Chapter 56
For a while, I was taken aback by a situation I hadn’t even imagined.
I quickly sorted things out.
‘Was it a phrase related to demons?’
If that’s the case, it makes sense.
Old books and abandoned houses with only one page left, and even the residents of nearby villages who do not remember them.
If the demons were involved, this level of mystery wouldn’t be a big deal.
It was when I was so convinced.
soon after
『By breaking the rules… … 』
Clearly interpreted phrases began to come into view.
The letters were being edited to make them legible.
『… … The price for breaking the rules was brutal. everything is disappearing Extinction does not stop. until the world ends. 』
‘What kind of floating clouds is this.’
I couldn’t erase the absurdity.
This is because even after reading it many times, I could hardly understand the words.
I knew what it was written on, but I didn’t know what it meant.
In the middle of frowning at the meaningless words-.
Robolt, who was watching me carefully from the side, opened his mouth.
“Are there any problems?”
“… … .”
Robolt looked at the writing and me alternately and asked.
Perhaps Robold couldn’t see the revised text.
I was silent for a while and explained to him.
“I have interpreted the text.”
“yes?”
Robolt was surprised by my unconventional declaration and asked back.
I calmly caught my breath and read the prototype of the text.
After hearing all the explanations, Robolt’s eyes widened.
“Really! The syllables match. Hmm, maybe it’s also related to the chaos attribute… … ! It’s such a rare attribute, so it’s also worth researching… … .”
Robold was absorbed in muttering to himself.
I waited for a while for the robot who seemed to need some alone time.
big.
After finishing his thoughts, Robold cleared his throat and opened his mouth.
“Cadet Adele’s interpretation seems correct. I’ll have to do research to find out more, but for now, it’s a huge discovery.”
“Is that so.”
“yes! From now on, I’m going to proceed with the interpretation of this writing… … It doesn’t seem necessary to leave this part to Cadet Adele. I guess I’ll have to look for other old books.”
Does this mean I have nothing to touch?
It also meant that there would be no more troublesome things, so I was able to breathe.
“However, it seems that I will have to go to other regions to get old books. For now, it seems that Cadet Adele has nothing more to help with the current research.”
“All right.”
I don’t know if I’ll have something to do later… … .
The rest of the research would be the responsibility of Robolt.
‘for a moment.’
If Robolt studies other old books or artifacts… … .
I lowered my gaze and looked at the necklace.
Among the many circles, three circles were glowing red.
But I didn’t know what would happen after dyeing all the circles on this necklace.
Then, how about entrusting the necklace to Robolt?
‘I don’t even know how to use it anyway… … .’
But I soon gave up on the idea.
A necklace related to the devil.
Although it was said that he was acquainted with Robolt, he could not be entrusted with him because he was not a reliable partner.
At first, the one I had looked good.
It was because I did not know when and under what circumstances I would be able to fill the light of the necklace like now.
“Ah, I’ll pay you now.”
Robolt, who was writing down the words I had interpreted, opened his mouth.
“hmm? Is that true.”
I wondered and asked.
I wonder if it’s a demon’s oath, but I thought it would take a while to prepare mana potions.
It was only natural that he was happy to hear Robold say he would give it right away.
Robolt smiled at my brightly colored expression.
“If it hadn’t been for Cadet Adele, I wouldn’t have even been able to interpret this book. There’s still a lot to figure out, but then I’ll ask you again. Of course, I will pay more.”
Perhaps because I was the only cadet who had deciphered the old book, Robold seemed to be trying to establish a good relationship with me.
There’s nothing wrong with beating Chuck with Robolt, who is both an instructor and a scholar.
It was clear that he would take care of the compensation accordingly, so there was no reason not to accept it.
but.
“First of all, I want to see the reward for this research.”
There was a part that took a long time, so I decided to get paid and think about it.
“Yes, please wait!”
Robolt readily accepted my words.
“Well, I was about here… … .”
Leaving those words behind, Robolt started rummaging through his lab.
He soon brought out three glass bottles and two sheets of paper.
A black wave rippled through the glass bottle.
The mana potion used by humans was blue, but the mana potion used by demons was black.
‘The effect is not much different.’
Only the color was different, but there was no difference in terms of mana recovery.
Depending on whether you are a human or a demon, there may be differences in the effect, but at least it was a story that did not apply to me.
That’s because I was half-man, half-horse.
“Okay, take it.”
Robolt gave me a mana potion and a pledge.
There was no need to check whether these were advanced potions or not.
Because the demon god’s oath was absolute, it couldn’t be broken.
“I will take it as a thank you.”
nod
I lowered my head and answered Robolt.
To this, Robold responded with a bright smile.
