Chapter 104 Quantum
A few days later, back to the imperial palace.
In the end, Philly entrusted the secret care to Elysia.
Due to its nature, the existence of secret parts should not be revealed to the general public.
Fili has long allowed Ambu a certain degree of freedom. If everything they were doing had to be reported to the Empress, it would be too late and there was a risk of being discovered.
That’s because Fili believed that Ambu at least worked for the empire.
However, it is difficult to give that much trust to the current shadow department. Everyone who could be trusted with the secretariat was dead.
‘In the first place, they crossed the line and died, so I guess the condition of the undercover was originally worse than I thought.’
Even if it wasn’t Elysia, the current Ambu needed a leader to unite them. As someone Fili could trust.
However, it is difficult to find talent who can fill that role. It’s not a matter of ability, it’s because it’s not a position that anyone wants.
As the name suggests, the undercover is a place where people work hidden in the dark. A place where there is no honor and very little reward. The reason Philly gave them a certain amount of trust was also because they couldn’t get much in return.
The reason they were able to survive was nothing other than loyalty to the empire.
‘That’s why the existence of the dark side was a kind of irony for me. It is a place that is absolutely necessary, but a place that I cannot fully trust. ‘The organization that must be most guarded in the imperial palace.’
An organization that is too dangerous to trust and necessary to the imperial palace to be blindly suspicious. It is the most powerful sword that Gray Fili can wield, but at the same time, it is a double-sided blade that may hurt herself.
Moreover, unlike the past Ambu, whom Fili had faith in as far as his skills were concerned, the current Ambu is shaking so dangerously that it can be seen.
However, if Elysia becomes the head of the Dark Department, the story will be different.
Fili’s feelings for Elysia are not at a stage where trust can be discussed. For Fili, who has moved for the sake of her daughters, there is no need to question whether Elysia can be trusted in the first place.
‘Elysia will do well. It would be perfect if she took charge of the dark room. but,’
However, the problem is that this picture was drawn by Frontier.
Frontier knew that Ambu was hostile to him. However, it did not attempt to attack Ambu directly.
That’s probably because of Philly. Because Fili trusts Ambu. A ‘minor’ misunderstanding, as I thought Philly would give priority to Ambu over Frontier.
That’s why Frondier saved Elysia, returned her to the imperial palace, and made her take care of the underworld.
‘So this was done at the same time as dealing with the devil.’
At this point, it is no longer a question of judgment or calculation ability. It’s just that Frontier is insane. Anyone can think about it, but executing it is a different matter.
‘Even if Elysia doesn’t say it directly, she won’t let Ambu and Frondier be hostile to each other. Then, naturally, Frontier doesn’t have to worry about the shadows. I don’t have to worry about the shadow man doing anything strange. Elysia returns to the imperial palace and is able to do something that will utilize her abilities.’
It really is a long time. Moreover, it is even scarier because Frondier shows no malicious intent.
It’s as if Frontier said to Fili, ‘Aren’t you uncomfortable because me and Ambu are fighting? I think he’s saying, ‘I’ve solved everything.’
‘I hope Elysia is doing well.’
When Fili finally became concerned about her daughter.
smart
There was a knock.
“Sire, this is Robert. “I’m here to give you a report.”
It was Fili’s most trusted knight, Robert.
“Come in.”
After Philly gave permission, Robert opened the door and entered.
Fili looked at Robert’s face and tilted his head.
“You look tired, Sir Robert.”
“… … sorry. I can’t believe I didn’t pay enough attention to my body to the extent that Your Majesty knows. “I will pay special attention from now on.”
Fili’s face became sullen at that.
“I said that because I was worried. You might think I find fault with Sir Robert whenever I get the chance. I was asking what happened. I am.”
“… … ah. It was something like that. sorry.”
Robert nodded.
… … It is also worth considering that people are too rigid. No, if you say that you had to be this honest to gain Fili’s trust, you might have to reconsider Fili’s own suspicions.
