Episode 222
58. A changed future (3)
It’s been a week since the sudden expedition ended.
Camila and George, who were injured, also received continuous treatment and made a full recovery.
Aidan and Ishtar were announced as heroes who contributed greatly to the expedition on a large scale.
The reason I and Illyana were excluded was because we both wanted to do that.
Even if it has already been exposed, there is a difference between what the faculty announces directly and the story of Aleumaleum is transmitted between students and expedition members.
Even if it was hard to live without being noticed.
Because I don’t even want to live arguing about who I am.
Of course, apart from congratulating the achievements, the faculty and staff held a meeting every day.
reschedule the academic calendar that has been inevitably delayed.
Because the follow-up investigation of this expedition had to be continued.
Thanks to this, I was able to enjoy an untimely and leisurely daily life even though I was the person who was at the center of all the incidents.
[Rather, these days, this kind of atmosphere is awkward.]
As always, Lioner rummaged through the alchemy ingredients.
In the battle at Mary Celeste, the guy who had been fatally wounded by the black neck was always materializing in the recent recuperation car.
Alchemy ingredients are the direct bread for recovery.
Is it real or is it because Illyana can eat deliciously prepared alchemy ingredients when she returns?
You may not know the truth, though.
“How much has the wound healed?”
【Almost everything has been restored. You can stop nursing slowly. I can’t just rest.]
“By the way, I haven’t seen you in a while. He is confined to the spirit world, and he does not come out well when called. Why?”
It was Lioner who showed such behavior at the same time as Iliana’s disappearance.
At that time, I wasn’t very relaxed, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.
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Maybe it was because of that.[…] … Do you want to know?]
“okay. Well, it’s true that I haven’t been paying attention lately. Just because I was offended.”
【under! Do I look like a great person to be offended by just such a thing? This body is the 4th Star Thunder Spirit Thunder Woong Lioner!]
“It’s a fact that dogs are prone to sprains.”
【It’s because you treat me so hard. It’s not that I’m not paying attention. Wouldn’t it be better for you to turn your attention to Camila or Illyana rather than to me?]
“Uh-huh, I can’t use it like that. You say that, so I’m like a playboy.”
【I am already a playboy. There is no need to deny Even in the old saying, it was called heroic sensuality.]
I decided to cut it neatly before I spit more bullshit.
“Don’t be weird, so what did you do?”
【Follow me for now.】
As Lioner said so, he became more and more transparent. It is moving into the spirit realm.
As much as I was able to interfere in the spirit world to some extent through my contract with Lioner.
Concentrate and follow the Lioner to the spirit world.
Soon, the familiar scenery of the room passed by, and consciousness arrived in a mysterious space full of colorful lights.
spirit realm.
It was possible because he was a contractor of the four-star spirits, which can be seen as a great spirit.
“It’s a strange place no matter how many times you come.”
Strange, but not bad.
Rather, it felt like my soul and thoughts were stable, so when I connected to the spirit world, my mind was often relaxed without me knowing.
As I was about to mumble, the Lioner, who had already arrived, beckoned in front of me.
【Come here without procrastination.】
“Does it get better when you feel it? They don’t even let you feel that it’s their own garden.”
【Your mind is not always in the spirit world, is it? You have to go deeper, so be careful not to get drunk.]
“I know, I will.”
I followed Lioner further into the elemental realm.
Then, a space with a completely different atmosphere from before unfolds.
Previously, it felt like a huge vacant lot, but this place was like a deep valley.
The hierarchies of the wandering spirits are all 2 stars or higher.
1st-star spirits accounted for the largest proportion at the level of non-spirits, but I do not feel the slightest presence here.
Not only that.
The concentration of mana is incredibly thick.
The reason I was able to find Lioner all the time in the spirit world was because his unique magic was very strong.
The mana spread in this place was enough to obscure even the Lioner’s magical power.
“Where are you?”
【It is the cradle of the spirits.】
That’s how he answered my question. cradle? When I cradle, I feel nothing but a bad feeling… … .
[The spirits who have accumulated enough experience and core mana fall asleep here. Then when you wake up, you will rise to a higher rank.]
Aha.
In short, it’s like the nail of evolution.
“But you are the 4th Star. Can’t you go any higher?”
【Yeah, but now the story is a little different.】
Saying so, the Lioner pointed to the inside of the cradle with the giant bear’s paw.
There was a tree there.
To be precise, it was a bunch of lights that looked like the shape of a tree. Red, blue, light green, gray… … All kinds of colors are curved and stretched out like a tree.
【Sephiroth is back. And our spirits are also beings derived from the first world tree created by Sephiroth.]
Lioner said, looking at the tree of light flickering softly.
【The spirit world is also affected. New spirits are born, and the spirits that are still asleep are awakening.]
“That is… … .”
【They need a Spirit King to control them.】
king of spirits.
Lord of all spirits.
In a way, Lioner, Camilla’s Jordan, and Aidan’s Grundel could already be called the Spirit Kings.
Because it meant a spirit that stood at the apex of a certain attribute.
But the Lioner wants more than that.
“Do you really need to?”
Lioner is strong enough.
The reason I was able to slash so many powerful enemies was because he had more virtue than others.
But Lioner shook his head, saying that wasn’t the case.
【I am not particularly interested in power or authority.】
“Then what?”
【Because of you.】
He backed away at the sudden confession. What are you talking about, you bastard?
“I’m sorry, but I’m heterosexual, and I’m not even an idealist who is sexually attracted to spirits.”
【This bastard was beaten by Tergogh and strangely engulfed his brain?!]
