Episode 334
Was dizziness something that could be controlled?
This was my second time using the spatial movement scroll, and this time the motion sickness wasn’t as bad as before.
The feeling of my stomach turning upside down was still unpleasant, but I didn’t feel nauseous.
When the light surrounding everything disappeared, I first checked Verita.
I had low expectations, but I was wondering if I would be able to see this guy break down for the first time… … .
“… … .”
… But unfortunately, Berita was standing upright with a face that was no different from when she left.
Keian also seemed to be a bit impressed right after the move.
‘I really want to take a look at this one.’
Did he sense my insidious thoughts?
Verita asked.
“Why are you doing that?”
“no.”
I looked around with an indifferent expression on my face, but I guess I should say that too.
This time, Assad’s face was visible.
Unlike before the return, this time I was sitting and reading a book, and it seems that the change occurred because I came a little earlier than last time.
Assad must have sensed our presence, but he did not take his eyes off the book. He rested his chin, scanned the pages with his eyes, and only parted his lips.
“You’re here sooner than I expected, Luan Badnicker. long time no see. “Has it been half a year?”
“That’s about it.”
“okay. “You’ve become a very famous person in the meantime.”
“… … .”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen someone get so involved with a cult, a devil, and a demon lord in a short period of time. “Even Delak in the past wasn’t as good as you.”
A similar conversation took place as last time.
There have been a lot of changes from my perspective, but it may be because it is not Assad who was waiting quietly at home.
What changed in that conversation was the moment Assad’s gaze turned to the left.
“But who is the companion next to you?”
“… … .”
The air suddenly became heavy.
Archmage Assad.
This man, who is basically a recluse, has a very closed personality and is famous for being cold and indifferent to outsiders.
Moreover, as Keian said, the news that Sanghyeolgong is currently in critical condition is a secret that should never be revealed to the outside world… … .
I can’t help but feel the gaze directed at Verita.
‘but… … .’
In other words, as long as they get this man’s permission, no one in Badniker will be dissatisfied with Verita’s company.
Fortunately, Verita was not an ordinary person either, so despite receiving those cold eyes, she smiled and opened her lips.
“My name is Razbet from the 72nd Interrogation Office. Are you Archmage Asad? “I have heard of this great name.”
Assad took a quick look at Berita’s behavior and asked me again.
“Are you a Heretic Questioner? “What about Keian?”
Maybe he doesn’t even want to mix things up?
He told me without even pretending that he could have just asked directly.
“We decided to come back separately. I heard about his father’s situation. “I specially invited Sister Razvet here because I thought she would be helpful.”
Then Assad’s expression became colder.
“Are you sure you revealed your family’s affairs to outsiders?”
“That’s right.”
“… I never thought I would have this much thought. No, let me ask first. “You probably don’t know how important Delak’s condition is to the empire, so why did you spread the word?”
“It’s not like I spread it. “I told no one but Sister Razvet.”
“So why did you say that?”
“Because I judged him to be a trustworthy person.”
Assad frowned.
“I know something about the Heretic Questioner. The only thing on their minds is about cults and the devil. This means that they may even try to use Delak’s current state for subjugation. As bait.”
“Are your words a bit excessive?”
“It’s okay, brother.”
Even when Verita was insulted to her face, she was not shaken at all.
Actually, that guy doesn’t look like he’d be angry unless it had something to do with me.
Do you feel like even if you hear double insults in your face, you will just ignore them, and if you get slapped in the face, you will turn the other cheek?
“I understand Assad’s concerns. In fact, there are definitely brothers and sisters in the interrogation office with extreme tendencies like you mentioned.”
Then Assad spoke to Berita for the first time.
“Are you different from them?”
“No matter how verbally I argue, it will be difficult for Assad to accept it. So, I swear to God right here.”
Berita wrapped her hands around the inverted cross in her hands and muttered as if she were praying.
“From this moment on, I will keep quiet about everything I saw and heard on Badniker. “If I ever reveal this, God will not forgive me.”
It’s not just words.
A faint divinity glimmered in Verita’s body… … . Of course, you won’t lose your life if you don’t actually keep those words.
At least in the believer’s body, it is clear what it means that a divine power that can be confirmed with the naked eye was displayed.
It was a reaction that could only come out if the words I spoke and my inner feelings were completely consistent.
“… … .”
Only then did Assad lose his momentum.
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It almost felt like the pressure I was putting on you just now was a lie.
‘no way… … ?’
No way.
It was only then that I realized that it was an act to receive that oath in the first place.
“good. “For now, I will acknowledge your stay.”
widely.
Assad closed the book, stood up and said.
“But I still don’t think it would be helpful apart from acknowledging your existence? After all, the main job of the Heretic Questioner is to fight against the Dark Church and subdue demons. “The instrument that put Delac in critical condition was so severe that it was my first time encountering it.”
“As you know, not all musical instruments have the same power. Just as mana has its own properties, each instrument also has its own properties. The same applies to divine power. I will not say that I have better healing power than the bishops at our church. But the instrument that corroded the duke’s body might be a good match for me.”
“I know what you’re saying, but statistically it’s slim. “It’s similar to the probability that the moment you get sick and get sick, a herb with special effects will grow right in front of you.”
Assad sighed and muttered.
“… “I said that, but I guess there’s nothing we can do since we have to grasp at straws.”
“… … .”
For some reason, I thought that that voice might be the first time Assad revealed his sincerity.
Regardless of anything else, the desire to save Sanghyeolgong must be sincere.
“Anyway, you have to meet in person to find out about compatibility, right?”
“That’s right.”
“good. Then you will accompany me for now. And Luan Badnicker. “I have something special to ask of you.”
