＜ Operation to rescue Jeniel (1) ＞
The underground restaurant of the magic tower.
After adopting plan B, all members of the group ate lunch together. Even while chewing food, the conversation continued without a break.
“The taste here is really the same.”
“So. A taste that is neither delicious nor tasteless. Just average.”
Researchers’ favorite restaurant, Andamiro.
Due to its special location in the basement of the Mage Tower and the taste that there was no reason to visit, it was actually a restaurant only used by researchers.
Look here, you’re a researcher, look there, you’re a researcher.
Still, the price is cheap and the taste is not bad, so there was no restaurant like this for a researcher who lacked time. In addition, there are many seats for one person, so it was perfect for eating alone.
I wanted to eat alone this time too.
“·······”
Unlike the members of the group who talked about this and that, Narsha ate in silence. He kept his gaze fixed only on the plate, and repeated the spooning.
In the meantime, the members of the crew did not stop talking.
“Ehh, now that the plan is out, it’s the beginning of trouble. Even a night would not be enough to research the data.”
“The development of magic is just beginning. The end of heaven, the beginning of hell…”
“So. For the time being, I will only come to Andami. No, I don’t have time to eat.”
They were complaints about the project.
However, Narsha, who had already completed her quota, was not eligible. Originally, Narsha should have stayed up all night and struggled, but with someone’s help, it was over in half a day.
To find out that difficult thing just by looking at it for a second.
Thinking back, it was great. Indeed, it was a skill worthy of a candidate for a great wizard.
Moreover, Leonard did not disclose that he had helped. Even after the adoption meeting was over, there was plenty of time to speak.
I just looked at him indifferently and left the conference room.
It’s not because I’m considerate… it’s probably because of fairness. It’s not fair to help just one person.
But if that’s the case, why did you help in the first place?
There wouldn’t be any benefit to be lost to him by doing that…
“·······”
Narsha looked at the soup without a word. It was at that time that I thought deeply about the reason.
“Did Leonard help you?”
Hella, who was sitting across from him, hit the mark. Narsha shook her shoulders. In an instant, my heart sank, and chills ran down my spine. As if caught using an expedient, shame and shame flooded in.
Narsha, who had been stiff for a moment, lifted her head stiffly.
“…?”
Did the thief say that my feet hurt?
Contrary to expectations, the crew’s eyes were focused on Meriel. Hella’s question was also directed at Meriel.
It’s not wrong, it’s because she’s on the same magic team as Leonard.
“Not yet. It’s not easy to find time because you’re so busy.”
Meriel smiled brightly and waved her hand. As a dog dealer, she was lovable even for a woman like her.
The crew all looked at Meriel with envious eyes.
“Ah, but I won’t see you soon.”
“So. I am the most envious of you in the world.”
“Tell me if you have any difficulties. I will definitely help you no matter what.”
On the other hand, Narsha lowered her head. It was something that had nothing to do with you anyway.
No matter who Leonard meets or not, no matter how pretty that person is.
I really didn’t care at all. No, there was no reason to be concerned in the first place.
Narsha scooped up a handful of soup. I just wanted to eat and go to the lab. Like the previous conversation, I tried to listen with one ear and let it out with the other.
By the way······
“Well, actually, we decided to meet today.”
Meriel’s voice was strangely vivid. As if talking through a loudspeaker, each word pierced my eardrum.
“Maybe in the afternoon?”
I have an appointment this afternoon.
So, how about having dinner after work?
After dinner, you can have a drink, and when a hot-blooded unmarried man and woman get drunk somewhere in the dark…
rumbling-
The soup from the spoon flowed down effortlessly. At the same time, Narsha’s pupils fluctuated.
“Why are you suddenly like this?”
The music box sitting next to her glanced at Narsha. Narsha shook her head slowly.
“No… I didn’t mean that.”
“yes? What are you talking about all of a sudden? What did you think while watching the soup?”
“Anyway, no…”
“Is the soup spoiled? Why is the child like this?”
Looking back at Soup and Narsha, the music box frowned. I dipped my little finger into the soup and tasted it. He licked his lips again and tilted his head.
“Isn’t it too bad? I mean, it’s award-winning.”
It was then.