“I’ve been a little busy recently due to a lot of work overlapping.”
“It’s because of the devil, after all.”
“That’s right. “To be precise, the investigation into Mangot coincided with the devil’s attack, so work increased rapidly.”
Robert is a knight of the imperial palace. Shroud and Roach went out to investigate Cape Bay, so he did not head to Cape Bay directly.
However, working under Fili means that most of the reports related to security and defense from the imperial palace are gathered to him.
It was natural and inevitable that he would be busy after the war.
However, it is not planned to investigate Mangot and respond by combining information about the sudden attack of the devil. The workload limit was already exceeded a long time ago.
“But now that the devil has returned, won’t there be one less task?”
Fili said so. In fact, even though it was said to Robert, it was something Philly himself expected. Even if a certain amount of work is left to Robert, there is still a lot of work for Philly to do.
Robert says:
“… … Regarding that, I would like to report.”
“Wow, I really don’t want to hear that.”
At this time, I can’t believe I’m reporting on this. I just have an ominous feeling.
“Now that the demons have retreated, the empire’s wizards and scholars have arrived at Mangot.”
“That’s a good thing.”
“And they say they discovered something strange within Cape Bay.”
“… … “Well, that’s a good thing.”
Fili’s face darkened as he answered.
I sent him to investigate because he hoped to find something. So you should like it because you found it, but it means your workload will increase in the end.
“So, what did you find?”
“… … Actually, I don’t know how to express it exactly.”
“That’s a strange way of speaking, uncharacteristic of Sir Robert. “I thought you were talking without caring about my understanding.”
“Actually, it was a report that I didn’t really understand.”
Hmm. Even Robert couldn’t understand it.
By the way, it was sarcastic to say you didn’t care about understanding, but you’re not denying it?
Robert took out the report and looked at it again.
“It is said that what they discovered was a kind of array of symbols or patterns. Some saw it as a picture, some saw it as a code, and some saw it as part of a magic circle.”
“… … “Symbols, or a list of patterns?”
“yes. “In fact, they don’t understand each one at all, so they don’t even know if it’s a symbol or a pattern.”
Fili lifted his head leisurely after hearing those words.
Among the vast knowledge accumulated in her head, she is trying to find something related to it.
A symbol or pattern whose meaning the empire’s scholars and wizards did not understand… … .
That’s the list.
“… … uh? that.”
When Fili looked at Robert with a sudden thought, he nodded.
* * *
“Ancient language, you mean?”
I listened to Ampere’s story and asked him back.
Ampere went to Cape Bay to investigate and returned yesterday.
The Roach family had a family meal for the first time in a while to celebrate Ampere and I’s return.
Of course, Selena was there too.
When Selena saw me back at the mansion, she was glaring at me with a very angry expression on her face.
I expected to be happy, but I was just embarrassed.
Anyway, I paid attention to what Ampere said at the meal.
Ampere continued speaking.
“okay. Symbols discovered at Mangot. Scholars had such stories. “It’s written down in an ancient language.”
I heard that and thought.
It’s probably true.
Mangot has been wanting to steal knowledge about ancient languages from me for a long time. First Hagley and then Selena approached me.
So, of course, Mangot already knew about its existence in ancient language before meeting me. Even roughly what it looks like.
‘So there was a good chance that the ancient language was written somewhere on Cape Man.’
There is a high probability that an ancient language remained in Mangot even before the people who fought the war with us lived there.
What is important is the content. They have continued to study ancient languages with great care. There was probably a lot of content, and the meaning was very important to them.
‘Even if ordinary people read ancient words, they don’t know what they mean. The same goes for those who lived in Mangot. That’s why they realized the importance of ancient languages and devoted themselves to researching them.’
Probably because of Belphegor.
As a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, there is a good chance that he could interpret ancient languages.
Belphegor informed the people of Mangot about the ancient language, and Mangot accordingly moved to interpret the ancient language.