I thought I knew what he was going to ask, but I didn’t bother to ask.
“What is it?”
“Other than this nun, there is currently a talented person in the family who can heal Delac. The problem is that it’s not that she has a very picky personality, but there’s a high possibility that she won’t listen to our requests… … .”
“Are you Lise?”
“that’s right. “You’re quick-witted.”
Assad spoke with a slightly surprised expression.
“I heard you became a bit close with that guy, can you do me a favor?”
“… … .”
I made eye contact with Assad and nodded calmly.
“great. “Let’s give it a try.”
* * *
“hmm. “It’s been quite a while.”
Lycerradigos spoke words that were exactly the same as in memory.
I was wondering what to say in response, but I just said something similar to what I said back then.
“I was a little busy.”
“Fighting with the cult bastards?”
“Yes.”
“okay.”
A moment of silence.
Lise glanced at my arms, then closed her mouth with a somewhat disappointed expression.
I expected that kind of reaction.
Actually, it’s not that difficult to stop by the kitchen and make some refreshments, but today I deliberately came empty-handed.
“Lise.”
“What.”
“The head of the family is currently in critical condition.”
“… … .”
“Did you know?”
Rise’s eyes changed.
From the eyes of a little lady who was greedy for sweets to the eyes of a ruthless and selfish magician.
Reese snorted and said.
“What do you think of me? “This body has as many eyes and ears throughout Badniker’s territory as there are books in this library.”
“… … .”
I thought it would be like that too.
I don’t know anything else, but there was no way he didn’t know that Riese, one of the family’s guardians, was in critical condition.
I heard about it from another person, or I thought I had the means to independently gather information on the ground.
In other words, it means that even before his return, Riise was aware of Sanghyeolgong’s situation.
“okay. Well sir.”
“Is there anything else left to say?”
“yes. I have a favor to ask you.”
“… what?”
I took a mask out of my pocket.
“… … ?”
“This is the mask of the Linchal tribe. “You saw it once when you were there, right?”
“But why is that happening all of a sudden?”
“I understand that this is a very high quality item. I don’t like the way it looks now when it’s transformed. Should I say it’s not my taste… … . So I was wondering if it was possible to adjust just the appearance.”
“… … .”
“Do you think it will be a bit difficult?”
“It’s not difficult, but… … .”
“Oh, thank goodness. Then, is it possible to increase the number of transformations? “I hope there are at least two or three.”
“I guess you’ll have to see it for yourself to know that. The total amount of magic that can be engraved is limited depending on the area and material of the mask… … . no. “That’s not it.”
Lise’s voice rose and she looked at me with bewildered eyes.
“Don’t waste time talking nonsense and just talk.”
“What.”
“I’m really asking you to do so. “Maybe you have something to say to me?”
“I don’t have any.”
“what? Didn’t Assad send you here? “I’m talking about Delak’s treatment.”
“That is correct. So, if he asks you questions later, please respond accordingly. “I put my head down and begged, but Lise didn’t listen.”
“her.”
Rise lowered her head with a puzzled expression on her face and flapped her legs. Then the water splashed and ripples spread across the surface of the water.
“… Do you not understand the current situation? Delac is injured. Badniker’s pillar, Sanghyeolgong, is in critical condition. This family, no. “You probably don’t know what Delak is in this empire.”
“I know very well.”
“The only one who can definitely fix that is Lycerradigos.”
“I don’t know about that. “I managed to bring in people who could help, and I plan to do as much as I can.”
“… … .”
“So, Lise, please just improve my mask. Of course, I’m not asking for this out of thin air, but next time I come, I’ll bring baking tools and a book. Or do you think this library will also have books on confectionery?”
That’s my guess, but I don’t think it will happen.
Rather than books about hobbies or entertainment, most of them seemed to be old books closer to professional knowledge.
“… … .”
Rise seemed speechless now.
Am I really reluctant?
As a negotiation genius, I took a step back at this point.
“You just need to do that. “It’s not like I can come every time, and I thought it would be best if I could make it myself.”
“… “Give me the mask for a moment.”
Without saying anything, I took out the Linchal mask and handed it to Lise.
As always, Rise held the mask up with her hair and confirmed it with a complicated expression.
“… “With an area of this size, I think up to three would be possible.”
“ah. is it so? So, will we keep the existing form and add two more transformations?”
“What do you want?”
“hmm… One is an ordinary appearance, that is, a blurry impression that anyone who sees it can quickly forget. “I hope the other one is of a different race.”
“Other races?”
“yes. “I think Lizardman would be best.”
Among the different races, the one that is least repulsive to the people of the empire is the Lizardmen.
Additionally, while staying with Araksad, I learned a bit about the characteristics and habits of lizardmen, so I don’t have to worry about my transformation being discovered.
“good night. “Let’s give it a try.”
“thank you.”
Only then did I breathe a sigh of relief.
‘I guess this is enough, right?’
Lycerradigos is someone who has helped me in many ways and can continue to do so in the future.
At least among the people I know, there are less than three people who can compare to Lise in terms of magic knowledge, even if you include archmages like Alderson and Assad.
In particular, my knowledge of black magic, necromancy, and demonic contracts would surpass them.
“Then I’ll just leave.”
“… Luan Badnicker.”
“yes?”
“hmm.”
Rise, who hesitated with a strange attitude, spoke briefly.
“… “Come again.”
A silent laugh came out.
Of course, that wasn’t what Rise had intended, but it was the exact opposite of the line she had heard before returning.
I nodded and answered.
“Of course I have to come again.”
Maybe next time we’ll bring better news… … .
I decided to hold back on those words for now.
There is nothing that makes people more miserable than mere hopes.
