episode_0048

The next morning.

Squeak—

The visit took place without warning.

I looked back carefully.

“Kyle.”

Luna came in through the crack in the open door.

Then he sat down next to me.

“What are you doing now?”

When I narrowed my eyes and asked, Luna chuckled.

“Did you just wake up?”

It was a question not worth answering, but I roughly nodded.

At least I still need Luna.

“You look handsome when you wake up.”

Of course, this is too much nonsense to just listen to in silence.

I clicked my tongue and cut her off.

“What is the Precious Blood?”

“I saved it.”

“… … You really saved it?”

Saved.

That clear sound rushed into my ears.

‘Successful? really?’

Seeing as there has been no disturbance so far, it appears that no one has noticed.

I trusted Luna, but I never thought she would succeed so cleanly.

Admiration burst out from the gap between the teeth.

Luna smiled brightly as she looked at me like that.

“I told you, right? Just wait for good news.”

Luna brushed her hair back and took out a glass bottle from her arms.

In the sunlight streaming through the window, the liquid in the bottle sparkled like a jewel.

“Now, take it.”

I received the Precious Blood from her with trembling hands.

And I looked at it carefully.

“… … ”

I slowly turned my head to face Luna.

He then spoke in a friendly voice.

“Thank you.”

Luna, who was looking at me as if fascinated, swallowed her saliva.

She stared at my face and then slowly looked away.

And answered.

“Hehe, I’m glad you know.”

Let’s not forget, facial expression management.

I asked while keeping a smiling face.

“Shall we have dinner together tonight?”

“… What?”

Luna looked at my face in fascination, then suddenly came to her senses and shook her head.

“Are you serious?”

“Of course.”

“… … Good.”

Luna’s face turned slightly red as she spoke shyly.

Then, as if to hide his red face, he turned his head and stood up.

“… … I’ll wake up first.”

“Already?”

It was just a word thrown out, but from the top of Luna’s ears to the back of her neck, it turned bright red like a tomato.

“I will send the old butler to his room on time, so rest comfortably until then.”

Then he walked out of the room at a brisk pace, as if running away.

I laughed out loud and looked at Luna’s back, and after making sure she was completely far away, I looked away.

“… ”

I carefully handled the glass bottle containing the Precious Blood.

I stared at the glass bottle like that for several minutes.

You can’t tell the difference between a counterfeit product and the real thing just by looking at the outside.

The most certain verification method is whether or not there is a response to divine power.

If this is the real thing, it will cause an enormous chemical reaction the moment it comes into contact with divine power.

Of course, I don’t have divine powers, but that’s okay.

Because there is still a way.

“Good thing I left it behind.”

I took out the Holy Solvent hidden by the bedside.

There is only a very small amount left after making the elixir, but it is enough.

I carefully uncorked the bottle and tilted it.

Then, a drop of Holy Dissolving Agent fell onto the Precious Blood.

A ripple erupted around the place where the holy dissolver fell.

and.

“… !”

Precious blood began to boil.

It began to tremble as if lava was seething, and soon a group of intense, sacred lights erupted.

I closed my eyes tightly.

As if a flash of light had exploded, the room was bathed in pure white light.

How many minutes have passed like that?

The sight of the Precious Blood that I finally opened my eyes to see was as calm as if it had never happened before.

“… … It’s pure blood.”

Ah, I finally found it.

A horrifying sensation hit the top of my head.

Mixed emotions swirled in one corner of my heart.

After a while, Merlin’s stern voice rang in my ears like an auditory hallucination.

— When you drink the Precious Blood, your soul’s level will rise one level.

— In that case, even if you die, your soul will wander next to your body.

Preparation is over.

Now that you have obtained the Precious Blood, all you have to do is drink it.

“Phew… .”

jingle—

I shook the glass bottle I was holding from side to side.

As Holy Blood is a unique grade item, its effects are overwhelming compared to general consumable items.

However, although it is effective, it also has disadvantages.

That’s right, the process of drinking is quite painful.

“… … .”

In the game, the situation ends with the character groaning a few times and briefly collapsing.

However, there is no way to know what level of pain the player feels during the process.

