episode_0035

The next day, when I woke up, my whole body felt refreshed.

I thought I would be sick for at least a few days.

It seems that Diana’s care has had a great effect.

I got up and was eating a light lunch when Merlin came to see me.

The reason Merlin came was to tell me some news.

“Your ex-fiancé said he left for the Vatican yesterday morning.”

Isabelle left for the Holy See.

When I heard the news, Isabel’s voice suddenly rang in my ears like an auditory hallucination.

— I’ll get it.

– you can do it.

— Because I love you.

Yes, Holy Solvent.

Isabelle must have gone to the Vatican to bring me the Holy Solvent.

To be forgiven by Kyle.

And, to prove your love.

It probably won’t take that long.

Isabel’s ability to purify is the most perfect means to prove God’s miracles to the Vatican, and above all, isn’t Isabel also a regressor?

As we know future information, negotiating with the Vatican won’t be that difficult.

“… … ”

Now that you have the Holy Solvent in hand, the elixir production is complete.

Then, all that remains is the Precious Blood.

However, this process will not be so smooth either.

It is obvious that the omnipotent Duke Winfred is guarding the safe with a light in his eyes.

So what measures can be used to break through that tight security?

At that time, when I was lost in thought, Merlin made a suggestion to me in a sad voice.

“How about using your stepsister?”

It’s a reasonable suggestion.

Rather than using Kyle’s body to break the duke’s safe, it would be more likely that Luna, Winfred’s eldest daughter, would break the safe.

However, there is a problem.

The object that must be stolen is the sacred blood.

If you are caught, even if you are Luna Winfred, your life will not be guaranteed.

If so, indeed.

Will Luna accept this absurd request without a word?

‘… … It seems possible.’

Honestly, I think it’s possible.

Luna’s appearance in this episode looked dangerous, as if she would do anything for Kyle.

‘I guess I should go to the duke’s residence at least once.’

Having to meet Luna once again, and having to go back to the damn duke’s house even just for a little while.

I don’t feel like it at all, but is there anything we can do?

You have to endure that much hardship.

At that moment, Merlin’s lips opened.

“However, Luna Winfred left the Duke’s residence yesterday. To be exact, yesterday evening.”

what? You left the mansion?

How long has it been since you left the imperial palace and returned to the mansion, and have you been away again?

“What is your destination?”

“Well, I don’t know about that either.”

“Didn’t you just go out for a moment?”

“I heard that you asked your butler not to come looking for it because you will be leaving the mansion for a while?”

“… … How do you know that?”

Merlin shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.

Then, while sipping tea, he added:

“Forgot? My main job is an information merchant?”

Tak—Merlin placed a seemingly luxurious dagger on the table.

It is an object in memory.

[Dagger of Rest], is one of the few unique grade artifacts in the game.

“The moment the system intervenes in your fate, infuse magic into the dagger and an intangible blade will rise in response to your image.”

“… ”

“If you touch that blade, you will die instantly. But you can only use it once, so remember it.”

The Dagger of Rest literally gives perfect rest to the opponent.

The raised blade precisely separates the body from the soul, so no pain is felt.

At least you don’t have to worry about being sick when you die.

“If you drink the Precious Blood, the level of your soul will rise one level. In that case, even if you die, your soul will wander next to your body. Like a living being with an ego.”

“After that, if you get the chance, you can save it with an elixir.”

“That’s right. If you successfully survive, from then on you will be completely free from the system.”

My heart was pounding.

The hope of escaping from this damn world is gradually getting closer.

It was that moment.

smart-

A couple of knocks echoed in the air.

“Lord, this is Diana.”

As soon as the door was opened, Diana carefully entered the living room.

“I have something to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“A guest has arrived.”

“Guest? Who?”

“I am Esther of the Alchemy Society.”

****

Squeak—

The carriage stopped with a loud friction sound.

“We have arrived, Lady Isabel.”

Isabel raised her bowed head.

Through my widened field of view, a nearly pure white exterior came into view.

The exterior looked more like a castle than a church.

The carriage door swung open.

The coachman held out his hand, but Isabel ignored him and got off the carriage.

“Hmm.”

Isabel spun around and took in the Pope’s palace with her eyes.

It was a majestic sight familiar to Isabel.

This is because the Count Justia family itself had a very close relationship with the Vatican, and until she returned to the past, the Vatican was a resting place for Isabelle whenever she was tired both physically and mentally.

