episode_0043

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I thought that if Elisabeta gave an order, the Ruinongs who had been confined to paradise would come out obediently, like mushrooms blooming on damp wallpaper.

It’s too easy.

It felt pitiful that I had been worried and worried.

I can’t believe a difficult problem was solved so easily.

Rather, I even had the feeling that something was unclear.

‘No matter how naive and simple the Ruinongs are… ‘Can you be that enthusiastic about a foreigner?’

It is natural for innocent children to be attracted to beautiful women. I once heard somewhere that the prettier and more beautiful your appearance is, the less wary you become.

but,

There was something suspicious about the behavior of Ruinong, who passionately admired the Platinum Princess.

Would you say that you went beyond fascination and fell into delusion?

The Ruinongs who were wary of outsiders, screaming and foaming at the mouth, were nowhere to be seen. All they did was worship Elizabeth like a god and cheer for her.

“Can you still feel God now?”

“Okay, I’m not sure. Sometimes I feel it, sometimes I don’t… .”

It’s a long time ago.

I nodded at Lue’s trembling answer.

First, I approached Elisabetta, who was surrounded by Ruinongs, to check it up close. As we approached, Elisabetta welcomed us with a bright smile.

“Edanant, have you been there?”

It was a normal voice.

Also, I didn’t find anything suspicious in its appearance.

It’s just a simple symptom. So I decided to put my doubts aside for a moment.

“Your Majesty, it seems that Saint Beatrice visited the paradise of fairies.”

“What? Beatrice… ! That damn girl came here?!”

As soon as she heard the news of the cat thief who had robbed her fiancé, Elisabetta burst into anger, running rampant as if she had been transformed into a white-haired witch.

Emerald eyes were colored with hatred.

It was the moment when the benevolent princess suddenly turned into an eccentric villainess.

Then, the Ruinongs who followed the Platinum Princess burst out laughing and screaming. They appeared to immediately widen their distance like the ebb of the tide, fearing that they might be swept away by the aftermath of hatred.

hmm.

Looking at the wild reaction, it is clear that it is Elisabetta.

Elisabetta slaps the floor so violently that the hem of her skirt flutters. Still, he seemed to have not let go of his anger and sighed heavily.

“Hey!”

“The princess suddenly got angry!”

Is this what a disaster movie scene would be like?

The Ruinongs trembled with astonished expressions on their faces.

The violent intimidation of the villainess immediately overwhelmed the atmosphere. Through him, the Ruinongs realized that the benevolent princess had a violent side.

You must never offend the princess… !

The little fairies cheered each other on and immediately designated a taboo.

“While searching the outskirts of the village under the guidance of the Ruinongs, they discovered the midnight sun scepter. This is the sacred weapon of the Holy Empire used by Beatrice.”

“… The scepter of the midnight sun.”

The divine punishment of the Earth Mother who put the immortal Demon King into eternal rest.

There was no way Elizabeth didn’t know that.

Elisabetta’s expression changed significantly upon learning that Beatrice had left behind a sacred weapon in the paradise of fairies. I was beginning to think that the disappearance of the saint’s party might not have been a simple late-night escape.

“Even though I am unfamiliar with war, I know about the scepter of the midnight sun. It is the divine soldier who put an end to the immortal demon lord! Without suddenly going crazy, how could Beatrice become a sacred soldier…? .”

Elizabeth muttered while biting her nails.

I spoke again to the perplexed woman.

“And it seems that there was a man who accompanied Beatrice to paradise. I’ll have to ask the Ruinongs who that is… .”

“… … .”

Maybe it’s Maximilian,

I swallowed those words with difficulty.

Even if you don’t say it, you’ll expect Maximilian.

But for some reason, Elizabeth didn’t even show any reaction. I even thought that maybe I didn’t understand what he meant.

It was quite different from the way he went wild when he heard the news about Beatrice.

Elizabeth kept a blank expression as if she was hearing a story from someone she had never met.

The calm appearance, like a peaceful lake, was beyond bewildering and even gave me goosebumps.

“You decided to forget Maximilian now. There are no regrets left. I’m not the type of woman who’s annoying enough to cling to a guy who irresponsibly left me.”

“… Is that so?”

“Anyway, I’m glad. Because I accidentally found traces of the missing saint’s party.”

“… … .”

Elizabeth said with a bright complexion.

There was not an ounce of regret or even an ounce of sadness on her beautiful face.

I guessed it through him.

Currently, Elizabeth was being controlled by an unidentified mental entity.

* * *

How does a paradise full of crystals emitting pure white brilliance distinguish between day and night?

– You may suddenly feel the question:

As time passed, I was able to find the answer.

As the time in the outside world approached evening, the brilliant brilliance of the crystals gradually faded.

