episode_0042
by fnovelpia“So, are you in a relationship like that? Hmm?”
El shook her shoulders and pecked Werner with a playful expression.
Although she tends to show a mature attitude and caution that is not appropriate for her age, L sometimes had a bunch of oysters just like her age.
The first time was when I went to the department store with Revan, the second time was when I got the bookstore, and the third time was right now. Elle was happily teasing Werner.
“How did you meet? Who confessed?”
“···It’s not like that. We’ve known each other since we were young, but we met again when I transferred my criminal background.”
“Wow, a childhood friend. It’s delicious material.”
Revan felt a sense of déjà vu from El’s reaction. And soon, I remembered the origin of that familiarity.
‘He looks like a guy who used to drink beer in the arena.’
But that thought never came out of my mouth. How can you be like a man to a woman? Even Revan, who had no sense of sense, knew very well that this was a slap in the face.
Eventually, Werner took snacks out of the basket Annika had brought and placed them on a plate. Crispy! The cookie went into L’s mouth, making a well-baked sound.
“This taste…!”
L, who was savoring the cookie as she put it in her mouth, narrowed her brows. And then he continued speaking like a rapid fire.
“This snack is handmade. It means that I baked it myself, not for sale!”
“···Can you tell just by eating it?”
“Yes. As evidence, there is not much sweetness in these cookies. Although it is studded with chocolate chips, the amount of sugar is adjusted to maintain a light taste, making it a cookie made to suit someone’s taste…”
Sigh. Revan and El’s gaze naturally focused on one place. Werner sighed.
“It’s not too sweet for my taste.”
“As expected.”
Sigh! The moment El snapped her fingers and was about to open her mouth to say something excited, Werner held out his palm.
“We’ll talk about Annika later. Let’s look at Revan’s business first.”
L’s shoulders, which had been constantly shaking, calmed down. Toouk. Werner began to draw on the paper with the pen he had just taken out.
“It’s not that difficult to make it portable. All you have to do is reduce the size and make it portable.”
“The original blueprint is not that big either.”
“Well, that’s true, but natural is better. These days, all artifacts use jewels to make them look beautiful.”
“···Hmm. I’m not bragging, but it’s rare to find a gem that can withstand my mana.”
“I know. You can see that they thought about it even in the design drawings. But this is custom-made, right? Since I’m only making one, it’s okay if it’s a little expensive. And that level of jewelry is always available in our family. I’m going to use that.”
El’s eyes dilated in surprise at Werner’s words. It probably didn’t seem like a significant cost.
“Well, senior. I also have some money. So-”
“Ah, it’s okay. I’m doing this because I want to.”
Revan tried to stop him, but Werner shook his head as if it was okay.
“I was squatting in Golden Dragon, but I touched my family’s money. This is no problem. Think of it as paying off your debt.”
“···Thank you.”
Revan bowed his head and expressed his gratitude for the kind kindness. Werner, seeing that, smiled and moved his pen again.
“Well, since the underlying blueprint is strong, I don’t think there will be any problems…”
Knock knock. Werner touched the paper with the tip of his pen and asked Revan.
“Revan? Is there some kind of magic that is cast over your mind?’
“···Yes?”
It’s mental magic. It was a word that made me uncomfortable just hearing it.
“Of course, I saw you fighting too. He said he was remodeled by Professor Faust…?”
Glancing. Werner asked carefully, observing Revan’s gaze. It seemed like he was afraid that he might touch a sensitive part.
But Revan didn’t think anything of it. It was something that could not be hidden since all of Geoff’s students had already found out.
“You can speak comfortably.”
“Ugh, yes. As you probably know better, the most difficult reason for humans to fight against demonic beasts is fear. You know?”
Revan nodded. This was something that Faust emphasized, and it was information that was painstakingly gained through multiple experiences.
Demonic beasts are not life. This means that the World Tree is not a creation.
The demonic beast was the imitation of the magical power and curse possessed by demons into the form that humans feared. In other words, it was created to catch people in the first place.
The compatibility between humans and demon beasts is like rock, paper, scissors. When a human produces scissors, it becomes a fist. Scissors. Just like when you make a fist and you show off, there is literally a hierarchical relationship.
The biggest reason was the pressure they felt from showing off. Unless a person possesses considerable courage, it is impossible for a human to even act properly in front of a magical beast.
Because of this, in the past, except for a few heroes, no one could stand against the demonic beasts. This was also the reason why half of the empire was eaten up within a week after Sophia opened the door to the other world.
However, the reason hairless monkeys conquered the world was thanks to mana and the brains that used it, and humans found a breakthrough.
“The brains of soldiers who specialize in dealing with magical beasts have mental magic that reduces fear and increases the spirit of a warrior.”
“···Is that so?”
“Yes. Unfortunately, not all humans are mentally strong enough to fight calmly in front of a magical beast.”
This was Revan’s first time hearing this story. It was a topic of conversation that Faust had never brought up.
Whenever Faust was bored, he would rave about his research and how great the modifications Revan had received were.
But the subject of spirit was something Revan had never heard of. It may be said to be speculation, but there was a possibility that Faust controlled the information.
Revan recalled something that happened not long ago. Faust finally spits out the truth about going beyond the wall and hiding the correct information about Vivian.
