241 – Memories without Forgetting-3
Prohibition is like the bondage of God.
It is similar to a contract or ritual to obtain demonic energy, but the restrictions on it are on a different level from those of a shabby demon.
There is absolutely no way to break the contract with God using any method that humans can use.
However, Leo thought that if the time constraints were overcome, even those constraints could be reversed.
People assumed that the prohibition that returned when the memory evaporated would disappear again.
“…The ban is still…”
And now that guess has been proven wrong with Leo’s back.
The red tattoo engraved on Leo’s body like an indelible scar glowed with a sinister divinity.
[…The demon bastard… On purpose…]
The wise man, who had been playful just a moment ago, soon clicked his tongue and did not hide his anger.
If the power was enough to restore memories, it would of course be possible to erase the ban, but the reason it was not done even though it was possible was because the Demon King had deliberately maintained Leo’s ban.
{But… Why did you have to do something like that? If Leonardo has divinity, then…}
Angela could not add to her words after her tea.
To claim that the divinity gained through Leo’s prohibition was a military advantage, it was putting a rude burden on oneself.
But others, including Leo himself, could not help but have doubts.
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This is because it seemed that using sacred power in a forbidden manner would only pose a threat to the Demon King, but would not create an advantageous situation.
“…At the moment, it is difficult to determine whether it is a loss or a gain, so let’s analyze the information and situation.”
Leonardo soon sat down, putting his shirt back on properly.
Perhaps because the topic has become more serious, the excitement seen at the window just a moment ago has subsided and I have regained my usual cool-headedness.
“First, I think I need to do a detailed examination of my body. “If there is a fundamental change, we will be able to find a direction for a solution.”
No matter how much a wise person checks the body, the accuracy will naturally be lower than an examination with professional equipment.
If it were a demon lord, it wouldn’t be surprising if he played a trick by mixing in a very rare case of demonization side effects.
“It would be better to stop by the Magic Tower. “We also need to check how the post-processing of red top liquor is carried out.”
During the time he became Raynald, he did not visit the Magic Tower even once.
In the first round, I stayed away from magic and theoretical studies, so naturally there was no reason to go to educational facilities such as the Magic Tower.
Moreover, in his condition as Raynald, there was a strong possibility that the image of Leonardo, the genius small tower owner created in the Magic Tower, would be distorted.
Not only was he ignorant of magic, but what he said was rude and even touched the taboo of black magic.
“Let’s try contacting Eileen.”
“Contact me? Wait a minute…”
On behalf of Leo, who was sick, Rios used telepathic magic as a wizard. There was a need to inform the Magic Tower group and Ameri of this unfortunate situation as soon as possible.
[…Rios Reinhardt.]
Was it a coincidence? When Rios attempted telepathy, there was a woman who also attempted telepathy.
“[Eileen?]”
[Judging by that attitude, it’s Rios Reinhardt.]
Eileen connected her whole voice with her nervous voice, as if she was slightly offended by Rios who called her by her name without any hesitation.
Rios’ tone of voice became more prickly than usual not only because he was irritated, but also because he was tired from the current situation at the Magic Tower.
[I’m probably contacting you because of business, but I’ll tell you what I have to say first. Unfortunately, things are turning out more quickly than expected.]
“[Yes? Now this is more…]”
[Listen first.]
It was a self-righteous claim, but Rios did not raise any further objections to the high pressure. It was more shocking to hear bad news quickly, but it would be better to hear good news later.
[Now, starting with the backlash from the Jeoktap side, the slander against Leonardo has begun.]
Everyone’s expressions are distorted by the news that gives off bad luck from the first sentence.
It has been a long time since Rios converted telepathy into a form that resonates around the world as sound rather than as a mind.
If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen a quieter approach, Rios pondered his regrets.
‘…God of pure love, it hasn’t even been long since I woke up.’
I didn’t want to have to hear this unpleasant news myself.
Actually, Leonardo’s expression didn’t change much.
[The rumor is growing bigger and bigger as information about the Demon King’s vessel leaks out and eyewitness accounts of black magic being used spread. Small newspapers are already covering it as articles.]
In fact, the two rumors above had some basis and were actually half true. However, small and medium-sized media with little to lose often treated such yellow media as gossip.
