142. King’s madman (1)
indeed.
Siana is a genius
He is so genius that the word genius feels flat.
Lorena also had skills superior to others in brewing and alchemy, but compared to Siana, she was just a full moon in front of the fireflies.
“found!”
We, helplessly continuing our research at her cry, gathered near Cyana.
“What, what are you looking for?”
When Lorena asked with her eyes wide open, Ciana started touching things by herself.
The heart of a monster contained in magical water,
A glass bottle containing liquid extracted only from Lorena 19,
And I gathered Victor’s holy relics in one place.
Then, after explaining in difficult terms, he fired an elaborately crafted micro-magic bullet between the monster’s heart and the holy relic.
pop-!
A very small shock occurred.
However, that magic bullet contained a complex ‘theory’ that Shiana concluded after agonizing over and studying for two weeks.
In theory, it’s hard to know exactly what you mean.
However, my brain, developed due to becoming a demon, clearly understood the principle of how Shiana’s magic bullets worked.
‘Awesome…’ … !’
The key was the wave.
When Magi and Divinity collide, a ‘specific’ magic wave is created, and if there is a ‘special’ component of Lorena 19… … .
“All right, all right!”
The special wave created by the collision between divinity and magic was the principle of separating magic, divinity, or mana into matter.
“… … !”
Siana was definitely a genius.
Even though it was a theory established only in my head, I succeeded straight away with the conviction that ‘it will work’.
Even experiments were a luxury for her.
“ha ha ha. Is it real?”
Lorena laughed hysterically. Still, her eyes were shining. It is the look of madness peculiar to a geek scientist.
“Uh, can you explain in detail again what happened?”
“yes!”
Lorena put out her cigarette and sat down next to Cianna, tying her hair in a ponytail.
Siana began to explain slowly, clearly and in terms that were easy for a criminal to understand.
The more I understood the principle after listening to her explanation, the more I came to a conclusion.
It was a conclusion that even Shiana could not have reached yet.
I don’t understand exactly
It is a substance that has never appeared in the game story, and there is a high probability that it did not even exist as an Easter egg.
However, it clearly speaks of high-level knowledge that humans do not have.
‘I can’t make a Philosopher’s Stone.’
No, to be precise, the Philosopher’s Stone cannot be made by ‘ordinary humans’.
Incorporating that theory, to make the Philosopher’s Stone, an all-purpose material, requires an enormous amount of pure mana.
There are ways to use magic stones or dragon hearts, but each one has flaws such as innocence or supply problems.
Again, the best way is to use the soul as a sacrifice.
However, in this case, mass slaughter must be premised.
Therefore, there is no ‘normal human’ capable of this.
Maybe if you’re a madman blinded by greed… … .
There’s no way Lorena and Cyana will massacre people. In fact, the Philosopher’s Stone research is over.
However, I can.
‘Because it doesn’t have to be a human soul.’
The size of the soul doesn’t matter, the ‘number’ itself doesn’t really matter.
And there were not many beings with a soul of that size in this world.
A dragon, a world tree, or a top level demon.
I know the moment when a huge amount of magic power and a soul of sufficient size gather in one place.
This is the highlight of Act 4.
Diamon intends to resurrect me by offering me as a sacrifice.
On the contrary, at that moment, I sacrificed him to complete the Philosopher’s Stone and absorb Diamon’s power.
In the end, who becomes the sacrifice? this fight will be
In the original story, Ackerman becomes a vessel of Diamon and is offered as a sacrifice.
However, at the moment of crisis, his specialty, ‘The Way of the Hero’ awakens, turns the situation around and defeats Diamon.
This is the reason why I wanted him to awaken the ‘Way of the Hero’. Act 4 becomes easy if you have this special skill.
In my heart, I also want to entrust everything to Ackerman. If it wasn’t for the f*cking ‘destiny of worshiping demons’ skill.
Anyway, I have to live and see, right?
I also don’t have a choice. The Philosopher’s Stone will be completed at the moment of crisis.
‘There’s a lot to prepare in advance.’
Sianna and Lorena, unaware of this fact, accelerate their research.
