Episode 106. Sun and Fog (4)
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The anger felt in my footsteps echoed through me and continued to the end of the hallway.
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As if to welcome this, fog rose from the altar.
After a while, the owner of the space took shape and appeared, and before he knew it, Kayram had arrived in front of the altar and was glaring at him with his arms crossed.
She felt like she was about to curse at any moment, unable to control her anger.
(If you keep frowning, you will get wrinkles. Kayram.)
[Stop making noise! you! Why didn’t you tell me from the beginning!]
Aer grinned, shrugged his shoulders and asked.
(What do you mean?)
[Rumendel’s rag was here! You wouldn’t have known!]
The fog that had been staying around spread out in an instant due to a loud cry that seemed to extinguish a burning fire.
(I don’t know why you’re angry, Kayram. What harm does their presence mean to you?)
[Are you asking because you don’t know that? When have they ever done anything nice for us? They are the ones who deny us just by existing!]
(…are you worried about Xian?)
As if honey had been stuck in his throat, Kayram was momentarily speechless.
(It’s truly strange. You, Cairam, feel warmth toward the owner, not anyone else. Did you have a change of heart while you were sleeping?)
Kayram, unable to continue speaking due to the absurdity, just laughed repeatedly.
And yet, I was amazed that I didn’t try to deny it.
[I didn’t come here to talk nonsense like that. This is a problem that can affect your well-being as well as mine! So don’t turn it around and say it clearly! Are you going to touch them?]
Aer responded by shaking his head.
[Then don’t do anything and just keep going like you are now! If you mess up my work because of your whims, you will be destroyed by my hands!]
(That might not be bad either.)
Despite the deadly threat, the God of Black Mist paid no heed.
(But, Kayram….)
Aer’s tone changed somewhat subtly.
(I don’t think I’ve ever done anything meaningless to myself. I just want you to know that regardless of whether it was good or bad for you, it was just for you.)
[I don’t even believe that bastard passing by… … .]
Her eyes were still full of disbelief.
After finishing his business, Kayram turned around.
Aer just watched with a faint smile as she walked away with the fog.
* * *
“Boris Lehelm. He came from a slum in the northern part of the empire, and the first prince, who was touring there, saw his insight and brought him here. “His name isn’t an alias, it seems like that’s how he introduced himself from the beginning.”
There was nothing particularly surprising about what the head of the family said.
These are all things I already knew from the beginning.
I opened my mouth to add to this.
“It must have been him who summoned the marionettes and demon beasts in the imperial castle.”
The head of the family frowned slightly.
“… … “Did you feel the energy of black magic?”
I shook my head.
“There is nothing in this world that can be accurately described as the energy of black magic, is there?”
“Well, that’s true.”
The head of the family nodded, saying that was correct.
The magic mentioned above is not a special magic that requires some separate power to use.
It’s just a type of summoning magic.
Then why was the modifier ‘black’ added?
Simple.
It got its name because it is completely unused among all humans who deal with mana and use magic.
In fact, even the dark attribute magic that would be best suited to the name black is never given the modifier black.
why? Any decent human who can use magic can use 1-star attribute magic such as ‘dark adaptation’.
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Even
The modifier ‘black’ is given to magic that denies the principle of life prescribed by nature.
“A warlock of light who seeks out the fog… … . “I expected it, but it might be more dangerous than I thought.”
Even though he said that, he was the head of the family who lost his appetite.
“The 1st prince doesn’t usually have much insight either. In any case, the Imperial Palace probably judged that the main culprits who ruined their plans were here, so they sent this person.”
no.
The 1st Prince is only a formal lord, not a master like the light he spoke of.
In the first place, the prince is not even capable of recognizing such things.
“Well, at least they won’t try to use their power here.”
“In the end, isn’t the fact that they are difficult beings the same? That means I can keep an eye on you while I’m here, but I can’t see that?”
The head of the family’s eyes sparkled sharply for a moment.
“Then what do you plan to do?”
“I have to kill him.”
It was a simple and clear answer.
“As I always say, as the head of the Mist family, I cannot see you, the heir, being in danger. “It doesn’t matter what your doctor is.”
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“I know. “If the head of the family is in danger, I will give everything I have, regardless of the head’s wishes.”
“Ho Ho. “I feel so secure that I don’t know what to do with myself.”
The head of the family smiled a rare, satisfied smile.
“How is it that he is quiet today?”
My gaze naturally turned to Kayram next to me.
