171. Black, black, let’s eat together
After Leone went on a trip, only her face was reflected for a moment and she left the room.
“I think the parish priest must have had a tough trip.”
“haha. I thought what if you were busy again, but it’s really fortunate that you are taking a break.”
“At times like this, you need to be considerate so that you can rest well. The new business is carried out by ourselves.”
Everyone in Kilkika was happy for Leon’s move like this. It was everyone’s wish for Leon, who is always busy, to take a day off.
Of course, contrary to everyone’s thoughts, Leon was not resting.
‘Because it’s like this, the vigilante from the previous squadron used it like dog poop!’
Leon burst into anger.
‘I never imagined there would be a reason like this. really!’
At first, I thought the guard of the former squadron was incompetent.
However, I realized it only after experimenting.
‘He must have reached a certain level, but there’s no way he’s stupid. There’s nothing available!’
The power of boundaries is infinite power.
What will happen if we break down the boundary between circle and rod and combine them?
Or, if you cut the boundary between body and soul?
Depending on how you use it, Leon could become the strongest.
I had such an exciting dream.
Until I try it myself… … .
‘Hey!’
When I tried it, it didn’t work. It seems like something would happen if you forcefully use it, but using it while consuming lives is stupid.
Thanks to this, the only thing that could be safely used was the boundary of the physical distance.
‘Then I guess there’s no choice but to build up the level of the mask… … .’
There was no choice but to slowly build up the level of the mask and make the power of the boundary stronger. Because of this, even the most important experiments were at a standstill.
‘How about the holy relic?’
[There is no response.]
It was certain that the dark side used a divine object to make a mask.
‘I think I’ve tried every method I’ve tried… … .’
Leon used all kinds of methods.
‘Can’t it be done with the power of the boundary?’
[It seems impossible yet.]
See if you use the power of vigilance.
‘It’s still lacking, but it’s really a pity that it’s broken.’
I saw it even when I hit the divine object with force.
However, hitting it like iron did not deform it. Rather, it was more like a jewel or a stone.
As a result, several sacred objects were broken.
‘Isn’t it correct to judge that there is a guy who can transform gods?’
[Yes. It seems right to see it that way.]
It was clear that it was not made in the usual way.
‘ah. If I just make this, it’s great.’
The reason Rion was obsessed with making masks was simple.
‘Looking at what happened this time, it looks like there’s someone else controlling the mask.’
The mission was also left for Leon, and a message came to mind to receive additional rewards from the darkness.
It wasn’t just this.
The level of the mask increased, but the fact that the actual increase was separate was also somewhat strange. It wasn’t that a special energy flowed in or that his strength increased.
Taken together, the whole situation was pointing to one thing.
‘The mask is manual.’
Unlike the automatic notification window, there is a guy who controls or manages the mask.
I don’t know if it’s the head of the dark side, but I’m sure there is such a guy.
‘If there is an administrator, it is possible to intervene by force.’
As long as you understood the principle, it was possible to intervene in the mask as much as you like.
If that happens, the grade will be forcibly raised, and the power of vigilance will be able to be used freely.
‘Get strength by building missions step by step? There’s no way. I’m Leone!’
Sincerity? Step by step?
This wasn’t Leon’s style.
It’s insincere and I want to skip most of it and get it. If possible, I want to eat it raw.
This was Leon’s true intention.
‘I came up with how to move.’
To eat raw, it was necessary to break the mold. I needed help to break the mold.
Leon opened the door that had been tightly closed for several days and came out.
* * *
The first place Leone visited was the laboratory.
“Leon. Are you out already?”
“You’re coming out slowly. Why did you come out already?”
Hearing the regards of the researchers, he went inside and found one.
“Ed.”
Ed was the only one awake in the lab. Ward and Elric were asleep curled up on the floor.
“Rion.”
“Are you okay for a minute?”
Ed stared at Leone.
“It’s important.”
As Leon added, Ed immediately rose from his seat.
“yes. are you okay. I have something to say.”
Leon went into the room attached to one side of the lab with Ed.
“You said you were using it as a break room, are you using it as a storage room?”
This space was originally made as a break room, but books and papers were piled inside.
“I don’t need a break room. It’s perfect for storage.”
At those words, the thought in Leon’s head was simple.
‘Surely a researcher!’
It was their own sensibility that ordinary people could not understand.
“I called to ask you something.”
“yes.”
“How far has it progressed in activating the magic circle using the holy relic?”
I heard that it was almost finished, but I didn’t know exactly how far the result came out.
“If it was simply an experiment, it worked.”
“… … uh? really?”
“Divine power can be manifested. But half of it.”
“Half?”
“yes. It has no function other than the manifestation of divine power. Use is another story.”
I took out the holy power of the god with the magic circle, but it seemed like it was still to be used.
“You mean it’s impossible to actually use it?”
“yes. answer.”
“Awesome? Anyway, didn’t you bring out the energy contained in the divine object!?”
I said it was a half-success, but this is the hardest thing I’ve done.
Ed didn’t answer much, but a faint smile appeared around his mouth.
“I don’t know if this will help, but reach out.”
Rion took out one of the items she had obtained on this trip from her bosom and handed it to Ed.
“You know what?”
“… … .”
Ed didn’t answer, and started looking around at the shrine.