I gave them a hint from the side to help them arrive at an uncomfortable truth.
“ah… … .”
“This is a bit.”
I will never forget the look on their faces when they learned the truth that they can only be completed by giving their souls.
The more genuinely disappointed they were, the more I knew they were good.
“… … What should I do with this?”
“I-I’m scared.”
“The research will be destroyed.”
It was decided that there would be no Philosopher’s Stone research as I had planned. They just bury them in their hearts. so as not to take it out again.
Lorena asked what to do about subjugating the demons, but I comforted her by saying that there would be another way.
It’s an absurd story, but Lorena was also a member of a secret organization, so she seemed worried about the demons.
… … and that night. I kept the research results separately in the shadow dimension.
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“Aren… … Should I be doing well during vacation? Aren’t you sick?”
Sianna said, holding my hand tightly. It was as if he had lost his country.
In fact, from the standpoint of claiming to be Siana’s protector, I feel like my role has been switched over and over again.
This is what I think when I see Sianna, who gets overly worried and cries when I get a little sick.
It’s not bad, it just feels weird.
Do you think you are protected in reverse by that naive and ignorant child?
Well, in terms of force, this is rather correct, right?
There was no reason for Cyana to remain in the Silver Tower after the research was abandoned. Now that she has the goal of becoming a professor of magical flora and fauna, she too has become busy in her own way.
“Then, see you after school starts?”
“yes. Go be careful. Study hard… … Awesome!”
While I was talking, Shiana almost head-butted me into a hug and shyly ran away to the carriage.
Annie, who was opening the carriage door, covered her mouth and laughed. These days seemed to live for the fun of teasing me.
‘Tsk.’
Cyanna went back, and Lorena remained in the Silver Tower to resume her work.
The condition is that the Blackfire Corporation will support the cost and location for his research as stated in the contract, and that he will receive some of the profits or honor from it.
“Didn’t you say you were invited to the Abella family?”
“yes. I guess I have something to talk about recently.”
“okay… … I envy you. I also want to take a look at the Abella family mansion.”
Lorena came out to meet me.
They say it’s okay, but it’s because the landlord (?) came out sternly, asking how he would stick his buttocks when he was leaving.
Money also draws out respect that was not there.
Is this why watering is good?
Lorena lit a cigarette, waving at my back as I walked away.
* * *
“Hey, Hina. look at me.”
Cain’s morning was extremely busy.
Trying out fancy accessories, trying on a dress in front of a mirror… … . All of it was something she had never done before in her life.
Originally, the question would have been ‘Lady Cain, did you eat something wrong?’, but not anymore.
The reason was obvious.
“I don’t think Master Arren would care about any of that.”
Aren Blackfire.
It was because a man who might be her future husband, formally invited by the householder, was coming home on a palanquin of flowers.
It was Cain’s imagination that he rode a palanquin.
“That, is it?”
Cain took off the butterfly-shaped hairpin again and listened to Hina’s opinion.
Since Cain was an outsider in this regard, it was only natural that Hina’s words carried weight.
“miss. To be honest, don’t you feel uncomfortable wearing a dress?”
“That’s right… … .”
Cain held a weapon all his life and rolled on the gymnasium. She had lived a different life from other noble ladies who wore blue dresses and drank tea hahahoho.
That’s why the fluttering hem of the skirt felt like clothes that didn’t fit. I also didn’t like having to be careful not to get dust on it.
“It’s good to show off your opposite charm. However, I don’t think now is the time.”
“It’s not the time… … ?”
“yes. After the opposite attraction makes the relationship more solid.”
Hina rubbed her chin in thought.
In fact, Hina was also watching Cain’s love business with interest.
By Hina’s standards, isn’t this enough? Since Cain had knocked out all the men he wanted, he had no choice but to pay special attention to Aren, who fell in love with the young lady.
“Hmm… … I’m cautious about saying this, but in fact, Miss Cain isn’t the only one with Master Aren, right?”
“… … .”
Cain’s face crumpled.
It was because when I thought about it, the not very pleasant face of Shiana Plaen came to mind.
“To be really objective, I think Lady Siana is a little closer to Master Aren.”
