214. Bloodfest (3)
“Well. You must have been sleeping at that time.”
“That’s right.”
Cain went straight to Odelia the next morning.
I felt guilty for finishing my sacred first mission with sweet memories with Aren, but the escort mission must continue anyway.
Cain woke up early in the morning and quickly checked all of Aren’s alibi, and also obtained statements from the guards who were on duty at the time.
In the report she sent to the princess, Aren’s activities were well organized at a glance.
It was to the point where I wondered where I had made this.
Odelia was deeply impressed, but her regret was greater.
‘This child doesn’t seem to know.’
Not everyone has special eyes like Odelia.
In the first place, the reason Odelia never let go of her doubts about Aren was because of the two souls she saw with her ‘sage’s eyes’.
Ordinary people would not have noticed Aren’s strangeness at all.
The same was true of this woman named Cain, whom he might have been closest to.
‘What kind of harmony would it have been.’
Adelia didn’t hold books anymore. In any case, since there was no clear evidence, there was no reason to say more.
There was still the possibility that Cain was deliberately lying.
Perhaps Cain is the Pope’s sentinel.
‘There’s no one to trust.’
Cover the Arren gun for now.
I wondered if I could catch Aren’s tail if I dug into him, but things didn’t go the way I wanted.
From now on is important. The real important person is the Pope.
According to the information that Odelia has secretly collected, something happens on the last day of the festival.
‘That’s today.’
Most of them, including his father, who was already a king, were being manipulated by the pope. It was not a situation to ask anyone for help.
Odelia herself had the mission of overcoming this difficulty and saving the kingdom.
It wasn’t that she hadn’t spent her time without a plan.
If necessary, they were prepared to come together.
Odelia touched the elf’s dagger in her bosom. I’ve already cast powerful spells on it for a long time using all sorts of rare magic scrolls.
If stabbed with this, no matter how tough his life may be, he could end his life in one breath.
The preparations are over.
When you meet the pope, all you have to do is stab him with a dagger. It was Odelia who had the bamboo spear of conversion in her heart.
Odelia stared at Cain, who quietly stood by her side.
Now is the time to think about Cain’s treatment.
Are you an ally or an enemy?
‘He doesn’t seem like a bad person… … .’
This is evidenced by her golden eyes.
Judging from numerous experiences, Cain is definitely a trustworthy person.
However, in this political situation of chaos, the slightest carelessness is not allowed.
She decided not to believe everything.
Wu, who gives his side as an escort knight, will not be violated.
“Cain.”
“Yes. Princess.”
“I should rest for a while reading until lunchtime. wait outside.”
“… … All right.”
Cain didn’t expect this, but orders are orders. She quietly bowed her head and turned around.
It was then.
The door to the princess’ bedroom opened without warning, and someone entered without permission.
“Theodore? what do you… … .”
“Princess!”
Before Odelia could finish her words, a chill that seemed to freeze her lungs swept through her lungs.
* * *
The festival was ripe and the last day came.
He traveled all over the castle, figuring out the path to steal the devil’s egg, the deployed troops, and who to take as hostages.
This is the result of pretending to investigate all of this while playing as a couple with Siana.
In the eyes of my enemies, it would look like I failed after trying to get information about the demon king, but that wasn’t the case.
It is estimated that the Pope moved the devil’s egg yesterday morning. It was because the magic that I hadn’t felt before opened my eyes and filled the whole castle.
While I secretly prepared various things, the Pope also finished all the preparations.
Now, when the grand parade is underway, they must be planning to sneak out of the castle and enter the academy. In the meantime, some members of the royal family are expected to be held hostage.
‘Since I’ve told Cain beforehand… … .’
Odelia is not worried. If you have a sage’s eye, at least you won’t be dragged around like a marionette.
All that remains is the dinner before the parade.
‘They said they would poison themselves.’
So far, no poisoning has occurred. An upcoming luncheon is the perfect time to spark an accident right before the gigantic event.
The detoxification spell was hung in advance.
It is prepared so that other people can activate it immediately if they touch it, so there is no problem unless there is a special hindrance.
The decisive blow was overhearing the conversation between the Pope and the head of the Magic Association.
Currently, I was alone in the dorm.
It’s been a long time since my roommate went out to see the ladies-in-waiting of the royal castle because they were so pretty.
“It’s comfortable.”
What you don’t know is medicine. These words were very appropriate for the current situation.
I sat quietly on the floor, took a deep breath, and checked my body one last time.
Name: Aren Blackfire
Gender: male
Age: 21
Personality: [gloomy] [aristocratic]
specialty
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[Dragon lineage]
[Dark Magic] ――Advanced
[Descendants of the Sword Saints] ―― 4 stars
[Long’s Eye Lv. 3]
[Insight Lv. 3]
[Magic Seal] ―― 50
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Stats: [Strength: 45] [Agility: 40] [Stamina: 52] [Luck: 1]
mana: [196/196]
Name: Blackfire
Race: Daema
Authority: [Shadow Dimension][Corruption][Transformation]
Symbol: Deception
Nickname: Lord of Gaebyeok
Stats: [Strength: 100] [Agility: 115] [Stamina: 105] [Luck: 1]
Magi: [2,030/2,030]
His human form stats are slightly ahead of Ackerman’s in game.
