Chapter 418
Loro Dewyn had never left the Ministry of Magic or the Ecliptic.
It has become almost a foregone conclusion that he must have escaped using the Ministry of Magic’s warp gate research facility.
Of course, that wasn’t certain, so the imperial palace and the Ministry of Magic were on alert.
Me, Bertus, and Harriet left the Ministry of Magic building. The attendants followed from a distance, and we walked quietly through the imperial palace.
Harriet was still bewildered by the fact that she had unknowingly helped a criminal escape.
“Loser is searching Dewyn’s house, but he probably hasn’t left anything that could serve as evidence… … . And even if you don’t know his true level as a wizard, it’s virtually impossible to catch him if he escapes.”
As a result, it is concluded that if Dewin escaped the imperial palace last night, it would be impossible to track him down.
Bertus looked very uncomfortable, and he had no choice but to do so.
The incident happened inside the imperial palace, and the culprit could not be caught.
“I couldn’t catch him, but I could figure out a few things.”
Bertus infers the truth through what happened and what didn’t happen.
“He must have done this not for the purpose of the magic book, but for the purpose of the source of the magic book. As Saint-Ouan said.”
“… … huh.”
Loro Dewyn was more curious about the source of the magic book than the magic book.
“But the wizards who were sacrificed did not know the source of the magic book. Importantly, the people who were very likely to know the source were not attacked.”
He was confident of escaping the Ministry of Magic, but he was the only one who knew the source of the magic book.
In other words, the emperor could not be touched.
That’s why, although Lotwin’s skills are great, he’s not strong enough to break through Tetra single-handedly. Of course, where would such a talented person be?
“To the extent that a guy like that even managed to infiltrate the imperial palace… … . If you were the devil’s servant, it would be a headache.”
Bertus was lost in thought and was silent for a while. Of course, there is no connection between Lothar Dewynn and I, but the empire had no choice but to naturally arrive at the idea that if something suspicious happened, it might be the work of the demon king.
“I don’t know if I can ask you this… … . That magic book, where did you actually get it?”
“Ah, that.”
The decisive reason why Rossor Dewyn murdered people.
“I don’t know about that.”
Even Bertus didn’t know.
“Unless Charlotte brought it from somewhere.”
At those words, I had no choice but to know at once where the magic book came from.
I thought the adventurers brought it from the Lich’s tomb, but it turned out that it wasn’t the magic book that Charlotte brought from the basement of the castle.
“Wait, then isn’t Charlotte dangerous?”
Bertus shrugged at my nervous question.
“Well, very few people know that the stolen magic book was brought by Charlotte, and none of those who died yesterday.”
Fortunately, Lothar Dewyn couldn’t find out that the source of the magic book was Charlotte, and had no choice but to escape the imperial palace.
“Looking back, it’s highly likely that the lich’s tomb is the source of the magic book. I don’t know why… … . If he really did this because he wanted to know the source of the magic book, he might have gone that way.”
Bertus looks at me with a subtle smile.
“And, Reinhardt, you somehow seem to know the true source of the magic book.”
“… … .”
“Well, I have no intention of digging it out by force.”
I could have lied, but it seemed like it wouldn’t work for Bertus.
As Bertus said, Dwin must have fled from the imperial palace without finding out the true source of the magic book.
Then Charlotte would not be in danger.
It was clear that if Lotwin was right that Kantus Magna was right, they would soon be approaching the lich’s tomb located in the Dark Lands.
They want a large-scale rare magic book, and they will think that the real source is the tomb of a lich, not the basement of the castle.
Of course, even if the real source wasn’t there, Kantus Magna would approach it with just a rumor that rare spell books are being found in the tomb of a lich.
something is coming
What kind of reality will this heart-wrenching warning become before your eyes?
I couldn’t find out.
and.
-majesty!
Someone from afar was running in a hurry as if he had brought an urgent message. The messenger who ran to our location in an instant whispered something to Bertus with an urgent expression.
Hearing this, Bertus’ brow furrowed sternly.
“… … what? Are you sure?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Bertus bit his lip as Harriet and I stared.
Are you dumbfounded or angry? It seemed that it was probably both.
“I heard there’s a secret room in Lotor Dewyn’s house. It looks like you just found it.”
secret room.
Was there any evidence there?
“By the way, I heard the stolen magic books are left there as they are?”
“what?”
“… … why?”
“What are you doing bastard?”
Bertus cursed at this incomprehensible situation.
* * *
Me, Bertus, and Heriot left the imperial palace.
Bertus said he should check it himself, and so did I.
“… … .”
“What is this… … .”
“You really are… … .”
Upon entering the secret room hidden in Dwin’s house, there were numerous magic books scattered on the floor.
As you can see, it was of a great size. Seeing as it was quite a lot to say that Charlotte brought it alone, I wondered if a magic backpack had been mobilized.
