mistake.
“I went to the research building around sunset, and as soon as I stepped into Building 12, it disappeared as if it had been turned off.”
“and?”
“I checked inside the building just in case, but the professor was the only one there.”
“hmm… … .”
“Strangely, as the surroundings got darker, I felt more uneasy, so I had no choice but to turn back midway… … . “The princess was not seen all day, but the next day she attended class as usual.”
“The princess wasn’t a doll, right?”
“okay. “I have already confirmed that he is breathing.”
“Then I think it’s almost confirmed. “The princess is a member of the church.”
As I said that, I summarized what happened with Glenn in the morning.
Seren, who heard the whole story, also understood.
“Glen Scarlett’s behavior was also suspicious, so that’s what happened. Did she gather her own faction within the academy? “It has nothing to do with this matter.”
I thought for a moment, then held up the note and said:
“Can I take care of this?”
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“Do you have any clues?”
“for now.”
Seren nodded gently.
“good.”
* * *
Seren went back to the dormitory, and now only Evan and I were left in the hideout.
Because I still have something to talk about with this guy.
But Evan said he was hungry and went into the kitchen and didn’t even think about coming out.
“What are you doing?”
“Luan! “Look at this!”
And Evan came out with something with a happy face.
“that… … .”
“It’s a cookie. “It was hidden in a corner of the kitchen.”
“… … .”
“Do you see this brand? [De Malin Refreshment Shop] I think so. “I heard that if you want to buy a finished product, you have to make a reservation a month in advance.”
I tried to tell him to put it away, but I just quit.
Cookies are definitely a high-end luxury item, but I am a big-time customer who paid a hundred gold coins to rent the store.
I’m not going to criticize you for eating some of the cookies you saved.
We sat side by side and ate cookies.
Wagjag-.
“It tastes good.”
“I know.”
Come to think of it, how long has it been since I ate these snacks?
I ate a few crunchy, sweet cookies and showed Evan the note I received from Seren.
“Have you seen this?”
“Yes.”
Evan nodded and said.
“It’s the devil. “The pattern is probably a black magic magic circle.”
“Can you interpret it?”
“no.”
“You say you’re the head of a small religious sect, but you can’t even do that?”
Evan smiled and said without any sign of offense despite my criticism.
“Do you know how many types of devil fish there are? Even the priests who handle the scriptures of evil do not interpret them. I’m just reciting what I’ve memorized. “The only one who completely masters the demon language is the Black Cultist.”
“hmm… … .”
“Still, it seems to be closely related to the magic circle, so if I can interpret the pattern, I think I can get a feel for it… … .”
Evan shrugged his shoulders.
“I’m much worse at black magic.”
“… … .”
But I paused for a moment at this guy’s words.
It’s black magic… … .
“Did something come to mind?”
“for now.”
I nodded and took the half-full bag of cookies.
“Stop eating.”
“Ha, one more thing… … .”
“no.”
The owner is going to cry, you bastard.
I look pitifully at Evan, who has a regretful expression on his face.
I thought they would steal it again if I hid it in the store, so I decided to keep it for now. I’ll have to hide it somewhere this guy can’t find it later.
Afterwards, I told Evan to stay at the hideout today.
This is because we decided to go to Room 104 of Research Building 12 together around dawn tomorrow.
I checked the letters and patterns in the notes, but if I go in person, I might be able to see what Seren missed.
Although this was not a store that doubled as an inn, there was a rest area with a makeshift bed inside the kitchen.
It wasn’t spacious, but it could somehow sleep two people.
Of course, I had no intention of falling asleep right away.
I sat down briefly to gather my thoughts, and after confirming that Evan was asleep, I got up.
The next destination was the food ingredients warehouse.
As it is the most important place in the restaurant, it will definitely have what you are looking for.
“I knew it.”
Keyhole in the door.
I smiled slightly and took out a key that felt particularly cool from my pocket.
It wasn’t the warehouse key I got from the owner.
Clap-.
The key fit into the hole as easily as if I had entered my own home… … . The warehouse door opens with a squeaking sound.
“… … .”
The scene that unfolded beyond was not the inside of a warehouse, but a pitch-black space where you could not see an inch in front of you.
It looked like lumpy darkness, pitch-black mud, or the surface of the sea at night.
I felt uncomfortable, but I had no choice but to stretch out my feet. Soon, you feel a strange sensation as if an intangible energy surrounds your whole body.
Slap-.
A puddle of water up to your ankles and a dry book floating like flotsam on the surface.
In the middle of that space, there was a mountain of books… … .
You can also see a little boy sitting on it.
“hello.”
“… … .”
Librarian at the Badniker Underground Library.
Lycerradigos All Haimood looked at me.
Is it because it’s been a while since I last saw you?
Feeling some strange pressure, I blurted out one more word.
“It’s been a while since I saw you.”
“… … .”
Lise turned her attention back to the book she was reading.
