episode_0023

“…Marian?”

“As expected, our lady. You saw through my true nature at a glance.”

Emilia smiled proudly and boasted about Marian’s genius.

“Indeed.”

“Really, our young lady knows that poop should be avoided even though we didn’t even teach her! Ah, I’m so glad I don’t resemble Laria in that way!”

“Poop…”

She treats the prince like shit, and she actually treats herself like crap…

Aden also had many relatable parts, so the story blossomed for a while.

* * *

A girl with pure white skin that did not fade despite her scruffy appearance and hair like ebony was sleeping.

To her like that.

Sigh.

Water was sprinkled.

“Wake up! How long are you going to rebel?”

The girl’s closed eyes opened brightly due to the loud voice and the cold splash of water.

The slave officer stepped back as if frightened by the cruel look in his eyes that did not match his age.

“Oh, you arrogant girl! Who are you looking at like that without even knowing the topic?”

“……”

Water was sprayed several more times.

The eyes that had been open defiantly lowered down as if giving up. The girl was only 9 years old. The cold, wet clothes quickly lost body heat and the girl’s body trembled slightly.

“Kkeuk, it will happen a long time ago. No matter how strong you are, you are already a slave. As long as you have that necklace, you’re a female slave who can’t even use magic. If you continue to be rebellious, you may be sold into sexual slavery. If you look like that, you’ll be paid a lot for that too, and personally, I think it would be more enjoyable to educate her as a sex slave, but kekekekeke.”

“……”

“You don’t like that either, right? Honestly, it’s better to be a gang member than a sex slave, right? If you use your magic well, you can control the entire back world. You could probably become an executive by the time you become an adult, so it would be better to just sign a contract. They say he’ll be free if he signs a contract to be loyal to the organization, but he’s such a frustrating kid.”

The slave manager continued talking, but the girl just closed her eyes.

Contract, or wizard’s oath. An oath that can only be made by a wizard who can store mana above a certain level. It is literally a contract with mana. It was a dangerous contract that could result in the wizard losing mana, which was his lifeblood.

“You can’t escape anyway. Wouldn’t it be better to sign a contract quickly and see some sunlight?”

“……”

“Ha. It’s frustrating, I wish they would just sell me as a sex slave.”

“……”

“If you decide to become a sex slave, I will fuck you first.”

When the girl didn’t move even after talking for a while, the man poured out his stress in words and left the cage with a clanking sound.

A large, large iron cage that looks like it is imprisoning a fierce beast. The girl was left alone in the seemingly empty space.

“……”

The girl’s cold blue eyes opened. Contrary to his words, mana was swirling fiercely in the girl’s heart.

‘you can do it. ‘I feel rewarded for being quiet until now.’

There are no more guards guarding the prison.

‘But… I’m so tired. ‘Let’s just… rest for a little while.’

The sound of breathing is heard.

The exhaustion of mind and body quickly led her to a sound sleep.

‘Seria. I love you my daughter.’

My mother wanted to go on a trip, but she couldn’t.

‘Seria. You shouldn’t expect anything from the emperor. If you can, run away. You must run away from the palace.’

mother was murdered The number of assassins was captured, but the employer could not be revealed.

‘Seria, my younger brother, don’t worry too much. Even if you give up the throne, you’ll be fine.’

The brother who said that was poisoned.

‘You’re giving up your right to succession?’

‘Yes, Abama.’

‘Tsk. ‘Do you think it’s a joke?’

‘……’

My father was a monster. Even when his mother was murdered or his brother was murdered, he did not even blink. I felt like I was a ritual sacrifice.

‘I am not a chess piece…’

The sweet dream turned into a nightmare halfway through.

The girl’s eyes opened.

It’s time.

* * *

In front of the east building.

“Sister, let’s sleep separately today!”

“…Marian?”

What should I say when I said no to Maria, who followed me to the annex today as if she wanted to sleep with me? ‘To the bride, ‘Use each room!’ Will the new groom make that kind of expression when he hears this?’

I steeled myself and opened my mouth.

“Today! I have to put the finishing touches on my dad’s gift!”

“…Okay.”

Maria lowered her head with a downcast face and trudged back.

‘…My conscience pricks.’

I opened my mouth in front of my room.

“Lia.”

“Yes, lady.”

“Thank you so much for the gift.”

“A gift?”

Emilia tilted her head.

“When I was 4 years old, a birthday present.”

I was in a hurry so I cut it all down and ate it.