After a while.
Ed’s eyes widened to the size of a lantern.
“A new thing?”
“right. And it’s not just a god… … .”
Before Leon even explained it.
“It is empty. It’s empty inside.”
Ed noticed what this was.
It was natural.
Ed was, by all accounts, the most knowledgeable person in Killika.
“It’s a sacred thing that the orcs outside the empire had. It was empty, but it was in the statue.”
“Interesting. The capacity is small, and the inside is empty. But rescue is a thing.”
Indeed, it was Mr. Ed, the master of new material research. Rion quickly grasped the information obtained by gathering various sacred objects.
“Can I take it?”
Ed looked at Leon sadly with big eyes. It seemed to like it very much.
“yes. that’s why i brought it I’ll ask you to experiment. covertly.”
“stealthily?”
“yes. It’s really dangerous to get caught.”
Ed wasn’t too taken aback by Leon’s words.
Killika couldn’t have been without secret research. This system was firmly established.
“I’ll make it a secret research assignment.”
Secret research assignment. It was a system to protect the research of researchers in the research institute.
“That’s enough.”
“thank you.”
Like a child given a new toy, Ed clutched the object in his hand.
Leon smiled at that figure. And, the playfulness kicked in.
“Can I have one?”
He took out another divine object from his bosom. Ed’s eyes widened once more.
“two?”
“yes. Study one to your heart’s content, and do as I ask for the other.”
“how?”
If making a mask is the final goal, you have to go through it one by one.
Then I thought of doing something simple first.
“It is said that it is possible to bring out the divine power, so try putting it in here.”
If the empty inside is filled with divine power, will it be the same as the human god?
If so, what if you put anger in it? Wouldn’t a god of anger be born?
This kind of information will accumulate one by one, and it will become the information that pierces the mask.
“Tell me right away what the outcome will be.”
“Okay. Leone.”
Judging by Ed’s expression, it seemed that he had similar thoughts to Leon.
After saying goodbye to Ed, Leon went straight back to his room.
smart.
Someone knocked on the door as if rumors had already spread that Leon had left the room.
“President. I am black.”
It was also a big-time guest.
“Yes. Come on in.”
* * *
When I called it black, I didn’t think much of it. Looking at it now, I thought it was really well built.
“President. I came because I had a request.”
Black’s mood has completely changed.
The aura of death and the aura of the golden mercenary.
black and golden.
When the two completely different things came together, I felt a dignified atmosphere with dignity from him.
“Did you recover your enlightenment well?”
“Yes. parish priest. It was truly a miracle. It would have been impossible if it wasn’t for the heir.”
“What a relief. Even though the heir didn’t say anything, it seemed like he was worried.”
At that, a small smile appeared on the boy’s face.
“Heir-nim was a really great person.”
I wanted to say something, but I seemed to be holding back.
“I know very well. One of the people I trust the most is Heir.”
“Is that so? You are definitely somewhere special.”
I praised Oren, but for some reason Black shrugged. Seeing the reaction, it was worth going to the rescue.
A heartwarming story was enough. back to the main topic
“You said there was a blue, what is it?”
“I want to go on a trip.”
Travel? suddenly?
This was an unexpected request.
“Do you have a sudden reason for wanting to go on a trip?”
Black frowned and spoke cautiously.
“There is something.”
The explanation was long overdue.
As Leone continued to stare at Black, Black realized it too.
“ah. sorry. I know I’m talking weird.”
“But you’re asking me for something like this?”
“Yes. Something is strongly felt. I guess I’ll have to find it.”
Judging by the look on Black’s face, this wasn’t a joke. Besides, if you think about what he puts in his body.
‘I think it’s because I accepted the energy of death… … .’
The problem was that Leon also accepted the energy of death. Leon felt nothing.
“If it exists, is it a person?”
“I do not know. I can’t tell if it’s a person or a thing. I just feel a strong attraction.”
If you get the energy of death and feel a sudden pull, there is only one.
‘Do you feel drawn to the key?’
The key was the only possibility.
There was no need to worry about this.
“like.”
Leon coolly allowed it.
“Are you okay?”
There was no good reason.
I absolutely had to send this.
Of course, it’s a bad idea to just send it.
“Yes. You’ve helped me so far, so now it’s my turn to help. If you need anything, ask for it.”
“… … Would you mind? This is my personal journey.”
Black was not expecting such support, so he looked very surprised.
“I did my best to answer Killika’s request without any questions. I trust Black as much as he trusted me.”
“… … The parish priest.”
Besides, this was a good opportunity for Leon as well.
“And tell the heir too.”
“Are you talking about the heir?”
Leon nodded.
“Yes. I heard that the heir is also preparing for a trip.”
“… … Is that true?”
Black asked Leon as if he had sensed something.
It was between absorbing death together.
It is mistaken to feel the same thing.
“Yes. It’s strange to see that. It’s so unfortunate that you’re preparing for a trip together… … .”
Leon made that misunderstanding stronger.
“Thank you very much. The parish priest.”
Black seemed completely fooled.
‘I don’t know where we’re going, but considering the mission, going together isn’t bad. furthermore… … .’
Black comes with a chance whenever he goes on a trip.
‘Black, black. Let’s eat together this time.’
Let’s eat and live together! Jjom!