episode_0492

– ah. It’s fun. I think I know why you insist on talking that way.

Adri, who came back after teasing Luca a lot, looked quite happy.

I know that feeling. Human psychology is such that people get very angry when they are bullied, but they get excited when they bully others. huh.

– But kid. In the end, you know this is just a waste of time, right?

“Grandma. Do I look as brain-rotten as you? Just because your brain is rotten, won’t you make me a rotten bitch too?”

Like Adri said, what I’ve done now is just a waste of time.

Even if we bring in those who were victims of Luca in the past, create division between the followers of the Void and Luca, and use psychological warfare to make Luca hesitate, we cannot completely crush their power in the end.

But there is no problem. What I’m aiming for is to waste time, so what’s the problem?

“I was having a hard time up there while the old lady with dementia was giggling, remembering the past.”

It is still an assumption. In fact, the situation got even better when Luca entered the game.

As the followers of the Void use their powers to deal with the evil spirit, the power of the Void within the barrier is decreasing.

Thanks to this, those who stay on the surface will have an easier time dealing with the followers of the Void.

Being able to see Luca being shocked with my own eyes is also a huge advantage.

But that doesn’t mean there are no problems.

“How long will the poor prince remain asleep?”

Arthur must wake up before the Void’s plans are completed. Only then will all stories be complete.

If Arthur doesn’t open his eyes by then, I’ll have no choice but to roll over.

“The cute princess won’t kiss you like this. That’s a truly sympathetic way of thinking. It’s pathetic.”

Looking at Arthur, who was still staring into space with blurry eyes, I sighed and made a plan just in case.

In the end, I am responsible for all of this for abetting the plans of my followers.

When the worst comes, you have to do something crazy without worrying about the future.

*

“It is just a trace left behind by that person. It’s not Erginus.”

When Arthur told him about the great wizard he had met last time, the little boy crossed his arms and grumbled.

“I had high hopes. Even if you are Erginus, you will not be able to overcome human limitations.”

The little boy’s face was full of disappointment, as if the name Erginus had great meaning, but Arthur didn’t care about that one bit.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you, but even if what I met is fake, isn’t it truly Erginus-sama’s inside?”

“I guess so. It’s a fake that he made himself.”

“Then it would be understandable that I can handle barriers.”

“I understand. okay. I’ll let you out, so stop watching.”

The little boy who was waving his hands sighed deeply and walked in front of Arthur.

“Instead, promise one thing. I will come here again after the urgent work outside is over.”

“Is it okay for me to be unqualified?”

“If a fake with the knowledge of Erginus had told you, who inherited the blood of Soladin, about the barrier, then it would have meant something. no. no. for a moment. What is this?”

The little boy who was giving his personal opinion suddenly stops talking. It was clear that something had happened, as the confusion was evident in his urgent self-talk.

“You’re not saying that there’s a problem and you can’t let them out, right?”

“…I think so.”

“Ha. shit. okay. Please explain what the problem is.”

“You will understand without me having to explain.”

“What nonsense…”

The peaceful and serene blue sky suddenly turns black, and an uneasiness fills the air around Arthur.

While Arthur blinked in surprise at the ominous feeling that sent shivers down his spine, the little boy clicked his tongue as he observed the changes around him.

“You are right. The evil god’s followers are taking control of the barrier.”

“Are you saying that the influence of evil spirits resides in this space?”

“Okay. Thanks to you, it became difficult to let you go. My authority is gradually being taken away.”

The little boy grumbled and threw his hands in the air. Then the surrounding environment briefly returned to its original state, but the change did not last long.

“…Tsk. hey. future generations. You said you wanted to get out of here as soon as possible, right?”

“Okay.”

“Then pass the test and take control of the barrier. That’s the fastest thing now.”

“Test?”

“There is no time to explain in detail. Just say whether you will do it or not.”

Even as the little boy was urgently raising his voice, the ominous atmosphere around him was gradually deepening. It would be nice to have some time to think.

Shit. Lucy Aln. Is this really what you were aiming for?

Is it true that things are going as you expected?

If that’s the case, you should have at least told me! I should have given you time to mentally prepare!

“Choose quickly! No time!”

“I understand! You can do it!”

The moment Arthur nodded urgently, the little boy grabbed Arthur’s wrist, and the two people disappeared in an instant.

