episode_0128

In the South, surprisingly little evidence was available.

dump.

“There are already five of them.”

The number of assassins targeting Elin only increases.

The means were also diverse.

Sometimes you dig a trap and cause an explosion.

And they spray poisonous fog.

There were also some guys who were really good at hiding their presence.

But with four secret task forces and two space wizards, they wouldn’t be easily defeated.

“Thank you.”

“No big deal.”

Rather, with the help of the space wizard, it seemed as if the secret task force had wings on their feet.

“… I know it’s a pointless question, but I guess you still have no intention of joining the secret task force.”

“Yes.”

Leo’s tone, which had always been constant, rose slightly.

It looks like they’re going to recruit Luke after a few years.

Of course, I had no intention of joining the secret task force just two years after Elin’s coming of age ceremony.

“I don’t think anything will come out of staying in the south any longer.”

“Okay. I’ll withdraw.”

* * * * *

The next day.

“… My vacation.”

We arrived in the East with Aurora, who had become depressed again.

In the East, he didn’t act like an excited child like he used to.

There are also things like it not being a good situation for tourism.

“How many times have you been to the East?”

“That’s right.”

As the closest empire to the Holy Land is the Eastern Sea.

This is because every time I had business in the empire, I came to the east.

“Have you ever seen a peculiar pattern at the entrance to the East?”

“I don’t know… I didn’t always check the entrance.”

Well, who would go to another city and check if there’s a sign at the entrance?

Choaaaak-

With the sound of waves crashing against the land.

The eastern city of Lycen came into view.

Let’s get closer to the entrance.

“There it is.”

“There is.”

The sign was drawn as if it were a given.

It’s not surprising anymore.

“What brings you here?”

“I came here on business for the Holy Land.”

“Oh! I was just here a while ago, but you’re back so quickly, Saintess!”

This time there was no need to contact the Eastern Duke.

Since the incident is related to the devil, it is the saint’s job.

The gatekeeper immediately opened the door and motioned for us to pass through.

“Can I ask you something for a moment?”

“Yes? Yes, please ask.”

“Was this picture originally drawn?”

Let’s point to the entrance to the city.

The janitor squints his eyes.

“Huh? What is that?”

This is my first time seeing this reaction.

I tried to guess the time.

A shape drawn without even the gatekeeper noticing.

“Ssup… This is the first time we’ve seen this drawing. Who drew this… We’ll erase it right away.”

“No, you shouldn’t delete it.”

If it was related to the devil, I didn’t know what kind of aftermath would come if I carelessly erased it.

“Is this related to the saint’s work?”

“… Um, yes.”

Now, it is related to the Holy Land.

Luke answered shamelessly.

“Please let me know if you need any help.”

“Thank you.”

I have received many graces from the saint.

The soldiers in the east were quite friendly.

As you pass through the entrance you are welcomed.

“… But was the Saintess’s army this gloomy?”

“I guess it’s a mission where you have to go unnoticed.”

The soldiers whispered.

The secret task force, except for Leo, flinched.

Come to think of it, it’s a color that doesn’t really suit a saint.

“Leo, do you have a long-distance communication paper?”

“I have it. Why is that?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to contact His Majesty? That we have come to cooperate with the Holy Nation.”

“Hmm.”

Leo nodded.

That makes sense.

If we move together without permission and strange rumors spread, it will be difficult for both the Holy Land and the Imperial Family.

It would be better to declare from the beginning that you will take on a joint mission.

“Go ahead. I will contact His Majesty.”

* * * * *

It seems that Seongguk is close to the east.

“Oh my, Saintess…! What are we going to do if you suddenly leave like that!”

“Do you know how surprised I was?!”

I’m sure I contacted you yesterday.

The priests who first arrived in the city welcomed the saint.

“The priest who collapsed while trying to fill the saint’s empty seat… … .”

“Please tell me next time… … .”

… I’m not sure if it’s right to welcome you.

Aurora stopped the priests from speaking by extending her hand.

“There was so much work that had piled up. If I had told you, wouldn’t you have kept holding on?”

The priests who have watched the saint’s work closely know best how difficult it is.

“Ahem, of course, everyone in the Holy Land knows that the Saintess’s work is hard… … .”

The priests who had been refuted quietly changed the subject.

“Here is the book the saint requested.”

“Thank you.”

The book Aurora received was a collection of sealed demons.

It’s a book that looks ominous from the cover.

It was a required reading for all high-ranking members of the Holy Land, under the pretext of reforming heresy.

“I’m sure I’ve seen it here… .”

Flap, flap.

As you turn each page, you are presented with portraits of hideous demons and eerie descriptions.

Aurora, who had been frowning and concentrating hard, stopped at a certain page.

“… I think I found it.”

Exactly.

Luke snapped his fingers and a map of the Empire appeared.

The devil’s mark was drawn over each area.

“If you connect it like this… Yes, I’m sure. This is the Demon Resurrection.”

A magic circle that requires the use of the entire empire.

“What kind of demon do you need to summon to require such a large magic circle?”

“That’s… ….”

Aurora looked at Elin, who was standing there blankly, holding Luke’s hand.

It seemed as if he was watching Elin’s reaction as he could not easily part his lips.

…is there any reason for that?

