episode_0534

Ugh. It’s so hard to say good things. Why do I have to go through so much trouble just to say I don’t need anything in return?

It made sense because Erginus was completely mistaken about something. If you had said the same thing to an ordinary person just now, they would have walked away with a straight face.

When you’re hostile to an opponent, there’s no skill more convenient than the Mesugaki skill, but when it comes to persuading others to be good, there’s no skill as bad as this.

Anyway, the story seems to have worked out well, so let’s get to the point. A story about the fairy forest.

I sat across from Erginus, who was laughing helplessly, with my legs crossed and looked into his slack eyes.

“Not long ago, I heard a story about a forest where chicken coops live from a loser who only knows research.”

“…Are you talking about the forest to the fairy?”

“Then is there anything else I can talk about now? Is it because you only have magic in your head that you can’t think or make any other judgments?”

As Erginus was muttering with a subtle expression, Arthur came up next to him.

“Mr. Erginus. When this guy says something, it’s better to just leave him alone. It’s okay to sort out the details later.”

“However, if you do not check properly.”

“I thought so too at first.”

Erginus, convinced by the sight of Arthur’s eyes losing their light, quietly kept his mouth shut.

…Have I always bullied Arthur that much? Looking back, maybe I was a little too playful?

Every time you touch it, a funny reaction comes out, so you have to be able to resist it. But I didn’t know it was possible to have eyes like that. Should I refrain from doing this for a while?

“The story between you guys is over, right? Then let’s get to the point.”

The situation near the fairy forest I heard from the professor was extremely desperate.

The barrier remained intact, but the energy of the evil spirit flowing from it encroached on the earth, and the surrounding area became a hell where no living thing could live.

It is said that a noble family whose estate is right next to the forest is biting their fingernails as they watch the hell grow wider every year.

“The situation is not so good.”

Erginus, who listened to my story to the end, spoke the obvious in a calm tone.

Judging from the fact that the change in facial expression isn’t that big, it seems like I assumed it was mine.

“I liked the time you came to visit me. If the fairy forest had been left alone just a little longer, the barrier would have eventually collapsed.”

“The barrier is collapsing?”

It was Fabi who reacted in horror to Erginus, who plainly told the truth.

ah. Come to think of it, Fabi must have been near the fairy forest too. The church that gave it to you sends people periodically to purify the energy of the place.

When Faby was establishing herself as a saint, it was only natural for her to visit a nearby forest.

“I repaired the barrier several times after the war ended. Because I shouldn’t have the barrier collapse until someone who can relieve me of my regrets appears in the future. Judging objectively, the barrier will be able to withstand for another thousand years, assuming there are no other variables.”

“But Erginus just now.”

“Didn’t I tell you? If there are no variables. It is said under the premise that ”

The warrior and his party were unable to completely defeat the evil spirit.

They clearly won the war, but that victory was full of wounds, and the group of warriors who lost a lot did not have the power to eliminate those who had ascended to the throne.

For that reason, the warrior group chose the method of sealing.

“Hundreds of years have passed since then. The shackles that bind evil spirits are slowly weakening. Therefore, the power that rages within the barrier is bound to become stronger as time passes.”

The barrier gradually becomes weaker as time passes, and those sealed by the barrier only become stronger as time passes. It is only natural that the barrier will collapse someday.

“In addition, there was a time about ten years ago when the power of evil spirits was strangely amplified. At that time, the inside of the barrier would also have been affected, so it would be quite unstable inside.”

…huh? There was a time when the power of evil gods was amplified? Was there such a backstory to the game Soul Academy? no. There wasn’t. No matter how much my past memories are fading, it is clear that I am not at the level of forgetting even things that could become the foundation of my world view.

That means that that incident is something that only happened in this world.

“But it’s okay. Because now that place will find its former correctness.”

When I met Erginus’ eye smile, I didn’t reply and just smiled back.

To be honest, unlike many things that have happened before, I am not sure about this one.

The dungeon called Fairy Forest is an unknown place to me. I’ll do my best, but it’s unclear whether I’ll be able to chase away all the darkness within.

After hearing what my grandfather said, I snorted once to get his attention and then opened my mouth.

“Jjinttadadongjeong Wizard. Are you planning to intentionally break the barrier? To pass all the burden on to me?”

“That must be the case in order to completely remove the energy of evil spirits from the forest.”

“Then, the subordinates of the chicken coop that will be inside. What are you going to do with premature babies who think their pranks are fun?”

The reason the fairy forest is so quiet is because the barrier has put those inside it into eternal sleep.

