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Benedick, who returned with a picture of his daughter drawn by an art apostle, had a brighter smile on his face than ever before.

Hehehe. Lucy wouldn’t even allow me to draw a portrait, saying there was no way these bastards could properly capture my beauty.

So even though I wanted to leave that child’s drawing in the mansion, I couldn’t.

But this time, I got my hands on Lucy’s cute figures drawn by an apostle of the Arts Church!

Where should this be displayed? Where should I put it so that Lucy’s beauty can be conveyed to everyone in the mansion?

First of all, the painting of Lucy standing under the moonlight at night must be left in my room, and the other things.

“I think I understand why your employer hates you. Physiologically, I feel a bit repulsed.”

“Why are you suddenly making a fuss with personal attacks!”

“No, but your smile right now is so disgusting.”

Caria, who was even more repulsed because she knew Benedick ran wild like a madman on the battlefield, only clicked her tongue in response to Benedick’s appeal that he was injured.

“What on earth did Mira like about this guy?”

“Even though it looks like this, it wasn’t that unpopular.”

“If your major is not popular, that’s a problem.”

Benedick, who was showing his disappointment by drooping his shoulders, returned to his original expression when he saw that Caria’s expression had not changed at all.

“Actually, I am not happy just because I received Lucy’s drawing. This was definitely a joy, but what made me even happier was being around Lucy.”

Benedick, who went to see Lucy today, met two artists who truly care about his daughter.

I saw my daughter’s friends calling each other by their first names, as they seemed to have become quite close after spending time together at school.

I saw people who were openly occupying the middle of the street, but instead of swearing, they were full of exclamations.

Sometimes, when I voiced a complaint, I encountered people who were suppressing their complaints before I could step forward.

“I am. I was always worried about my daughter. Only now I have the power to protect Lucy, but what will happen when I disappear.”

No matter how much of a monster Benedick is, he can’t even defy human lifespan.

Just like the heroes of the mythical era, he too will be buried in the earth someday.

So what will happen to Lucy then? Who will support her who has lost her support?

It was for this reason that Benedick, who wanted to leave his daughter in his arms for the rest of her life, changed his mind and decided to send her to the Academy.

Benedick released her from his arms, hoping that she would be able to live well on her own.

Now that I think about it, this was a very irresponsible thing to do. What difference would it make if a child who has been hurt countless times in human relationships is thrown at people again?

Fortunately, Lucy was a much better person than stupid Benedick, and she succeeded in connecting with many people around her without killing herself.

“Now all I have to do is clear the obstacles in front of Lucy, even if it means sacrificing my life. There will be many trials for our daughter, who is loved by the Lord, so wouldn’t it be possible to become a proper father if you bear at least some of the burden placed on your little daughter’s shoulders.”

“After a while, something will happen where you really have to risk your life to fight.”

“I know. Seeing that Lucy is interested in the fairy forest, she must have received a revelation.”

There is no fear in dealing with the evil spirits of the mythical era. Because it is easier to deal with evil spirits than to be scolded by a mummy later when you lose your life and go to the afterlife.

“We should prepare for the march.”

“Don’t make too much noise. If there is a sign that your knights are about to move, there will be an uproar everywhere.”

“That’s not that bad.”

“What?”

“We have to get everyone’s attention to let them know that the Knights of Aln have become even sharper.”

Caria burst into laughter at Benedick’s declaration that he would make it so that no one could touch Aln.

“It’s all good. If that were the case, there would be more self-talk than there is now, right?”

“It doesn’t matter. I will refuse any municipal job.”

“Then what will you do if your daughter meets someone she fell in love with at first sight?”

“…that is.”

“It’s not a joke, it’s serious. If you hear people say things like, “I hate you, Papa,” would you be able to endure it?”

Benedick, imagining that scene, lost strength in his legs, sat down on the floor, and immediately began to sob while hugging Lucy’s picture.

“No. Lucy. I can’t send you to that guy! There’s no way a guy who even I can’t defeat can protect you!”

“What kind of crazy talk is this? Are you trying to make your daughter live alone for the rest of her life?”

“But! But ah!”

“I resent myself for thinking I was cool just for a moment. Really.”

*

There were many things I gained from my conversation with Erginus, but the most valuable thing was that I was able to specify what to prepare.

The Fairy Forest is an unknown place that I know nothing about.

