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[271] Theraze's Lineage (4)
Even after midnight, Orkamp couldn't leave the study. Sitting at his desk, covering his face with both hands, he mumbled sentence by sentence the conversations they had at the table today.
Didn't he make a mistake, didn't he stimulate Theraje, and what variables his words would cause in the future.
It was extremely exhausting and tiring to review the words repeated every day.
But no mistakes should be made.
I had no choice but to be careful and careful until I got a card that could stand against the empress.
A voice came from behind Orkamp.
"Did you call, Your Highness?"
A man in his mid-thirties appeared through the darkness. He was an effeminate man with slender eyes as if smiling, and seven piercings hanging along the pinna of his ear.
Morrigan Arius.
In the world, he was a wizard nicknamed a grave robber and an unlocker who opened the immortal function.
As one of the Seven Madou Girls belonging to the Black Line, she was recognized for her scale magic skills and was scouted by Kazura Kingdom five years ago.
Unlike the red line, the black line has no association and therefore no rank or hierarchy.
Although they sometimes form an organization like the 7 Madou Girls, they often act individually like the grave robber Arius. In addition, the majority of criminals were pursued by the state.
There are sorcerers who make accidents on the red line and cross over to the black line, but the line is full of people who commit genocide to such an extent that such people cannot even fit into the axis.
If the name was known to some extent, the bounty started from the basic unit of 100 million, so there was even a guild that only hunted the black line in the red line.
Countries involved in the Black Line are criticized externally, but considering the political situation in Khazra, it was unavoidable.
Even though the civil war ended through an arranged marriage with Theraje, there were still many elements of political instability.
First of all, there was no way the neighboring countries would let Kazura grow, and they had to pay attention to the Theraze faction internally.
It was only natural that Orkamp, who was having a hard time increasing the power of the Red Line due to foreign checks, reached out to the Black Line.
"How did your instructions go?"
"It worked out safely. Most of the secrets must have been stolen. Perhaps Theraze will not notice."
"Right."
"Now is the time to move on to the next step. I looked at it and it seemed like a good piece. Could it be His Highness's son?"
Orkamp felt embarrassed and sighed. When he coldly abandoned his son, it was ridiculous to bring him back because he would always have a way to use it.
Arius smiled like a snake and comforted me.
"Do not worry. Doesn't that kill you too? There will be no problem."
"That child… … He said he would leave the castle."
Arius' thin narrow eyes opened slightly. A sharp flash like starlight flashed in the exposed pupil.
"okay. Well, the Unlocker doesn't care much about the world. They are the seeds that wander only in search of strange, miraculous, and unattainable things."
"Like you?"
Arius' nickname is Grave Robber. But what he was robbing was not gold or jewels.
"Well, it must be similar. Anyway, nothing changes. Shirone is not important, but Ataraxia is important."
Orkamp distorted his impression. Why is it that child? No, this is definitely an opportunity. If you miss this opportunity now, you will never be able to escape from Theraze's grip.
Orkamp never forgets the moment when he was humiliated like a male prostitute after marrying Theraje. He had nightmares every night and often woke up in a cold sweat.
Having trampled on a human being's spirit to the very bottom, she left like the wind, leaving behind only two stumbling blocks, Ji-on and Woo-rin.
Theraze has a plan to devour the world.
One of its key tasks was the Valkyrie, a multinational army organized to oppose Heaven.
A total of 24 countries participated in the scale of the army, and it was enough to end a small kingdom in three days, and Theraje was the head of the Valkyrie.
The reason Kazura Kingdom has grown rapidly in the past 20 years is also thanks to being able to take over some of Valkyrie's shares.
However, Orkamp did not see the kingdom's growth lasting long. Zion is growing well. And his last name is Theraze, not Orkamp.
Eventually, Theraze will devour Kazura. As if she had eaten herself long ago.
Then one day, intelligence arrived. It was news that a student at the magic school in the kingdom of Tormia used the power of heaven.
An investigation was launched immediately, and a shocking fact was revealed. It was the Shirone that the child had abandoned 18 years ago.
Orkamp felt like heaven was helping.
