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The situation was resolved faster than expected.
In any case, the biggest thing is that the Emperor himself, who was a party to the incident, moved on without commenting, making it difficult for other people to intervene and say anything.
“…However, because of this, the number of groups that will want to be associated with you will increase significantly.”
Although Atalanta left those words with a sigh.
“The Empire and the Tribal Alliance will now begin to take an interest in your whereabouts. “It would be a good idea to prepare your mind in advance.”
I already know that, President.
‘…It’s a set procedure anyway.’
As you progress through the main scenario, you have no choice but to become deeply involved with them, whether you like it or not. It would be better to attract attention as quickly as possible so that I can take the lead in making decisions.
It is a battle filled with tribal chieftains, the imperial family of an empire, and other demons seeking their own interests. Not to mention the Holy Empire.
Just by standing in this irreplaceable position, you can block most attempts to manipulate me.
Annoying things will come to you later.
“More than that, what about the sisters?”
Well, things related to that can be thought about later.
Ultimately, that’s the most important thing in proceeding with Chapter 2.
After all, the reason I negotiated with Seonghwangguk was because of him.
“The saint has not yet fully regained consciousness. It’s nothing serious. She’ll come to her senses in a day or two. Her younger brother is committed to taking care of it.”
“That’s a good thing.”
I answer by rolling my head.
“Then you can fit in with the mission’s schedule?”
“…Are you going to save that person by going as far as attacking the Emperor?”
I can’t help it because that’s the most important thing.
I chuckle at Atalanta, who speaks in an absurd tone.
Originally, missions dispatched regularly from the Imperial Kingdom always inspected the entire interior of El Fante and carried out ‘blessing’ work.
And that is the first step to breaking the curse of disconnection from Yuria’s sword.
Because that event itself becomes a trigger to heal the trauma inflicted on him.
‘There isn’t much time left…’
At most 3 days.
Considering the Purifier boss fight in the first chapter, it’s best to assume that the scenario will always turn out to be the worst.
And if you think about what awaits you in three days, it would be correct to assume that the event related to the Boy King boss fight will definitely happen there.
in other words.
If the curse of disconnection placed on Yuria cannot be released, it is virtually game over.
“Please tell the saint that I will see her face when she comes to her senses.”
So, whatever.
They must have removed any checks that could have been imposed on the Holy Emperor.
What’s left?
“…I’d like to talk a little about your ‘long-cherished wish’.”
This is truly saving that side.
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[You have completed the main quest! ]
[ 1 ‘Echo of Consecration’ will be provided! ]
[1 ‘Seed of Evil’ will be provided! ]
I stroke my chin as I see the spears falling one after another.
It’s a quest that I met the clear conditions a long time ago by rescuing Lucien, but I’m busy with various things, so I’m only receiving it now.
[Echo of Consecration]
[Material: Growth Material – Holy]
[ If you fuse it with a ‘divine’ related item that can be grown, the item’s grade can be raised once. ]
I look at the blue magic stone in my hand.
It’s okay.
Usually, the reward items for main quests vary depending on who the target of the quest is.
If it is a situation like now where Lucien and Yuria, who have divine abilities, are involved, compensation is usually paid in that regard.
‘and…’
I also happen to have something that goes perfectly with this.
I snorted and looked at the palm-sized incense burner in my hand.
Perhaps in the original work, if you grow the consecrated Ultrimah, it will be the built-in skills that will be strengthened.
The ‘Pinance’ skill that allows you to convert all additional stats into durability, and the ‘Holy Shield’ skill that allows you to summon a shield that becomes as hard as the durability stats.
Both are useful in their current state, but if you consider the level of reinforcement they usually receive when feeding growth materials like this, they will become much more powerful.
‘The production department will have a hard time.’
I’ll probably go there sooner or later and have something to ask for, and then I can use this to request that Ultrima be strengthened.
With that in mind, I flip through the window.
Besides this, there is one more thing I gained.
[ Seed of Evil ]
[Goods: Special]
[ Points can be exchanged for special skills at the store. ]
[Current number of possessions: 4]
This is it.
