153. Exploration (3)
“ruler. I think I’ve said enough.”
Iden watched me throughout the dinner, not knowing if the rice was going down his nose or his mouth.
To be honest, it was to the point where I couldn’t understand how he looked at me like that.
‘Aren’t you stupid?’
He is also a villain in the 4th act in his own way, and he is a character who is a bitch in the 3rd prince, so he has a unique side that is difficult to deal with.
I guess it would have been annoying for me to deal with it because it’s a status, but I should be thankful for this because you came out like that… … .
It was comfortable, but on the other hand, it was a funny, absurd, and strange situation.
What’s even funnier is that thanks to Aiden noticing me (?), his reputation has been reversed.
“Prince Aiden, isn’t it different from the rumors?”
“Yes. You’re so full of manners, you’re not doing anything mean?”
“He was handsome and very handsome. After all, rumors are unbelievable.”
The schoolgirls were whispering among themselves in just this way. Normally, he would have been persistently harassing a female student at this timing, but it’s really amazing.
Is this the butterfly effect?
Anyway, know that it’s thanks to me. Iden… … Let’s cut this off by staring at me throughout the meal.
I thought I was too much, but the opponent was a bad guy, so I just dropped the f*cking sh*t that was right for him.
With a bit of a bully-like mindset, I waited for all the other cadets to leave.
And at the very end, I got up and walked slowly. Waiting for him to call me on his own.
“Mum. Cadet Aren Blackfire?”
At just the right time, Iden called and stopped me.
The cadets who were escaping stopped abruptly. The sudden call of the three princes made everyone nervous.
“Yes. His Highness the 3rd Prince.”
“Wait a minute, look at me.”
Saying that, Aiden walked out to the room behind the banquet room. Still, it seemed that he was trying to keep his humble pride, but his steps were imposing.
I want it out of desperation.
Anyway, that was my purpose. I was willing to turn around and try to approach him.
“Ah, Aren.”
At that moment, Shiana grabbed me.
“what? Why did His Highness, the 3rd prince, call Aren?”
In the eyes of Sianna, who was not familiar with the circumstances, this situation seemed to be quite worrying. It must have been the strange battle of nerves between me and Aiden.
Cain had already been through a strange relationship with Iden, so he wasn’t worried about it, but Shiana wasn’t that.
Even when I looked around, everyone seemed concerned that I was being called away and being reprimanded for what I had done earlier.
Even Bell, a candidate for sainthood, stiffened her expression with her hands on her chest.
“it’s okay. I’ve met you once before, but at that time, you called me separately because of the relationship.”
“Jingja? 3 With the prince?”
Shiana asked with a slightly disbelieving face.
I have lived my whole life in sobriety, and now I have only experienced the world for about two years. In fact, it was hard to believe that the son of the Blackfire family had a one-on-one ceremony with the three princes.
“yes. Because nothing happened. don’t worry.”
“Yes… … .”
Thank you for caring and being cute, I wanted to stroke my head, but there were many eyes to see. It is said that Siana doesn’t care about people and attacks, but it is the law to protect the country.
“Goodbye, Aren.”
Instead, Siana greeted me with a very cute face.
That expression, which was even slightly artificial, didn’t look good to the heart… … . When I remembered how Shiana’s eyes were on Cain immediately after making that expression, I felt like I saw something I shouldn’t have seen.
* * *
“… … .”
I was about to spit out curse words in an instant.
No, right now, this situation is a nobleman’s face, and no matter what, it is right to come out with swearing.
“Meet the vessel of the Great Demon Tribe, Diamon-sama!”
About 10 people, including Aiden, knelt down and bowed their heads. This is the view that opened up to me when I passed through the three doors.
What’s even more absurd is… … .
‘These bastards are all gathered here.’
All of them were the ‘Evil worshipers’ I knew.
All the guys on the list of traitors I made up from memory appeared in front of me.
In a situation like this, I wonder if you won’t swear as soon as you see it.
It’s like being in a mafia or yakuza hideout, how is that different? is not it?
“Your expression is not good. Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?”
Aiden lifted his head slightly and asked. The eyes of the traitors, the worshipers of the demon tribe, are focused on me.
‘Let’s stay calm.’
You shouldn’t show embarrassment here.
naturally. It’s to play ‘Diamon’s bowl’.
one two… … . I looked at them one by one, giving an appropriate answer.