In the first place, the main character setting itself is when he is a ‘3rd year academy cadet’, so it is difficult to expect a very high figure.
As much as that, it was a game that required debuffs on the villains, all kinds of skills, characteristics, and items, and the player’s control.
My status right now is not much better than the main character. No, some stats are rather ahead.
In the case of body specs, I think they are superior thanks to the characteristics of dragons. There is also a hemp form here… … .
You can consider it higher than Ackerman’s potential.
That’s why I was confident that if I went into battle, I would somehow manage to do it.
However, what I was worried about was the ‘story damage rate’.
At some point, all the stories I knew were ruined. Running toward the end when the advantage of knowing the future has been greatly diminished is carrying considerable burdens.
It was just as uncertain and frightening as it was.
Even if the big frame is still maintained, the small parts keep going wrong, and when they pile up, it will come back as a butterfly effect that I can’t handle.
“There is a high probability that it will be this time.”
Although he has somehow overcome his personal skills, the butterfly’s flapping of its wings has grown into a storm that he can no longer handle.
Even in the face of the unprecedented situation of the birth of the demon king, it is better to put aside the expectation that my improvisation will work.
Now was the time to be humble.
I closed my eyes and put my hand into the shadow dimension.
And one object that gets caught.
‘Dumbia’s 8-hour prophecy.’
If it’s an uncertain future I don’t know, it’s enough to confirm it.
Everything will be decided in the next 8 hours.
I’ve been saving and cherishing it, but now the moment has come when I really need to write it.
I memorized a spell to activate the prophecy and blew a handful of magic power into it.
A series of fast-moving scenes flashed past my pupils.
… … saw the future
It became clear what I was going to do.
The first thing you need to do is… … .
“after. This is true.”
Inside the silent room, I quietly called out to the demon of darkness.
“Paramellapa.”
—… … Did you call, Master?
“Stop talking about that Master.”
―Oh, no.
“A little.”
―It’s a wish… … !
This guy’s stubbornness will truly be the strongest in the world. I also had to fold a number.
“under. done. I have something to do for a while.”
―Oh, an extra mission!?
Paramelapa that comes in hook. It had no form, but the black spiritual body shimmering like a haze darkened the surroundings.
“You, let’s take over the directing.”
-Yes? kite… … What is the exit?”
* * *
The academy’s representative cadets gather in a small banquet room and chat.
Since Princess Odelia was in charge of making time for them, everyone is waiting for her to come.
However, even after 10 minutes passed, Odelia did not appear.
It was not unusual for even the princess to be late for a dinner attended by the children of high-ranking nobles.
“Why isn’t Cain coming?”
“… … I know.”
Another problem is that Cain Abella never showed up.
Cain, who could be said to be the most punctual student in the entire Warriors, would be late for an appointment like this. The sun would rise in the west.
Of course, the only people who care about this are Aren, Cyana, and Vemillion.
As the three began to worry about Cain, a maid opened the door and came in.
“sorry. The princess was unable to attend the dinner because of urgent business.”
“Urgent business?”
Vemillion reflexively asked back. His eyebrows twitched slightly.
“Yes. Lady Cain Abella also went with her because she was entrusted with escorting the princess. Therefore, the dinner will be held separately for the VIPs only.”
The maid’s words were a bit hard. It feels like a subtle coercion mixed in. As expected, it was only Aren, Siana, and Vemilion that felt this sense of incongruity.
The other cadets were only regretting the fact that they couldn’t see the princess.
‘Also.’
Aren quietly nodded. he was very calm As if you had already predicted it all.
The royals have been kidnapped. Cain must have been taken away while guarding Odelia.
But Aren was calm.
“Okay. Would you like some food then?”
Bemillion quickly changed his attitude.
“yes. I will treat you right away.”
Shortly after the lady-in-waiting bowed and left, a feast was prepared.
These are mouth-watering foods just by looking at them.
The other cadets waited for Vemillion to eat first, their eyes shining brightly.
“Ah, Aren… … !”
Cyanna took Aren’s hand under the table and shook it.
“Isn’t it supposed to dry!? I really want to eat that!”
It is Siana who heard the story of the poisoning.
I couldn’t understand why Aren, who said with pain in his mouth that he had to prepare for poisoning, was just sniffing food.
“Wait a minute. Look at it.”
“Yes???”
Shiana opened her eyes wide and looked at Vemillion. It was a look of nervousness that the principal might eat poisoned food.
Surprisingly, what she feared did not happen.
“Hmmmm. Wait a minute, look at this.”
Vemillion raised her hand and called for the lady-in-waiting who brought the food.
“What are you doing?”
“Look at this. This is a very ominous omen!”
“yes… … ?”