A man wearing a wen robe entered Andamiro. He was a rare outsider. Some familiar face. After looking around for a while, he came over to the table where Narsha was sitting. Specifically, to Meriel.
“Hey, Meriel-sama, right?”
“yes? Ah yes. you’re right. Who are you?”
Meriel looked up at him with her characteristic clear eyes. The man bowed his head.
“hello. I am Professor Leonard’s assistant Ryan, whom I greeted the other day.”
Then he remembered his true identity.
It was the assistant who brought the report to the conference room the other day. Reinan scratched the back of his head as if he was sorry.
“I have something to tell you.”
“yes? What is it?”
“The afternoon appointment with the professor today. The professor suddenly has an urgent task, so I think I will have to cancel it. I’ll contact you later…”
When Lynon bowed her head, Meriel laughed awkwardly and got up from her seat.
“Oh, no. Maybe if you’re busy.”
“I’m really sorry.”
“it’s okay. I would like to thank you for telling me in advance.”
Even so, a look of disappointment was evident on his face. Well, he seems quite interested in Leonard, but he must have been waiting for today, but since he canceled a few hours ago, he has no choice but to.
through others.
“Anyway, you must be very busy?”
“Yes… He seems to be very active externally.”
As I was watching it inadvertently, the music box pricked my arm. And then whispered in my ear.
“Isn’t it strange? My job is procrastinating like that, but you helped me by making time for your work. I’m not even in charge of it.”
“So what?”
“No matter how you think about it, it’s suspicious. Do you really think I like you?”
“·······”
Narsha blinked blankly.
I heard it and it was plausible.
The way I waited for several hours after the conference, the way I chose the 2nd group project, and the way I helped with the medicinal material work.
It was too much to just dismiss it as manners. Moreover, that manner was only applied to himself.
“One hundred percent, one hundred percent.”
“·······”
Narsha was in deep anguish.
Suspicions that had been denied so far were slowly spreading into doubts.
perhaps······
Really maybe… Do you like this bastard?
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slap- slap-
Waves that ripple incessantly crash against the steel plate at the prow. A medium-sized cruise ship goes across the blue waves.
The Vinus, owned by Adonis.
I felt the sea breeze blowing against the railing. The bright sunlight shone down to the depths of the sea, and seagulls cried peacefully in the clear sky.
squirm- squeamish-
I thought he was rich, but I didn’t know that his family had a private cruise ship. In terms of the real world, it’s like having a private plane.
It feels like a new thing, but money is good.
I raised my head and looked at the distant sea. An island was faintly visible at the end of the horizon. It was Karios and Jeniel’s honeymoon destination, Furuoka Island.
I listened to the sound of the crashing waves and fell into contemplation.
Shoot aaa
To think Karios couldn’t save Jeniel.
The reason was obvious.
In the original story, Karios is forced into Kataracha before marriage. There, they not only polish their offensive magic, but also receive customized training according to their individual skills.
Just as I was trained in offensive magic—in other words, the sophisticated control of attack-type magical powers, Karios was scheduled to receive training to raise his magical aura.
This serves as an opportunity to narrow the gap in magical abilities that had widened a long time ago with his rival Leonard.
However, unlike the original, Karios did not enter Kataracha. As a result, the magical senses stayed in place, and they would not have been able to detect the only clue, black magic, that spread at the moment of the kidnapping.
so i can’t find it
“·······”
As I gazed at the island in silence, the captain approached and said,
“Younglord. We will be arriving at Furuoka Island soon. The waves are calm, so there seems to be no problem with settling and mooring.”
“i get it. Keep working hard.”
“yes. I will do my best.”
The captain politely bowed his head and entered the cockpit.
After a while, the cruise ship settled at the pier on Furuoka Island.
I got off the cruise ship. We walked along the harbor and headed to Furuoka Island.
jerk- jerk-
There were dozens of Immortal Knights lined up on the dockside, and among them was a man wearing a Hawaiian shirt. It was Karios.
Karios came running towards me in one step. The dark circles on his face were darkened as if he had suffered a lot.
“Thank you for coming, my friend.”
“What about the rest of the crew?”
I asked right away.
I heard that about 20 Immortal Knights including Terios came to apply, but in reality there were only around 10 of them.
“My father and the rest of the crew went to check the clues they found on the local police side. He will come soon.”