There are a total of 4, including those obtained from Elijah and Talion previously, as well as those obtained by clearing the main quest this time.
Originally, I tried to use it in the Purifier boss fight before, but I gave up because I couldn’t find a suitable one.
‘but…’
With about 4 skills, there are definitely useful skills.
For example.
◎ Search plan
[Skill: Special]
[Price: 4 Seeds of Evil]
[Once a day, you can check your opponent’s abilities. ]
Something like this.
[You have purchased ‘Special Skill: Exploration Eyes’! ]
[Starting today, you can check your opponent’s abilities once a day. ]
Since the Seed of Evil itself is a rare commodity that only appears as a gift reward or main quest, this skill to consume it is very simple but powerful.
Basically, it is no exaggeration to say that there is absolutely no loss because there is a lot of information.
“Ah, Daoud.”
And just then, the perfect person to test this out appeared in front of me.
I find myself at the end of the hallway and look at Elnor, who is walking step by step with an expressionless expression.
[Use ‘Navigate’. ]
[Load the target information. ]
[ A 24-hour cooldown applies to the same target. ]
First of all, the first priority is to obtain information about this person.
Elnor or Elijah, they are people whose future course of action will change depending on their growth standards. Because they are the most important characters in the scenario.
[Elnor Elinalise La Tristan]
[Feature: Vessel – Gray Demon]
[ Status: Calculating the distance between the Duchy of Tristan and the Barony of Campbell to fight off drowsiness. ]
[ Special Note: Following Dowd Campbell’s instructions for 72 hours, someone was followed. I’m very tired, but I feel better because I just saw Dowd Campbell. ]
“…”
Seeing that this kind of information is being extracted, I think it is a skill worth 4 Seeds of Evil, but the important thing is what lies below.
[Normal]
Strength: S
Dexterity: S
Duration: S
Luck: C
Power: A+
[Alien]
Horsepower: B
Magic power: F
Divinity: F
???: EX
< Misc. >
-Currently fused ‘Devil’s Pieces’ number: 1
-Stage 1 fusion progress: 80%
-Corruption progression: 2%
‘…also.’
Putting aside the eye-poppingly flashy stats, take a look at the phrases ‘fusion progress’ and ‘corruption progress’ written at the bottom.
This is an item that will be commonly marked on all devil’s vessels.
‘Convergence progress is already at 80%.’
This is a measure of how much the piece has begun to ‘mix’ with the body of the bowl.
The most noticeable effect is a change in personality and abilities. As in the case of Yuria, whose dependency and obsession deepened under the influence of the White Devil’s fragment.
It’s clear that being mad enough to awaken the Strong God skill had a big impact.
If this reaches 100%, this person’s personality will have a big impact like Yuria’s. For now, it looks like an unidentified ability value called ??? has been added.
“…”
At least I hope Elnor doesn’t turn into something scary like Yuria.
With that thought in mind, I turn my eyes to the other side of the window.
The progression of corruption is a measure of how bad a vessel’s mentality is. If it gets full, the pieces inside will explode and cause chaos.
If something like that happens with just one piece, it’s a disaster, and if something like that happens with all the pieces together, well.
It’s like going straight to game over.
‘2% is good.’
Normally, at the beginning of Chapter 2, Elnor should be at least 20% full.
However, the biggest source of stress is that both Elijah and Gideon are unable to pay attention to Elnor because of me.
As I continued to think like that, something came from Elnor.
“I’ve been wanting to die for so long.”
“…”
You’re at 2% now.
I wish people would refrain from saying things like 92% corruption progress as soon as they see the face.
“…why?”
“The person you asked me to follow was really not an ordinary human being.”
Elnor stroked her hair with a sigh.
It’s really not common for this person, let alone anyone else, to talk like this, but since the target is the target, I understand.
“…Still, I figured out the general behavior pattern.”
So, I know very well that it makes no sense to say something like this.
“…really?”
When I asked again with wide eyes, Elnor held out a bundle of paper to me.