After a while, the knights who arrived later got off the carriage and approached Isabel.

“You can follow me.”

Isabel nodded indifferently and walked away.

Isabelle, who had been walking absentmindedly, suddenly burst into laughter.

This is because the memory of meeting Kyle at the imperial palace a few days ago came to mind.

‘Kyle… He looked very surprised… ‘

When he knelt down to ask for punishment, Kyle’s eyes were filled with deep contempt.

Even though it was upsetting, Isabel was incredibly happy that she remained in Kyle’s memories.

Isabel also knows that she is disgusting.

But now I decided not to worry about such trivial things anymore.

Because at least Kyle needs him now.

— Divine Solvent.

— Yes, bring that at least.

— Do you know? Will my heart be moved?

Okay, that one is enough.

Just that fact alone made Isabel shiver all over, as if she was in ecstasy.

“This way.”

I turned around the corner several times and arrived in front of the castle gate.

Squeak— When the door opened, a boy in pure white priest’s robes jumped out as if he had been waiting and led the way.

Jumble-jump-

The Vatican at noon was quite quiet.

How long did it take to walk like that?

When I came to my senses, I found that I had arrived at the garden located in the center of the Vatican.

The garden was empty.

Because I happened to arrive much earlier than the promised time.

“I hope you have a relaxing time.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

The boy who was guiding us bowed his head and walked away.

“… ”

Isabel slowly looked around the garden.

The garden of the Holy See is more like a kind of passage.

This is because it is located in the center of the castle and connects all spaces of the Holy See.

‘Kyle… ‘

The engagement ceremony with Kyle was also held here.

On the day of the engagement ceremony, Kyle’s appearance, fully dressed up, flashes before my eyes.

Kyle at that time was cooler than anyone else in the empire.

Ah, I miss you.

What is Kyle doing right now?

I thought it would be nice if Kyle thought of me, even if it was just for one second.

The sound of bugs screeching filled my ears.

The cool smell of grass tickled the tip of my nose.

I was walking around in such a delusional state.

“Isabel?”

A familiar voice came from behind her.

Without hesitation, Isabel turned her head in the direction the voice came from.

“Isabel? It’s Isabel, right?”

It’s a man.

But not Kyle.

“Why is it so hard to see your face these days?”

Who was it?

My memory is vague.

The man approached him step by step.

A joy that could not be hidden bloomed on the man’s face.

“Isabel? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“… ”

“What’s wrong? Oh, you really don’t remember who I am?”

The man smirked.

It was unpleasant.

So much so that I want to run right now and slap him in the face.

It was then.

“I’m Ludwig.”

Ludwig.

Those three letters were stuck in my mind like a stake.

At the same time, fragments of memories passed through my mind.

—Madam! Did you hear the news?

— I heard that Mr. Ludwig, who often came to the mansion, was a spy for the principality.

— According to the discovered note, there was a plan to kidnap Madame and take her hostage… Huh! He died very well.

Ah, I remembered.

Yes, it was.

He was that kind of person.

“You’ve grown a lot since I didn’t see you, right? Haha, no one recognized me.”

A sly voice pierced my eardrums like tinnitus.

Isabelle approached Ludwig step by step.

“Still, I feel a little sad? I thought you would recognize me.”

shut up.

It’s been a long time since I erased people like you from my mind.

“That… I heard the story… I heard you broke off your engagement… ?”

The rising murderous intent eroded Isabel’s reason.

At the same time, a bright yellow light gathered in her right hand.

The divine power compressed to its limit let out a creepy noise.

“I, Isabel… ?”

Ludwig slowly backed away.

Isabel closed her eyes and smiled.

At the same time, her right hand, glowing bright yellow, was raised in the air.

and.

Wow!

Isabel’s right hand struck Ludwig’s left cheek.

The dull sound of the blow rang out loudly.

A voice sounded like a thick piece of wood being split in half.

Kwakwakwaang—!!

Ludwig was blown away and rolled around on the floor for a while.

Dust flew up in the direction he flew.

“Ugh… Ugh… .”

Ludwig barely stood up, clutching his red, swollen left cheek.

He couldn’t even speak properly due to the intense pain shooting out of his left cheek.

Soon, something white fell from the corner of his mouth.

“… this person… !”

Ludwig’s teeth sparkled.