Chapter 58. All in one hit (4)
8.
After entering the Earl of Dermore’s mansion.
Ulan and his party arrived at the backyard garden, following Jurpe, who had volunteered to be their guide.
After a while, while the refreshments were being prepared, Perticia ordered the spirits that were hovering around to disperse to all directions as if they had been waiting.
“don’t worry!”
『Leave the investigation to us.』
『Then I’ll come back!』
Spirits heading to various parts of the mansion.
Among them was the spirit of the abyss, always hiding in the shadows. The purpose was to find physical evidence linking the Count and the Abyss.
Meanwhile, Ulan also contributed to the search. He activated the spirit of his entire body, raising all his senses to the limit.
‘Red enemy.’
A technique to follow signs by expanding one’s senses.
It was an action to find any traces of the abyss that might exist. And Delia also activated her star eyes as if she had been waiting.
After a while, Delia looked back at Ulan and shook her head without saying a word. As if she was saying that she didn’t find any special signs.
‘Same here.’
Ulan licked his lips and conveyed these words. So as not to be caught by Jurpe, who is preparing tea across the street.
However, even if they could not find any traces right away, the two did not give up and continued their search.
The moment I continued to concentrate like that.
“wow! “Really?”
A surprised exclamation was suddenly heard.
Jurpe immediately grabbed the teacup and asked back with a face as surprised as her voice.
“Aside from Miss Eleaad, everyone else is also attending Arsene Academy?”
“yes that’s right.”
Currently, Ibella is in charge of continuing the conversation to prevent Jurpe from noticing the actions of the other party members.
So we smiled brightly and agreed, and Jurpe made a fuss and shouted.
“Wow, this is really amazing! “My father also graduated from Arsene Academy.”
She revealed the truth without even asking, and with a face full of curiosity, she repeatedly asked questions related to Arsene Academy.
A huge amount of questions.
Ibella was embarrassed, but did not show it and satisfied her curiosity one by one.
A considerable amount of time had passed since then.
As the conversation continued, Jurpe revealed why he was interested in Arsene Academy.
“Actually, I’m planning to take Arsene’s entrance exam next year. “Of course, I haven’t told my father yet.”
Jurpe bursts out into laughter.
After that, she continued asking questions with a smile on her face. On the other hand, unlike Jurpe, the expression on Noah’s face when he looked at her was not very good.
‘… … Jurpe dermore.’
The only daughter of the Earl of Dermore.
The reason the Count lost his mind and the reason he cooperated with the Desert Church.
The reason why Noah looked at Jurpe with this expression was because she was already dead at the time of the original work.
‘It was never revived in the first place.’
Not once in all episodes.
Of course, taking a different path from the original is not that unusual in itself.
This is because, unlike the original, Delia’s half-brother Rudine Arpen also succeeded in overcoming a runaway magical power and making a comeback.
‘but… … .’
This time the case was a little different.
Rudine was miraculously cured while still alive, but Jurpe was a human who had died in the past but was brought back to life.
‘There is no way to completely revive someone who died in the first place.’
This is impossible even with Laurea.
Of course, the Count kept Jurpe’s soul for a long time, but even so, he revives the dead as humans rather than undead?
This is absurd nonsense.
It definitely had to be that way.
‘But how on earth did you save it?’
I couldn’t figure it out at all.
Noah looked confused as he couldn’t even think of a reason.
Some time after that, a considerable amount of time had passed since we started drinking tea in the backyard.
“… … Ulan.”
Perticia, who had remained silent until now, suddenly stabbed Ulan in the back. She then spoke in a whisper in a low voice.
“The spirits have returned.”
This means that the investigation into the mansion has been completed.
That meant that there was nothing to be gained by staying here any longer. Because I couldn’t find any traces even with my colored eyes and starry eyes.
Ulan nodded briefly.
Then he spoke in a voice loud enough for everyone, including Jurpe, to hear.
“It’s time to go back.”
“yes? “Already?”
Jurpe’s eyes widened.
With a somewhat regretful expression. Delia then pointed to the pocket watch on the table.
“There is a lecture in the afternoon.”
“oh! When is time like this? … .”