It became clear that Lotwin had stolen the magic book and escaped the imperial palace.
The important thing is that he left the stolen magic books in a secret room and disappeared.
Seeing that all the spellbooks are open, it is certain that the contents have been confirmed.
The important thing is, if he was Kantus Magna, he would have needed a magic book, but why did he throw it away like this?
Have you memorized enough information to be able to make a copy?
“There’s no way you thought this room wouldn’t be found… … .”
“I guess so.”
At Harriet’s words, Bertus nodded. He couldn’t have trusted the secret room and abandoned me like this. Because it was discovered so quickly.
Bertus’ expression hardened into a stern expression.
Why, for what reason?
It was the same for me too.
The one presumed to be Cantus Magna threw away the spell book and evaporated.
Of course, the magic book itself may not be important to Cantus Magna. They might have a special device that records and memorizes magic.
But one thing for sure.
The discarded magic books tell us that Loro Dewyn moved quite quickly.
“He must have gone to the lich’s grave.”
At my words, Bertus and Harriet nodded.
According to Harriet, Lothar Dwyn kept wondering about the source of the magic book, and if the source was important, not the magic book, then the possibility that he went to the lich’s tomb with wrong information was very high.
You’ve already figured out these tomes, so are you thinking of taking them yourself before someone breaks through the lich’s tomb first?
If Kantus Magna’s all-out power goes to the Lich’s Tomb, the fight may not be enough with the power of Antirianus and the Black Order inside the dungeon.
Bertus gritted his teeth until he could hear a sound.
“Yes, if you find out what’s in the tombs of the rumor, and it’s hard to see the cubs who were squeezed in the Imperial Palace.”
Bertus shouted at the waiting attendants outside the secret room.
“Summon Shanafell and the Imperial Magicians!”
The angry cry of the first prince echoed.
Following Cantus Magna, the elite of the empire head to the tomb of the lich.
The case was growing exponentially. Bertus looks at me with a serious gaze.
“Reinhardt.”
“uh.”
“You go too.”
I thought they would exclude me, but Bertus’ judgment was different from what I expected.
“If it was breaking through the tomb of a lich to capture a suspect in an assassination case that took place within the imperial palace, there would be nothing like this as an achievement for a rookie hero.”
Bertus was making a judgment to take advantage of this situation to the limit. Even in a crisis, he is thinking of how to use it to bring out the best results.
for the achievements of the warrior.
I also personally had enough reasons to go to that place, so it was overflowing.
“okay.”
At my answer, Bertus nodded.
“Me too!”
Then, a restless Harriet intervened.
“me too… … . I want to go… … .”
Despite her fears, Harriet felt responsible for the situation. Even I was going, but it was natural that Harriet wanted to go too.
Bertus looked at Harriet quietly.
Anyway, Bertus didn’t want me to catch Dwin myself and break through the lich’s tomb.
Most of the work will be taken care of by Shanafel and the Imperial Magicians, and I will put one foot in the result.
Practically speaking, I’m rarely at risk.
“Yes, if you really want.”
Therefore, Bertus accepted the request without disparaging or ignoring Harriot’s courage.
* * *
Bertus told me and Harriet to join the Imperial elites heading to the lich’s tomb.
However, it was not possible to leave right away because it was necessary to summon them and prepare what kind of people would gather and head. The Chanafel Knights and Imperial Magicians are not permanently stationed in the Imperial Palace, but are sometimes dispatched for various missions, so it takes time to summon them.
at least one day.
There is still time for the day.
So Harriet and I decided to go back to the Temple to reorganize. Bertus will return to the imperial palace and discuss with the emperor how to resolve this issue.
It was clear that an overly dangerous fight would take place.
Both of them join for their own reasons, because I am for the achievement of the new hero and Harriet feels responsible for this situation.
And I had to deliver this news to Lucinil as soon as possible.
Cantus Magna will come, but even more than that, the Empire’s all-out force will be poured out.
Harriet’s expression hardened seriously.
“Would it be dangerous?”
Harriet, who was silent, only said so.
“It will be dangerous. of course.”
“… … .”
“Not us, but the ones who should be there.”
“… … uh?”
Harriet shrieked at my sudden noise.
“No, of course. The Royal Wizards teeming with archmages and Shanafel teeming with sword masters will move around us, are we in danger? The ones we encounter will be dangerous.”
that’s the problem now.
The elite of the Empire, who will surely be unable to cope with the level of troops in the labyrinth, are going to destroy the few subordinates and allies!
We don’t have to worry! I’m worried about that!
“Is that so… … ?”
“of course. So, we will watch from a distance and be done.”
The problem is that.
Let’s say you catch Dwyn as . If so, it is very likely that it will be the imperial family, not me.
If so, it is impossible for me to obtain the information.
