It felt like the world was spinning. No, it’s true that it’s pinged. Anyway, the wall spun around.
I closed my eyes tightly.
I don’t know if I’m lucky like Klaus said, but I’m sure I’m exceptionally lucky.
‘How do I find the secret space here?’
Did I, by any chance, think that it would be fun to have a secret space and that it was perceived as a wish? Should I find out what the real way to make a wish is?
But can I open my eyes in this state?
‘It’s scary… … .’
Ah, Klaus told me to let go of his hand for no reason… … .
“Your Highness… are you there…?”
“Stay here, young lady. You can open your eyes.”
Ah, thank goodness. When I opened my eyes, I saw Klaus staring at me blankly.
“I didn’t expect to find something right away. You surprised me.”
“Your Majesty surprised me once or twice. You don’t have to be serious again. Besides, you came with me.”
All I had to do was stay next to him.
It’s scary not to be by your side, because if he’s by your side, you can just trust Klaus and move on.
Only after confirming that I was okay did Klaus smile in a slightly softened manner.
“This appears to be a hidden room.”
“okay.”
“Laboratory… maybe?”
I asked, looking around.
Beakers, flasks, strange solutions, and unidentifiable plants were scattered on the desk, and there were traces of dried suspicious liquid in every corner of the room.
Is it like a hidden laboratory?
“I think they may have made the solution needed for necromancy here.”
“……It seems like a place that was used for quite a few purposes.”
“hmm…….”
Coming from a world where there was no magic but science, this laboratory felt more dangerous than any place I had visited before.
If there’s anything like sulfuric acid in it, it’s a big problem.
Have I ever been this cautious since coming to this world? I flinched and held onto the hem of Klaus’ clothes.
“If you don’t know anything, don’t touch anything that doesn’t matter.”
“I’m still going to do that.”
“If you have any questions, let me know. I’ll check.”
“It’s nice that real munchkins are like this.”
“Munchkin?”
“It’s like a super strong invisible dragon.”
Klaus tilted his head.
Yeah, you never know. A masterpiece that will forever remain in our world’s history, the invisible dragon… … .
“It doesn’t seem like a space just for necromancy.”
Klaus said as he swung around with me attached.
“sure?”
“It looks like there were more diverse experiments. The exact details will need to be investigated further.”
“…I didn’t make a mistake, right?”
“Of course not.”
okay. It looks like the cow caught a mouse while backing up, but I’m glad it was of some help to Klaus.
Klaus looked around one more time and squeezed my hand.
“Anyway, I don’t think it would be wise to stay in this space with the young lady for too long. Let’s get out first.”
“I pushed on the wall, but it wouldn’t open.”
“It’s not that way, it’s this way.”
The direction Klaus pointed to was the opposite direction to the direction I pointed to. There was something like a stuffed deer hanging there, and when Klaus touched the stuffed animal’s eyes, the door opened.
‘No, there’s a normal path like this, but did I jump through the wall?’
I muttered.
“…I should have come in through this door.”
“No. The young lady came right away.”
“is it so?”
“It’s a one-way street.”
There was no light beyond the open door. Klaus held my shoulder tightly and walked carefully down the dark passage.
Because the passage was a bit narrow for two people to walk side by side, Klaus and I had no choice but to keep our shoulders close.
“It’s spooky.”
If I had faced this situation before entering Elena’s body, I might have fallen back out of fear and astonishment.
Fortunately, I had already experienced the bizarre phenomenon of possession, so I was less surprised by this situation.
At my words, Klaus wrapped his arms around my shoulders more tightly.
“Do you mind if I take back what I said earlier?”
“What do you mean?”
“I said I should take the young lady with me because she is my lucky charm.”
No, why are you saying good things and then canceling it?
“Why are you canceling that? It’s one of the few compliments your highness has ever given.”
“I told her she was cute, that she was pretty, and that she could do anything, but my praise wasn’t enough?”
“The only thing that was sincere was a good luck charm.”
“Where did you learn how to discern sincerity?”
After asking in a humorous voice, Klaus rubbed my shoulder again. I know it is a meaningless action, but it has become a ritual for no reason.
“If I ask you to go somewhere that feels dangerous or scary, you refuse, young lady.”
A low, warm voice rang in my ears.
“Ah, why does it tickle?”
Heat rose to my cheeks, so I slapped Klaus’ arm even more violently. He seemed to be really worried, so I was a little excited.
