179 – Devil (4)
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Translucent blue window. Conclusive evidence that made me think that the essence of this world, appearing in response to my will, was a game.
But it wasn’t. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was an illusion, but the truth was quite different.
“It doesn’t show up.”
Even if you wave your hand at the blue hologram, nothing changes.
It only shows the remaining amount of quest clear points accumulated so far.
Actually, that wasn’t what I wanted. I was hoping for the main quest now.
So, whenever I felt like there was a big problem with my world view, he always came to mind and showed me the way forward…….
But in fact, it is nothing more than a remnant of the great magic technique created by the Dragon Emperor, that is, something that was assimilated into me through the ‘game’ of my previous life.
To be honest, my feelings were very complicated.
I know there is nothing too strange about this guy, as he has the power to unilaterally confirm not only the past that has already passed, but also the future that is to come.
According to Carsilion’s words, the game itself was a magic that had already left his hands.
How does a magic technique that is completely disconnected from the caster survive?
Isn’t that not just a long distance, but actually a different dimension?
It’s not that such questions didn’t come to mind, but… ….
‘Is there any meaning?’
No matter how deeply I think about it, I can’t come up with an answer.
Because I am not a wizard.
So, there was one thing that could be predicted conversely.
How can we say that the current situation is normal?
Two of the three kings of the nine heavens are intertwined. There might be a connection with Yongje, and even without thinking about it for too long, it was clear that it was one of the important turning points.
And the blue window in front of my eyes used to give me things to do, even small things that weren’t really that special, as if they were side quests.
‘Let alone the main quest window, they don’t want to make even that familiar mechanical sound… ….’
Nothing came to mind right now. I tried to open the gift shop window to see if the power of the ‘game’ had been restored, but it was just fine.
I burst out laughing and waved my hands. The blue window quickly dispersed.
The most reasonable guess is that Carsilion did something to me.
Actually, there aren’t many other possibilities that can come to mind.
Since it was an ability that came from Carsilion’s power, it is reasonable to think that if he wanted to limit this blue spear, he could do it at any time.
It makes sense and logic, and is the cleanest inference considering probability.
There was only one reason for my final hesitation.
‘So, why bother?’
Simply and clearly, the reason is. Is there any reason for Carsilion to take my power away from me?
Since our first meeting, he has consistently shown a favorable attitude toward me.
Now, there would be no reason or need to take back the power that he willingly gave away.
‘Besides, he actually said that he can’t touch the magic that will keep him on Earth… ….’
Was it just a bluff? Then why is that again? I don’t even know what he gets by deceiving me…
Right now, even more than that guy, I have no ability to touch that game.
“Ha… ….”
I could no longer muster the courage to continue such complicated and headache-inducing thoughts.
I placed the back of my hand on my throbbing forehead and let out a long sigh.
“I don’t know.”
…… Well, I didn’t think so. I feel a bit anxious about this.
Deep down, I guess I was relying on that quest window without even knowing it.
Well, the fact that there is a guy who casually puts up a blue window and carefree phrases no matter what situation comes up is a big help in itself.
Should I say that I, too, was able to take a step back and apply a dispassionate look at the phenomenon?
If I were to be honest, when I was in a really urgent situation, it felt like it helped me recognize this reality as a ‘game’ for a moment and become a player.
Clear goal presentation, suppression of agitation, and finally a reward system.
At this point, I’m almost bursting out laughing. Really, there is no other helper like this.
“… ….”
I kept my mouth shut for a moment, but with some lingering regret, I looked at the gift shop window again.
A blue hologram emerged without delay as always. It’s like he’s looking down at me.
After a short period of thought, I blurted out one word.
“Isn’t there anything?”
It is good whether it is a main quest or a sub-quest. No, actually, it doesn’t matter what happens, I hope you at least tell me why you left me.
It seems quite ridiculous to talk to a hologram that doesn’t even have an ego.
To explain what this feels like right now, it gets a little complicated.
What can I say… ….
Let’s say I fell in the middle of the jungle and there was a map that helped me.
One day, that only helper suddenly ran away on his own.
What was I thinking when I saw the last sight of the guy named Ji-do running away?
The analogy may be a bit subtle, but the feeling itself is the same.
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Well, I didn’t think I would get anything that could be called an answer. Of course.
Let’s just pretend I was muttering to myself into the air for a moment. Because it’s not what I expected.
I really didn’t have any expectations.
“Hmm.”
I felt a bit embarrassed, so I cleared my throat a couple of times and shook my head to shake off the random thoughts.
There won’t be much time in the future to be immersed in such useless thoughts.
Tsumei eventually accepted Yurin’s devil’s offer, and was preparing to personally conclude her words that went beyond Mana’s words.
Now the opportunity to truly kill Yurin’s demon is gone. At least until the disappearance of Yeokcheon.
Even though Aria was told such things, she continued to concentrate on training her sword.
It was her characteristic to double her training time whenever she had a lot to think about.
Honestly, it may not be considered a good habit, but the good news is that Beatrice will stay by her side for a while out of concern for Aria’s health.
In the end, they were all preoccupied with what they had to do on their own.
So, what do I have to do now in the meantime?
At least it won’t be like staring at a hologram window and shaking in despair.
At least I shouldn’t refuse Flügel’s invitation to spar, but I don’t know what I’m doing after cleaning up everything like that. And that too alone.
I closed my eyes tightly and walked away.
“Let me get ready too.”
According to what the Devil of Yurin mentioned in passing, the Devil of Reverse Heaven is definitely targeting the continent.
She didn’t seem to know the specific method, but she said it. I was different.
The totality created by Carsilion’s power that gives a glimpse of time, the future, and all its possibilities.