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Two hours have already passed since Ulan and his party visited the mansion. Jurpe lowered his head with a dark face, as if realizing his mistake.
“sorry. I gathered guests around and talked about myself too much. “You should have listened to Miss Eléaard’s story.”
“Oh, no. are you okay!”
Ibella hastily shakes her head.
Jurpe must have accepted this as humility, as he held her hand tightly and said,
“I’ll tell my father how I’m doing when he comes back later. And, if it’s not rude, would you please come and talk to me sometimes?”
“yes? Ah yes. “If I get the chance.”
“Hehe, thank you!”
Yurpe smiled broadly.
Ibella, on the other hand, looked a little tired.
It would be worth it.
Because I was bothered by Jurpe’s chatter for over two hours. The group got up and left the mansion, being seen off by Yurpe.
9.
Immediately after leaving Count Dermore’s mansion.
The spirits hovering around Perticia muttered together as if they had been waiting.
『Ugh! I feel like I’m going to throw up.』
『It’s a place full of a completely disgusting smell.』
“that’s right. Especially the basement!』
The stories of the spirits had something in common.
A terrible odor emanates from the basement in the annex of the mansion. Other than this, no other special traces were found.
It was then.
“The cause of the stench is the magic power of the abyss.”
Perticia as a child suddenly appeared from the shadows. The spirit of the abyss looked back at her group and continued her words.
“In the basement of the mansion, an incredibly concentrated amount of abyssal magic is seething menacingly. “To the point where even I am reluctant to go.”
If I had to add an opinion, I would say it felt like I was being swallowed by an abyss. Through these testimonies, Ulan and his party gathered information into one piece.
“Hmm, that means… … .”
“I guess they’re saying that there’s something that can be used as physical evidence stored in the basement of the mansion.”
Ulan’s eyes sparkled.
My only regret was that I couldn’t look inside the basement, but it couldn’t be helped.
As soon as he mentioned the word basement, the spirits became scared and left Ulan’s side.
“I still have something left to say.”
Meanwhile, the Spirit of the Abyss, who had remained there, looked up at Ulan and Perticia.
“I’m talking about the girl you met earlier.”
“Jurpe Dermore?”
“huh. “That guy is not human.”
“… … what?”
Are you saying you’re not human?
So you’re saying it’s a monster from the abyss?
Ulan asked back in confusion. Immediately, the spirit’s answer came back.
“Because she is a being whose soul that lost her body and her body that lost her soul are horribly entangled by the magic of the abyss.”
“Well, then it wasn’t revived… … .”
“Yes, it’s just a doll whose soul and white are intertwined and moved by the magic power of the abyss. So, if the magic power provider disappears, it will naturally disappear, right?”
The moment Noah heard the spirit’s words, he felt that his unanswered questions were being resolved.
Originally, the soul and body were a pair.
Therefore, if you try to combine the soul and body, which were not originally one, a repulsive force occurs, and eventually both disappear.
‘But if you suppress the repulsive force with powerful magical power and forcibly bind the spirit… … .’
You can make it look like it has been revived like it is now.
Meanwhile, Delia and Ibella, who were listening to the spirit’s explanation, widened their eyes as if they realized something.
“Wait a minute, that means… … .”
“Isn’t Jurpe itself clear evidence of the collusion between Count Dermore and the Abyss?”
It certainly is.
The mere existence of Jurpe, whose soul was entangled with the magic of the abyss, was like evidence that the Count was using the magic of the abyss.
“Then it means that if we catch him and reveal this fact, we can get rid of Count Dermore.”
“No, that’s hard.”
“what? why?”
“That’s because it’s difficult to prove.”
Noah denied Ulan’s words.
It’s good to know the truth, but proving it to everyone is very difficult.
The only way to prove that Yurpe is made up of the magic power of the abyss is to capture the person who provided the magic power and cut off the supply of magic power.
“And this magical power provider is probably… … .”
“… … “Lord of the Abyss.”
Delia muttered lowly.
Noah nodded silently.
As if her guess was correct. Then she looked back at Ulan again.
“In the first place, our goal was not to eliminate Count Dermore, but to subdue the Lord of the Abyss behind him, right?”
“Hmm, that’s right.”
