episode_0566

“… So you want cooperation in the investigation into the Black Pillar?”

“To put it simply, yes.”

Irene held the handle of the coffee cup and thought back to Lee Ho-yeon’s words.

However, I could not understand the request of Lee Ho-yeon, who was sitting in front of me.

“I don’t understand. It must be night in Korea right now, but that’s the only reason you went through all that trouble to come all the way here?”

I was nervous about how important the request was, but Irene didn’t think investigating the black pillar would be that important.

Because it was an incident that had already ended worldwide.

“It’s not just that. If the black pillar is linked to a pandemic, it could be a global disaster.”

“But the Iris Guild has already finished investigating the black pillar?”

“Yes. Of course the Iris Guild would have completed the investigation. However, there are more things that are unclear.”

“That pillar is a simple structure that you don’t have to get close to. The dungeon runaway phenomenon is just a newly discovered anomaly.”

“Doesn’t it make sense that the black pillars that appeared all over the world at the same time were simple structures?”

“But it was like that when I first used magic and when the dungeon first came out. It’s normal now, right? Because humans have a hard time accepting new things.”

Why does this person speak so well?

Lee Ho-yeon, who was momentarily speechless, immediately started talking about magical power.

“… That’s true, Irene. Do you remember the magic power Lucifer used? Isn’t it similar to that eerie energy coming from the black pillar?”

“You mean that dark magic power? Hmm, really? Now that I think about it, it seems similar. I’m not sure.”

As expected, Irene had no clue either.

Even though he directly participated in the battle with Lucifer, he has no thought about the magical power of hell.

“I still have a lot to tell you while investigating. Are there people who are indebted to the Iris Guild? I will also investigate their magical powers.”

“You mean Chiron and Albedo? Hmm? Now that I think about it, their magic power is also black.”

“Yes. Because they come from the same hell. And the magic power of that hell is flowing out of the black pillar as well.”

“From what I’ve heard, I can’t say there’s no connection. But how did you notice that strangeness? Even I, who was with you, didn’t know.”

Because I am the main character… You can’t say that.

Fortunately, I already thought of an excuse.

Hoyeon Lee has an invincible excuse.

“I found it out during my magic research.”

“Wizards say that whatever they do is called magic research, so I can’t believe it. Especially you always say that.”

“…It’s true. Do you know my nickname? Genius wizard Lee Ho-yeon.”

“I know. It’s a problem because it’s so famous.”

Ho-Yeon Lee is a genius wizard recognized by the American Association of Wizards.

There can be no doubt about his skills, as he is evaluated as having surpassed the talent of Im Sol, who may or may not be born once in a thousand years.

The problem is that we use that excuse too often.

Irene shook her head and asked Scarlett, who was sitting nearby drinking coffee.

“Scarlett, do you agree with Hoyeon Lee’s opinion?”

“Well, I just follow Hoenn’s opinion.”

“She’s like a woman who was so crazy in love that she even quit the guild. She’s single-minded.”

“Cough.”

Taaak-

Hoyeon Lee quickly snapped his fingers. At the same time, the black liquid scattered in the air disappeared neatly.

Scarlett, who abandoned her guild for love, must maintain her dignity.

“Please don’t talk about that, Miss Irene.”

“Why? I didn’t know much about it since I’m in Korea, but it’s already spread among the general guild members?”

“….”

Scarlett closed her eyes tightly.

Guild leader Isaac.

It was definitely a good memory when we broke up, but if we meet again, I will kill it.

“Anyway…what you need is a re-examination of the Black Pillar. I will help you with that. However, in order to receive the cooperation of the entire Iris Guild, you must obtain permission from the guild leader.”

“Yes. I guess so.”

“But the guild leader puts the interests of the Iris Guild first. I don’t know what will happen.”

“It’s okay. Irene can help.”

“…I will only move in a way that benefits the Iris Guild.”

Irene licked her lips as she spoke.