What is written on the inside is a detailed summary of where a person was and what they were doing inside the academy during the midterm exam period.
‘…wow.’
You really did this.
I asked for it, but I actually thought it would be a level of difficulty that was close to impossible.
Also the final boss.
As I was thinking that, Elnor put her arms on either side of her waist and pushed out her chest.
Ahem, he looks like he’s making a pose. With an expressionless expression.
“You can thank me a little more…”
And then he hugs Elnor tightly.
It was something I did out of joy that I didn’t even know existed.
“You really, really worked hard, Elnor! “I will definitely repay you later!”
“…”
He leaves Elnor frozen in that position and runs away for a month.
Because I had to go right away and meet the human being who is the ‘target’ of this material.
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“…”
Elnor looked down at her uniform without saying a word.
She took off her coat with a solemn expression, then folded it up and draped it over her arm.
‘…I guess I should keep this.’
hmm.
At least I plan on not washing it for as long as possible.
As she was thinking that, she suddenly remembered Daoud’s ‘hand’ that had hugged her just moments ago.
‘Is it a little bigger than I thought?’
Then, it would be a good idea to slightly enlarge the size of the ‘ring’ being produced.
“…”
If you hand it over, what kind of expression will the man make?
Are you going to panic? Are you trying to be happy? or not.
Right on the spot, right there.
Say yes or do it.
“…don’t have unnecessary expectations.”
She muttered those words to herself and soon started walking with strict movements again.
But, nevertheless.
The corners of the mouth were slightly twisted.
He seemed unable to hide his anticipation.
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A common misconception among people who have seen the future turn into the past several times is that they will never value time.
no. Absolutely not.
Balcasus was a person who knew better than anyone else how precious even a single moment, the ‘now’, was.
It was thanks to him that I had a noble hobby of appreciating scenery.
Academy clock tower.
Sitting inside a building so high it seems to pierce the sky, I can see the sun setting across the sky better than anywhere else.
As the sunlight disappeared and a space was created where darkness slowly entered, the appearance of his arm, which was located in a place where there was no light, changed.
Rather than saying that the appearance has changed, it is rather that the ‘reality’ is revealed.
The outline melts and flows. Assimilates into the darkness and spreads poison.
A price to pay for eons. A bondage imposed on him by the laws of the world.
“…”
He looked at it like that for a moment, then smiled and patted it.
“…I think it would be good to work on my stamina a bit.”
And as soon as those words were finished, someone came up to the top of the clock tower, panting.
Jumping up this distance would be something any healthy Elfante student could do with some effort, but right now, this student was visibly depleted of his stamina, to the point where he was on the verge of death.
It was almost comical to see the bloodshot eyes and heavy breathing, but instead of laughing at it, Balcasus decided to say one more thing.
“Are you Dowd Campbell?”
“…Do you know me, Heo Eok?”
“I’m out of breath. “Please sit down for now.”
Balcasus said that and offered a seat with his gaze.
Daoud, who staggered to the seat next to him, panted for a while before finally speaking.
“How do you know about me?”
“The pioneer sent it with special instructions, so how could you not know? “They said it would be the biggest obstacle to what I can do here.”
Daoud nodded slowly.
“…okay.”
Dowd also answered in the same way and nodded his head.
In my head, I was constantly recalling information about the other person.
Boy king. ‘Background’ in Chapter 2.
The reason why it is in the background and not the final boss is because it is not an object that can be defeated.
The king of the dead who is thousands of years old.
A monster whose existence itself is closer to a ‘phenomenon’ or ‘concept’ rather than a ‘human being’.
A ruler who received the simple and warm wish that all his people would be happy for a long time in return in the most terrible form.
That’s what a person like that would do here.
If you think about the main scenario, you will get a truly absurd answer.
The next sentence was also a question that came out with the hope that it would not be as bad as that.
“…Kill all the people here, resurrect them, turn them into dead people, and then take over?”
Balcasus nodded gently.
The next words were spoken in a truly simple tone.
“In three days.”
“…”
Daoud sighed heavily.
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fantasy,