If the barrier collapses, the monsters lurking within it will appear outside.

The monsters that remain in the age of myth will surely be a disaster for nearby residents.

“Before lifting the barrier, we will make some preparations. The fairies will never escape.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course.”

“Really. You, a poor fellow who spent hundreds of years locked underground. Are you sure about everything?”

It’s not that I doubt the skills of the wizard named Erginus.

However, it is dangerous to think that the plan you have in your head will definitely work.

Because unexpected variables come at the worst possible moment.

“…I did prepare dozens of safety devices.”

“What if the leader of the scoundrels intervenes?”

If the person who created that variable is a scumbag who seems to have become a god just by being shady, we need to be even more wary.

“That is.”

“Yes. It’s okay if you don’t say anything more. Because I already found out that your hair is needlessly white.”

Looking at the fact that he can’t get the words out easily, it seems like he isn’t even sure about himself.

If the evil god Agra intervenes, is there a chance that Erginus’s safety device will collapse?

I need to ask about this separately so I can prepare more thoroughly.

“Next. Dear dear friend. The moment the barrier is broken, the energy of the assholes that have been trapped for hundreds of years will be released. Is there any defense against this?”

The inside of the barrier is loneliness filled with the energy of the dark evil spirit.

I don’t know what kind of impact it would have if the evil spirit that had accumulated within it for a long time were released.

In the worst case, there is a possibility that disaster will unfold before my miracle can unfold.

“If that’s the case, there’s no need to worry. Because I’ve been thinking about that for a very long time.”

“Chatter it. A fool’s delusion.”

“The energy currently staying within the barrier has lost its owner and is running wild. If the spirit of following only the orders left behind by its master long ago, without any will whatsoever, were to break down without defense, it would definitely be a disaster. However, if the owner appears, it’s a different story. Those who have missed their master for a long time will gladly be embraced by their master.”

Although I can’t say I’m very intelligent at this age, it wasn’t difficult to understand Erginus’ story.

“Have you turned around after being stuck underground for so long?”

Now this madman is talking about resurrecting the evil spirit of darkness. Let’s prevent his energy from running rampant by returning the energy that exists inside the barrier to him.

“Well. How about it? I don’t know whether I’m sane or not right now. Even for a great wizard like me, hundreds of years were a very long time.”

“What.”

“But the Erginus of hundreds of years ago was different. He was wise enough to give advice to the God of Magic and never made half-baked plans.”

Erginus, who continued speaking with a confident expression, floated a complex magic circle on his hand, saying that this was faster than saying it a hundred times.

Just how many magic circles were woven together to complete it? The magic circle, of which we cannot even guess what the underlying magic is, appeared before we could respond and changed the world.

Everything around turns black. The surrounding sounds disappear in an instant.

The feel of my skin disappears and I’m not even sure I’m sitting in the chair.

Nothing flows into your nose.

There is nothing left around the mouth.

Obvious.

It may be someone else, but I can’t be mistaken.

There was no way I, who had faced the threat of death due to this power many times, could have mistaken this feeling.

This. For sure. It is the power of darkness.

“You understand at this point, right?”

The momentary darkness clears and Erginus’ bright face appears.

“Archmage Erginus brought down the power of many gods to the human realm.”

The voices of friends in shock.

A sweet scent that passes by your nose.

The uncomfortable feel of the simple chair.

A disgusting taste in your mouth.

“I heard so many threats that I did not pass them on to future generations, but the knowledge in my head was not erased.”

I can feel my stomach twisting as I remember my old nightmare. In order not to show this externally, strength was added to the face.

“You don’t have to worry about dealing with the evil spirit of darkness at all. If you can erase his power, there is no opponent as easy as him.”

“…Hey. You are a fat idiot with a shattered ability to empathize. Even if there is no power, the power that the idiot has does not disappear. All you know how to do is flutter, so why are you talking like it’s no big deal?”

“Hmm? But obviously you.”

He is right. If you can erase the authority, dealing with the evil spirit of darkness becomes very easy.

Even the assholes are gods, so they will be annoying in many ways, but if you prepare in advance, you will be able to deal with them well.

So, I know that discussing this is a priority. First of all, I think I need to be punished for doing something stupid just now.

As I narrowed my eyes and snapped my fingers, the goofy fox waiting in one corner took on human form.

“How much can I harass you?”

“Until that scoundrel begs for his life.”

“Hmm? Hmm? ruler. for a moment. Stop for a moment. No, please stop. Please don’t come. Jeevaaaal!”