“I am truly grateful. We wish you well in the future. Oh, don’t tell others about my research!”
When Robold asked me to trust him, I drew a puzzled smile.
“Well, didn’t you run because the instructor told you to?”
“Are you going to break your oath?”
I smiled at the shameless Robolt and said.
“It looks like the research was conducted without the principal’s permission, isn’t it?”
“Huh… … !”
Robolt broke out in a cold sweat and drew in a breath.
Seeing this, I clicked my tongue inwardly.
I knew it would be like this too.
The first time I felt different about the research was because of the confidentiality oath.
Robolt’s research could not find anything strange.
It was natural.
Isn’t finding and researching the unknown the same as the basic knowledge of a scholar?
But is the identity of the old book a dangerous relic?
It wasn’t.
That’s why, if you went through formal procedures and got permission from Saitan.
‘There’s no reason to keep it a secret.’
However, you are asking talented cadets to cooperate in research by taking an oath of secrecy?
This was obviously an attitude that was difficult to understand in general.
So my conclusion was simple.
Research conducted without the permission of Sitan, this was my conclusion.
“Of course, confidentiality is written in the oath, so you won’t be able to tell what kind of research you are doing.”
Robolt couldn’t open his mouth as he expected what I would say.
I added, glancing coldly at him.
“But is there any need to take the risk and escape the principal’s eyes? Unlike the well-established instructor, I’m just a cadet. Expulsion doesn’t seem impossible at all.”
“… … .”
Knowing his guilt, Robold did not respond and his shoulders drooped.
There may have been some reason, but what is certain is that the research was conducted while keeping it a secret from Saitan.
The reason was also roughly guessed.
As Sitan prepares for war, researching ancient mysteries is a waste of both time and money.
That’s why he thought that he wouldn’t allow it, so he secretly started researching it.
but.
This is something that may harm even me, who participated in the experiment.
In any case, the research was conducted without the permission of Saitan.
Couldn’t Robolt know that?
‘There’s no way I don’t know.’
Surely he would have known
However, I would have hated it because it took time and effort to give up.
It must have been because he couldn’t solve it with his own strength.
“Since we’re already on the same boat, we’ll help with future research, but you’ll need to prepare a bigger reward.”
Of course, I have to make a deal next time, so I have to suck it up in moderation.
When I strongly threatened, Robold muttered weakly.
“… … All right.”
Then, I flicked my fingers towards the robot who lifted his head and scanned my face.
“… … !”
Recognizing the meaning, Robolt trembled.
I had no intention of skipping this one.
“More mana potions, please.”
“yes… … .”
That’s how I was able to receive one more advanced mana potion and one more intermediate mana potion from Robolt.
Robold, who was handing me two bottles of potion, suddenly asked me if I was curious.
“By the way, where are you going to write the pledge?”
I didn’t give an exact answer.
I just said it with an ambiguous smile.
“I’m trying to find a slave.”
* * *
morning that day.
I left the dorm and headed to Kyle.
In my hand was the demon god’s oath for an amicable contract with Kyle.
I opened the door to a room hidden in the shadows of Saitan and entered.
“… … Are you here?”
I raised my hand to Kyle, who was staring at me disapprovingly.
“It’s been a while.”
“Ha, long time no see.”
Kyle responded coldly.
It was kind of a joke, but I was startled thinking that he was taking his words seriously.
‘Was I the type to make jokes like this?’
It certainly wasn’t like that.
… … After living in this body for a long time, it seemed that the cycle in which the inherent nature sometimes came out became more frequent.
anyway.
It didn’t matter.
Finally, it was my turn to pledge the contract I had made before with Kyle.
“Shall we write the contract now?”
I took out the demon god’s oath and fountain pen from my bosom.
Seeing this, Kyle murmured in bewilderment.
“… … I’m really going to save you.”
“I only came because you asked me to come.”
“I really didn’t know that I would be able to get it within today… … .”
“There is no withdrawal now. If you intend to break the pact, you better be prepared.”
When I tried to reveal that I might be trying to break the contract, Kyle shook his head.
“I have no intention of breaking it, I was the one who wanted the demon god’s oath.”
“Then write it.”
“… … OK.”
Still, Kyle looked undeserved.
However, it seemed that he had no intention of breaking the contract.
In fact, as Kyle, even if he didn’t want to sign the contract, he had to.
He and his sister’s lives depended on this contract, so the oath was indispensable.
‘It’s an obvious fraudulent contract.’
I was in no position to kill both him and my sister.
However, since Kyle did not know this fact, he had no choice but to get caught up in my work.
Still, he could save his life from me, so even for Kyle, it wouldn’t be an empty business.
Or not.
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