A dull state without even the slightest reaction.
I’m not sleeping.
The moment she arrived in subspace, she disappeared into the altar, saying she had something to say to Aer.
The funny thing is, he even told me to never come.
“The more I look at it, the more fascinating it is. In the first place, for a demon sword, the owner is nothing more or less than something to be eaten. “I don’t see any such atmosphere between you and Kayram.”
“We are working very hard to control this outbreak.”
Anyone who sees it will think you are handling it with ease.
“Well, I guess you can take care of it. But know this one thing. For living things, nature is like a desire to always be satisfied. “She may be quiet for now, but her magical sword nature will become a blade that can threaten you at any time.”
Know.
I experienced it with my own body and felt it to the point where it was eating away at my spirit, so it makes no sense to overlook it.
but.
“well. The thought that that blade could actually stab me… … “It doesn’t work.”
Are you saying I was complacent?
I’ve said it clearly since I got her back from the Temple of Light two years ago.
I guess I’m the only one on this earth who can treat you properly… … .
As long as I know that and Kayram knows that, there won’t be any major problems.
At least for now.
“Anyway, for the time being, even if I have work to do, I won’t call you. Don’t do anything that will make you suspicious either. “If possible, don’t leave the academy.”
“Ah, I have something to ask the head of the family about that.”
When the word “please” came out of my mouth, she raised her eyes as if she was surprised.
“It will be anywhere from 15 days to a month, something in between.”
“What do you mean?”
“I will only be away from the academy for about ten days.”
“… … .”
I couldn’t bear to meet the head of the family’s eyes, so I avoided eye contact.
* * *
This is where sculptures of pure white light encompass the entire space.
There was a pure white altar without a hint of darkness, and dozens of knights surrounding it like pillars were standing in a reverent posture with one hand placed on their chest.
Ellis is kneeling alone in the center.
Soon, a woman wearing a white hood appeared from the central staircase.
“On behalf of Rumendel, the Almighty God of Light, I would like to bestow supreme grace on you who qualify for salvation.”
The woman placed both hands on her chest, embracing the pure white light that emanated from within her body.
The form was similar to the general light of mana, but the magical power contained within it was insurmountable.
“Elise Wert, I have a question for you. Do you really want to become a ray of light that will save this difficult and dark world?”
Ellis answered without a moment of hesitation.
“New Ellis Wert. “I swear here that I will accept the will of Lumendel, the Supreme God of Light, and dedicate my entire inadequate body to maintaining peace in this world.”
After completing the oath, transparent and sparkling holy water was sprinkled on Ellis’ head.
When she slowly opened her eyes, there was a pure white long sword in front of her.
* * *
“Congratulations. Ellis.”
Cecilia welcomed Ellis as she came out into the hallway after the baptism.
“Stop calling me ‘nim’! Cecilia… … kyung. Hey, you’re higher than me now… … .”
When she was a maid, she was a subordinate, but here she is a clear superior of the Knights of Light.
Cecilia smiled and said.
“Before I am a knight of light, I am a sword that protects Elise. So, don’t be difficult in private and treat me like you did before. I will do the same… … .”
Ellis didn’t know what to do, so she just scratched her face.
“How do you feel?”
“I’m just dazed. To be honest, I wonder if I deserve to join the club and be treated like this… … .”
“There is nothing wrong with the path you took, Ellis. If there was even one, Ellis wouldn’t exist today.”
Just one month.
This is the time it took for Ellis to join the Knights of Light.
Considering the existing review period, which can take as little as three months to as long as a year, it would seem that her period has been drastically shortened.
I didn’t receive any special benefits or anything.
Because she herself was special.
The superior abilities that must be possessed to maintain the balance of the world, and even the knight’s attitude that supports them.
For her, who lacked nothing, the long training period was unnecessary.
“I think the only thing I can think about is that I have to do better in the future. I will become a knight worthy of the name of the Knights of Light, and a person worthy of my family… … .”
Ellis looked at her newly received sword.
Her strong will could be seen from the hand clutching the hilt of the sword.
“Cecilia is going to the front again, right?”
“yes. “I came to see Ellis on behalf of Duke Berthe, so I have to go again.”
In response, Cecilia kept her smile and handed her a piece of letter.
“Elise, too.”
“… … !”
Ellis was able to immediately figure out what the letter was about.
“Is it an order?”
It was the first mission officially given to her as a Knight of Light.
(Continued in the next part)
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