“Ah. That? I was surprised that the young lady knew, but hehe. If you need it, I’ll get it for you.”

“Isn’t an elixir made from the World Tree very precious?”

We talked for a while.

The leap of the world tree. In the original work, it was described as an elixir that could cure any illness, but the method of obtaining it was not provided. However, Emilia came to the rescue for her mother. Since it wasn’t a disease, it didn’t have much effect… . Even though it was left over from what I used for my mom, the amount was quite large.

“You can take care of it, but that medicine is not known to humans.”

She says it easily, but it is a treasure that cannot be obtained even if you pay a thousand gold.

‘I’ll write well, Emilia.’

It’s a bit awkward to say this after saying thank you.

“No one is allowed in my room today! Of course Lia too!”

“Hehe. I’m sad, lady.”

“Well, that doesn’t work!”

Even if you smile so pretty, it’s really not okay. Because I won’t be in my room tonight.

“Phew…”

When I divided the elixir into portions for each person, I ended up with 5 bottles.

It’s a bottle as small as your finger, but it’s probably more expensive than a mansion.

Preparation is over.

“I like it, let’s try it!”

I focused my consciousness.

It covers the skin and magical energy flows through the veins.

The mana surrounding the entire body vibrates rapidly.

A strange sensation as if refreshing cold water was flowing through the body.

‘Image clearly.’

Gradually, the magic spreads from my fingertips to my toes.

“polymorph.”

Ugh.

A moment of light.

I feel a tickling sensation. The body changes. His hands and feet stretched out straight and he grew taller.

When I opened my calmly closed eyes…

“Wow…”

An unfamiliar girl was reflected in the mirror.

A girl who looks about 15 or 16 years old and is very different from me when she was five years old, but anyone who knows her can easily tell that we are the same person.

“This is me.”

I had been growing it out from the beginning, but when I saw the soft flowing hair flowing over my hips and down to my thighs, I tried wrapping it around with my fingers.

“The clothes got smaller.”

I changed into the simple dress I had prepared in advance.

“It’s my first time, so there’s nothing I can do.”

After getting ready, I quietly left the mansion.

Something makes my heart flutter.

“Is this enough…?”

The silver hair that wraps around its body every time it moves is pretty, but hair like this is rare even in the empire.

‘Illusion.’

Simple illusion magic. Immediately my hair turned black.

“You look like your sister.”

‘Hide’

Mana surrounded the body and even the shadows disappeared.

I gathered magical energy into the soles of my feet and spurted them on, and my body jumped in an instant.

It was clearly different from before.

“Oh…”

It wasn’t this comfortable for my small body.

‘Levitation.’

I feel like I am a martial arts expert. Simply put, stealth techniques or light techniques?

“Success!”

Although the wall seemed extremely high, Woldam was simpler than I thought.

‘I’ll be back by morning!’

* * *

Under the moonlight, the time when Marian crossed the castle gate without a sound.

Emilia, who was secretly watching the scene, opened her mouth.

“Hehe. It seems like only yesterday when you started walking, my lady… . You’re already running and flying.”

As she spoke, she tied her shiny silver hair up in a tight ponytail.

“I want to go with you, but.”

Aden suddenly appeared and answered in a stern voice.

“A night walk with the lady. It will be fun.”

“…I’m jealous.”

“Because there is a snake-like prince in the territory now.”

“…There is something the 1st princess asked for.”

“Please?”

“I’m going to pretend to be dead and hide myself, so please take care of me for a moment.”

“Hmm. The 1st princess… She seems a bit old, but she looks a hundred times better than the 1st prince. So what did you do?”

“That young thing even lowered its head… . Even though I know he’s a monster… . It felt like I was begging for my life… . He said it was possible as long as it was hidden.”

“What… . We’ve caught all the spies, so it shouldn’t be difficult… . Ah… I’m glad to see the young lady grown up, but as someone who secretly follows her… . If I waste my time on this, I’ll miss it.”

Emilia climbed over the wall at lightning speed.

“Please.”

* * *

Where there is light, there is darkness, and although magic is advanced and the empire is said to be better to live in than other countries, there is deep darkness behind its bright and sophisticated appearance.

A slum, a place that can be called a back alley.

This place is full of people who will do anything for money.

For example, illegal activities, slavery, assassination, everything imaginable and unimaginable was possible.

Cecilia and her maid Lamia are entering there. Even though we had just entered the back alley, unlike the gorgeous front, there were people lined up, drunk and drunk. They passed on as if they were invisible.

“Didn’t the girls just pass by?”