This is because the public feels more stimulated by the mediocre decline of a celebrity than by the growth of a celebrity after overcoming hardships.
[…It’s an irresponsible statement, but the limit in my line is to prevent it from spreading further. If there is no direct explanation, there is a strong possibility that the rumors that have already spread will be believed.]
Temperius’ Eileen also had limitations in resolving the current situation. With the betrayal and death of the Red Tower, the Magic Tower has already faced the greatest crisis since its founding.
[So, it is an alternative… But I am not ashamed…]
I guess it was difficult to say, so I took a deep breath and paused repeatedly.
This request was bound to be even more uncomfortable because it was Eileen.
[Leonardo… I think the most effective way would be to explain directly to Mr. Raynald.]
If Leonardo himself appears to be fine and gives a proper explanation, his image will be restored and the conflict will be resolved naturally.
In fact, Leonardo’s public impression was generally favorable.
“[Uh… That’s…]”
[I know. Being shameless means… I will prepare the script and location, so can I at least ask your opinion? In the current situation, it is impossible…]
Despite Eileen’s earnest request, Rios was busy hesitating as if he was hesitating.
It wasn’t because Eileen asked her an burdensome favor.
Hesitation in the sense that if I had known this would happen, I would have explained Leonardo’s condition first.
Because I had put it off as good news, it felt a little awkward to answer.
“[I understand. Senior Eileen.]”
It was the protagonist of this story who could use intermediate magic telepathy that put an end to this perplexity.
By linking magic to magic, Leonardo was able to convey words to Eileen in series.
[…Leo…Nardo?]
Aileen’s perplexed voice adds to the sound of surprise and doubt.
Obviously, Leo, as Raynald, was a warrior who only knew how to use black magic a little, but had no magical knowledge.
However, the current form of Jeonum involved the participation of a highly skilled wizard. Judging by the technique, it was connected directly to the original owner of the voice.
That’s right.
“[It’s been a while since I last contacted you. Senior Eileen.]”
Aileen couldn’t say anything about that title.
I was busy checking my caffeine-addled mind for a moment to see if the current situation was a sweet nightmare caused by a series of all-nighters.
“[I figured out the situation halfway through. It was a good thing that we also had something to go.]”
With that said, Leonardo got up from the bed. I don’t know the condition, but the body itself recovered completely thanks to Lumine.
“Let’s leave right away. “There is no harm in going quickly.”
Leonardo wrapped his subspace cloak like an acrobat performing and changed his attire into street clothes.
Leonardo revealed his skills as a magician without any filtering, to the extent that the application of space magic tools and magic skills could sound like a deception.
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It was Rios’ teleportation magic, not the Weep Gate, that moved the party.
Rios had already reached the stage where he could easily move a group the distance of the Magic Tower as a member of the 6th circle.
“Oh my…”
Of course, he was exhausted physically and mana-wise,
It was not a bad choice since I was able to get inside the magic tower in a much safer way than moving through the visible warp gate.
“…Really…My memories have come back…?”
“If you find it difficult to believe, I can recite the 100,000 decimal places of the magic circle’s pi once again.”
“Your memory has really come back.”
When Eileen and Ameri heard that Leonardo’s memories had returned, they abandoned everything they had been doing and ran to meet him.
After meeting, like everyone else, we continued to ask and answer questions to confirm Leo’s memories.
The method was close to a test to check knowledge as a wizard, but for small tower owner Leonardo, such questions were only at a basic level.
“…But the devil…”
Eileen wanted to show off her anger, but she couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that the source of this good news was the Demon King.
Now that he has been confirmed as the devil’s vessel, it is no different from a fait accompli, so in a sense, it has to be seen as bad news.
“…And at the same time, you have the qualifications to be a warrior?”
Also, paradoxically, he also had the qualifications of a warrior, so it was difficult for Ameri and Eileen to understand.
It must have been less than a month since I saw it, but I was once again presented with information that overturned common sense.
“…It’s a guess, but it’s not without basis.”
If that happens, the actions of the Demon King and Black Arya will also be explained.
In fact, when she was in the first round, she neither lost her body to the Demon King nor was she interested in it.