“······.”
Werner continued speaking, not noticing Revan’s expression hardening behind the gas mask.
“Well, if you also have a mental spell on your head, this blueprint is a bit dangerous.”
“Why is it dangerous?”
“L. What are the criteria for purifying your mana?”
“Um···.”
El, who had been thinking for a while and falling asleep, opened her mouth.
“Purifies ‘bad things’.”
“Yes. I thought so. In a good way, mental magic protects the recipient, but in a bad way, it can be said to be mental manipulation.”
“···I see.”
El realized what Werner was trying to say. If there is a mind-related magic in Revan’s head, there is a possibility that it can be erased with his own mana.
The problem is that we don’t know if there is magic on Revan’s head, and if so, what type it is. If the device was operated in this situation, unknown side effects could occur.
“Well, with a little improvement, I think it would be possible to purely remove the poison. So what about Revan?”
“······.”
“Revan?”
“Ah, yes.”
Revan, who had been dazed for a moment at Werner’s name, raised his head. El’s face came into view, looking at him worriedly.
“If possible, could I get a blueprint for you from Professor Faust?”
“Blueprint, you mean?”
“Yes. I think I’ll need it to modify the device. I think I need to see what kind of magic is on the head.”
Werner asked without much agitation. In his opinion, Professor Faust cared a lot about Revan. If you can take off your gas mask, isn’t it a win-win?
But Revan’s intuition was ringing an alarm. I have a feeling that if Faust is involved again this time, things will get weird.
If I hadn’t had a light argument with Faust a while ago, I might have done as Werner said without even thinking about it. However, a small seed of doubt had already been planted in Revan’s mind.
So Revan naturally spoke.
“Hmm, Faust… The professor seems busy with work these days. Is there any other way?”
“The method… The method… Ah!”
match! He clapped his hands as if he remembered Werner.
“Annika’s family is well-versed in spiritual matters. There might be a way if you ask me.”
“If it’s okay, can I ask you a favor?”
Werner smiled coolly at Revan’s question.
“Yes. Let me ask you a favor. Annika’s family and our family are quite close. He’ll probably accept it.”
I wonder if he accepts it because of his family name… Hehe. El muttered quietly in a gloomy voice, but no one answered. That’s how today’s discussion ended.
***
“Benny.”
Bismuth family mansion. And there was a brown-haired girl standing in the center of the head office.
“I think I gave an order to approach that man named Revan and get information.”
A brown-haired girl. Benny was trembling with his head down in front of Berthe, the head of the Bismuth family.
“Was I wrong?”
“Oh, no!”
“But why aren’t you listening to me?”
“Well, that is…!”
Revan has a red ruby. This was something Bert was clearly aware of.
Idiot Benny, it’s roughly red, so it’s a red ruby! You may say that, but Sonia, who received training to become a successor, couldn’t have been wrong.
However, no matter how much I searched, the name Revan was not in the ledger. Above all, a necklace with such a design had never been made.
This meant that Revan obtained the red ruby gemstone and processed it through a route unknown to Bert.
Red Jade was credited with saving the Bismuth family. However, if you take a quick look behind the scenes, it is full of shameful secrets that should not be revealed to others.
Therefore, for Berthe, the uncontrolled red ruby was both a thankless being and an abomination itself. I had to find the source at all costs.
“But… that guy has a close relationship with Professor Faust…!”
Benny protested as if it was unfair. He completely left out the story that he had offended Revan and ruined any room for improvement in their relationship.
“That’s all I know.”
Bert, the head of the Bismuth family, also saw the game that day. Terrible inaction. And his intimacy with Faust.
Although we do not know his exact identity, Faust was an unusual person. Bert guessed that he was probably a fairly high noble in the empire.
“It is not necessary to meet the person in question to obtain information.”
Benny shook his head desperately. After thinking for a while, Benny figured out the intention of Bert’s words.
“Eh, L! There was a woman named El, and she seemed close to that guy Revan.”
“Elra. What is your family name?”
“Uh, none. I am a commoner woman with no roots.”
“Then it’s a simple matter. Benny, open the window.”
Benny approached the window with trembling legs. And then, the moment I pulled the handle-
“Aaaak-!”
Caw-! A crow circled around the room and sat on Bert’s shoulder.
There was an unusual necklace hanging around the crow’s neck. A coiled black snake was drawn, signifying a contact point in the back world.
“Benny. First of all, stimulate Revan as much as possible. By asking where the necklace came from.”
“Yes, yes?!”
“I have no expectations that you will get any information. Those who are that strong have an eccentric personality. If you bother me, I’ll try to get rid of you even if it means putting my hand on it.”
“Well, that’s-! After seeing that guy Revan’s abilities-”
“Would it be okay to kill him then? After that, the character called ‘El’ is touched. It looks like the guy with something weird on his face is walking around with a girl around.”
square. Bert, who had written a short note and hung it on the crow’s leg, opened his mouth.
“So, she is a child around Sonia’s age. There is no way that people around you are resistant to being attacked.”
“···Yes. I understand.”
Bert muttered in response to Benny’s helpless response, filled with resignation.
“Must. All red rubies must be under the control of our Bismuth family. There can be no exceptions.”
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