Of course you won’t die.

The item description only describes it as ‘fierce pain’, but nowhere does it say that it causes permanent damage.

But who enjoys pain?

I swallowed deeply.

“… … Is it okay?”

It’ll be okay because you won’t die.

I have to leave this damn world as soon as possible, but is it so bad that it hurts a little?

I took a deep breath and then let it out.

gulp-

Without hesitation, he immediately poured the Precious Blood into his mouth.

As it gently passed down my throat, a faint feeling of pleasure spread through my esophagus.

It was then.

“Keuuu… !”

A pain that felt as if every cell in my body was being squeezed out one by one took over my entire body.

Terrible pain felt in every joint of the bone.

It was literally [fierce pain].

Cooung—

My head tilted heavily and I lost my balance and fell to the floor.

He was breathing irregularly with bloodshot eyes.

I wanted to scream at the pain that assaulted my entire body, but in reality, only a faint moan came out between my parched lips.

“Ah… … ”

Consciousness is fading away.

I feel like my whole body is melting due to the heat covering my whole body.

Slowly, very slowly.

The fear of death began to creep up on me.

At that time, a cool sensation rose to the tip of my head, as if cold water had been poured on it.

The excruciating pain that was squeezing my entire body also slowly subsided.

And before long, my fading consciousness began to become clearer.

“… … Fuck.”

My clothes were soaked with cold sweat.

How much time has passed?

I lay down on the floor and looked at the ceiling, losing all concept of time.

This is really…

“I thought I was going to die.”

Yes, it literally hurt until I was about to die.

****

Not long after drinking the Precious Blood, quite a few changes came to me.

My whole body became lighter.

Using the magical power in my body has become as easy as breathing.

The flow of magical power began to appear as a single color.

It seems that Merlin’s statement that drinking the Precious Blood increases the level of the soul is not a lie.

And the biggest change of all.

◆ Scenario progress

: 65%

The scenario progress rate increased significantly once again.

From elixir to sacred blood.

Now everything is ready.

“Soon.”

I carefully handled the dagger in my pocket.

The Dagger of Rest, a dagger that is only used once, but has the effect of instant death.

As its name suggests, it provides peaceful rest without any pain.

The moment the progress rate reaches 100%, everything is over.

I neutralize the system by committing suicide using the Dagger of Rest, and Diana, who received the elixir, sees the opportunity to revive my body.

after that…

“Rudine Eckhart… ”

Kidnapping the princess.

After killing her, he robbed her of the holy relic.

Everything is smooth.

It was so smooth that it felt a little uneasy.

And above all.

— Seungjun Lee.

Rudine definitely knew my name.

And that too in Korean, not the imperial language.

What do you know and how much do you know?

Literally everything is full of questions.

At that time, Luna’s voice flew into my ear.

“Kyle, what’s going on?”

After saving the Holy Blood, Luna began to become more and more obsessed with me.

It follows me around so much that it feels like a duckling chasing its mother.

What’s more annoying than anything is Luna’s subtle change in attitude.

Instead of acting like an older sister worrying about her younger brother, now it’s like… …

Yes, this is the look in the eyes of someone who is desperate to seduce the opposite sex.

That is extremely disgusting.

So much so that the taste of the rice drops.

“Is the meal not that good?”

“No, it’s okay. I have something to think about for a moment.”

I sighed and roughly stuffed the prepared food into my mouth.

Meanwhile.

“Lu, Lady Luna!”

A pale-faced old butler opened the restaurant door and came in.

He urgently ran to Luna and continued his report while panting.

“We’re in big trouble! At the Vatican… At the Vatican… !”

“What in the Vatican?”

“Ask for the crime of raiding the saint on the day of the founding of the country… They say they will interrogate the young lady separately!”

what? Raid a saint? Luna to Isabel?

I watched the situation unfold in a daze.

“You want to interrogate me?”

“The situation seems to be quite serious, as the Pope and a saint came to see him in person. What should I do with this when the duke is not even there… !”

“Ha… .”

The old butler stamped his feet with a nervous look on his face.