First of all, there might be a way, so I complied with Bertus’ order to follow.
how do you do this
We’re not in any danger. It is my opinion that no matter how many wizards of Cantus Magna there are, they will not be able to defeat the best of the Empire.
For now, I had to go back to the temple and tell the story quickly.
* * *
There were many clues.
But Charlotte suddenly spoke to Ellen.
today.
let’s stop today
Let’s go back to the temple and cool off a bit.
Horror and fear flashed in Charlotte’s eyes.
The unwillingness to know something irreversible.
Desperately hoping that it will still remain as a possibility.
Ellen and Charlotte felt the same complex emotions. Knowing how each other felt, Ellen and Charlotte decided to take the decisive final step for now.
A stone statue of Lelia or Elena in the old castle of Epiax.
The two planned to go there tomorrow.
After returning to Temple, Ellen and Charlotte went back to each other’s dorms.
Even if you don’t want to think about anything, it’s a person who listens to anything.
However, since nothing is certain yet, I try not to be sure of anything.
Nothing happens until something is confirmed and assured.
Although something unconfirmed is fearful and terrifying.
So Ellen wanted to see Reinhardt.
Can’t be stopped, so Charlotte and Ellen must find out more. And you will find out more.
So now.
I don’t know if it’s after it’s revealed that everything is just a misunderstanding and an illusion, but that might not be the case.
therefore.
now.
-smart
Ellen knocked on Reinhardt’s door.
Maybe he hasn’t returned to Temple yet, having seen Harriet out. Then when will you come back The moment I was about to turn around while thinking about that.
– rattle
“… … uh.”
“… … .”
For some reason, Reinhardt, with a haggard complexion, cautiously opened the door.
“why? training? A bit today… … .”
Reinhardt seemed reluctant to train today, whether it was a feeling or not. As Ellen looked at Reinhardt’s face, her complicated thoughts ran through her head.
She wants to ask something right away, but Ellen decides not to ask anything because it might make something irreversible.
“Can I come in?”
At Ellen’s words, Reinhardt looked slightly taken aback, but opened the door wide as if it was okay.
Room A-11. Entering Reinhardt’s room, Ellen sat down on Reinhardt’s bed.
Reinhardt seemed to notice Ellen, then sat down on the chair in front of the desk.
“here.”
“… … uh?”
-Taktak
Ellen tapped the bed next to her with the palm of her hand.
“Can I sit here?”
Hearing Ellen’s words, Reinhardt seemed to hesitate a bit, then got up from the chair and sat next to Ellen.
Ellen didn’t say anything for a while, staring blankly ahead.
The things Reinhardt hadn’t said so far, what were they really like?
Ellen and Charlotte stopped blowing more balloons as the balloon had inflated to its limit and was on the verge of bursting.
little bit more.
It’s a balloon that will explode if you breathe in just one more breath.
So this short moment.
It’s before the balloon bursts, so we can still be together.
There are many questions.
Why are you so helpful to everyone, why are you so kind as tough as you are.
Did you take good care of it?
So maybe not, Ellen still believes.
My faith in Reinhardt is still solid.
Ellen spoke softly, wiggling her fingers.
“What did you do today? What happened in the imperial palace… … . I heard.”
I saw her leaving Temple with Harriet. And since I heard from Charlotte, I know roughly what Reinhardt did today.
“Harriet seems to be entangled in the matter, so is there anything I can find out… … . We went around a bit together.”
okay.
like this.
Reinhardt, who always cared about and cared for everyone, couldn’t be like that.
If that’s the case, Reinhardt is working hard, working hard. There is no reason to try again. He wouldn’t do anything without reason, so he wouldn’t be Reinhardt.
If Reinhardt thought he was suspicious, it would just be an illusion created by a coincidence.
“Did you find something out?”
“… … I don’t think there was anything we could find out more about. Well, it seems that what Harriet knew was a bit of a hint… … .”
“I see.”
what did you do today
what are you going to do tomorrow
what are you going to eat tonight
We shared a lot of insignificant stories.
until when
I always wanted to do that.
Ellen turns to Reinhardt. Reinhardt met Ellen’s gaze with that gaze, somewhat clumsily.
Reinhardt is Reinhardt.
And Ellen is Ellen.
Still, each other can be like that to each other.
“Reinhardt.”
“… … uh.”
So when we are still to each other.
Ellen wanted to do something she could only do now, something she would never be able to do later.
Ellen carefully hugged Reinhardt’s neck.
“!”
I just kissed my mouth.
Ellen could vividly feel Reinhardt’s body stiffening as she hugged her.
After a short kiss like eternity.
“Sorry… … .”
Ellen removed her slightly moistened lips and quietly apologized.
Reinhardt’s eyes widened as if he was more surprised at Ellen’s sudden action than embarrassed.
“If it’s not now, I don’t think I can… … .”
Leaving those words behind, I left Reinhardt’s room.