The energy of emptiness permeates the place where everything has disappeared.

Because it is nothing, it can become anything, and because it is nothing, there is an energy of being jealous of something else.

*

The sword was constantly being swung in a hell where nothing existed.

I failed again. I was unable to accomplish the mission the young lady entrusted me with.

How difficult is it to hold on to just one person like that?

Karl, filled with anger toward himself, was desperate to get out of this space as quickly as possible, but the hellish space showed no signs of ending.

No matter how many demons living in hell I killed, another demon came. Even though I ran like crazy to find the end of hell, there was no end in sight to the scene of hell.

Because of this, Carl was becoming increasingly impatient as time went by.

I need to get out of here as soon as possible. I must properly carry out what the lady ordered.

I have to do my best not to become an abandoned dog.

I don’t have time to stay here like this.

shit.

shit.

“Damn it!?…”

Carl opened his eyes with a curse, met Erin’s worried eyes, and took a deep breath.

what?

Just a moment ago, I would have been wandering around the scenes of hell, right? Why is Miss Erin here?

“Come to your senses. You stupid bastard.”

The voice that cut through Karl’s embarrassment was an old-fashioned female reprimand.

Assuming that Lucy was not by her side, Lina, who was very sane and arrogant, was standing with two foxes made of smoke by her side.

“Did you not even notice that you were dreaming just a moment ago?”

“It was a dream…? All those scenes?”

“Because you are treated like a dog every day, has your intelligence turned into that of a dog? How could an imperfect godhead send everyone in this space to hell?”

Carl, who was looking around while listening to Lina click her tongue, realized that everything she said was true and let out a sigh of relief… but then he noticed that the most important and precious person was not here.

“Lady! Where are you!?”

“The lady went off to do her own thing. Driver.”

“Which direction did you go?! I am by your side.”

“Driver.”

“Miss Erin! Please speak quickly! I am!”

“Knife.”

Carl closed his mouth for a moment at the cold voice, as if frost had set in.

Only then did Carl notice that the Erin he knew in the past had changed greatly from the Erin he knew now.

Erin, whom Carl first encountered, was nothing more than a weak and pitiful collateral.

She was a woman who was sold as a maid for the sake of connection with the Aln family and was given the most unpleasant tasks.

But what is Erin like now? She has continued to grow by her side.

She became a figure that could not be ignored even among the maids in the mansion.

She was strong enough to make even the head maid pay attention.

She shows a will strong enough to overwhelm even the strength of Karl, who has been through all kinds of hardships.

Now, he is no longer an object to be protected, but has become an upright person who has no shortcomings compared to the people he serves.

“Is the young lady you are trying to protect a weak young lady who cannot do anything without someone protecting her?”

“…No. Absolutely not.”

Is Lucy Alln someone to be protected by? Is that possible? If Lucy had been such a weak being, Carl wouldn’t have been embarrassed by not being able to prove his usefulness.

“The lady trusted you and entrusted you with the job.”

“…Yes. That’s right.”

“But what are you going to do if you don’t trust her?”

After hearing Erin’s reprimand, Carl raised his head for a moment and then let out a hollow laugh.

“Sorry. Miss Erin. I guess I was so incompetent that I failed repeatedly and became desperate.”

“Is that so? The driver I knew seemed far from incompetent.”

“Haha. I used to be like that. In the past.”

Erin, who was facing Carl’s smile, looked at him quietly and then squatted down across from him.

“Driver.”

“Yes.”

“So, sir, are you going to give up being under the lady?”

“…No. Unless you abandon me, I will continue to stay by your side.”

“Then wake up. Even if we are struggling in the mud, isn’t it our mission to be of help to our master?”

After hearing Erin’s words, Carl looked at her face blankly and then stood up with a bitter smile.

“Miss Erin is a really strong person.”

“I’m trying to look strong. I think I shouldn’t be weak if I want to be by her side.”

“Geo. It’s good to give off a warm atmosphere, but take your time in moderation. Don’t you have to work?”

When Lina, who frowned, said something, Karl stood up and checked his weapons.

Then he asked Lina.

“What can I do?”

“Simple. All you have to do is become Aln’s teeth and destroy the obstacles in your way.”

“It’s what I do best.”