Luna snorted as if it wasn’t funny and stood up.

“Guide me.”

Luna stood up and followed the old butler out of the restaurant.

I also couldn’t overcome my curiosity and followed Luna.

‘What is it?’

To interrogate you at the Vatican means that you will be taken to the Vatican and directly questioned for heresy.

Above all, Luna raided Isabel on the day of the National Foundation Day?

For what reason…

‘So the atmosphere was that scary at that time?’

What happens if this happens?

If Luna is taken to the Holy See like this… …

‘… … ‘It’s a benefit, right?’

Clear away any obstructions.

Leaving the mansion too.

It is truly killing two birds with one stone.

“… … ”

As I passed through the front door and out the front door, I saw carriages that I had never seen before.

It is a special engraving embedded throughout the carriage, symbolizing the Holy See.

And a woman looking this way.

“Kyle.”

Blonde hair tinged with moonlight and blue eyes that look like waves.

Isabelle smiled brightly at me.

“I missed you.”

I openly wrinkled my face.

Luna also scolded fiercely with a cruelly distorted face.

“Isabel Justia.”

“Nice to meet you, Luna Winfred.”

The air was brightly frozen.

A cool breeze passed by my skin.

“You really came here to interrogate me?”

“Then, did you think you would be okay after attacking me, a saint?”

“Saint? who? Are you?”

Luna leaned back and then burst into laughter.

Isabelle’s brows narrowed as she looked at that figure.

“Do you think this situation is funny?”

“Then isn’t it funny? What about a crazy woman who poisoned her fiancé for no good reason? A saint? The Vatican has finally fallen into ruin.”

“You’d better shut your mouth.”

“Come to your senses. Even if you try for a thousand days like now, nothing will change.”

“This crazy woman… ”

There was a brief moment of violent conversation.

The Pope and priests who were observing the situation began to come forward.

“Lady Luna, please do not resist.”

“It’s not even funny. Do you guys have any proof that I raided that woman?”

As Luna asked coolly, the Pope unfolded a scroll as if he had been waiting.

Beautiful cursive handwriting with rows of scrawls.

And, the seal of the Empress Palace attached at the end of the text.

“This is Hwang Myeong. Let’s go together.”

Imperial name, probably sourced from Her Majesty the Empress.

Luna frowned and muttered.

“Ha, I was wondering what you could believe in and stretch out like this… ”

“So you definitely warned me, right? Can you afford it?”

Isabelle let out a mocking sneer.

“If you understand, just get over it. Because there is no place for you here.”

The Pope and priests began to approach, step by step.

The old butler looked at Luna and Isabelle alternately with a pale complexion.

At that time, Luna stepped forward.

“Are you confident?”

Then, he pulled out his sword.

“Do you think you can handle it with that many people?”

The sword raised in the air sparkled in the moonlight.

Isabelle shouted with a look of shock on her face.

“Are you really planning to turn the entire empire into an enemy now?!”

“Do you think I can’t do it?”

“Are you crazy?!“

“This is the final warning. If you don’t want to die, get the hell out of here.”

Do shit, do shit.

I silently clicked my tongue at their amazing childishness.

Whether the two of them fight and destroy themselves together.

To be honest, it’s not something I really care about.

However, there was a reason.

— 66%

— 67%

…

…

…

As Luna and Isabel’s crazy actions accelerated, the progress rate increased.

“… Huh?”

And I am.

A progress rate of 100% must be met.

What if both of them die in that situation?

What’s the progress like?

I don’t know if it will just stop… …

‘Fuck, that’s not possible.’

Anyway, I got the Precious Blood and Elixir, so all the necessary preparations were done.

From now on, you just need to focus on increasing your progress.

I sighed and took the lead.

And quietly whispered to Luna.

“Stop it.”

“But Kyle, this is obvious… ”

“Let’s first respond to the interrogation.”

“What? You can’t believe it now… … ”

“I will follow along with you.”

Luna blinked her eyes stupidly.

The evil glow in her eyes faded, and before she knew it, the corners of her eyes turned red and tears began to form.

“Sister.”

Tuk—

The tears that formed around her eyes fell silently.