He intended to cooperate with Lee Ho-yeon as much as possible.

The same goes for Ellis.

As Scarlett said, Lee Ho-yeon would be able to ‘roast and boil’ Alice.

In fact, if those two help Ho-yeon Lee, the game is over at that moment.

Considering her father’s foolish nature, it would be easy to borrow the guild’s power.

If my two daughters, who don’t feel any pain even if they put it in their eyes, asked for it, I would immediately agree.

“It’s okay. I’m really going to convince you. Oh, I have to go to the training ground and test something. Are those guys from hell still at the training ground?”

“Chiron and Albedo will be at the training ground.”

“I have to meet those guys too, so let’s go together.”

“Yes. But before that, I need to calm down the guild members. Strange rumors may spread about you, so we need to make sure they are stopped.”

“I’ll take care of that, so you two can take care of your work. We still need to put to rest some of the rumors that are spreading within the guild.”

Scarlett stood up, bowed her head slightly, and went outside.

Small, ‘the dog.’ It seemed like it sounded the same.

Hoyeon Lee smiled slightly and poured the remaining coffee into her mouth.

“We’re going too, Irene.”

*

Jerk. Jerk.

Hoyeon Lee followed Irene and headed to the Iris Guild’s training ground.

Nothing has changed since the last time I came, but since I often meet Iris guild members, it was convenient in many ways to follow Irene.

“The fact that the Iris Guild has completed the investigation means that some places have already purchased information. Even for cases as big as the Black Pillar, the guild leader would have personally investigated them.”

“The information that the Emperor of the Night personally researched is quite valuable.”

“Because it was such a big incident. Even after the official announcement that it was safe, there were quite a few places that bought information.”

“The Iris Guild sold incorrect information… but it will be okay for now. Since no incident has occurred yet, we can just say that the Iris Guild has discovered new information. I think it would be better to treat it as something that Irene did.”

Irene laughed as if it were absurd, seeing Lee Ho-yeon seriously considering what to do after the fact.

Seeing Ho-yeon Lee, a genius wizard, being so confident, it seems like there is something to be said for sure.

“You seem really confident? But you shouldn’t look down on the Emperor of the Night just because he’s a genius wizard.”

“Why are you doing that when you know you don’t mean it like that? The guild leader, or rather, your father, is not better at magic than me.”

No matter how strong Lee Ho-yeon has become, it is not enough to guarantee an easy victory when fighting the Emperor of the Night.

In the first place, it is not a matter of intelligence or strength.

Unless the genes themselves are different, like Im Sol, no one except Lee Ho-yeon will notice the misalignment.

“…father?”

Ho-yeon Lee twitched his eyes as he looked at Irene, who was frowning slightly.

Why father?

“Isn’t your father closer to you than your father-in-law?”

The chairman of Victoria Academy has the appearance of being called father-in-law, but Iris Guild leader Isaac seems like a better title to call him father.

Because you still look young.

“That’s not the problem…well, okay. That’s not what’s important right now.”

It hasn’t even been a day or two since that bastard has been hitting on me like that.

Lee Ho-yeon’s trivial title gives me a strange feeling.

This is also because I didn’t see Ellis.

Irene shook her head and then said something else.

“Regardless of whether your opinion is right or not…why are you taking the lead in such a global disaster? That kind of thing should be handled by the Hunter Association.”

“The world can’t be destroyed. There’s Irene and Ellis.”

“Hmm… Is that really the end? Is there no other purpose?”

As a result of watching a person named Lee Ho-yeon.

He’s not that bad (except for the girl issue), but he’s not this good either.

Why did a person who works for himself in moderation suddenly change like this?

Hoyeon Lee smiled at Irene, who was looking at her with suspicion.

“You may not know Irene, but I have always worked for world peace.”

“I didn’t know your personality was like that. Could it be because of a curse?”

“…well.”

How do you respond if you suddenly come to me like that?