The goal may be to bring out Count Dermore, but the monarch behind it will not show up to save Jurpe.
“So, it would be better to be satisfied with this for now and contact us in the future to gather other clues.”
“i get it. “Follow your opinion.”
Ulan silently nods his head.
The other group members also kept their mouths shut, as if they were supporting Ulan. Noah then gazed intently at Count Dermore’s mansion in the distance.
‘Okay, there’s no need to rush.’
The original purpose has already been achieved.
Because we found clear evidence that Count Dermore was in league with the Abyss. However, the problem was that this could not be proven, so Noah set a bigger goal.
‘To subdue not only the Count of Dermore, but also the Lord of the Abyss behind him.’
To strike down all enemies.
This was Noah’s new goal.
‘and… … .’
Count Dermore is important, but there are more important things to do now.
So I immediately looked away. towards the girl who attempted to link arms with Ulan.
“huh? “Why are you looking at me like that?”
A white-haired girl tilting her head.
The goal was to overcome Perticia’s situation and find a way to help her.
10.
Meanwhile, at that time.
Imperial family of the Leuven Empire.
Among them, the castle garden in the deepest part was currently surrounded by dozens of royal guards.
And in this heavily guarded garden, two men were chatting.
A young man with long platinum hair and hazel eyes. A middle-aged man with blonde hair continues to tell stories across from him.
It is Chartrand, the next emperor of the empire, and his confidant, Count Demuel Ron d’Ormore.
Afterwards, when Demuel closed his mouth after finishing his long story, Chartrand let out a low groan.
“Hmm, then does this mean that the gray smoke that often appeared in Jim’s dreams was a spirit?”
“Yes, considering what your Majesty said, it is definitely one of the ancient spirits.”
“Hmm, now the question has been answered.”
Chartrand nods.
Soon he smiled faintly.
“As expected, it was a good idea to call the Count. I can’t believe I thought so much about something that could be solved so easily. “It’s almost a waste of time that has passed.”
“I’m glad it helped.”
Demuel smiled.
Afterwards, I thought back to the conversation I had just had with Chartrand. About the identity of the gray smoke that appeared one after another in his dreams recently.
‘It’s obvious, but… … .’
That’s not an ancient spirit or anything.
In the first place, the word “spirit” is just something made up. Because the identity of the gray smoke was Lacus, the Lord of the Abyss whom he served.
Currently, Lacus has a purpose.
To make Chartrand, who would become the next emperor, his apostle. Furthermore, Lacus’ real goal is to take control of the entire empire.
‘That’s why they said it was a spirit.’
In order to make Chartrand not think that Lacus’ existence was suspicious, he mentioned a spirit that was familiar to him.
And the result.
Chartrand’s guard was much lower than when this story was first brought up.
‘No, rather, by now…’ … .’
It looks like it almost fell to Lacus.
The evidence was the eyes sparkling with desire.
As he was reminiscing about the past, Chartrand called his driver who was waiting ten steps outside.
“Lord Orden.”
“Did you call me, Your Majesty?”
Imperial sword, Saxony Yul Orden.
Called the empire’s strongest knight, he bowed his head loyally. On the other hand, Chartrand asked a question without giving any attention.
“When did Perticia say she would return?”
“Lord Lapidis says he will be ready for departure this weekend.”
“Tsk, there are still two days left.”
Chartrand clicked his tongue lowly.
With a look of disapproval on his face.
“Tell them to hurry up. “For that child, it’s too dangerous outside.”
“Yes, I will tell you that.”
That’s how the conversation with Saxony ended.
Afterwards, Chartrand turned his gaze towards Demuel again. Then he opened his mouth, extending his hand as if to shake hands.
“Anyway, I’m sure you’re busy, but thanks for coming. Thanks to you, all my doubts have been answered.”
“Don’t say that. “If your Majesty calls you, I will run anywhere, anytime.”
“Haha, just saying those words is reassuring.”
Chartrand burst out laughing.
After a while, Demuel repeatedly bowed his head in respect. Afterwards, the corner of Demuel’s mouth, hidden in the shadows, was strangely torn and twitching.
It was a smile of joy and satisfaction as a long-time goal was finally achieved.
fantasy,
