episode_0207

LILIX.

The life and culture of the Suin tribe was a way of hiding wild things here and there within the magical civilization that was generally spread across the continent.

There is also a lot of fun in finding things that pop up in unexpected places.

The unique food culture called Omophaga, which previously delighted our taste buds, is also of that type, as is this accommodation.

I had expected this from the sitting culture I experienced while eating at the restaurant earlier, but I didn’t expect to see it even in this most luxurious hotel.

The bedroom was clear, but the bed that should have been the first thing you saw was nowhere to be seen. Instead, a large blanket that looked fluffy and warm was marking the area on one side.

This is a luxurious quilt with two beautiful birds embroidered with gold thread on red silk.

Yes, that’s right.

It is similar to the Korean ondol where Goh Gwan-seong lived.

In fact, the warmth was rising from the ground. Although it was summer on the continent, the Sumerian kingdom itself was located in the north, and even in the Sumerian kingdom, the northernmost region was the Burke region, so even in midsummer, the temperature was not warm and was cold.

The soft warmth of the floor, which is characteristic of the Brook region, provides a pleasant sense of comfort.

The Arcanas sit in a circle on the floor, curiously focused on the warmth rising from the floor. They spread out thick cushions.

“Wow. Oppa. This is so amazing. It’s sweet and savory!”

May kept exclaiming in admiration as she peeled the roasted ‘batata’ shells that gave off a sweet aroma from the oven placed on one side of the spacious bedroom.

The Batata, which the Arcanas were interested in, resembled the sweet potatoes of the Earth as it had a unique sweet aroma that spread faintly when carbohydrates met fire.

After eating the batata for a while and checking the Arcanas being organized,

“How is it?”

Looking at May and the witch, I asked what the purpose of gathering the Arcanas and the Two-horned Ones in this room was.

The two women, who knew what I was asking, soon began to stare into space or wave their fingers in the air as if reading or searching for something.

“No movement yet.”

“Me too. Not at all.”

We didn’t empty Evergreen without any preparation. Of course, we are protecting Evergreen with support from the Temple of Caligo, the Cradle of the Unmanned, the Tower of the Sage, and the Evergreen Academy.

This is not what I meant by ‘contrast’ here.

The superhumans didn’t know, they deliberately prepared countermeasures for the other side without the superhumans knowing.

Arcana and I were unable to obtain the corpse of the demon we encountered in the labyrinth before, but we were able to capture the corpse of the one imitating a human at the warp gate.

The Witch and May.

A descendant of Walpurgis and a sorcerer who reached Heaven and Earth.

It was only natural that these two women would not leave me alone with this miraculous experimental material while I was immersed in my training for nearly a hundred days.

While May, the witch who took care of the affairs of the mansion like a butler, was busy playing with Catherine, the two Arcanas and Huang Yi conducted various experiments and analyses on the corpses of the demons.

Even though the three Arcanas worked together, they were unable to find a definite cause. They were unable to detect the magic even though they were part of the Demon Race.

The witch’s best guess was that it was some sort of power with some significant limitations.

Instead, the three women succeeded in generalizing the unique characteristics of the body of a demonic race that does not express its magic energy externally.

So we prepared to be able to know when a being with conditions appears in Evergreen.

We installed alarms that only the two Arcana would be aware of around the warp gate, Evergreen Academy, and the mansion.

The reason I asked the two women just now was to ask if there were any demons caught in the trap. The two women said that there weren’t any yet.

Even if the demons didn’t attack Evergreen directly, they could have used tricks that we hadn’t noticed while we were away. Things like labyrinth-like traps.

It was dangerous to prepare for something like that, and depending on the number and power of the demons that appeared in Evergreen, if the number was small and feasible, it was possible to immediately move and capture or kill them using the corresponding magic circle installed in the mansion.

However, it has been over ten days since I left Evergreen, and it is almost half a month, but I have come to the completely unexpected conclusion that there has been no movement from the demons at all.

“How should I take this?”

“Isn’t this some sort of breathing room? They’ve been getting hit so unilaterally for so long.”

“Hmm?”

“That’s how the demons originally were. They are sensitive to survival and have ghostly instincts.”