It is truly the ‘Devil’s Whisper’.
“Frondier.”
At that time, Ampere called me.
“Is there anything you can guess from this?”
“… … “In ancient language?”
“Yes.”
I paused for a moment when I saw Ampere nodding.
There would be no way for Ampere or my family to guess about my relationship with the ancient language. If people had known that I had a talent for ancient languages, the situation in Frontier before I was possessed wouldn’t have been so bad.
Of course, I was teaching Selena the ancient language in secret, and I couldn’t even imagine Selena talking about the ancient language to my family.
‘… … Is it just a hunch? Ampere has.’
Ampere’s expression is simply calm. I couldn’t find any intention in his expression. I was just asking because I was curious, and it was a face that could only be seen that way.
“I’m just asking because I’m curious.”
… … Or maybe he just meant it that way.
“I do not know.”
That’s all I said. The longer you talk, the more obvious the lie becomes.
“Hmm. I see.”
Ampere just nodded at him. It seemed like he had already lost interest.
Are you really just asking out of curiosity?
“Honey, that’s not the main point, is it?”
Malia, who was quietly listening next to him, spoke.
This isn’t the main point?
Is there something more important than ancient languages?
“Well, I did. But why tell such nonsense… … .”
“Whether it’s nonsense or not, it’s a quick story if you ask me! “Honey, too.”
“Hmm.”
Rarely, Malia was actively saying something, and Ampere seemed to be sympathizing with Malia, although not to that extent.
“Then let me ask you. Frontier.”
“Ah, yes.”
A look that is not kind at all shoots out of Malia’s kind eyes. At times like this, Malia is scared, so she just has to remain silent and follow what she says.
“Frondier, I heard a strange rumor. Would you like to talk to this mother?”
“Well, what was the rumor?”
“It’s hard for even Mom to believe it. Still, the epicenter of the rumor is not an ordinary place, so if it’s your first time hearing it, you can just say that, right?”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Uhm, so what are you talking about… … .”
There Malia frowned. Rather than hesitating to speak, it felt like my words were unorganized.
My older brother, Ajie, was watching quietly.
Atjie took a deep breath and told me it was no big deal.
“It’s a rumor that you were adopted by another family, Frondier.”
“Yeah, yeah, that’s it!”
Malia keeps nodding.
quantum? I?
“It’s really a rumor, isn’t it?”
“So you said it was a rumor?”
Unlike Malia, Atzie didn’t seem to care about the story at all. It’s a rumor, so it goes without saying.
I said.
“I am the son of the Roach family. “Whose adoption are you talking about?”
“… … yes.”
Azier nodded, Malia’s expression cleared, and Ampere had the same expression, but his eyes seemed to have relaxed a bit.
I felt that way.
“Yeah, that’s ridiculous! What kind of rumor is going around about adoption? Ahahahaha!”
“Yes, mother. “Frondier himself said this is not the case, so you don’t have to worry.”
“That’s right. “I’m worried too much, so it’s a problem.”
Ajie is reassuring Malia, and Malia is feeling relieved to her heart’s content.
By the way, both Ampere and Malia are uncharacteristic of you for listening to such rumors. Roach is a place where such absurd stories are heard frequently.
Malia said with a sigh of relief.
“yes. Our Frontier is becoming Monty’s adopted son. “I was so shocked that my liver almost fell off.”
“I can’t forget my mother’s expression at that time.”
In a truly rare event, Ajie cracks a joke and smiles faintly.
As I looked at Atjie’s smile, which I had never seen before in my life, I thought,
“… … ah.”
Something came to mind.
At first, my stupid thought was, ‘Who is Monty?’
Then I realize that he is Zodiac, that I have met him before, and that he is one of the three that was with Lidwi and Riri.
And when I remembered that ‘promise’.
“aaa!!!”
I screamed.
At the Roach family table.
With Malia, Ampere, and Ajie in front of them, who were relieved.