Episode 12
It’s been three days since Crete recognized René’s escort position.
In that long and short time, I was able to walk around the mansion.
Crete did not stop my free-spirited behavior.
‘It must be overconfidence in solitude.’
I looked at the venomous snake sleeping on my hand.
The poisonous snake was none other than Crete, the solitude that had been planted in my chest.
– … … … … .
It hasn’t shown any sign of getting up yet, but it has shown movement from time to time.
Every lunchtime, he would lift his eyelids a little and stare at me.
Whenever that happened, I gave mana with dark traits.
like now.
– … … .
Lick.
haam.
The solitude that consumed mana left a yawn as if satisfied and fell asleep again.
Feeding him also had a pattern, so there was nothing uncomfortable about it.
I don’t know how long it will last, but… … .
Right now, I’m not showing any abnormal reaction, so it’s okay to take a breather.
… … And there was a bigger problem than solitude.
“… … !!”
A short-haired girl with short black hair who gets nervous when our eyes meet.
It was Rene, the youngest daughter of the Baárez family and the object I had to escort.
but.
‘It’s so ferocious… … .’
The problem was Rene’s attitude.
He didn’t seem to question his status as an escort, but it was clear that he didn’t take me kindly.
It would be nice to know why.
… … No, it seems to know.
He stayed at the Barares family for three days and overheard the conversations of the servants.
Each time there was a common theme.
You were a bright person when you were young.
If it wasn’t for that, Lene-sama would… … .
Renee’s mother.
It was a topic that came up whenever servants talked about Rene.
It is said that Rene’s mother was killed by humans during the Human Demon War.
I didn’t know the sadness because my parents were still alive.
One, I’ve seen the look of a close friend who attended the funeral of his parents.
‘That friend lived like a disabled person for several years after that.’
There were more times when I skipped meals than when I took care of them, and I almost cut off human relationships and avoided interaction with the world.
I thought to myself as I saw him not listening to any consolation.
The loss of a loved one cannot be filled with anything else.
That’s why my heart hurts so much.
Because it was I, the writer, who killed Renee’s mother.
To be precise, the humans at the time of the Great War were the culprits, but… … .
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No matter how hard I tried to comfort myself, the guilt didn’t ease.
I looked at Rene with eyes filled with pity.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Well well.
Before long, Renee’s tight lips opened,
“… … Upset.”
He let out a horrifying voice.
Suk.
While doing so, I was swallowing tears in my heart when I saw Lene distance herself from me.
“Adele-sama, Lene-sama.”
The servant I saw before said to me and Rene.
“The Lord is calling.”
* * *
Crete was sitting on a chair, staring at me and Lene.
As Lene and I got closer, Crete started talking.
“Lene, you must have guessed what I’m going to say.”
“… … !”
At Crete’s words, Renee’s eyes showed anticipation.
Did Crete know what to say and react like that?
I was terribly curious, but I waited for Crete’s mouth to fall in case I was suspicious.
Eventually, a word from Crete.
“The date for Saitan’s entrance exam has been set.”
“and… … !”
Renee seemed to be genuinely happy and spat out a rare exclamation.
But I was the only one who was not at all willing to listen to Crete’s words.
Because there were uncomfortable words.
‘If it’s Satan… … .’
Imperial Academy.
A place where promising commoners or children of high aristocratic families gather to hone their gem-like talents or build personal connections.
It was also a space that became the protagonist of the novel I wrote.
… … The antipode of such an imperial academy is the Demon World School, ‘Saitan’.
In fact, it was embarrassing to even call it an antipode.
Saitan also wields tremendous prestige within the Pandemonium, but among them, very few can defeat the protagonists, the protagonists of the Imperial Academy.
I stared blankly at Lene.
‘Is that why René died too?’
As the work progressed, Saitan and the Imperial Academy were in constant confrontation.
Saitan suffered great damage from the cadets of the Imperial Academy every time.
Rene must have been one of the demons killed by the cadets from the Imperial Academy.
That’s why I didn’t like Saitan.
Saitan is a place where you don’t know when you will die, holding a time bomb… … .
It is difficult to understand Rene, who is happy to be admitted to such a school.
… … If it were me, I would have rather died.
‘Looking at the atmosphere, it seems that attacking the unexplored region was also trying to claim the right to enter Saitan.’
Is there any reason to go so far into the limb?
When he was just looking at Rene with eyes filled with complex emotions because he had no obligation to stop him.
“But it is difficult to allow.”
Crete raised one hand and said.
At this, Rene’s expression hardened.
Crete continued talking, not paying attention to Rene’s cold gaze.
“Sitan is by no means an easy place. With your skills, you will surely die in a short time.”
“… … .”
Perhaps Lene had heard something about Saitan as well, so she didn’t reply and just kept her mouth shut.
Ssuk-.