I thought I would be completely ignored, but fortunately, I heard a voice.
“It’s been a while. “Didn’t you see him a while ago?”
“I think it’s already been 15 days.”
“It’s fleeting.”
Rise responded harshly.
I looked around.
The underground space, with only soft lighting, was definitely a place where it was difficult to feel the passage of time.
Moreover, despite its appearance, Lycerradigos is an old monster that has lived for at least hundreds of years, so I thought it would be possible to feel the time of the full moon in a split second.
“… … .”
Suddenly, I wondered if Rise was satisfied with her current situation.
It’s because I feel like there’s a strange sense of giving up and compromise in his current attitude.
“You, Kusset’s horse. “Do you have any business for me?”
It’s not the time to worry about others.
I suddenly came to my senses and said.
“I came to ask for advice from Lise.”
“advice?”
“It’s about magic.”
“What magic.”
“You said it once before. “Lise has expertise in curses, demonic contracts, and necromancy.”
Rise nodded gently.
“It did.”
“I was wondering if you might know about black magic and demonic language.”
Tak, Rise closed the book and looked at me.
The corners of the mouth beyond the fluffy bangs seemed to be slightly curled up.
“Badniker’s blood came to seek advice on black magic and demonic language… … ”
There is a faint hint of interest in his dry voice.
“That’s fun. “Tell me.”
“This is it.”
I immediately took out the note from my pocket.
Rise did not extend her hand or walk towards me. A lock of his long hair turned into a pitch black snake and took his note into its mouth.
Rise unfolded the note in her hand.
The mysterious purple eyes quickly scanned the contents.
“Hmm… … .”
A happy snort escaped.
Rise, who was now smiling openly, spoke in a gloomy voice.
“Is it about the seventeenth demon word and the black magic of Haden Eihar, the formation of the underworld and the establishment of its laws? It’s pretty fun… … .”
“… … .”
Did you understand it at a glance?
I was slightly impressed.
Although it had the appearance of a young child, Lyserradigos was a monster that could not be defeated even by the Seven-Colored Archmage.
“Right. “I am curious about the interpretation of this demonic language and the direction of action of black magic.”
“That’s right. “Are you able?”
“It’s not a difficult task, but… … .”
Rise opened the corner of her mouth with an ominous feeling and spoke.
“The advice of an excellent wizard is worth more than a thousand dollars. “Young Badniker, you probably didn’t think you could get this valuable advice from Lyceradigos All Highmood for nothing.”
“… “How can you not help your poor assistant for once?”
Although he appealed to affection by citing the relationship they had previously established, Riise laughed with a strange snort.
“I’m sorry, but I am a wizard. “When it comes to dealings, I apply the same standards to my family and enemies.”
“… hmm.”
Actually, because I expected this to happen, I took something out of my pocket.
“How about this?”
Rise looked at the item I took out and smiled slightly.
“Is this the mask of the Linchal tribe? It looks like the transformation technique has been engraved on it. “It seems to be a fairly rare item, but it is of no use to me.”
“Then this… … .”
“It’s Youngok. If it were a flawless gemstone, I could probably turn it into a material, but I’ve already used up quite a bit. Not required.”
“How about this?”
“A belt made of snake scales. If used well, it can be wielded like a whip, but… … .”
“… Or maybe I have a lot of money-.”
“You have it, right?”
Rise said, smiling evilly.
“An item much more precious than a worn-out mask, excrement left behind by a spirit, or a belt made from an animal carcass.”
The moment Riese whispered in a soft voice, I felt like I was going to fall asleep.
“Did you really think you could hide it? “Young badnicker.”
Shhh… … .
I heard the sound of a snake.
Before I knew it, a jet-black snake made of Lise’s hair came swimming on the water and began to creep up my thigh.
“This underground library is my world. “It means that from the moment you stepped in, you figured out everything you had.”
… Urazil.
So you knew it from the beginning.
The greatest treasure in Archmage Alderson’s collection, and perhaps the most valuable item I own.
The existence of the holy relic [Amon’s Scissors].
Suuuuu… … .
The feel of a snake crawling all over my body gives me goosebumps.
Is this really made from hair? You can feel the cool texture of scales that are unique to reptiles.
– You will have to risk your life. In a way, he is more dangerous than a priest.
Assad’s voice, warning about Rise, suddenly came to mind.
Although he managed to keep his mouth shut and become his assistant, that doesn’t mean he can consider Riese as an ally.
I briefly weighed the costs, but really had no choice.
Even if [Amon’s Scissors] are one of the few treasures in the world, it is not worth keeping them while ignoring the disaster that will occur due to the coming of the Demon King.
The moment I got over my hesitation and was about to scoop up Amon’s scissors, an unusually small snake burrowed into my pocket.
“Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… … .”
And Lyserradigos took it as he pleased with a grim smile.
A bag of leftover cookies.
“… … ?”
fantasy,