Even in Valkyrie, the army against Heaven, there are very few people who can use the power of Heaven.
According to experts, Ataraxia is an archangel's ability, and it belongs to Triple S in terms of its ability system.
In Valkyrie, there is not a single person in the past and present who can use the ability of Triple S.
Such Shirone is his bloodline. If he can make Shirone the first prince, he has a weapon against Theraje.
Not only would her position within Valkyrie be strengthened, but there was also the possibility of expelling Theraze's lineage from Kazra Castle.
Orkamp, who finally made up his mind, asked.
"Can you clone Ataraxia?"
"Because it's my major. Leave it to me."
"I don't want to hurt that kid. I want you to live the life you want."
It was a lie, of course.
The reason why Shirone was summoned was to keep Theraze in check with Ataraxia's ability.
In that respect, the existence of the Orkamp lineage was also a risk factor for Theraze's wrath.
Replicating Ataraxia's information and returning Shirone was the best result for now. No, if he hadn't called from the beginning, there wouldn't have been a need to notice Theraze.
Upon hearing the news of Ataraxia, Arius had infiltrated the Alpheas Magic School. However, the black box was already destroyed to see if there was a person whose head was spinning in the red line.
In the end, the only person in this world who could use Ataraxia was Shirone, and she had no choice but to call her to the royal castle as the next best thing.
"It's not like stealing it, it's good, so let's use it together. A son can do that much for his father, right?"
"If Shirone refuses to be the successor, I have no intention of forcing him. But we absolutely need it."
Arius nodded confidently.
"Do not worry. Please let Shirone meet for the paternity test tomorrow."
Orkamp turned his head in a puzzled way.
"A paternity test? It is a place where all ministers observe. It's to verify the lineage of the royal family, so you can't play around with it."
"Of course it is. I have no intention of interfering with the examination. first… … It's good to be clear about that, haha. But wouldn't there be a chance of its own before the inspection?"
Orkamp finally understood and nodded.
The inspection is conducted under strict control, but before the inspection, you should have been able to approach Shirone quietly.
"Just make me believe you."
"Take it easy. It will work out."
Leaving those words behind, Arius dispersed like smoke. It was the monopoly of those who use scale magic.
The door to the study opened and Eliza entered. The color of his face was not good, as if he had overheard an intimate conversation.
"What is it, at this late hour?"
Eliza put her hands together and begged.
"Honey, this is our son. I don't know what's going on, but don't put the kid in danger."
"No need to worry. just… … It's just a political issue. Don't worry and go back."
"How can I not worry? Don't you feel guilty too? Don't break her heart anymore!"
Orkamp's impression was terribly crumpled.
"guilty? If we hadn't abandoned the child, Kazura would have become a vassal of the Yakma. I would have been decapitated by the guillotine, and you, too, would have been made a plaything for foreign officials. Did you really want that to happen?"
Eliza shivered with a pale face. She knew better than anyone what happens to royalty who lose a war.
I never wanted to go through something like that.
Eliza went back to her room without a word. In the future, I will enjoy the same life as now. She had no intention of giving up the position of queen to get anything she wanted.
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A village 14 kilometers away from the capital of Kazura.
Armin of Gwangan, the Eternal Reflector, was on a special mission while staying in the small town of Toshka.
Of course, the profession of a painter was still valid. Although he lost his eyes, the light in his orbit allowed him to see the other side of the world.
The charcoal passing over the drawing paper drew lines as rough as his emotions.
I didn't like my hand movements today.
Since the spirit of the artist is bound to be included in the work, as the painting was completed, only a distraught mind stood out.
"Whoa."
Armin stopped and put the charcoal down.
Due to the nature of his job, he comes into contact with information from around the world and also passes it on. In the eyes of the general public, the world seems to be submerged in silence, but numerous turbulences are forming under the surface.
'Shirone… … .'
The person who has been talked about the most by those who are active in the abyss lately is, of course, Shirone.
Armin was happy when he started reading an article about Shirone in Spirit magazine.
I thought that the outstanding talent that I felt at the time was finally shining.
However, the moment I learned what the magic circle introduced in the article was, I was shocked.