“no. It’s a little strange that we’re gathered like this.”
nine.
I’m having a bit of a problem.
There are a total of nine named traitors that I have cataloged and made. But there are ten people gathered here.
So, there was one person I didn’t know.
Of course, there must be additional traitors besides the named here.
“haha. I specially put it together like this. You’d better check your allies before the great battle. That, even if you didn’t notice that much, I would have greeted you like this.”
“okay?”
However, the variable here. The guy I don’t know looks a little dangerous.
no… … .
‘Isn’t it filthy dangerous?’
He was the most dangerous guy I’ve ever seen.
“It’s fun. Do you think consciousness is important?”
I looked at him with all-piercing eyes.
To my eyes, the status window, which had been useless until just now, was telling me everything.
The appearance is changing, but even the status window can’t be fooled.
“Isn’t it? argon. As long as you show up.”
“… … !”
The mood is reversed.
The atmosphere of praising me one-sidedly disappeared, and it became a situation that was on the verge of a fight.
The cause was Argon, who was smoking a vicious demon in order not to be weighed down by my spirit.
He pierced me with his viper-like eyes.
“It feels good. Should I be lucky? How did you know?”
status window.
It is impossible to answer that it is because of it.
“Wasn’t it intentionally trying to inform you? While spewing out demonic energy like that.”
Instead, he gave an answer that was not incorrect.
“Is it a talent to become a vessel? That’s great. You notice this.”
“M-You said you were breathing demonic energy?”
“When the hell… … .”
Looking at the reaction, it seemed that only Argon’s demonic spirit could be felt. Argon’s lips twitched.
‘As expected, did you test me?’
He’s a bad guy in many ways. I wanted to hit the people.
So why is he here?
I couldn’t think of anything that could be answered. Rather, there seems to be no reason.
Before the great festival, he probably just wanted to check my current condition.
Right now, as if I had sensed his demonic energy and found out his true identity.
“Don’t worry. It’s just a face that shines after a long time. There was no intention whatsoever.”
Strangely, his attitude softened.
Obviously, bowls were very important to these guys. Even Argon bowed his head slightly to me.
No matter how friendly the atmosphere is to me, I can never let my guard down.
Even if they bow their heads like that now and show their allegiance to me, their ‘real’ purpose is to stab me in the back.
Anyway, these are the guys who will sacrifice me. They feed and put them to sleep before making human sacrifices, and even dress them up in splendor… … Well, that would be such a f*cking treat.
“So. Are you hardened?”
Argon asked.
Perhaps he’s asking about my fierce resistance to Diamon in the past.
“If this is my destiny anyway, I have nothing to lose. It is also the root of my family. I am delighted.”
I acted shamelessly.
Isn’t that the mind itself of a true demon worshiper?
Originally, I wasn’t good at acting, but the acting of the demon worshiper just came out naturally. Is this all a bloodline effect?
Anyway, this guy’s family is really.
“… … okay.”
Argon laughed like he was having fun. All of a sudden, the other demon worshipers backed away slightly and didn’t even raise their heads.
It was a story that Argon had a bigger presence than I did to these guys. It hurts my pride.
“Still, it is surprising. You changed your mind faster than I thought. As if there is a special reason.”
Argon continued to question my intentions. As expected, there is a lot of caution, and the preparation is thorough.
Even accepting the fate of worshiping the demons and even making a contract with Diamon, still doubting it. I’m so tired of this guy too.
He looks at me with snake eyes.
A wrong answer could cost you your life.
Everyone praises it as a ‘bowl’, but if you mess it up a little, you’re dead.
Thoroughly, I had to erase the doubt he had.
“When I met him, I realized something.”
I hit a comment I had in mind in case I met this guy.
After hearing this, this guy nodded as well, putting his chin on his chin.
The gaze itself still seemed to have no doubts, but for now it seemed to be over.
“okay. His resurrection is not far off. Until then, please take care of yourself.”
“Know.”
“You guys also take note. Give your life to support Aren-nim, who will become your vessel.”
“… … I will serve you.”
I was trying to check the demon worshipers, but suddenly I even got rid of Argon’s suspicions.
This is equivalent to catching a mouse while the cow is backing away.
rather good
Although it was difficult to identify ‘all’ of the worshipers of the demons, it should be seen as a greater gain since Argon has overcome his suspicions. I even checked the faces of the traitors in my own way.