Bemillion points to the finely-plated lobster dish and says it’s an ominous omen. Of course, the lady-in-waiting thought it strange.
It’s because he’s holding on to a perfectly fine crawfish dish and saying strange things. You will look like a crazy person.
“The crayfish’s right claw and whiskers extend in the 6 o’clock direction. The direction at 6 o’clock points to the position of the chest star in terms of constellations.”
“Uh, what is that… … ?”
The lady-in-waiting made an expression of chewing sh*t as if she had seen a cockroach. Even though it was an honored guest, this was a really incomprehensible logic.
By the time Vemillion was talking about catching floating clouds in a carefree manner, a surprising change occurred.
‘… … This!?’
A situation that even Bemillion did not expect.
The crawfish dish, which had been hot until just now, began to rot quickly.
Just looking at it, it was dotted with disgusting green, and soon it was dyed so black that even its shape was hard to recognize, giving off a disgusting smell.
I don’t know what harmony it is. However, Vemillion did not miss this opportunity. He promptly called out to the lady-in-waiting.
“Look at this! Do you think it makes sense that crawfish dishes rot in an instant!?”
Bemil Ian stood up from his seat and spoke passionately.
“Huh? this, what the heck… … .”
The lady-in-waiting broke out in sweat and began to panic. Because I witnessed it with my own eyes, the principal’s bullsh*t was no longer bullsh*t.
Vemillion quickly rolled her eyes while the lady-in-waiting panicked.
I even see Cadet Aren Blackfire staring at himself with his mouth shut in silence!
Slightly curled up corners of the mouth.
Vemillion continued his words with a rapid-fire cannon as if he had sprouted wings.
“Lady-in-waiting.”
“yes?”
“Do you know the constellation?”
Vemillion casts a special move.
At the same time, the ceiling of the dining room was dyed as dark as the night sky. Vemillion spread his hands over the ceiling as if he had matched them.
With Sharara!
Then, a halo of light fell on the ceiling. It really became a constellation that embroidered the night sky.
Vemillion whispered to the ecstatic maid.
“Sleep under the stars.”
The maid’s eyes contained constellations. Then, the maid’s pupils widened like a lie and she lost consciousness.
Bemillion took the lady-in-waiting and sat her on the high chair.
The other cadets, except for Cyana and Aren, also fell unconscious.
“ah?”
Shiana was shocked and couldn’t keep her mouth shut. In that state, he turned his head and looked at Aren.
“Ah, Aren… … ? what is aren Are you looking at the future right now?”
It was Siana who was preparing a large-scale gust of wind magic to overturn the table just in case.
Aren was just watching. As if you knew it was going to happen.
Aren is great, and Shiana knows the extraordinary better than anyone else, but this was truly ridiculous.
“Well? No, it’s not like that.”
Aren, in fact, was indifferent.
Usually, the response should be ‘Did the principal know that too!?’ I thought that Siana didn’t understand when he asked if he was looking at the future.
“Whoa. After all, acting is hard.”
After completing the Constellation Sleep Magic, Vemillion smiled as she brushed her long hair back. Although it was a bit greasy, at this moment, he was a wonderful principal.
Vemillion approached Aren.
“Aren.”
“Yes.”
“… … I’d like to relax and have a drink and talk, but isn’t that the right time?”
Aren nodded.
As long as she came this far, Aren couldn’t hide it any longer. Even without saying it at length, the two were comrades on the same boat.
“great. Do you have any thoughts after that?”
“That’s right.”
Aren calmly stood up from his seat.
Everything proceeded as seen through the prophecies.
The effect of the prophecy was clear. Aren was greatly relieved to see the future unfold as he had seen.
“i get it. Then leave the rest to you. I will protect my students, and I will seek outside help.”
“All right. Sianna, let’s go.”
“yes? yes!”
Aren took Sianna’s hand and left the dining room. Siana’s cheeks were red for some reason.
Meanwhile… … .
―Directing is really fun!
Paramelapa, awakened to a new talent, gnawed Aren’s horn and burrowed into Cyana’s shadow.
* * *
“… … This is it.”
Out of sight, Odelia opened her eyes.
For some reason, the floor was shaking irregularly. It didn’t look like a wagon.
Odelia immediately closed her right eye and began to see the world only with her left eye.
“… … !”
Then you see familiar faces.
Father, mother, older brothers and even Cain Abella.
Odelia noticed immediately.
that things had to happen.
There was nothing to panic about. Anyway, I fully anticipated the situation of being kidnapped in this way.
When I came to my senses, all my memories came back.
“Cain… … you.”
At the last moment, Odelia remembered Cain, who was protecting herself from the blizzard.
At least he recognized that Cain was someone he could trust.
-Did you bring all of them?
-one person. Although Abella’s daughter intervened.
A conversation was heard outside. Odelia closed her eyes tightly and held her breath.
―Was it Cain Abella? well, it doesn’t matter Come on, let’s move slowly.
The birth of the Great Demon King is just around the corner.