I don't know how Shirone acquired the ability of an archangel, but it was an event worthy of attention from the world's heads of state.
And yesterday, I gathered intelligence that Shirone was invited by Kazura Kingdom.
Orkamp is the son he lost 18 years ago.
The veracity of the rumors could not be ascertained, but if true, the choice of Kazura Kingdom was excellent.
On the other hand, it was dangerous for Shirone.
The kingdom of Kazra was a country under the influence of Theraje, the head of the Valkyries and the empress of the Kashan Empire.
It was too huge a torrent for Shirone, an unfinished magician, to get caught up in.
"What are you doing? He said he's busy today, but he's not drawing."
Keira came in with the side dishes she bought at the market.
On paper, she is a wife, but in reality, a watchman, she frowned at Armin's pensive look.
"uh? huh."
Armin hurriedly got out of his thoughts and picked up the charcoal, but he couldn't escape Keira's attention.
Even if she loses her senses a little, she is also a person active in the abyss. She must have guessed what Armin was thinking.
"… … ."
Keira waited for Armin to tell the truth without putting down the shopping cart.
But he was just stirring the charcoal as if nothing had happened.
Not knowing what he was thinking because his eyes were covered with a cloth was the second most irritating thing about Keira dealing with him.
"You're not thinking the wrong way, are you?"
Armin's hand froze. He frowned in displeasure as he turned to Keira and asked again.
"vagary?"
"I mean Shirone. Of course, you have to give, but it's not our job to intervene. It is an order from the superior to wait until the Kazura Kingdom draws its own conclusions."
Armin threw the charcoal at random and stood up.
"Kazura Kingdom is involved with the black line wizard. You know their skills better than anyone. Shirone is also an important figure for us. By the time a conclusion is reached, it will be too late."
"That's why it's even worse. At the top, collisions with the black line are strictly controlled. Better leave it to the red line this time too."
"It's not that easy to think about. The reason they took Shirone… … ."
Keira's eyes turned cold.
"Armin, I'll say it again, don't be rash. This is an order as a superior, not as a colleague. If you don't follow my instructions, you will have no choice but to take out the oath of agreement."
Armin closed his mouth and glared at Keira. When she disobeys her instructions, her loved ones get hurt. Of course, Siena was also included in the list.
Keira got goosebumps as the light eyes hidden inside the bandages emitted a cold light.
But I couldn't give up.
They have been avoiding conflict with the Black Line for 40 years. Breaking the balance of power now would only lead to greater disaster.
Armin sighed and walked to the window to take in the view outside. Although winter had entered, the sun was still shining on the world with great power.
"… … Are you going to come out like this?"
"I can't help it. That's my job."
Keira struggled to portray a calm voice. She also didn't want to bully those who reached the ultimate in time magic as a sorceress.
However, the agreement oath is valid at the top. It was something she couldn't decide, so she had to convince Armin by any means necessary. everything was for him
Armin nodded coldly.
"Is it your job to tangle me, to bind me, to restrain me?"
Keira put on a slightly unfortunate expression.
"okay! If you're angry, you'd rather curse. I will accept any insult. But you can't go anywhere until the order is given. That's my job."
Armin's breathing hardened.
Feeling as if a wild beast was roaring, Keira hurriedly put her right hand into her bosom.
In a one-on-one match, Keira is at a bit of a disadvantage. But she had her believer side.
The oath of agreement held in the right hand could be invoked at any time.
"Whoa, you're really doing too much."
Armin let out a long sigh and ended the confrontation that seemed to dry up his blood. Then he walked over to the table and gently caressed the flowers in the vase.
A flower that was forcibly picked by someone and trapped in a glass bottle. Perhaps your situation is no different from this flower.
"Keira… … ."
Armin's voice was melancholy. Kay also relaxed her expression and approached as if she understood his feelings.
"Armin, I'm sorry. but… … ."
"No one can hold me down."
At that moment, Armin turned to Keira and said. Then he swung his hand and dropped the vase to the floor.
Keira's gaze moved reflexively toward the vase.
'Oops!'
I lost sight of Armin for a moment. By the time he realized that fact, the time force field had already been activated.
