Ch.6868. As Expected, Those Destined to Succeed Will Succeed.

“Hey… did you see that woman just now?”

“How does she know the young master?”

“As expected, our young master has great abilities!!”

“She was so beautiful that when our eyes met briefly earlier, I felt strange.”

“You too? Me too!? I’m telling you, it gave me such a weird feeling!”

The commotion was loud enough to be heard from inside the reception room.

Meanwhile, Evareen, the subject of their chatter, crossed her arms haughtily with an indifferent expression.

“Humans are truly the same as always.”

Though her wings had disappeared and her attire had become somewhat more modest, her appearance and figure remained unchanged.

Jawill Wilson simply sat beside her, staring blankly.

After wanting to see me so desperately, if he wasn’t even going to open his mouth, why had he pestered me so much…

I sighed briefly as I looked at Evareen.

“I clearly told you not to leave the Forest of Death. Are you that eager to die?”

“No, I’ve brought information that might be helpful to you.”

“What information?”

“I ventured deep into the Forest of Death on your behalf.”

Surprised by Evareen’s words, I opened my eyes wide and asked.

“You’ve never gone that deep before.”

“Correct. I hadn’t entered because I sensed dangerous energy.”

“Then why did you go this time?”

“Because you would need the information.”

What is she talking about now?

Could it be that she’s trying to repay me for sparing her life?

I was already regretting having saved her, but to think that a mere monster would have such thoughtful intentions.

Indeed, those who are meant to succeed will succeed.

“What kind of monsters are in the deep parts of the Forest of Death?”

“Before I continue, I’d like you to remove something.”

“What?”

“That human over there.”

Following Evareen’s pointing finger, I saw Jawill Wilson drooling as he stared at her.

Rubbing my forehead, I spoke.

“Jawill Wilson, get out.”

“Y-young master. I’ll just stay quietly right here.”

Haaa…

Just earlier, he was making a fuss about how dangerous it was that my visitor was a succubus, but after seeing her face once, he’s lost his mind like a pervert, making Evareen uncomfortable.

I glanced at Evareen from the corner of my eye, and she shook her head in disapproval.

With no choice, I spoke more firmly this time.

“I said leave.”

“…Understood.”

With slumped shoulders, Jawill Wilson left the reception room.

Adjusting my posture, I turned my gaze to Evareen.

“Now tell me.”

“…Before that, I’d like you to grant me a favor in exchange for the information.”

“A favor?”

“I’m not asking for anything difficult.”

I was happy thinking she was giving information for free, but it seems she wanted something in return.

I’d have to enter the Forest of Death several times anyway.

Thinking I could extract a lot of information by using Evareen well, I nodded.

“Alright, I’ll try to grant whatever requests I can.”

At that, Evareen seductively changed her posture while remaining seated and continued.

“There was a Cyclops.”

A creature from Greek and Roman mythology with a single eye, somewhat close to humanoid form.

About the size of an ogre and similarly wielding a mace, but in terms of strength, the Cyclops is far superior.

‘Hmm…’

Indeed, it was strange.

In the original story, when the monster wave occurred, Cyclops didn’t appear in the village.

The strongest monsters were only ogres or black hounds.

That means either:

The Cyclops didn’t invade the village, or the butterfly effect caused by my existence raised the level of monsters in the Forest of Death.

‘If it’s the former, that’s fortunate, but if it’s the latter, it’s terrible.’

I leaned back in my chair with a serious expression.

“Just one?”

“I only saw one, but I can’t guarantee that’s all there is.”

“Any other information?”

“That’s all for now. I couldn’t go deeper because of the Cyclops.”

By the way.

If the monster levels have increased due to the butterfly effect of my possession as ‘Selden Alphonse,’ what kind of monsters caused the disappearances of those who entered the Forest of Death 20 years ago?

Well, even ogres or black hounds in groups could certainly wipe out people.

“How did you know I was at this mansion?”

“Your scent resonates strongly here. Wouldn’t it be stranger if I couldn’t find this place?”

