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The goal is to convert and synthesize living organisms into energy sources and use them as energy for an artificial sun.

-Note: A crack appeared during the creation of the sun’s source.

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As if all the crooked and twisted situations were being solved with one piece of a puzzle.

The moment I saw this report, I was able to immediately resolve questions that had been puzzling me for a long time.

‘I guess this is why some key figures in the North tried to kick me out even though I brought them warmth.’

I could see why the key figures in the eldest brother’s side, such as the Knight Commander, were specifically targeting me and trying to kick me out.

From their perspective, whether I brought on the warmth or not, it was a problem that would be ‘resolved sooner or later’, so they probably decided that it didn’t really matter whether I was kicked out or not.

‘The reason why I brought the whole thing here is because I hated it.’

Anyway, once the artificial sun is completed, key figures related to it will be able to monopolize the credit.

It must have been incredibly annoying for an outsider to come in out of nowhere, take the credit that should have been theirs, and then hand it over to Elysia.

‘… This is ridiculous.’

I let out a hollow laugh, thinking that I now knew why he had been pushing me away, saying something about a second crack or something.

‘When the additional energy arose there, the reason why the North took it for granted and did not prepare for it at all is probably because of this.’

I thought that what had happened so far was simply a mixture of the North’s closed nature and political nature.

I shook my head as I realized that this was actually because of the artificial sun project.

‘That’s fun.’

As I was watching this, Rihanna, who was next to me, started to laugh out loud after stealing a glance at the report next to me.

I was thinking that maybe he was thinking similar thoughts to me.

Rihanna told me what she had learned based on this.

“There is a high probability that Princess Elysia did not know that the artificial sun experiment was in progress.”

“Of course. Otherwise, there would be no reason for you to be so attached to me.”

When I think about how only the eldest son’s key figures were hostile to me.

It was highly likely that the project was known only to the head of the household, the eldest son, and key people there.

Based on this, it seems that the Wintraven family had no intention of appointing Elysia as the head of the family, and thus did not share this information at all.

“In a word, it was Princess Elysia’s meaningless struggle.”

“… Right.”

When I heard the word meaningless, one question came to my mind.

The question was why the original protagonist (Dale) was unaware of such a serious and large problem.

As I was thinking about these questions.

The girl who was sitting on my shoulder starts yawning and sniffling.

I happened to see this and was able to find out the answer to my question.

‘In the original, it was Sundale who took the sun spirit.’

Unlike me, the original protagonist Dale had a very good relationship with Elysia.

I used the sun spirit to bring warmth back to the north and used it to send Elysia to the northern home.

I felt like the artificial sun plan had been completely buried.

“Ha.”

I realized that things were getting a little too funny.

As I was carefully putting the report back in my arms with another chuckle, Rihanna spoke to me with a somewhat complicated expression on her face.

“… What do you want to do with this?”

Since this issue was a problem whether or not it was announced, he asked me questions as if he wanted to hear my opinion.

I pondered that question for a moment and then gave a brief answer.

“I think it would be better to hold onto it as a weakness rather than announcing it right away.”

Because it would be more beneficial to hold onto a problem that could cause such a huge ripple effect rather than blow it up.

Rather than choosing to blow it up right away, it would be best to blow it up at the right time and in the right situation.

‘Besides, the issue is too big to just blow up the market.’

If you blow this without any preparation, it will cause too many problems.

Rather, it was highly likely that the key figures involved in the project would not be caught.

So, rather than blowing it up right away, he nodded and decided to set up a trap so they couldn’t escape and then blow it up.

“By the way, what does it say in the book?”

Siren, who was looking through the book, summarized the contents written inside.

“The method of making an artificial sun is written there.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Should I tell you how to make it?”

I shook my head and said it was okay.

It is because most of it is made up of complex formulas, so it is impossible for listeners to understand it.

So, I’m planning to keep this book to use as evidence later.

“Can I research this?”

Siren pointed to it with her eyes sparkling.

“What?”

“If you improve it, I think you can use it in a different way.”

However, since it is research that uses living organisms as an energy source, it was difficult to readily give permission for it.

After hearing Siren declare that she would never conduct research in a bad direction, I decided to trust Siren.

So, when I patted her head and told her that I understood, Siren looked embarrassed and spoke to me quietly.

“I will definitely make something that will help Demian.”

I guess the reason he received this book was for me.

I decided to leave it to him for now and started talking about slowly getting out of there.

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What I saw as I came out under Siren’s guidance.

It was a laboratory so badly damaged that it would be right to describe it as miserable.

It’s so shocking that it’s been ruined to this extent in such a short period of time, so I’m moving cautiously with every step.

I see Lorraine leaning against the wall with a serious expression on her face, a little blood on her shoulder.

“Ah, little master.”

Lorraine, whose expression had been stiff, awkwardly relaxed as soon as she saw me and approached me.

He spoke to me while lightly scratching his head.

“Sorry. I missed it because it was stronger than I thought.”

It was unexpected that Lorraine missed the transfer.

Thinking back on the overwhelming mana I felt from the other person, the thought crossed my mind that it might have been an expected result.

I waved my hand to say it was okay and told Lorraine.

“Is your arm okay?”

“Ah… It’s a little scratched, but I think it’ll get better if I apply some ointment.”

There was no way it could be better.

I looked around, deciding to quickly go back and treat Loraine.

‘I originally planned to burn this place down and then plant the evidence.’

Now, the mere existence of this place is a huge piece of evidence, so I think it would be right to leave it alone.

However, the problem was that the North, the cult, and the warlocks were likely to continue sending troops to retake this place.

I thought it would be a good idea to prepare for this and asked Rihanna to prepare for it.

“That’s not that difficult.”

As soon as Rihanna hears my request, she immediately takes something out of her pocket and starts installing something.

I’ll wait a moment until Rihanna finishes preparing everything.

Lorraine spoke, rubbing his shoulders.

“Master… Can I ask you a favor?”

“What is it?”

“Ugh.”

Lorraine seemed a little reluctant to speak, but she soon pulled herself together and spoke to me.

“I want to focus on training for a while. I want to become a Sword Master… ”

It seems like he was quite upset that he couldn’t catch that warlock earlier.

I hesitated for a moment at those words and then set a condition.

“But there is one condition.”

“Huh?”

“Get some tea every morning. He said that if you drink it, you’ll get to Sword Master faster. ”

“Ah…! Yes.”

Lorraine’s expression brightens dramatically.

I looked at Lorraine like that and smiled and then spoke.

“Then let’s go back first.”

He nodded at those words and announced the end of his search.

*****

After heading to Elicia Damian’s quarters, I told the servants that I wanted to meet Damian.

“Duchess Elysia. I’m sorry, but Lord Damian left early in the morning. ”

I got word back that he wasn’t at the accommodation.

“… Where did you go?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t know that.”

The servant speaks indirectly, saying that he cannot tell or does not know.

“Then when will you come back?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t know that either.”

“… … ”

The route is a bit tangled, but it’s not a big problem.

Anyway, the important thing is the time just before becoming a warrior and after becoming a warrior.

That’s why I decided to keep reminding Damian of the danger and build up his favor somehow, so that he would make the decision to break off the engagement.

‘… … ‘

No matter how much I thought about it, I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t a very good result.

That’s why I was worried that I should just take away his abilities and return to the North.

A man wearing a black robe turned inside out called out to me in the alley.

“Archduchess Elysia.”

A very creepy voice that sounds like it’s tickling your head.

When she looked to the side in surprise at the voice, a man wearing a robe was speaking to her while extending his hand toward her.

“Don’t you want to know how to create an artificial sun that can bring warmth to the North?”