The vase that had fallen upside down stopped in the air, and Keira, unable to return her gaze, hardened like a doll.
Armin was nowhere to be seen in the frozen time.
(end of volume 11)
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[272] 1. Hostile friendly relations (1)
The morning of the capital of Kazura was bright.
Shirone waited in the waiting room set up by the Inspection Department to take a paternity test.
It was not impossible to visit, but since it was a place that the nobles of Kazura paid attention to, no one came.
Once the paternity test is over, you can't go back to your old life. What will your future be like?
"Whoa, I'm nervous for nothing."
"Nothing to worry about. It's a simple test."
Shirone raised his head.
A tall, slim man stood there. He didn't have a cold impression, but he was a man with an eerie sting.
A faint shudder ran through his nerves. It was the same feeling as when I first met Armin.
"No way, Unlocker?"
The man bowed politely in exchange for an answer.
"Your introduction is late. It's called Arius. I'm in charge of His Highness Orkamp's advisory."
Shirone opened her eyes narrowly and set up a vigilant blade.
"What did that person come for?"
The waiting room is an enclosed space by human standards. It was never safe to be alone with a master who had infiltrated such a place without anyone knowing.
"I just want to meet you. Unlockers have something in common."
Arius freely showed his temperament as if he understood Shirone's feelings of trembling at the resonance.
"I have heard of Shirone-kun's heroic story. Especially the Photon Cannon, I was impressed. Perhaps a cell controlling mass?"
Shirone's tension rose. If the opponent was an enemy, it was not good to see his ability.
Arius raised both hands, showing no hostility.
"You don't have to be too vigilant. It's pure interest. You could call it a fan. For reference, let me introduce my ability… … ."
"Is it scale magic?"
"Oh, why do you think so?"
"This is a room that is blocked on all six sides. You can't get in with only space movement magic. If you distort time and space at the same time, there is only scale magic."
Arius readily admitted. It was also not a special secret among the wizards who worked on this floor.
"you're right. More than half of unlockers are scale mages. Did you know this too?"
"No, I didn't know that."
It was the first time Shirone had heard of it. More than half of the unlockers were scale mages.
Well, in hindsight, Armin's magic could also be called a kind of scale magic. Because time and space cannot be separated.
"It is not clear why there are so many scale mages among unlockers. I can only guess that it has something to do with Immortal Function's tendency. In that respect, Shirone-kun's batteries are quite unique. The ability to handle mass is extremely rare. I really envy you."
"No, it's not that great… … ."
Armin cut off his words by sticking his face in.
"I am stronger though."
It was childish to say that it came from the mouth of a high-level wizard. But Arius didn't care.
"I want to make sure of this."
"Oh, of course."
Shirone did not deny it. He was a skilled person hired by the king of a country, so he was a great senior to magic school students.
Then Arius tilted his head in surprise.
"what? Isn't that too easy to admit? Too much humility is poison."
"yes? no. I am just a student."
"Of course, magic power is still lacking. But you never know what will happen if you cast Ataraxia, right?"
Shirone was taken aback. Ataraxia is the language of heaven. No one knew of it except for acquaintances, and even in academic journals, Killline used the term magic amplification.
'This person has also been to heaven.'
Arius stared into Shirone's eyes. As if he were trying to find a little fairy living inside his pupil. The corner of his mouth went up slightly after confirming that the keyword was properly imprinted.
"How do you know Ataraxia?"
"haha! Most wizards who have played on this floor for a while know. It is the organ of Archangel Ichael. Of course, it was shocking that humans could master it."
"Then have you ever been to heaven?"
Arius nodded nonchalantly.
"Once a long time ago. But it wasn't a particularly fun place for me. However, information is constantly being collected. Because humanity's survival is at stake. We all owe a debt to Miro. She does, but thanks to her, she also became the greatest wizard, so wouldn't she be unfair?"
Arius' words came to Shirone, who only had thoughts of sacrifice for Miro's choice.
"Is Mr. Miro the best unlocker?"
Arius smiled self-deprecatingly.