“Finding locations by scent… But what favor did you want that made you risk your life to gather information from the Forest of Death?”

At my words, Evareen cleared her throat with a reddened face.

“Ahem!! It wasn’t quite risking my life.”

“So what’s the favor?”

“I’ll ask when the time comes. Why are you so impatient!?”

I wonder what favor she’s taking so long to ask…

Since I only promised to grant what I could, it wasn’t a big burden.

“Fine, fine.”

“If you wish, I’ll continue to gather information about the Forest of Death.”

“You’ll keep providing information? That means you have more favors to ask, right?”

“I’d like to stay here for a while. It’s not as grand as the Succubus Sanctuary where I used to live, but it has its own charm.”

“If you live here, how will you gather information from the Forest of Death?”

“Are you underestimating me? Even if I stay here, that’s a simple task.”

It’s clear she was tired of living in the Forest of Death.

Well, for someone who was once a queen, living in a gloomy forest after residing in a castle must have been uncomfortable in many ways.

It’s rather impressive she’s lived there all this time.

“Well, staying here isn’t difficult, but there are many eyes, so I’ll have to give you a secluded room.”

“I just need a clean bedroom.”

“So the Cyclops information was in exchange for letting you stay here?”

Evareen bit her index finger, contemplating if she had other requests.

After hesitating for a while, she nodded.

“I agree. But I’d like one favor granted for each piece of information.”

“As I said earlier, I’ll try to grant whatever requests I can.”

“Understood. But I have a question for you.”

“What now?”

“Last time, didn’t you tell me to go to the Succubus Sanctuary in two years? That Moranas, who betrayed me, would be dead?”

I did tell her based on information from the original story after the monster wave ended, as I felt uneasy about her remaining in the Forest of Death, but how do I explain this?

I gave Evareen, who looked full of curiosity, a relaxed smile.

“It’s intuition.”

“Intuition?”

“I have a precognitive ability, though it’s not perfect.”

“…Are you mocking me!?”

“Believe it or not, it’s up to you. I have no reason to lie to you about Moranas dying in two years.”

Evareen slowly nodded as if it made sense, then stood up.

“Well, there’s still time, so we can talk more later.”

“Where are you going?”

“I’m tired now and would like to take a hot bath and rest in my room.”

“…Alright. You must be tired, go rest.”

Since there was no more information to extract at the moment, I called Padericks to escort Evareen to her bedroom.

I also headed to my room to sleep.

Thud-!

Evareen is a stroke of luck.

I would have had to go to the Forest of Death for exploration anyway, and it’s a place dangerous enough to risk one’s life.

But now I’ve found a way to get information without lifting a finger.

Naturally, I’m pleased.

Knock-knock-!

Padericks enters my room and bows respectfully.

“I’ve shown her to her room as you ordered, young master.”

“Ah, good work.”

“May I ask who she is? She seems like a noblewoman from somewhere.”

Only Jawill Wilson knows that Evareen is a succubus.

I thought I should be careful with my words, as Padericks might get upset if I mentioned it.

“Her name is Evareen. I met her by chance when I went to Evis territory, and she’ll be staying here for a while.”

“Are you in a good relationship?”

I tilted my head at Padericks’ question.

“What do you mean?”

“You’re at an age where you should be considering marriage, young master. She seems well-mannered, and her beauty is praised endlessly by the knights. Isn’t that excellent?”

“Don’t talk nonsense. Keep everything secret from my sister. If she finds out, she’ll start asking all sorts of questions.”

“Ah, understood.”

After Padericks left, I lay back on my bed alone.

Although Evareen had agreed to gather information about the Forest of Death, I still needed to train consistently, so I was about to fall asleep early when—

Clank-!

“W-what?”

To my surprise, Evareen entered the room with a terrified expression.

She seemed to have just finished showering and was about to sleep, as she was wearing a black see-through nightgown that left little to the imagination, making it hard to know where to look.

Squeezing my eyes shut, I raised my voice.

“What are you doing here?!”