“It’s a demon named Gernom. Among the ancient beings, it’s a demon that was sealed quite recently… .”

Aurora said with a hardened expression.

“It says it was sealed by the Duke of Bertain.”

Luke and Elin’s expressions also hardened.

A demon sealed by Bertain.

Followers who are after Elin while trying to resurrect the demon.

It was clear that there was a strong connection with Berthain.

* * * * *

That night.

Maybe it’s because there are priests and knights together.

The assassins didn’t come rushing in.

Thanks to that, my body was relaxed.

I didn’t feel at ease.

“… … How did it turn out like this?”

I strayed too far from the route I knew.

This is the first time that Ellin has become the next head of a household at this age.

If it were normal, I would always be labeled a demon follower or a warlock at this point.

Most were assassinated or executed the year they became adults.

This time I thought I was going in the right direction.

Even though Luke had become weaker, it was already clear that Elin had surpassed Luke’s level.

If things continue this way, I will successfully complete my coming of age ceremony and become the best head of the family on the continent.

But then the devil got involved again.

At this point, I’m starting to get suspicious.

I wonder if the world’s will is for Elin to not be happy.

“After… ….”

Luke, who had been washing his face repeatedly, left the room.

A dark hallway where even the moonlight is faint.

It’s a time when others would have already fallen asleep.

I couldn’t close my eyes today because of the thoughts that were swirling around in my head.

When you think you need to clear your mind by taking a walk and exploring your surroundings.

“… ?”

I saw the light on in the next room.

Now that I think about it, it was quite late, but Ellen didn’t barge into Luke’s room.

“Your Highness. Aren’t you sleeping?”

I can’t bring myself to knock.

He called Elin in a lowered voice.

I wonder if I spoke too quietly.

Is there another reason?

There was no answer from inside.

Did you happen to fall asleep with the light on?

I quietly turned the doorknob.

I was thinking of turning off the lights and going out.

however.

“… … ”

Elin was turning the pages of a book with her small hands, her hair standing on end.

You probably didn’t come all the way here to study.

Maybe it’s because of what Aurora said earlier.

-They say it’s a demon sealed by the second Bertain family head. According to records, it frequently clashed with other ancient beings…

Elin is the next head of the Bertain family.

But since I didn’t receive the inheritance normally.

It is weak in areas such as family history.

Perhaps you are seeing the fact that a demon was sealed in the past.

Step by step.

Despite the noise.

Hyper-focused – Elin didn’t notice Luke.

What if an assassin comes like this…?

“Princess, what are you looking at… … .”

“!!!”

Elin jumped up about 15cm from the chair.

Bang! I close the book with a squeak and turn my head with a creaking sound.

“…Teacher? When did you come?”

“I just got here. But… .”

Luke was confused.

I thought you were looking at the history of Bertain or the Empire.

[101 Fish You Must Try in Lissen]

I was reading a book I never expected to read.

Besides, the part I was just reading was… … .

“Why were you looking at the eel part so closely?”

“… … ”

Ellen pursed her lips and stretched out her pubic hair.

“What are you talking about?”

So you decided to go with Operation Morsoe?

Anyway, Elin was the one who learned only good things from Luke.

It was scary, but I think I know why he was looking at the eel so closely.

“Haha.”

The tension was completely relieved.

It feels like an accident that had been buried in one place is being resolved.

“… ?”

Elin looked at Luke strangely, who suddenly burst into laughter.

Actually, Luke was right about something weird.

Both the body and the head.

“Your Highness. Can I ask you a favor?”

That’s why.

It was an impulsive request.

Those who are trying to assassinate Elin.

A follower who seeks to resurrect the devil.

Coming of age ceremony is just around the corner.

It’s erased from my mind for a moment.

It was because I lost my temper due to Ellen’s absurd appearance.

“What is it?”

“I know it’s shameless, but please let me sleep.”

“… !?!?!”

This time it jumped up about 30cm.

Elin’s stupid hair was broken and strangely broken.

“There’s nothing to be so surprised about.”

“… Didn’t you drink coffee today?”

“I drank. And people don’t become strange if they don’t drink for a day.”

You don’t believe me?

The suspicion in Elin’s eyes showed no sign of abating.

… Yeah. What am I saying now?

Luke, who had regained a little of his senses, tried to gather his words.

“If it doesn’t work out, I’ll go back… .”

Chorus.

Ellen chained the door shut.

“I never said no.”

“You can just say it.”

“Yes.”

Before she knew it, Ellen was lying on the bed, banging on the spot next to her.

Luke tried turning the doorknob for no reason.

Clank clank.

“… … ”

I lay down quietly next to Elin.

Elin clinging close.

Pat pat.

Pat on the back.

But he didn’t say anything.

So I felt even more reassured.

My complicated mind is now organized.

Fatigue melts away.

The sleepiness that had been building up suddenly came rushing back to me.

It was comfortable and painful at the same time.

This is not right.

I can’t rely on it anymore.

“Sleep tight, teacher. I’ll be by your side the whole time.”

When I came to my senses.

Luke was already stuck in the swamp.

I was still able to get out.

You can get out now.

however.

I closed my eyelids with the thought that just today… just one day would pass.

Luke quickly fell asleep.

Without even realizing that my body was slowly sinking into a comfortable swamp.