"Well, wouldn't it? In fact, how do we know who is the best? But she did save mankind. And even now, we are staying in a different dimension that we cannot challenge. No mage born in this era will be able to overcome the maze's stronghold. It's unfortunate."
Although it sounded cold, it wasn't without reason.
Everyone should have a chance to make their dreams come true. Otherwise, this world that Miro protected with sacrifice would be as good as already dead.
"okay. But Miro-san also thinks so… … ."
"haha! Of course I know! Don't take it too seriously. If it had not been for Orberg, the creator of turn undead magic, mankind would have been conquered by the Necromancers. It must be the physiology of magic that the first factor changes depending on the situation. Besides, there already existed the best wizard in this world that no one could surpass."
"Are you the best wizard? Who is that?"
Shirone remembered the names of several people.
Kergos who established the theory of photonization? Ibris, the creator of the ignition magic Ignite? Perhaps it was Gloria who compiled the four-way system of the Spirit Zone.
"The greatest wizard in history… … Mackline Guffin."
Shirone hit her knees in pity.
"ah! I knew!"
The wizard who installed the gate to heaven in Kergo Autonomous Region. I could tell from Ikael's words how great a wizard he was.
"Who is Guffin?"
Arius scratched his head as if he was vague about answering.
"Hmm, I really don't know. There are no records of guffins. Opinions are divided even as to whether he really existed in the world."
"what? But the guffin… … ."
"yes. His achievements are all over the world. But all that remains are ruins. There are no historical records of real guffins. Even now, archaeologists roam the world looking for traces of guffins, but no record of any form has been found. Even folk tales."
"How can that be?"
Shirone was puzzled.
Every human being always leaves traces of his life. It was normal for everyone in the world to know that even so-and-so without fame was enough to go down in the yard where the record came down through acquaintances.
"Whether Guffin is a real person is still a controversial issue in the academic world. Some scholars claim that he never had contact with intelligent life during his lifetime. However, there is another hypothesis that is currently in the limelight."
The man called the greatest wizard in history evaporated without leaving any records. Shirone thought that maybe this was a great magic.
Arius raised a finger and said.
"Guffins existed in the world. But the hypothesis is that for some reason the world has forgotten him."
When I heard those words, I had a memory that came to my mind. It was an anecdote heard from the heavenly fairy Peope.
Archangel Ichael is said to have committed an unforgivable sin. But the subjects of heaven do not know what sin it is.
It's because Ankera erased his memory.
"Guppins definitely existed in the world, but now they are in a state of non-existence. In the academic world, this is called Guffin erasure, or reset."
"If it's a reset… … ."
"It is possible that Guffin simply expunged his name from the Akashic Records. But then the world must be a modified whole. But why do Guffin ruins still exist? The theory of reset suggests an answer to that. In other words, the world we experience has been initialized once at some point."
To Shirone, who had not yet reached the depths of his intellect, Arius' words sounded like the nonsense of a lunatic. Even so, the reason why I couldn't change my mind was the tendency of the unlocker to fall into this kind of problem.
"There is a 'crack field verification experiment' as a representative evidence of guffin erasure. The total amount of time and energy in our world is subtly misaligned."
Arius stretched out his ten fingers and pretended to hold the sphere.
"The Akashic Records as a whole are perfect. Therefore, this world cannot lose its perfection. But cracks can happen. A crack is a personality, not a deficiency. Scholars speculate that traces of Reset remain in the cracks."
Shirone couldn't believe it. However, if many scholars are serious about it, it was not an absurd story.
"If the reset is true, does that mean everyone in the world is living the same life a second time?"
"It will be like that. Don't think hard. Time does not flow, it is perceived. Let's say, for example, that humans began 10,000 years ago. Did today's people wait 10,000 years to live today? no. They didn't even wait a second. This is because time is recognized from the moment you are born. So, scholars cite déjà vu as evidence of reset. It feels like reliving what you've been through before. This is also a cognitive error caused by the brain mistaking the time before and after initialization."
Arius raised his index finger and asked.
"Then, here is the problem. How could Macklein Guffin reset the world?"
The words automatically popped into Shirone's head.
"Immortal Function."
Arius nodded in satisfaction.