As darkness suddenly grew, the Ruinongs entered the hut one by one, covered with vines and leaves.

“This is your home!”

Lue kindly guided us to his cabin.

It looks similar to other huts.

The only thing that distinguished it was the nameplate, written in crooked letters, ‘Lue Ruinong’s House’.

Even after spending three years outside, Lue’s cabin was very clean. Perhaps other Ruinongs have carefully managed the hut. It was truly a wonderful family affair.

“Ethan is using the bed!”

“… It’s too small for me.”

Unfortunately, the large mushroom bed was ridiculously small for an adult male.

Because it was a bed originally made for Ruinong.

The same was true for other furniture.

Everything was cute, as if we had arrived at a dwarf kingdom.

It must be the work of a being called ‘God’ whom the Ruinong worship. Because he has built a near-perfect paradise for Ruinong, who worship him like an overprotective mother.

“Sleep first. I’ll be back for a moment.”

Lue, who was sitting on the bed, got up and tried to join us.

He smiled bitterly and shook his head.

The situation may become dangerous.

He left Lue, who was trying to follow him, in the cabin and took action on his own.

The destination was the place where Saint Beatrice’s sacred armory was abandoned.

As I got closer, I was greeted by a scepter of midnight sun radiating brilliant brilliance.

Even though the paradise was dark at night, the holy relics that the saint left behind were shining alone without anyone noticing.

“Edanant.”

There were already passengers.

It was Elizabeth.

To be exact, it was ‘something’ that resided in Elisabetta.

“As it got dark, the once bustling paradise became quiet.”

“Because night is adults’ time. It’s time for the kids to sleep now.”

The beautiful princess with flowing blonde hair smiled softly.

What are you thinking?

Elizabeth turned her head as she took a step forward.

As she approached the scepter of the midnight sun, I quietly stared at her back and held onto her hand. This was to respond to unexpected situations at any time.

“You have a quite cautious personality. I noticed it from the beginning.”

“… … .”

“Anyway, humans are difficult to deceive. It’s annoyingly complicated.”

“You were clumsy.”

Maybe so,

The goddess of Ruinongs smiled and answered.

My eyebrows furrowed at the lively, excited voice like that of a child.

“Anyway, welcome to the paradise of fairies. Ever since the Earthmother’s girl came to visit on her own, pleasant things have been happening.”

“It’s not pleasant at all.”

The goddess who created the paradise of fairies was possessed in Elizabeth’s body.

The princess’s eyes, which had turned vivid purple, proved this.

I felt an overwhelming sense of divinity.

He was a great deity who showed that he was the creator god who gave birth to races and paradise.

The reason why Majin and the cultists went to extreme lengths to kidnap Elizabeth was because she was the optimal vessel for the descent of Godhead.

As proof, the goddess’ deity and Elizabeth’s body boasted a high assimilation rate.

“Why did you take the princess’s body?”

“That is very rude. Is it the princess who called me from my eternal rest?”

He asked in a sharp tone.

Then the goddess made a sad expression and spoke grumpily.

“God did not use a vessel. The vessel absorbed the godhead.”

“… Is that possible?”

“I don’t know either. I’m embarrassed because it’s my first time experiencing something like this.”

“… … .”

Anyway, that means you had no intention of stealing Elizabeth’s body.

Anyway, I’m glad.

I was wondering what would happen if the goddess possessing my body took over my control.

It was a problem that could be solved if the goddess of Ruinong, who had been unintentionally caught up in it, quietly transferred control to Elisabeta and stepped down.

Thinking like that, I breathed a sigh of relief.

“Why do I give it back?”

“What?”

“I’ve never seen such a perfect bowl. You have to use the dishes a lot until they get old someday. Besides, all the children in paradise like it.”

“… You finally revealed your intentions.”

All these people called God are like that.

Arrogant and greedy,

They just view the people they worship as expendable goods.

It was a result that was somewhat expected.

I regretted feeling relieved, even if only for a moment.

While gazing at the goddess who boasted of overwhelming divinity, the control of divine protection was released.

This is because they lured her to a deserted place in order to retrieve Elisabeta, even if it was through physical means.

* * *

The Creator always creates creations in imitation of himself.

The same was true for Broyan.

Using the ego as a mold, they created a race they named Ruinong.

Like the tomboyish and trouble-making Ruinongs, Broyan, the original and creator, was full of fun. So, he deliberately spoke harshly and put the guests who visited the fairy paradise into a difficult situation.

“Uh, uh… ?”

A torrent of black began to rush in.

At the same time, the man’s eyes turned black.

It was an expression of his will to get Elisabeta back, even if it was by force. The black color that fluttered like a haze soon surrounded the surroundings and blocked the space.

“Yes, why did you show up… !”

Broyan let out a terrified voice.

It was because I saw something that I should never encounter in my lifetime.