“… … .”
“It is an unfavorable fight in many ways. Lady Cain is busy. The lady, um, sticks around almost every time. I even saw him waiting for hours to eat with Master Aren.”
“Gee, really… … ?”
“yes. Efforts vary in size and frequency. You have to come to your senses.”
Cain swallowed dryly.
‘He did that without my knowledge?’
I never thought that Shiana would be that active.
This is a really unexpected shock.
Cain thought he had nothing to do with anyone, either externally or in terms of charm. It is a confidence that has a basis.
I thought she was working hard in her own way, but it was a really complacent idea.
“Well, why are you talking about that now?”
Cain felt a bit unfair, and complained to the prickly Hina. Of course, Hina wasn’t willing to accept that.
“I didn’t know you were this dull.”
“ha?”
A dagger comes flying and sticks in the chest. Cain wailed at not being able to refute a word. Tears flowed stingingly. angry!
“… … I’ll admit it. I thought it was too easy.”
Cain sat on the edge of the bed and crossed his legs.
“Oops.”
Then straighten your posture again. A look of tight arms. It was the attitude of a disciple who desperately wanted to be taught.
“Hmmmm. So hee… … me? What should I do?”
“First of all, we need to raise a little more intimacy and maximize the lady’s original strengths.”
Cain’s eyes widened, and he focused so as not to miss a word.
“The original strength? uh, what is that?”
Hina paused for a moment, then went behind Cain and started tying her hair. A white nape was exposed.
“It’s grown-up.”
“uh… … What?”
“uh. right. S. russia. cellar.”
Cain’s pupils shook randomly.
“Hey, Hina. What are you talking about?”
“To put it simply, it’s a charm that contrasts with Lady Shiana’s cuteness.”
There weren’t many charms opposite to cuteness.
“… … Is that what I think is right?”
“you’re right.”
Cain belatedly realized the meaning of Hina’s words and blushed. The redness of the nape of her neck was clearly visible from Hina’s uplifted hair.
Gently, Hina brushed her hair with her skillful hands, and her hair slipped like silk and was neatly tied into a bundle.
Just by looking at her hair, it was clear that she was from Kyushu of the noble family.
“Ha, but Hina.”
“To be honest, you can’t beat him on cuteness. It looked cute to me. In order to win, we need to sharpen the weapons that only Lady Cain has.”
In case someone isn’t a maid from a knight’s family, this is the way to give an example.
Of course, this explanation works best for Cain.
“This is better than what you have… … .”
“That’s right. A lady’s strength.”
He is intelligent, noble, and has a mature charm. Sometimes being shy and shy is probably Cain’s unique cute charm.
Hina calmly pointed out one by one and instilled confidence in Cain.
“If the lady appeals to this part clearly, the odds are higher. Be confident.”
“… … Hmm.”
She was dressed like that, a blouse with a tight fit, leather pants, and leather boots that reached below the knee.
Her hair was tied in a ponytail. Her shiny, lemon-yellow hair fell down to her waist.
To finish, lightly spray a refreshing perfume that resembles Cain’s appearance below the ears and on the wrist.
It’s what Cain usually wears, but there’s a difference that strangely appeals to his adultness.
Standing in front of the mirror, Hina looked Cain up and down and gave a thumbs up.
“Today is so beautiful. It has charm.”
“Really?”
Cain blushed and glanced at himself in the mirror. It was embarrassing, but I was still quite satisfied with myself.
‘As expected, I’m glad I listened to Hina!’
By the time Cain’s preparations were finished, news came that a guest had just visited the estate.
“miss. Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Cain left the room dressed exceptionally awkward today.
My steps jumped with excitement at seeing Aren.
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The excitement didn’t last long.
“Oh, my rose. How much is this? I missed you.”
The guest who came to Cain was someone other than Aren. This is also a character that Cain hates very much.
“Did you dress so beautifully for me?”
The girl’s full expectations shattered like glass art. I wanted to hide somewhere.
“… … uh, come on His Highness the 3rd Prince.”
Cain reluctantly bowed.
Aren arrived an hour later.