"That's right. If you expand your mind endlessly, the ego dissolves. However, in any phenomenon, there is a critical point. If you can perfectly control the immortal function, you will be in such a contradictory state that it is both infinite and finite. In other words, it becomes a whole with a self."
Arius's explanation awakened a similar concept known to Syrone. To be whole with a self is, in other words, to have a self in everything. And the people of the world called such a being a god.
"okay. A man named Guffin… … ."
Shirone finally realized. Why is McLean Guffin the best wizard in the world that no one can surpass?
"yes. McLean Guffin… … ."
Arius said with a smile.
"He is an infinite wizard unprecedented in human history."
It was the second time after Armin to hear that he was an infinite wizard, but the feeling of accepting it was much stronger.
At the time, I was ignorant of Immortal Function and the Akashic Records. But now, the process of how humans can claim the divine personhood has been vaguely drawn.
"I don't know what era the Guffins are from. 100 years ago? 1,000 years ago? Maybe even before humans began. However, regarding the timing of the reset, the prevailing theory is that it was 18 years ago. As of that point, Guffin's achievements are not appearing. Coincidentally, 18 years ago was also the year the time-space of the labyrinth was born."
Arius talked about the possibility, but Shirone heard directly from Ikael that Miro was the successor to Guffin.
Also, if it was 18 years ago… … It was also the year he was born.
But I didn't think deeply about it. Who is the only person who was born 18 years ago?
Arius checked his watch. With little time left for the inspection, it was time for him to focus on his original duties.
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[273] 1. Hostile friendly relations (2)
He approached Shirone and asked for a handshake.
"I must go. I can't be away for a long time. Shirone-kun is also an Unlocker, so knowing these things will help you work as a unique member of the magical society."
Shirone quickly grabbed Arius' hand.
"yes. It really helped me a lot. thank you."
"haha! There is nothing to be thankful for. From now on, I intend to steal your Ataraxia."
Arius smiled coldly, but Shirone couldn't see his expression. for he was already asleep and dropping his head deeply.
High-level sleep magic cuts the target's consciousness like a knife, making them unable to feel even the disconnection of mental waves. Even if Shirone's consciousness was revived and clung to the memories that had been cut off, he wouldn't feel anything strange.
"Shall we start soon?"
Arius is a scale magician who handles the mental system and uses a magic called Dive that penetrates the human mind.
Among the 12 levels of the human mind, it can penetrate anywhere except for the 12th level shell layer, which is the realm of intellect.
However, the environment inside the human mind was so dangerous that even 10 lives were not enough to dive recklessly.
So, most divers use a method of throwing a net on the surface of the water and extracting only the information they want, and keywords play a key role in that.
Arius, who unexpectedly injected keywords into Shirone to remind her of Ataraxia, turned around and warmed up before casting her dive magic.
Even now, the place where dozens of divers die a year is the human spirit, but like a magician of the 7 Magicians, he cast magic without hesitation.
"Dive. Ataraxia."
As the breakaway spirit zone shrunk to an extreme scale, it infiltrated Shirone's head. At the same time, Arius' figure disappeared from the waiting room.
It wasn't until about 5 minutes later that he reappeared. He was on his knees and his clothes were wet with sweat, like someone who had been in and out of water.
Arius caught his breath and stood up slowly. After looking at Shirone with a puzzled expression for a long time, he was about to move on when he heard the official's voice from outside the door.
"Shirone-sama, the trial will be held in a while. Please join us."
Arius giggled and clicked his tongue, activating the Scale Wizard's proprietary flicker and disappearing from the waiting room.
"what?"
Shirone blinked and looked around.
I fell asleep for five minutes, but my consciousness was so neatly cut that it was like five minutes that did not exist.
In a state of consciousness that had been severed and then sealed, I could only think that Arius had suddenly disappeared while shaking hands.
'You're really new to it. Well, Armin-ssi was like that too.'
When there was no answer from Shirone even after a while, the official opened the door and came in.
"Shirone-sama, you have to come out now."
"Oh, sorry. I will go now."
Shirone followed the official into the courtroom.
The nobles of Kazura were seated in the jury, and two chairs were placed side by side under the judge's seat.