Furuoka Island is an island belonging to the Kingdom of Osiris, east and west of the Empire.
As an area with less than 1,000 residents, it is the domain of Count Latesio, and the autonomous policeman managed by him is in charge of security on the island.
The problem is that Count Latesio is a black magician.
In other words, the autonomous police under him are all black magicians. In a word, they are one with the kidnappers.
I looked up and looked around the entire island. About the size of Jeju Island, 90% of the island is made up of forests, cliffs and jungle.
Like an island in a dinosaur movie, the vast and overwhelming Mother Nature was spread out.
I asked with my eyes fixed.
“How is the search going?”
“The East is being searched by the Immortal Knights, and the West by the Autonomous Police.
A question that can be asked but mana.
As expected, the Immortal Knights were in charge of the east. The reason is simple. It’s because Jeniel has been kidnapped in the West. So there will be no progress in the joint search.
“By the way… today is the third day.”
Karios lowered his head helplessly. The heartache seemed great. I tapped him lightly on the shoulder.
“don’t worry. I will definitely find it.”
It will set all variables back to their original state. I will change the ending by removing all handshakes.
That’s probably why I live in this novel.
It was then.
Footsteps came from afar. When I moved my gaze, Terios and the knights were approaching this place. Soon after, Karios also turned his head.
I said looking at Therios.
“Let’s go first.” “I understand.”
Karios and I headed to where Terios and the others were. By the time I passed the pier and stepped on the sand on the beach, I was able to run into them.
After lightly ignoring Therios, he said.
“What are the clues?”
“here. This is all the local police found.”
Terrios handed over a piece of paper. Blood was written on the white paper.
[ Jeniel is alive. However, if you want her life to stick to the end, you will have to accept our request. I will give you 3 days Bring the emperor’s head within that period. It might be possible for any other family, but it would be possible for the Cedric family, the best offensive magic family in the empire. If you do not respond within three days, I will give you Jeniel’s head in return. Let your body find itself. Be warned. It’s exactly 3 days. ]
yeah, i remembered
The reason they kidnapped Jeniel was because of this. And I’m sure this document was made by the local police.
I’ll say it again, because it’s in one piece in the first place.
I handed over the blood letter to Karios.
“I don’t have time, so read quickly.”
“What is this?”
After reading the blood letter, Karios let out a deep sigh. There was intense anger in it. A rare murderous intent shone in Karios’ pupils.
“They deserve to be torn to pieces. I will never forgive you.”
They have enough willpower, but they can never find Jeniel by searching the east. I had to search west somehow.
One problem is that there is no justification for changing the search area…
While I was immersed in my thoughts, the blood letter went into Terios’ hands again. Terrios said after placing the blood letter in his bosom.
“I don’t have time to be like this. Let’s resume the search right now.”
“”yes! All right!””
The Templars bowed on one knee and obeyed his command. Eventually, he followed Terios, who was ahead of him, and moved on. Same with Karios.
“Leonard, 20,000.”
“no.”
But I didn’t respond. I stopped in place and looked to the west of the island.
If you can’t switch search areas, you have to search the west side alone.
“…?”
The advancing knights turned their heads one by one. I stopped walking when I noticed Karios and I standing still. A chaotic atmosphere spread in an instant.
Then Terios turned his head.
Terrios, who soon fully stretched his body, approached with indignant steps. Then he glared at me with sharp eyes.
“What are you doing? Come on, don’t move.”
I didn’t even look away. He looked straight at him and said.
“I will search the west.”
“Do you mean to move with the autonomous police?”
“I will move on my own.”
“what? Arbitrarily?”
At those words, Terios gave a light arsenic. He pointed at the huge mountain range behind him.
“This is a huge island of 2,000 square kilometers. It is not an area that can be searched alone. Moreover, without any clue, what are you going to do alone?”
No clue whatsoever?
No, the clue has already been given.
It’s just that Karios didn’t have the ability and missed it.
But I have enough power.
“Understanding of space” that won’t get lost even in dense jungles, “Magical insight” that won’t miss even the tiniest bit of dark magic.
And even the attack magic to kill the black magicians.
So… I will definitely find Jeniel.
“Okay, you’ll know when you see it.”