Klaus, I don’t know about you, but people like me who have the disease of falling in love quickly are very receptive to this kind of favor.
You’re guilty if you go to the land of gold, guilty. Extreme punishment!
“There is no need for the young lady to go out of her way to hang out with me.”
“I’ve never done that. I’ve told you this many times. That you are extremely self-conscious.”
“is it.”
“Of course. Do you know how scared I am? If I were really scared, I would have cried and said I wouldn’t go. They all followed me because I wanted to go. They say that going around with Your Highness is fun in its own way.”
So, let’s not attach unnecessary meaning to it either! This isn’t even a romance novel!
Klaus looked at me intently.
“Oh, you can’t keep staring at me like that.”
“To take away my freedom of vision is too much.”
“It’s embarrassing if you keep staring at me.”
While making silly jokes and patting Klaus, we were able to enter the original passage of the tomb again.
Klaus lightly ruffled my hair.
“Anyway, I really don’t know where the lady will end up. I didn’t expect to find a secret laboratory here.”
“Your Majesty gave you permission to play around as much as you like?”
“I did. That means it’s good.”
“And don’t mess up other people’s hair. Do you know how much effort Belle put into combing her hair?”
What do you know about my hair style?
Then Klaus smiled again and gently straightened my hair.
“I have been very rude. Will you forgive my rudeness, my lady?”
“I saw what you were doing.”
“I’ll have to do better.”
As I watched Klaus joking, I burst out laughing. Before I knew it, I felt quite comfortable with Klaus.
‘If you ask me who I feel most comfortable with in this world, it would probably be Klaus.’
My mindset changes a little when I meet the family who remember Elena’s original appearance and Klaus, who has no idea what Elena’s original personality was.
When I think about it that way, I think I am a somewhat special person, even if I am not the female protagonist in the novel.
The person I am closest to is the prince of the empire.
As we were talking about various things, Klaus and I were able to enter the tomb room where the coffins were stored.
“There are fewer traps than I thought.”
“I’m good at finding my way.”
It seems like that.
The tomb was simpler than I expected. It was noticeably smaller than the several rooms I visited just before.
Klaus started walking around and looking for hidden coffins one by one.
However, he held my hand tightly and did not let go.
“If it’s uncomfortable, you can let it go.”
“Then the lady might open another strange door.”
“If I mess up one more time, you can leave me and come out.”
Klaus answered as if it was no big deal.
“I’m holding your hand to tell you to follow me in, but you’re saying something strange.”
… … what. I keep messing with Geumsapa today, guilty! I’m guilty! Her face turned red and heated. I was afraid that if I opened my mouth, I would say something nonsense again, so I deliberately kept my mouth shut.
Only the sound of rustling as they searched for the small urn filled the narrow burial chamber.
And how much time has passed?
Klaus finally found the last urn.
“Okay. Seven. That’s the correct number.”
“What kind of urns did you make, seven?”
“That’s why this fad disappeared so quickly.”
Klaus also shook his head and clicked his tongue lightly, as if he was annoyed. He checked the bones inside and sat down on the large decorative coffin.
“Young lady, if necromancy is used, would you be interested in seeing it? Or is that still a bit scary?”
“I’m not cursed, right?”
“It’s not like that. I’m going to call you briefly today and just check on the simple things. I’m wondering if there’s anything else you can take from the tomb. If you’re scared of the lady, go back and do it.”
“It’s okay as long as I’m not cursed.”
Also, I’m a bit curious about necromancy.
‘Where else would you see something like this other than in this world?’
They say it summons dead souls!
“Your eyes are sparkling.”
Klaus clicked his tongue as if he couldn’t stop him and began preparing for necromantic magic.
A dark red reagent made from previously stolen remains and a white cloth doll made of clumsy tongue were placed on top of the coffin lid.
Klaus adjusted the angle of the doll and sprinkled red reagent on it. While the red medicine seeped into the white cloth like blood, an unintelligible spell came out of Klaus’ mouth.
And after a while.
“Didn’t you say last time was the last time? How long are you going to call this old man out!”
A vague ghostly grandfather appeared above the doll and started yelling.
Wow, it’s a real ghost.
While he was surprised, the ghost duke became even more proud and started acting like a brat.
“What? Are you new? I’ve never seen you before! I told you more! If you bring a girl, she’ll be treated unfairly… Wow!”
“Quiet.”
Klaus trampled the doll to silence the ghost.
Your Highness Klaus, you look like you’re going to kill a person, no, a ghost, with your eyes… … .