If Ariasviel was destroyed and the qualifications of a hero were fulfilled, then the question of the Demon King not being able to use his own body as a vessel can be interpreted.
“…It has become difficult…”
Eileen was subtly observing Leonardo’s notice and clumsily mixing up her honorifics.
When Raynaud’s ego was strong, the harsh treatment he gave her remained in the form of someone who mentally trained her.
Actually, Ameri was just not talking and felt awkward in conversation because of her impression of Raynald.
“I should apologize to both of you, too.”
Leo, who sensed this sentiment, immediately bowed his head and apologized.
“I was sorry when it was Raynald. “I remember everything that happened back then.”
Raynald’s actions, although understandable, were so passionate that they were not considered rational.
“…No, no…! No… I completely understand, so you don’t have to apologize.”
“Yes! He lives in that world and that’s pretty good!”
Both Aileen and Amery received Leo’s apology in embarrassment. Although I was embarrassed, the awkward atmosphere gradually disappeared as it was confirmed that Leonardo was back to normal.
“…Then you don’t have the feeling that the Demon King has touched your memories at all?”
“Yes, I don’t mean to defend it, but it actually feels like a sense of my memories being organized.”
Every single memory from her childhood with her mother surfaced in Leo’s brain.
The capacity must have been more than 100 years, but it was awkward to remember it so clearly.
“…Then can I ask you a question?”
Ameri, who was somewhat relieved, could not suppress her hesitant yet bubbling curiosity.
The strange behavior seen at the time may have been connected to the devil’s purpose.
“Yes, of course. What is it? Mr. Amery?”
Soon, Ameri remembers. At that time, she saw the young man’s pure and innocent face.
“After losing your memory… Do you remember how you spoke like a child when we first met?”
Leonardo’s thoughts were paralyzed by that innocent question.
How can you not remember the acting of ten-year-old Leonardo at that time?
I was humiliated enough when I was Raynald, and the humiliating memories still play vividly in my mind.
‘…I vaguely glossed it over at the time, but…’
Now that I have shown intellectual sophistication, I cannot use such a primitive solution at this moment.
He turns his gaze to the others as if to call for help, but Leo looks down first out of concern.
[Ah, well, I guess I don’t remember.]
The old man, the wise man, taunted me with a playful tone, saying that he had caught the gun again.
“No, so first of all…”
[Come on, I’ll help you~]
“No! “You idiot!!”
The wise man, who could not even hear Leo’s words, used magic to bring out the dark history that would ruin a man’s life.
[Ah, hello. My name is Leonardo… I’m 10 years old…]
[My mom… Will it be okay…?]
[Aria Sister…! That person is scary!]
A feast of dark history unfolding again, the dependable young man with white hair and red eyes perfectly portrayed the feelings of a child with his pure face and neat tone of voice.
[Ahahahaha!! hahahaha!! hehehehe…! hehehehe!]
The wise man, who had thrown his successor’s life into the gutter, could not hold back and burst into laughter.
Chetongdo has already been illegally dumping in the gutter for a long time.
“…Are you that fun?”
Leo lowered his head in resignation and asked the wise man. As if it means that you will be paid depending on your answer.
[Oh my! Of course! hehehe! It’s cute too~!]
“Then you should experience it too.”
Finally, Leonardo snapped his fingers.
[…Ugh…?]
The wise man let out a strange scream as if he was embarrassed by the smoke that rose in an instant and the magic he felt for the first time.
[…Huh? Ugh?! Why is my body…?!]
“I made you look younger because you seemed to want it.”
The smoke disappeared and the wise man felt his body one after another. I feel uneasy about this body, its fragile state that I’m used to but really don’t want to get used to.
{Ha… Wise man~ As expected…}
Soon, the wise man saw himself reflected in Angela’s eyes and despaired.
{It’s the best… That look&}
Not only did the wise man become younger, but he was also wearing cat-shaped doll pajamas.
Seeing her fluffy appearance, Angela wipes the drool from the corner of her mouth and shows signs of hugging her in her arms.
[You bastard!!]
Who told you about someone else’s dark history?
More than that, you should think that it is a reward if a woman like that kind of person likes you.
Thinking like that, Leo clicked his tongue.