The knowledge of the game was still within me.
And because it wasn’t a lie.
I thought with my expression calm.
‘If not the emperor, then who is it?’
A contractor from Yeokcheon who is hiding in the imperial castle. A demon.
It was not the emperor who accepted this as a possibility of reality.
Then, is it the crown prince or the prince? Or is it the princess?
There was no doubt that it was at least one of them.
Although it was a judgment filled with extremely personal feelings, I did not at all consider the possibility that Mine was Eve.
At least it would be reasonable in some way since I have seen her for as long as I have.
She was not a demon.
If you ask me, it would be closer to an ordinary, atavistic vampire.
After that, there were only two possibilities left.
The Crown Prince and Lucius.
-If you need help, come to the student council room at the academy. Whenever that happens, I will try my best to fulfill my role as an older brother.
“… ….”
Suddenly, I remembered the words Lucius once left me.
After thinking deeply for a while, I immediately took a step back.
The destination is the student council room in the main academy building. This is where Lucius is.
…… Of course, first of all, I wanted to see it with my own eyes.
I quickly left, and soon there was nothing left where I was standing.
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No. Of course, I thought there would be nothing left.
Is it because I was deep in thought?
I didn’t notice.
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Even though I was turning to leave, there was a blue window staring right back at me.
Soon, the hologram dispersed with a ‘crackling’ mechanical sound.
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“Dante?”
When I approached the student council room, the person who greeted me was a familiar second-year senior.
The name of the young man who was probably in Class A was Charis.
He was a person who gave me guidance in many ways when I was working on the committee for the sports competition.
“It’s been a while, senior.”
“Oh, yes, yes.”
I bowed my head briefly, and Charis smiled and tapped my arm as if she was happy to see me.
“So, what brought you to the third floor?”
He glanced at the entrance to the student council room for a moment and asked me about my business.
Generally, there is not much reason for first-year students to visit the student council room.
Unless it is an exceptional application for membership.
And now that the application period for membership in the student council has ended, I would naturally have thought that I might have other business.
I tried to get straight to the point.
So, I was planning to ask first if Lucius was inside.
“Ah, I understand.”
It wasn’t long before Charis seemed to realize something about her and gave her a grin and said something of her own.
“I guess you came to meet our vice president?”
“…… Yes?”
I was momentarily taken aback and asked back in a dazed voice.
Why does Eve appear here?
But how did they accept my reaction?
Charis’ smile only grew deeper.
“When I first heard about it, it seemed like a long time ago, but I guess they really had a special relationship. Thinking about it, she had recently heard that the vice president had started a new club…….”
“…… “Senior, what is that?”
“I heard everything from the chairman.”
I stiffened my expression, and Charis walked towards the entrance of the student council room, giggling slightly.
And we talk while opening the door.
“What did you say? Did you say she was your future sister-in-law?”
One word that would startle me.
What, what?
…… Brother-in-law?
“Yes??”
When I opened my eyes and raised my voice, Charis blinked as if she was surprised.
It was as if he was asking, ‘Wasn’t it?’
I couldn’t bear to say anything positive or negative to his reaction, so I kept my mouth shut.
Well, it was a situation where it was really pointless to say that it was not true and it was also pointless to say that it was.
Suddenly, the fog of delusion rises. Thoughts spread out regardless of will.
Eve wearing a pure white wedding dress.
Cheers and bright lights to bless us erupt from all directions.
And Eve looked at me and spoke shyly.
-I like you, junior.
I didn’t like the fact that my poor imagination was fixating the title, but-.
Actually, that’s not important.
‘Oh, my.’
At about that time, I held the bridge of my nose and tilted my head slightly upward.
I suddenly felt like I wanted to see the ceiling of the academy building.
Inevitably, I thought that if I were caught, I might be beaten to death by Beatrice.
Honestly, even for me, the way I casually thought about another woman after doing that in bed was extremely scandalous…….
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There is nothing we can do about it. It was force majeure. I defended myself like that.
Besides, no matter how much of a saint she is, she can’t even read people’s thoughts.
“… ….”
You can’t read it, right?
Like a thief shaking his feet, I trembled with anxiety and quickly followed Charis into the student council room.
For some reason, I moved like that with the thought that something big would happen if I stood in an open hallway in all directions, almost as a joke.
“Senior?”
For some reason, Charis was alone in the student council room, looking around with a puzzled expression on her face.
Others are not visible. Maybe it’s just lunch time, but…….
‘…… This.’
Why? It felt like it wasn’t such a simple problem.
I quickly hardened my expression and looked around.
That was a look that looked at something different from Charis.
It is not the naked eye. It was a dragon eye.
The pitch-black eyes with long straight slit eyes swept across the wide space of the student council room.
I was naturally able to check the remnants of mana remaining in this space.
My stiff expression became even more serious.
This is because they were not just ordinary mana.
Not calm. It is not a natural mana that should be like a quiet lake, but an attribute that has been artificially processed. And temper.
Hot, cold, sharp, and fierce.
It was a scene where it seemed as if a runaway of mana would occur at any moment if one touched it incorrectly.
The judgment was concluded quickly.
This was a trace of battle in name and reality.
That’s also the magic battle of the 8th circle.
Knowing Lucius’ state, I had to feel goosebumps growing on his arms even more.
What on earth did they do?
What on earth did they do, even though there is still a record of such intense mana-.
Is it possible for there to be no traces of destruction on everything in the student council room…? ….
Drop, drop… ….
A few drops of unfinished drip coffee fall through the filter, as if there was someone inside just a moment ago.
The student council room, where only the sound resonates, is so quiet…
It made me feel as if a ghost had swept past me.