Episode 806 World Gathering – Day (1)
Since ancient times—or more precisely, in the magical world where the hierarchical magic system was perfected—an extremely rare and innate talent known as a peculiar trait has existed.
Lobeline’s flames, manifested directly in connection with emotions.
Aiden’s healing magic, which had fallen into slavery along with his older sister Charlotte in Roafra, the underworld of the Kingdom of Estiria.
Flona’s Puppeteer, Adele’s Vignette, and Lorian’s Telepathy, who were resurrected thanks to Silis after falling into a comatose state no different from death due to Gluttony’s unique trait human experiments.
Junia’s overwhelming genius, having been a wizard from birth.
Cain’s Extended Magic Circuit.
The magical energy concentration of the current Ostea Tower Master, Medland Keden.
… … .
These are abilities that fall outside the scope of conventional magic theories.
The administrator, who inherited a portion of the memories of the first Demon King, stated that the peculiar traits were parts of the Demonic Way. He describedthem as fragments of the Demonic Way that manifested involuntarily, regardless of one’s will, as special magical power and magical circuits satisfied some of the conditions for opening the Demonic Way.
Furthermore, Darkmoon Dahit Wesroel determined that unique traits were remnants of ancient mages who did not possess hierarchy magic.He hypothesized that since ancient mages lacked a common physical hierarchy, the magic they could manifest would have differed depending on their individual characteristics, even when utilizing the same external magical power.
Magical originality.The Way of Magic.That is the foundation of the unique trait.
Among such unique traits… … an extremely special power is called Ancient Bloodline. A talent literally passed down through blood.Every being belonging to the lineage of Ancient Bloodline acquires a unique innate potential.
The origin link of the Kernoden family.The Eldrium of the Pesfield family.The great blood of the first Demon King.The projection of a prisoner from the Kernadel Underground Prison sacrificed by the all-powerful Baloch Besias in his search for the Lefragium Magic Tower.
and.
The ancient witch succeeded by Silis.
These are examples of that.
Of course, the probability of bloodline blossoming is very low. Most people, even if ancient blood flows through them, have not had the power inherent in the lineage itself manifest.If that were not the case, there would have been far more families boasting of ancient bloodlines.
King Prohas, who served as the guardian of the North in the Ark, inherited the power of the ancient bloodline through the legend of the sacred sword [Nibis], but this was an exception among exceptions, a truly exceptional case.
anyway.
Silis, who became the last ancient witch through memories and blood after her mother was sacrificed due to Gluttony and her father’s human experiments, can wield unique magic.Her illusions are powerful enough to engulf the entire capital of the Kingdom of Estiria in dreams. Her overall capabilities have grown even further with the help of the Regulator.
As Silis was specialized in the concept of illusion, she could feel it strongly in her skin—how lofty the transcendent being sitting right beside her was.
“Why can I feel my power coming from you? Can you explain it to me in detail? So that I can understand.”
My mind goes blank.
Absorption
Silis held her breath as she suddenly came face-to-face with Ignacia. Her mouth went dry. Is this what it feels like to face a materialized nightmare?
‘Th-this person… …is a being beyond the boundaries of reality, a being beyond the realm… …!’
If I let my guard down, I feel as though I would be trapped in a dream that would never end. The shallow sea and the deep sea. The depth of the fantasy each of them inhabited was on a completely different dimension.The pupils of Duke Esperensa, the current strongest swordsman of the Kingdom of Estiria, had long since unfocused.
Silis opened her mouth while desperately clenching her eyelids.
“Um, I…”“You’re speaking in that state? Hahahahaha, you’re more impressive than you look? That’s funny. Quite interesting. I think I need to ask the question again.”
Ignacia lightly tapped Silis’s nose, as if creating ripples on a calm lake.
The drowsiness that had been creeping in vanished in an instant.
“……!!!”
Silis hunched her back and let out a deep breath that made her lungs ache. Pull yourself together. She hurriedly cast her gaze to the right.There was no one there.She sensed a presence on the left.When she turned her head, she saw Ignacia, who had transformed from a girl into a woman, smiling with alluring eyes.
However, a faint sound of laughter still comes from the right ear.
Is it a dream?Is it reality?
Silis reflexively pinched the back of her hand. It felt like it hurt, yet it didn’t.All her bodily sensations had crossed the boundaries of reality.
“Platinum blonde hair, platinum blonde eyes. A beauty rarely seen in the world. I’ve heard of it. They say there is an unusual first princess in the Kingdom of Estiria on the Eastern Continent. They call her the Doll Princess because she is as beautiful as a doll, yet an idiot who cannot act like one.”