“Honestly, you said something misleading!! uh? Yes no!”
【I’m telling you that you lack strength, you are a contracting person!! Only two women who die in a flash to you!]
The boy was genuinely disgusted and said.
The spirits sleeping in the cradle squirmed at the feeling of anger spreading in all directions.
【Damn it, I disturbed the spirits’ sleep. I’d rather go back to reality without making any more fuss.]
By analogy, it was like shouting loudly in the sleeping room.
Without even noticing, Lionor and I escaped from the spirit realm.
“Cuckoo!!”
The body jumps with a sense of returning consciousness and soul.
Lioner had already materialized into a honey badger. not too fast
“… … so? Just keep talking.”
【This incident made it even more certain. Sanwoo Baek, remember when I first met you, I said you were gray.]
“It was.”
【Originally, you should have been black. It’s also very dark pitch black. If that was the case, I would have attacked you unilaterally without accepting you as a contractor.]
Grundel, who had signed a contract with Aidan, once told me.
Spirits can sense the unique colors of human nature and personality.
Through it, the contractor is selected, and the good and the bad are separated.
[You were a villain. However… … Now, the soul I call Baeksanwoo has settled and its color has faded.]
“I know.”
Even after 7 days had passed since the expedition, the memories of the past were clear as if they had seen it yesterday.
Sierry.
A ranger of Artel who was innocently sacrificed. If the opportunity arises, I sincerely want to apologize.
Even if it wasn’t what I did, I had to take responsibility for what this body did.
‘And he didn’t seem to have a particularly good relationship with the other slaves. I don’t know about vampires, but the warrior must have died horribly while being used.’
it was obvious
At least a few years before I entered Paradise Island.
When I woke up at the pier on Paradise Island, neither the vampire Lord Erzebet nor the warrior Chiron were there.
He must have been punished by Baek San-woo in some way.
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My body was originally like that.“But not now.”
【Are you sure about that? It was this time too. I am strong enough, but I am not strong enough to protect you from alien threats.]
“So you mean… … .”
【This time, I almost fell for Tergogh. In fact, last time, I was almost manipulated by the Demon King. You say you are resisting with your own mental power, but can you really resist a magic that is stronger than this?]
It was a word that penetrated the core.
The only good thing is my mind.
As I looked into the past, I realized with certainty that the evil Baek San-woo was sleeping inside of me.
The moment when my consciousness is blown away for whatever reason, or the second personality that has been sleeping within is awakened.
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Maybe my sword will be directed at Camilla and Illyana and other comrades.【That’s why I’m trying to become a 5 star spirit. That said, it will be able to fight against the Demon King and even a demon that is close to the Godhead.]
In the end, the very fact that I signed a contract with Lioner is acting as a shield against mental attacks for me.
The reason I didn’t fall for Selahana Amodea, the monster, was probably because of the power of the Lioner.
There is only one case where Lioner and I lose consciousness.
Because it was when the subject of mind control was stronger than the Lioner.
【You must also devote yourself. The physical awakening is now complete. already strong enough Instead, you will have to keep working hard to resist mental attacks.]
“… … so be it.”
There was nothing more to say.
If the Lioner is really trying to do that, I have no reason to criticize him.
Rather, it was something to be thankful for.
【Well, actually, it remains to be seen. The fact that I’m going to become a 5 star spirit is a story that catches the clouds.]
Lioner burst into laughter as if in dismay. For me, it’s probably trying to evoke the atmosphere.
【Now that the new semester has started, have you met your juniors?】
“Oh, yes, I met you.”
Originally, the semester should have started this week.
Due to the sudden schedule, the academic plan has been delayed a bit.
That’s why I’ve heard stories about cutting it during summer vacation.
Because there was nothing to worry about in a position where there was no hometown to return to.
【Isn’t there anyone who has good sprouts? no… … It doesn’t make any sense anymore. If it were you, you would know the future to some extent.]
“Right now, I can’t really say for sure. If it was twisted, I can’t even imagine how it would have been twisted… … .”
Just imagining it gives me a headache.
The bug fix rate confirmed after the expedition was 54.5% in total.
This means that almost half of the bugs and missing pieces are still there.
A total of 7 sewing machines have been modified so far.
Then there are at least 6 more sewing machines… … .
‘X feet.’
It is a story that there is nothing surprising if a first-year student who has not heard or seen suddenly jumps.
“And anyway, it would be nice to start classes in earnest next week.
Perhaps Theodore Lincoln, whom I met last time, is going to Arthur’s Faculty.
The Holy Fire Lady Yura Esther must also be an Arthur student.
Audrey Khan, Byron’s younger sister, must also have entered the school, so they will naturally meet at Arthur’s Faculty.
【By the way, what do you think of the club? Shouldn’t we be accepting freshmen soon?]
“Oh, of course not!”
To say it twice is bullshit.
Originally, clubs were divided by how many chicks they had at the beginning of the semester.
We are in a situation where we have no choice but to pay more attention to the promotion of the central club this year.
“Instead, let’s start with everything. You should start recommending them to join the club.”
Yes, it was a real new semester.
How many events have happened in less than a year?
Of course, from the second year onwards, there will be more complex and troublesome scenarios, but… … .
Still, I was thinking of putting a face stamp on the juniors in advance.
Rather than the Illuminati, Flex, which had been almost neglected during the vacation, had to be managed slowly.
“No matter what, we can’t lose the main members.”
The month in which the first 4 scenarios start is May.
About 2 months left until then.
now-
It was time to attract new students.