Episode 178. Honey~
As the sun set and the afternoon began to get darker, the scene of the train overturning incident was slowly coming to a close.
The prisoners themselves confessed the full story of the incident, saying that they had deliberately started a rebellion.
After that, the incident was completely closed with the evidence of Sprite disguised as Ruthie.
The knights, who suspected that perhaps Ruthie had been switched, tried to identify her using various magical tools.
But because he inherited all of his ingredients from me.
-Genetic Disguise Lv3
I first used my disguise skill to transform into Rutis, and then Sprite absorbed all that information.
Not only Ruth’s fingerprints and genes, but also all of his memories stored in my head.
Since Sprite was directly under the Spirit King of Life, it was possible for him to extract something from the life form called ‘human’.
It was so strong that it almost took away all my memories, but I was able to suppress it so that it only took Rutis’ memories.
It was a result of my previous work and was helpful in many ways.
“But Sprite. Are you really okay? It must be quite difficult to live while pretending to be human, let alone maintain that body.”
“It’s true that just being present like this right now consumes quite a bit of magical power. But you don’t have to worry. You can recover it by doing it in a place where no one is looking.”
Spiritual beings can manifest on their own without a contractor.
Usually, it can be manifested by borrowing the contractor’s magic power and sensitivity, but when it reaches a higher level or higher, it can be manifested directly by consuming personal magic power.
If you have the ability to disguise yourself, you can even hide in human society.
“And this isn’t just an order from Shaikhar to help you. It’s for this very reason.”
Shaikhar says, showing the white sheathed sword he wears on his waist.
It was, without a doubt, the Red Holy Sword Rosaria, once wielded by Saint Maria, the daughter of Shaikar.
“The sword that Lady Maria used… I need to find out why the commander of the Imperial Knights was carrying it. It’s suspicious that I haven’t found it at all despite looking for it so far.”
“I finally found it, but can I just throw it on the other side of the road? It’s no different from the saint’s relics.”
“Shaikhar thought so at first, but suddenly changed his mind. He probably felt suspicious that the Empire had this. Of course, I feel the same way.”
This is a chance to find out the whereabouts of the thieves who stole my daughter’s belongings. Depending on the results, I will decide whether to attack them or not.
There had been more than one or two suspicious things recently, but there was no way to investigate even if one was curious. However, Sprite was able to find a way to disguise it like this.
“This is all thanks to you. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to get my hands on this body that’s so hard to detect. Thank you so much.”
“It would be better to say that to this guy than to me. It’s all his ability.”
I summoned Aisha and said:
The summoned Aisha was manifested with less power than before, so she was suitable for sitting on my shoulder like a parrot.
Since I changed jobs, my sensitivity towards them has increased, so I am more skilled at controlling them than before.
“Hahaha. I never thought that the day would come when I would be thanking the spirit. But strangely enough… I can sense a faint life response from the spirit. No, rather than feeling it, I should say that only a trace remains.”
Yes. Aisha was originally a human, not a spiritual being. It seems that Sprite can sense traces of life because she was once alive.
That trace is no different from smelling the scent of life.
“Usually it is impossible for a dead person to become a spirit and move again, but I heard that elves with high spiritual sensitivity are suitable for becoming a mortal.”
“Elf?”
“By any chance, that spirit. Was he an elf in his lifetime?”
I immediately agreed with that question.
Are minor elements only brought up in forgettable moments like now?
“It seems like you trained while you were alive. That’s because you’ve become such a powerful spirit.”
When the knights were giving their assessment of Aisha, they called out Sprite.
“Sir! Preparations for transport are almost complete.”
There were numerous carriages waiting beside the tracks. They were currently finishing checking the condition of the iron bars that were supposed to hold the prisoners.
It was then that my eyes met Heidern’s. My body naturally moved closer to the signal from those eyes.
“Vice Principal.”
“Are you still calling me a teacher?”
“Ah… It’s not easy to change a bad habit.”
“Well, I guess that doesn’t matter. This will be the last time we see each other like this.”
If you were taken to a concentration camp, you never knew what would happen to you. Considering this, the title didn’t really matter.
Then Mary came up next to me, looked at Heidern and said:
“I won’t be able to see you anymore, teacher?”
“okay.”
“….”
Heidern was the only faculty member who had personally supervised Mary since her admission. That was why there was a certain amount of resentment in her question.
“Now I have to say goodbye to the handsome vice principal?”
“Ahem…”
But apart from the disappointment, Mary’s comments did not fit the current situation.
Nevertheless, Heidern accepted it with a smile. No, I should say his expression was one of satisfaction at receiving praise.
“Am I really that handsome?”
“Yeah! Radon said. The teacher is a handsome guy!”
Yeah, that’s right. It reminds me of something embarrassing I said before.
When Heidern was arrested for causing trouble with Mosria, he said that in front of Mary.
Normally I would say sorry, but…
“That’s right! He’s a handsome guy. Seeing is believing.”
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“Wow! What a handsome guy!”
“Pretty boy!”
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In order to reduce the erosion rate, you have to lie occasionally.
Then, one by one, the prisoners began to enter the iron bars.
Heidern spoke for the last time, signaling that it was time to part ways.
“I’m truly sorry. Not only did I harm you once, but I’m indebted to you until the end.”
“….”
“But there’s nothing to regret. I brought this on myself. If I were to be released into the secular world again, I might do the same thing again.”
It was never meant to be a joke.