Ignacia tilted his head.
“But contrary to the rumors, you look perfectly fine? Except for the fact that you are as pretty as a doll. Besides, seeing as you are here rather than the King of Estria, Valrgna Vain the Estria, are you the unofficial power behind the scenes? It must be Verden who is directly involved.”
The Kingdom of Estiria was officially designated as part of Eon’s territory. It was only natural to connect the kingdom’s affairs with Verden.
Breathing returned.
Nevertheless, Silis was absolutely unable to stand up, so he remained seated and showed the utmost courtesy.
“Silis Riven di Estiria greets the Transcendent of Illusion. Officially, I am the First Princess, and unofficially, I rule the Kingdom of Estiria as its Queen.”“Is it usurpation? And did you start the War of Succession in the Kingdom of Estiria?”“I killed two of them by borrowing another’s sword, and I completely shattered the minds of two others.”
The second and third princes met their end at the hands of the first prince, and Silis personally drove the first prince and the King of Estiria into ruin.
Ignacia did not ask for the reason. It did not matter if it was revenge or anything else. Her only interest was the magical potential and disposition inherent in Silis.A captivating touch gently stroked Silis’s hair.
“Judging by the looks of it, your background doesn’t seem ordinary. It appears more special than a peculiar trait.”“I am of witch blood.”“Witch? Look closely.”
Before Ignacia’s interest cooled, Silis explained her past, covering everything from the ancient witches to her experiences during the hierarchy breach incident.Naturally, she excluded top secrets, including Gluttony and the Ark. Since the content was prepared in advance, she was able to finish speaking fluently without a single stumble.
The Milky Way twinkles in the pupils.
“An ancient witch who wields illusions. And even the last descendant of an ancient bloodline. Oh my, this is so interesting! It’s unexpected. But is it just me, or do I feel like there are gaps here and there? Are you lying to me?”“Um, the Holy One asked me to be considerate regarding that matter.”“Consideration? To me?”
Ignacia laughed heartily.I could feel the madness.
“What are you going to do if I say I don’t like it? Huh? It’s true that I’m treating Verden gently because I like him, but that’s that and this is this.”
The space is in turmoil.Silis’s inner self is seized.
“I can turn your mind upside down right now and see what you’re hiding. Say that again. Is that all Verden left me? Really? That’s not fun. I think I’m going to be disappointed.”“Well!”
Silis hurriedly continued speaking.
“If you’re a friend, you’re sure you’ll listen…….”“……What?”
Ignacia wore a blank expression.
“A friend? Me? With Verden?”“Ah, isn’t it?”
Ignacia rested his chin on his hand and fell deep into thought. At the sudden silence, Silis breathed as quietly as possible.
“Ahaha. Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Aha
Just then, a shallow chuckle burst out, shaking the surroundings, and the ensuing burst of laughter severely shook Silis’s mind.
Ignacia stared at the bracelet. The communication device Verden had given her was conspicuously adorning her wrist.
“That’s true. Being able to contact each other privately anytime, having fun together, having similar hobbies and personalities, feeling like you’d miss them if they were gone, not wanting to kill them, and looking forward to their future. They say that kind of reciprocal relationship is usually called a friend, right? In that case, it would be hard to deny that they are a friend.”
Thump.
Ignacia snapped her fingernails. A clear sound rang out, and the mental bondage surrounding Silis was released with the sound of shattering glass.
“I like it. Fine. I’ll retract my threat to tamper with the mental realm. As a friend, you shouldn’t carelessly ruin a friend’s subordinate, right?”
Ignacia moved closer and wrapped a tight arm around Silis’s shoulder.
“In return, Silis Riven di Estiria, you’re going to have to play with me. Until the World Conference is held. Since Verden can communicate via a communication device, he should be able to handle whatever urgent business he has. Ahaha, surely you wouldn’t refuse such a trivial request after I’ve gone to such lengths to be considerate of you, would you? Nah, surely not.”
There is nowhere to retreat.It is a cliff.It is an intense gaze that seems impossible to stop even if Verden himself were to come.
Silis smiled. Her expression showed no signs of discomfort. She is a princess who has lived her life acting as a doll for a long time.
“Thank you for your consideration. The Kingdom of Estiria humbly pledges its service to you, Transcendental One of Illusion.”“Call me by my name, little witch.”“Yes, Lady Ignacia.”
The carriage of the Kingdom of Estiria continued to move as if nothing had happened.It was a little later that Duke Ruben de Esperensa, Callia, and the rest of the party, excluding Silis, realized the current situation.
* * *
Isabella lifted her dark green hair while turning her back to the full-length mirror.
How about this outfit?