Crete’s gaze moved away from the silent Rene and turned elsewhere.
I followed my eyes to see where I was looking this time… … .
Crete’s gaze was directed directly at ‘me’.
“… … One, I must keep my promise.”
Crete, ignoring my expression of not knowing why, looked at René again and spoke.
“In exchange for giving you the right to enter Saitan, take Adele as an escort.”
“no… … .”
dory dory.
Renee shook her head.
In the end, he even has tears in his eyes.
Just like when I was a kid in elementary school.
It was very uncomfortable to plant because it looked very similar to the girl who was assigned the seat next to me bursting into tears.
But there was something even more inconvenient.
“Can I just say a word?”
“Speak.”
“I never said I would go… … .”
I never expressed my intention to enter Saitan.
If it were Saitan, why would I accept Crete’s offer as I’m a schoolboy?
Crete responded to my words with a firm voice as if snorting.
“The members of the Barares family absolutely obey the words of the head of the family. Although that is the principle… … I guess I forgot. Remember it well from now on.”
Then, Crete turned her head around.
His imposing attitude was brazen enough to inadvertently be persuaded.
It was when I was about to say something.
─ So please… … .
— … … please do
Is it because of my mood that the last words of the guy suddenly passed by?
… … Again, intuition is speaking.
According to Crete, it would be better to enter Saitan.
“after.”
I sighed heavily.
yeah let’s do it
Has there ever been a time when something went wrong when I followed my intuition?
And if you think about it, entering Saitan wasn’t a bad choice.
‘It’s clear that I have a great advantage as a writer… … .’
What will happen at the Imperial Academy.
And what will happen in Saitan.
In particular, it was no exaggeration to say that he knew everything about the Imperial Academy.
Even about Saitan, he didn’t know about the small things that happened inside the demon realm, but he knew most of the major events.
‘In addition, it must be the most suitable place to achieve the goal.’
The first goal I set when I came to the Demon World.
Like the assassination group that Adele created in the human world, I will build my own power by enlisting stronger people in the demon world.
I was at a loss as to how to start, but the story changes when I enter Saitan.
Saitan may be behind the imperial academy, but it is certain that it is a place where promising children from the underworld are gathered.
If only I could catch them.
Maybe you can really kill the main character… … .
but.
“It seems a little difficult.”
Continuing my thoughts, I firmly shook my head.
It was a sentence expressing a clear rejection, but my intention was different.
‘Anyway, Crete plans to admit me to Saitan even if I refuse.’
So you have to get what you get.
It is certain that I will die when I enter Saitan.
If it was a matter of talent, there was nothing to worry about.
If it’s Adele’s talent, the Imperial Academy will try to take her.
What bothered me was the final value of mana.
‘What would you do if you were talented, you have too little mana… … .’
Achieving stage ‘II’ of location exchange was definitely a good thing.
However, since he didn’t have enough mana to skillfully exchange positions, he was no different from a bright apricot.
So, you need to get an item related to mana from Crete.
“I will ask for something in return.”
“It’s a price-.”
After weighing my request for a moment, Crete opened her mouth to ask.
“What do you want?”
“I want something related to mana.”
“Hoo… … I thought you were going to ask me to take it out.”
“… … .”
At Crete’s voice that swept around my heart, I firmly shut my mouth.
I thought I would ask for the solitude to be removed, but the unexpected words came out, so I’m showing interest.
… … I sincerely believe that I will not be caught.
As I wished, Crete quickly changed the topic.
“It is not difficult.”
“Would it be all right if I accepted it as a sign that you would listen to my request?”
“Yes.”
done!
cheered inwardly.
The number of gambles thrown to obtain a solution to mana was a success.
I let my imagination run wild while I figured out what Crete would offer in return.
‘Elixirs that increase the final value of mana are good, and artifacts that allow mana to be used usefully are not bad.’
Whatever it was, it was clear that it would be a great strength in the future.
Since the family name is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, I won’t give you anything trivial.
Even if it is directly gifted by the head of household.
I naturally look forward to what Crete will give me.
“Lene, go out.”
Before presenting the price, Crete issued a congratulatory order to Rene.
Rene seemed a bit dissatisfied, but nodded and left the visit.
Sigh.
thud.
The door was closed, and only Crete and I were left in the office, and there was silence.
Crete was the first to break the silence.
“I took my daughter because the family members are a treasure that can react sensitively.”
A treasure that even those in the family will react sensitively to?
I couldn’t help but panic.
The pupils of arrogance were also a great treasure, perhaps a treasure that easily surpasses the pupils of arrogance.
The question of whether I could accept something like that hovered around me for a while, but I shook my head and brushed it off.
Because it wasn’t the time to cover hot rice with cold rice in my situation.
And the moment I heard Crete’s proposal, I couldn’t help but vomit in astonishment.
“I will pass on the mana simbeop of the Barares family.”
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