Instead of evidence, various tools were lined up in the place where evidence was stored, and alchemists and wizards were checking them.
Shirone sat down in the chair on the right and waited for a while. Loud shouts were heard from outside the courtroom, and the door opened.
"His Highness Orkamp is coming!"
Amidst the nobles standing up and being greeted, Orkamp entered with a commanding stride.
He looked at Shirone's condition without even paying attention to the other nobles. Arius must have already contacted him, but he did not know if he had succeeded in cloning Ataraxia.
"Let's get started."
Arius, who was sitting next to Shirone, gave instructions, and the judge proceeded with the examination.
The sorcerer drew blood from the two with a syringe.
The moment the needle was inserted into the king's body, the judge's atmosphere cooled.
After the blood was drawn to Shirone, the alchemist mixed the blood of the two species in a substance called oxtamine. When the beaker was shaken, the liquid changed from deep purple to transparent water.
The alchemist explained.
"Oxtamine-mixed blood will be kept under vacuum for three days. If the test is positive, the child is the parent, and if the test is negative, the child is not the child."
When the alchemist handed over the blood, the judge placed it in an alchemy chest called the Caspian.
When the lid was closed, the air was released and turned into a vacuum.
It was perfect for inspections that required security because it would break if even a little air penetrated into it.
The judge raised the caspi and announced.
"This Caspian will go into the Vault and be placed in the Inner Garden. The royal guards will monitor it 24 hours a day, and any noble who has permission to enter the castle can check it at any time. However, crossing the access limit line is strictly prohibited. If a separate monitor is attached, the identity must be registered within an hour."
Shirone nodded at the inspection department's judgment.
If you expose the safe to an unspecified number of people, you can't do nonsense because each other becomes each other's watcher.
"With the above, we will finish the inspection of the first prince of Kazura Kingdom."
The trial ended with the judge lowering the gavel.
Orkamp, like a busy man, left the courtroom without even saying that he had done a good job with Shirone.
Shirone, who knew Orkamp's personality, didn't care anymore. Rather, he was concerned about the fact that he hadn't contacted Reina since last night.
As a legal representative, I know that you are hectic because you have to pay for all administrative work. And because of that, he was able to spend leisurely like Hanryang.
But isn't that why you brought Amy? It was strange that no message had come, no matter how far away the lodgings were.
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"Failed?"
Orkamp's face contorted.
It was the first time I had heard it since I hired Arius. It was also something that should never have been said.
The reason he took the criticism and scouted the criminals of the black line was because he believed in his skills. But what about failure?
"sorry. I succeeded in casting the net, but I couldn't replicate it."
Divers bring concepts sunk in the depths of the unconscious to the surface through keywords, and this process is described as casting a net.
"What is the reason? Didn't they say that if you just plant keywords, you will succeed unconditionally?"
"If it is a clone, it is still possible. It just doesn't have to be."
"Isn't that necessary?"
Arius put on a bitter expression as he recalled the situation at the time.
"Ataraxia was encapsulated."
"What is encapsulation? Is it a password?"
"no. Passwords are rules. Write 100 letters on a strip of paper that is 1 meter long. It is read by rolling it on a wooden block of a certain thickness and reading the letters reflected on one side. If the sentence is revealed, it is the password. So what about encapsulation? Write clear sentences on strips of paper one meter long. And then you throw it away randomly. There are no patterns, and you can't solve them. What I actually saw was not ataraxia, but an information cloud with all sorts of information tangled like threads."
Arius raised his index finger and continued.
"Then why is there no need to duplicate it? Keywords remind the opponent of a specific concept. For example, something like this. Apples are delicious. Then, an apology comes to your mind. But that's the apology you think, not the perfect apology. The perfect apology is dissolved in the unconscious in a preverbal form. In the end, thoughts revealed through keywords are just shadows. Usually that's enough, but when it's encapsulated like this, it's useless. If you clone an information cloud, it is just an information cloud."
Orkamp couldn't blame Arius. Because I understood. Also, to blame him would be to expose one's own ignorance.
"Then what are you going to do now? We absolutely need Ataraxia."