Two artificial golems raised one arm. They lifted up a small golem finger, which acts as a human finger.
[good.]
[great.]
“Really…? Hmm, it’s been too abstract since earlier. Can you look at it with a bit more sincerity?”
Alpha and Beta looked at each other and then came holding a bundle of paper. The guys holding quill pens drew numbers on their respective pieces of paper.
[8 out of 10.]
[My score is 8.5.]
It really hits home seeing the score. So, why isn’t it a perfect score?
[!]
The unique computational power of the artificial golem created by the very first Demon King was activated. The optimal solution that would not offend Isabella was derived.
[The harmony between the artificial artifact, the Golden Sinner’s accessories, and the appearance. The exposed back. These two were judged as important attractive qualities. However, it was determined that a darker color for the dress would be more harmonious.]
In addition, I thought the half-up hairstyle suited her well. However, I judged that the detailed design of the dress did not bring out Isabella’s charm to its fullest potential.
“So the dress is the biggest problem? Hmm, it’s the most expensive one here. I guess price isn’t everything… Should I make it a bit more revealing? No, is that too much? What do you think the Head of the House will think?”
Alpha and Beta paused.There is insufficient information.
[Calculation failed… … .]
[I have never heard of His Majesty Verden’s taste in women.]
I’m kind of the same way.
Verden’s past is one where he cannot be intimately connected to women on a romantic level. Not even to his childhood friend, Lobeline.Naturally, he has no idea what the answer is.However, in a sense… this is a golden opportunity.
[8.5 points.]
[8.8 points.]
Whenever Isabella put on a new outfit and struck a pose, a score immediately popped up. It leveled off for a while, then at some point, the score began to rise.8.88 points. 9.01 points… Now, the evaluation was subdivided down to two decimal places.
Finally, seven dresses were lined up in a row before her after she had tried on hundreds of clothes she had recently acquired.Each and every one of them was an outfit that Alpha and Beta had unanimously given a score of 9.60 or higher.
“I have to pick just one out of these… I wonder which one would be good.”
[… … .]
The sun has already set.
The guys, who had spent the whole day evaluating outfits, looked out the window at the darkening night. The high winter moonlight enveloped the frame.
Just then, footsteps were heard from outside.
Knock knock knock.A light knocking sound.
As the door opened, Yunia appeared with both hands full of luggage, even wearing decorative glasses that were completely useless to her since she has good eyesight.
“What, sis? You were still looking at clothes? You didn’t actually try them all on, did you?”“Because it’s an important day. But what about that?”“Hehe, I swiped my card for everything. I’m planning to scour the Magic Shopping District starting tomorrow morning. The merchants all look up to me, you know? Spending money is really fun.”
It might have been different not long ago, but Eon currently has quite a lot of funds. Cash flow is also secured. Even if one executive indulges in luxury, there is no shortage of money.
So Isabella did not advise restraint in spending.Instead, she made one request.
“Unia, can you pick out the best dress out of here for me?”“Me? Yeah. Well, that’s no big deal.”
Yunia accepted, shrugging her shoulders as if it were no big deal.
[It is now.]
[check.]
Alpha and Beta waddled silently and then stealthily fled. Just like that, the door to the room, where only Isabella and Junia remained, closed.
Yunia was freed the next morning.
* * *
Verden glanced at his watch at the entrance of Gargant’s mansion, provided by Ignacia. Like an ordinary person waiting to go out.
Not long after, Isabella, wearing a dark navy dress that accentuated her white skin, came down the stairs at a slightly faster pace.Not only were there artifacts and magical items in the form of necklaces, hand chains, and rings, but also the highest-grade—Crista-grade—accessories of the Golden Sinner that had never been revealed to the public caught the eye.
“Did you wait?”“No.”
It is a very common greeting.
Although the World Conference was now only two days away, preparations were already complete. Verden intended to spend the remaining two days leisurely.Especially today.Putting aside for a moment the First Demon King, ‘you,’ fate, or whatever else. Because that was the promise he had made with Isabella Deiros.
In fact, it wouldn’t have been any different even without the promise.
Verden gave his arm.
“Let’s go.”“……! Alright.”
Isabella crossed her arms as if she had been waiting for this moment, struggling to hide her joy. The front door opened. The warm winter morning sunlight poured in.
Hehehe.
A pitch-black carriage led alone by Dreadmere was waiting for the two.
* * *
“…….”
Kalia, who had just woken up, crossed her arms and blinked.What was this?This inexplicable feeling, as if she had been drastically overtaken by a runaway carriage in a race where everyone wins if they make it to the end.
For starters, it is not very pleasant.