Hoyeon Lee didn’t know how to answer, so he trailed off.

When Irene received no response from Ho-yeon Lee, Irene seemed to have lost interest and quickly quickened her pace.

‘It’s a shame.’

The interesting conversation suddenly ended. People with good reactions like Irene are fun.

I’m thinking of telling Irene and Ellis about the fake dungeon, but it’s not easy to find the timing.

“Now that you think about it, what is the reason why you couldn’t hear from Ellis and Irene?”

I almost forgot while talking about the black pillar.

This is also incredibly important.

“Elise is currently taking successor classes. She is collecting information about Lucifer’s recent attack on the academy. She must be learning know-how while accompanying the guild leader, right?”

“Is it okay to just say that?”

“Wouldn’t it be okay for you?”

He already calls the guild leader “father,” and his two daughters have not been denied it.

This is a fact that we will all know someday.

“Wow. This is a bit touching. Is that why you haven’t been able to hear from me, Irene?”

“…You can say that, right? All guild members are investigating Lucifer’s attack.”

Irene was on vacation, but she didn’t want to explain, so she just brushed it off.

Because I wasn’t proud of having agonized over whether to reply to Lee Ho-yeon or not.

“But are you looking for any information about Lucifer? The most important Lucifer is already dead.”

“There are many things. There are no signs that the academy’s security has been breached. Installing a magic circle of that magnitude would have required someone’s help. That is the most important information… information about that enormous power. And the connection to the pandemic. ….”

“….”

Irene spoke incessantly, but no one listened.

For some reason, I feel like the most important investigation is mine.

“That’s right. You had Lucifer’s body, right? Can I give you the right to examine it?”

“Ah, yes. That’s about it….”

Hoyeon Lee thought as he watched Irene walking ahead.

‘I’ll have to tell Irene as soon as I’m done with the business.’

I guess I’ll have to make some time right after meeting Chiron and Albedo in the training room.

There seems to be no time to slowly find the timing.

Especially since Ellis is still having a hard time finding information.

“Thank you. Let’s go. The training room is here.”

thud-

Taang-!

I can feel a subtle magical energy reverberating around me.

The familiar magic of hell can be felt between them.

It was Chiron’s.

“I can see it inside. Let’s go in.”

“yes.”

Jiing-

The inside of the training room I entered after Irene was noisy.

“What an obvious attack! Do you think I’ll be Wild Gladiator’s opponent like this? Human!”

“Ugh, ugh!”

As soon as I entered the training room, I saw Chiron waving a huge spear and dealing with guild members.

It’s been a while since he too.

It was a very scary image at first, but it got weirder and weirder, and by the end, I had completely turned around.

Looking at the condition, it seems that the head that was turned has not returned yet.

“Team Leader 1! What are you doing here while you’re on vacation?”

“I’m here for a short while, so don’t worry about it.”

“Huh? Oh. Isn’t it Lee Ho-yeon? It’s been a while! This is Wild Gladiator, Chiron. Is my close friend Irene here too?”

“Yes. Wild Gladiator.”

As soon as you meet him, he starts talking shit.

It was clear that the tone of voice was deliberate in order to make people angry.

“Lee Ho-yeon, if you came, is it true that Killer Queen came with you?”

“Huh, hmm?!”

In the corner, Albedo, who was using her magic power with her guild members, was seen looking shocked.

I guess I was paying attention.

“Don’t worry, Liliana isn’t here. I’m here to see you two today.”

“Isn’t everyone in an urgent training? I’ll take them with me.”

“Yep! It’s okay!”

“What’s going on, human?”

“Even Wild Gladiator isn’t enough for me, I even have Strange nightmare….”

“Yes, yes. This way.”

Irene naturally led the centaur and incubus into the training room.

I guess I really know how to manage those strange guys.

I have to go quickly too.

“Thank you. I’ll be passing by for a moment.”

Lee Ho-yeon bowed his head to the Iris guild members and quickly followed them.