So, I had no choice but to know what to prepare and how to deal with it by experiencing it with my own body, but thanks to talking with Erginus, I was able to be specific to some extent.

What is needed first is a group of wizards who will help Erginus install the various magics he has designed over hundreds of years throughout the fairy forest.

Originally, Erginus had decided that the help of a few wizards would be enough, but after talking with those who were there, he realized that this was a very unrealistic story.

‘This material is now considered very precious on earth. Before money is an issue, it is difficult to supply this amount as supplies are scarce.’

‘This is a problem here too. The Blue Magic Rose became extinct a hundred years ago. The dye made through this process becomes a valuable commodity and is sold more expensive than the same weight of platinum.’

‘I think it would be difficult to recruit wizards who could understand this level of magic in the first place.’

The problem was the generation gap. There were so many changes between the era when Erginus, the skeleton, lived and the present era that his design was ruined.

Benedick burst out laughing when Erginus looked embarrassed and asked how he should change the plan.

Umm. After hearing that explanation, I think it sounds similar to so-and-so next to Erginus right now.

Are all skilled wizards like that?

Anyway, after consulting with my friends, Erginus proposed several amendments on the spot, as if to prove that a genius is still a genius.

Although each of the amendments created a new problem, it required the help of a fairly large group of wizards.

The fortunate thing was that right next to me was the daughter of the leader of that large group of wizards.

Because I know roughly what the sloppy Duke likes and wants. You can make a good deal with that point.

The next thing to prepare was military force in case of an emergency.

Even though he is called a god, he does not hesitate to do dirty things. When Agra, the bastard, is causing trouble and the polluted fairies are flowing out, we need the strength to prepare for this.

…In the worst case scenario, I might need someone to prevent disaster if I fail.

This could have been a very difficult problem as it involved finding someone to stand against the evil spirit of darkness, but fortunately I had the support of the Aln family.

The knights of the Arlen family are people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for what they think is right.

If you were to ask me if I would ever want to take part in a war in the mythical era, I would say with blood in my eyes that I would gladly do so.

In addition, if you lure people from the Arts Order, Sword Saints, or Rasha, you can get them to participate in this battle, so you don’t need to worry too much about this.

There are other things that are annoying in many ways, but these can all be resolved in some way.

The connections I have accumulated so far make him possible.

But one thing. There is one problem that I cannot solve alone.

The work of restoring the fairy forest to its original state is so eye-catching!

Just think about force right now!

Even though decades have passed since he was imprisoned in the mansion, Benedick, who is still considered the strongest on the continent, goes out with his knights!

They would be so scared that a war might break out in a neighboring country and send envoys!?

The same goes for the movements of the wizards of the Patran family!

I, who know the truth, laugh it off and say it’s a sham or something, but the external evaluation of that person is actually close to that of the devil.

A person like that leads his wizard forces and prepares something? I’m sure some people are pissed just hearing that news!?

The process of purifying the fairy forest in the first place is also problematic.

I almost got caught by a crazy interrogator when I performed a miracle a while ago, but if I go as far as purifying the fairy forest this time, I can’t just give the credit to Fabi!

You’ll be in the Pope’s sight!

What’s more problematic is that I don’t know how the uproar this will cause will be viewed by that crazy, monarchist bitch!

If this action is judged to be treason, there is a possibility that a real civil war will break out!

Since the second queen is on our side, we can somehow avoid the worst case scenario, but the possibility of it becoming a hassle is too high.

‘Should I say I’m glad that it was of use to a cause?’

So, when you meet Queen 1 this time, you must ask for her understanding about this matter.

In any case, the sick king is confined to a back room, and in effect, the first queen exercises power equivalent to that of the king of a country.

If we can just convince that kingdomist, it will be resolved somehow. If only I could convince that kingdomist.

‘…grandfather. Can’t I use a stand-in? I’m not confident.’

‘no. If you ask Karia to act, don’t you think she’ll take care of it? ‘I think you’ll be much better than me!’

It still won’t work, right? I guess I have no choice but to persuade that psychopath myself, right?

You have to overcome all the distortions of the Mesugaki skill and convince that person, right?

No matter how much I try to imagine, I can only think of the worst case scenario!

I think it would be more realistic to get stabbed by the queen.

Can’t someone negotiate for me?! I feel like I’m going to have a hole in my stomach!