This is because his obsession with his adoptive father, Enviel, has not disappeared, so that instinct may come out unconsciously.
Even now, he cannot be in the middle of a world where gossip about Envyel is going around. He has been ruined to that extent.
“Even if I lose all my strength, I’m better off disappearing. Then, farewell.”
Finally, it was Heidern’s turn and he was placed behind bars. The number 456 on his prison uniform was reflected on an iron pole directly exposed to sunlight.
“Damn it! Why is that kid coming back alive! Radon Crowler!!”
Meanwhile, the next guy to be dragged away was looking at me and growling.
I almost laughed when I saw him.
Travel by Old. I expected him to hold a grudge against me, but seeing him in person makes me want to pop some popcorn instead.
“You fooled me with your badge! I won’t let you off the hook!”
“Um… how did I fool you?”
“what?”
“By the way, what was your name?”
“This kid!!”
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Anyway, the heat is still there, so even a small lie can reduce the erosion rate considerably.
And the guy was the only one who rolled his head to the part that pissed people off.
“Your parents must be crying in heaven right now for having such an ungrateful person like you.”
“….”
This is really crossing the line.
Even if it wasn’t at the level of Ruthie, that arrogant and shameless attitude was always so arrogant that I thought he needed some etiquette lessons.
But if I use my fists here now, I might end up handcuffed and behind bars just like that guy.
“My parents are still healthy.”
I rather kept my cool.
There is no need to introduce etiquette education when you are just fucking with a guy.
“How can you be healthy when you’ve lost your home?”
“That’s possible. You live in the famous Silvertown.”
“what?”
For a moment, Travel made an expression that made him doubt his ears. If it was called Silvertown, then it must be the territory of the abominable Chainsilver family.
“Duke Gerard accepted our family. I helped Jenny control the Silver Age.
“That, that means….”
“It was God’s will not to help you back then.”
“….”
Travel was speechless and dumbfounded. He must have prayed and prayed that Radon Crowler, who betrayed him, would fall into the abyss.
But if that’s true, then doesn’t that mean that the guy’s family is very harmonious?
Even in that trashy Silvertown.
“Then enjoy the rest of your life. In prison.”
“This fucking kid…!”
Travel’s face turned red at the fact that he had already been deceived and had abandoned himself to join Chain Silver.
Even if I wanted to grab that Radon guy by the throat right now, I couldn’t reach him. He was already locked in the iron bars and couldn’t reach out.
‘Of course, it is destined to be used as a sacrifice for the RE-Union experiment.’
Remembering the guy’s miserable fate, I boarded the return carriage with relief.
Since we have successfully arrested all the prisoners, the mission is considered a success.
“See you next time.”
I saw Tariel and his mercenary band seeing off our cadets who had boarded the carriage.
Mary and I also stuck our heads out the window and waved.
Rattle rattle-
As the carriage shook, their figures gradually disappeared into the distance.
For those of us who successfully complete our missions, bonus points await us in return.
Trisha and Refleine spoke to me as they let their imagination run wild.
“Hahaha. Now I can put my heart into writing the script for the play to be performed at the Magic Banquet. It’s all thanks to your smooth negotiations with the Spirit King, Radon.”
“you’re welcome.”
“Our art club will be able to produce good works without worrying about grades. It’s all thanks to you, so I’ll let you see the exhibition first.”
“I will gladly accept your kind words.”
I also no longer have to worry about evaluation since I have completed my mission.
The original purpose of the mission participants was to resolve the poor performance caused by festival preparations.
Probably the same goes for Bayman next to him.
But it has no presence.
“Aren’t you curious about me?”
“no.”
“….”
Bayman looked frustrated, his gaze cast into the shadows as I spoke bluntly.
He will probably be working on making a golem using alchemy during the festival. That’s probably why he volunteered for the mission.
At that moment, Mary, who was sitting next to me, hugged my side and said. It seemed like the usual expression of affection, but at that moment, a whisper was exchanged.
“Does everyone remember my true self?”
“I must have just realized it was a hallucination because I fell asleep in that state at the time.”
That’s why everyone else but me and her doesn’t care about Mary right now.
Even though I saw Mary’s Demon King transformation, I still don’t know if it was a dream or reality.
“And this time, I owe it to my friend. To the friend who accepted me as I was… I don’t think I can accept it normally anymore.”
“What are you talking about?”
When have you ever taken something for granted?
There was a moment when I was about to laugh it off as if it wasn’t that bad.
“From now on, you are not my friend!”
“what?”
That one word had a primary impact.
It was a tone that could be heard by anyone as a declaration of breaking off diplomatic ties, but it was merely a stepping stone for a second shock.
“From now on, I’m going to call you honey!”
“…?”
“Right, honey.”
At that moment, my body froze and I felt my vision go dark.
Honey? You mean darling? You’re doing that to me?
When I slowly turned my head, Mary was smiling refreshingly, but that scared me even more.
“Oh my…”
“This can’t be happening!”
“….”
The reactions of the other carriage passengers were also quite strange.
I signaled to Mary with my eyes and expression that I wanted her to stop… but who could she possibly be?
That’s Mary.
“Yes! During this Magic Banquet, all the Magic Tower Lords of the Empire will visit the Academy. Then, they will formally introduce themselves to Mom and Dad. What do you think? Aren’t you excited?”
“….”
“Huh? Honey. Why aren’t you answering?”
I couldn’t even say anything.
Because I lost consciousness while standing.
I thought he had grown up a bit because of this incident… F*ck.
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