“So you’re saying that you’re going to stay put for a while because you’re being beaten so badly by us? Until your momentum dies down a bit?”

“Yes. I can’t help but think so, since they don’t even observe such a plausible bait.”

The witch’s hypothesis sounded quite convincing. The bait we’ve just laid out in Evergreen is no ordinary one.

They are the candidates. All the remaining candidates except me.

Even if the interest in Princess Olivia, who has now somewhat escaped her life as a recluse, and the light wizard Tiano de Slinger, who acted as a trigger to lure the Dean, and the new candidate Gawin are low.

There are three candidates who have already developed the realm of a quasi-superhuman and have dealt with the Planta Carnivora, a carnivorous plant from the Demon World, leaving four candidates who are just around the corner from the realm of a quasi-superhuman.

I’m talking about Evergreen, which is like an uninhabited place where I, the Arcanas, and the superhumans have withdrawn.

But the fact that Evergreen doesn’t even show its nose may prove that the witch’s hypothesis is closer to the truth.

“Okay, let’s lower our guard a notch and enjoy the trip. Just check the traps.”

“Yes, Master.”

The witch’s answer was, as always, without hesitation. Now, what we had to do was done.

And I,

“Then. Who will sleep with you today?”

I asked a straight-forward question about why the Arcanas are still sitting there, looking at each other, even though the work is over.

When they were originally in the mansion, the Arcanas had a sort of ‘order’.

It’s not just about physical pleasure between men and women.

Sleeping between Arcana and Card Master.

The Arcanas yearn for the love of the Card Master as much as their unfortunate pasts, which gives them spiritual fulfillment in another sense.

It’s not that I’m obsessed with you and decide which order you’ll sleep with because you’re a woman as revealed by the Arcana. I’m not that attractive of a man.

But while traveling, the order is a little bit messed up. Just like enjoying the thrill of sex in a special space on an airplane, sleeping while traveling takes on a little bit of a special meaning.

So the ‘order’ of the Arcana that had been well maintained until now was turned upside down.

So here and now.

Women who are looking forward to the unique experience of sleeping on a soft blanket on the floor instead of a bed because they are sitting are not giving up easily.

The six Arcana and the Two-horned One.

This sight of seven beauties glaring at each other was something no emperor or king would envy.

It was when I was so happy.

“Brother.”

“Huh?”

Sometimes I feel something ominous in the sound.

There are times when even the air smells of ominousness.

Like the dreary evening air when you go home after doing something wrong, like the sound of a phone ringing with bad news.

The sound of May calling me was like that to me. And sure enough,

“Who do you want to be with today, oppa?”

May’s question pushed me into the abyss of despair, and seven pairs of eyes focused on me. Eyes that were so bright that they were emitting a clear light.

I racked my brain like crazy, wondering if I had ever thought of something like this in my short 22 years of life.

“Um… … . I… … .”

Even though it was a serious situation, I could barely hold back my laughter at the sight of the Arcanas swallowing their saliva while watching me, and called out the name of the woman who would be joining us today.

“… … story.”

Then,

“Um… … . I admit. You look a little gloomy today.”

“That’s right. This neighborhood in particular.”

“Great and warm choice, Master.”

“Hoho. As expected, my lord knows us better than we know ourselves. I am always grateful.”

“My lord has always been like that.”

“We will prepare everything to ensure that you have a great time, Master.”

The Arcana and the Two-horned Ones who were not chosen nodded in agreement.

“? Me? Is it really me? Oppa?”

Yes, as you might have guessed, the Arcana I wanted to keep by my side and cherish for a while tonight was May.

As I mentioned about the characteristics of this region, the Suin people make up 90% of the total population.

May’s face, looking at the water tribe, was constantly filled with joy and sadness. May must have tried her best not to show it, but as a man who loved her before becoming a card master, it was impossible not to notice that May was showing off her liveliness two levels lower than usual.

“Wow, wow!”

May didn’t think she would be called, so she jumped up with both arms raised and ran into me.

“Thank you, oppa. I really, really like you! I really like you… … .”

It was May’s confession, muttered softly while hugging his chest, but there was no one here whose level was so low that they could not hear her voice.

And May’s voice is also moist and dripping.