As for finding guys who can be variables, let’s do it gradually.
In a suffocating atmosphere, thanks came and went.
It wasn’t easy.
I pretended to be as relaxed as possible, but I wasn’t actually relaxed.
The people here are all humans who will even sell their souls. No matter what happened, it wasn’t weird at all.
Fortunately… … Nothing special happened.
That is the conclusion.
The Great Festival is just a stage to sacrifice me, and everything is being done in the dark. Fortunately, I have gained their trust, and at least until the Great Trial is over, I will not be suspicious.
A great storm is coming.
Let’s see who wins.
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“Aren!”
“Senior Aren?”
“… … .”
“uh? Why are you all here… … ?”
After the interview with the three princes, when I came out of the dining room, there was someone waiting for me unexpectedly.
Siana runs as soon as she sees me.
Belle puts her hands together as if in prayer.
Even Cain, arms crossed and breathing a sigh of relief from some distance away.
Was everyone worried about me?
When I was in the den of worshipers of the demon tribe and saw these angelic guys, there was no heaven.
‘I didn’t live a bad life, though.’
I tasted hell and heaven in a very short time.
“Siana. You have eyes that see, but Aren will be in trouble if you hug him like that.”
“I’m worried about Aren, what should I do!”
“Seniors… … ? don’t fight Aren senior needs stability.”
No, is this also hell?
* * *
“… … .”
Argon carefully watched Aren’s back in the dark.
He is a man whose true intentions are unknown.
It was because his common sense did not understand that a human who had resisted while wielding a holy sword would suddenly show such an attitude.
‘When I signed a contract with Diamon-sama, I heard that there was a change of heart… … ?’
To say that, Aren didn’t feel awe of Prime Evil at all.
‘Which one is the truth.’
If you are the limb of the lord of lies, Diamon, it is only natural that you are proficient in lies. If it was his bowl, there was nothing more to say.
Argon was seldom sure.
Either way it made sense, because it didn’t make sense either.
“Hmm… … .”
Argon groans and touches his arm. The fur of a wild animal caught on the fingertips.
The sparsely haired area tingles like a sore spot. Hyven was dying every day from the side effects of skin grafting.
‘I don’t have much time.’
The bowl must be perfectly prepared. Diamon’s resurrection is the day Argon’s life is saved. Anyone who prevents Diamon’s resurrection will not be forgiven.
But the existence of that Aren is so annoying. Aren was the first person who was difficult to control.
“You have to make sure.”
I just couldn’t believe the words. Actions speak louder than words. Argon wanted to confirm Aren’s sincerity.
“Simon.”
“Boo, did you call!”
Simon, a third-year magician assistant, hurriedly ran to Argon’s call and knelt down.
“Are those three close to Aren?”
“… … The saintess candidate only recently became close, but the other two are obviously very close.”
Simon said, staring at Sianna and Cain.
The three women surrounding Aren were tightly united by Aren’s side, bickering.
“The saintess… … . There’s no need to touch the beehive.”
Argon was conscious of the church. Although the pope is a worshiper of the demon tribe, he cannot carelessly touch the candidate saint.
The only ones that are easy are Cain and Siana.
Those two are precious to Aren. After killing Diamon for interfering with his resurrection, if you look at Aren’s reaction, you will be able to understand his true intentions.
“Can you kill them both?”
“Ka-Kain Abella and Cyana Plaen… … ?”
“why? can’t you?”
Simon’s throat tingles. I was not confident in my answer. No matter how you think about it, this was crazy.
This is a natural reaction for anyone who knows who Cain is and what kind of existence Cyana is.
“Well, it’s not… … .”
“If you kill either of them, I’ll tell Diamon well when he’s resurrected.”
However, rational thinking was not easy for humans whose brains were pickled in Magi. The addictiveness of magic that dominates even fear is only slowly going mad.
“D-Diamon-nim… … Would you like to see me?”
“Sure. I will give you a chance to have an audience with him in person.”
Argon calmly lied. A sweet lie numbs Simon’s senses. I was blinded by the thought of accepting Diamon.
“Ha, I will. I will surely kill one or both of them.”
Argon laughed evilly. There was no way Simon, who knelt down, could see his sneer.
“I heard that your explosion magic is great.”
“Yes, art to me is an explosion… … ! Whoops.”
Simon replied confidently.
“good night. Prepare for the 2nd exam. Don’t look forward to it.”