"First, let's talk to Shirone. I guess I'll have to look at Ataraxia myself to find a solution. What kind of information system is it, and what is the triggering principle? Only after that information has been gathered will I be able to speak. Of course, the door is installed so that you can go back in at any time."
"It's a demonstration of Ataraxia… … ."
Orkamp didn't like Arius' proposal.
Since Shirone is a clever child, there was a high probability that he had guessed that he had not been invited to the royal castle simply for a paternity test.
If the original purpose was brought out in such a situation, the wounds that Shirone would receive would be enormous.
If it's to protect the kingdom, you can hear the stigma of being a mean father. However, he wanted to avoid a situation where Shirone refused to cooperate.
"Isn't that too blatant? I'm sure you'll doubt it."
"Your Highness, it is a major event in which the first prince changes. The Theraze faction will also try to win within three days of the test results. If we don't take advantage of the priority of negotiating with Shirone, the initiative will shift to Theraze."
Orkamp pondered carefully.
Do you embrace Shirone to the end, or do you use him and throw him away? Either way, the sooner the better.
"If you're going to do it, wouldn't it be better to be grandiose?"
Arius responded with a cunning eye smile.
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On her way to her parents' quarters, Shirone stopped in the hallway on the second floor. An unknown official, the messenger of Zeon, was blocking the road. It was amazing how he found himself like a ghost in this vast castle.
"Shirone-sama, you should go with me."
Shirone straightened her back and pulled her chin in.
I certainly wouldn't call it fun, but avoiding it wasn't a good option.
Rather than getting stabbed in the back of the head while running away, it was more effective to meet them in person and see how they reacted.
"Guide me."
"It is also an excellent choice. Please follow me."
The official took Shirone to the basement. Because it was a place where goods warehouses were concentrated, the floating population was extremely small, and the division was complicated like a maze because of frequent expansion work.
The place we arrived at was the outermost one, and there was a door that could be entered further from the wall.
It was not a room that originally existed.
"This is it. Please go in."
Shirone pulled the doorknob without slowing down.
Contrary to the expectation that there would be a room, a square cave with a burning torch stretched out, and another door was installed 15 meters in front.
double entry door.
I don't think I would have chosen this structure for fun, but I couldn't come up with a convincing reason for that.
About halfway through the cave, the official slammed the door shut. It must have been to convey a message to someone.
Shirone, who had stopped in shock, took another deep breath and opened the second door.
It was an all white room.
It was all marble, not painted, and various items were displayed on the shelves along the wall.
I didn't see anything particularly luxurious, but knowing Ji-on's tendency, I felt uncomfortable.
Ji-on and Wu-rin were drinking tea at the table. Seeing Wu Lin relieved her a little, but she realized that even such a thought was dangerous and erased it from her mind.
"Come. what are you doing Come on in."
Shirone couldn't move his feet. Ji-on and Wu-rin were looking at him with mischievous eyes.
However, it was impossible to stand in front of the door all the time, so I stepped forward while being wary of all directions as much as possible.
At that moment, the floor suddenly collapsed and the body fell forward.
"Ugh! what!"
Shirone hurriedly raised his head. The floor was soft, so I wasn't shocked, but when I heard Ji-on and Woo-rin giggling, I was embarrassed to the point that even my ears turned red.
'What kind of floor is so soft?'
Crawling and crawling around, I touched the hard floor at a certain boundary.
"Are you okay, brother? I'm sorry for kidding you. But was it fun?"
Uorin came over and held out her hand.
Standing up holding her hand, Shirone looked back at the spot where he had fallen. There were no distinguishing features from other floors.
"What's this?"
"It's
"Anywhere… … what?"
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Uorin scratched the floor where Shirone fell with his finger. The transparent vinyl peeled off and landed in her hand.
"braided! That's it. Look at the floor again."
Unlike when Shirone fell down when he tried to press it with his foot, the hardness of the marble that matched common sense came through. I tried knocking it with full weight, but it was the same as expected.
"Are you curious? With this, you can take a nap even on rocky ground. Even this is possible. Take a good look."
Uorin walked over to the taller eagle sculpture and covered it with vinyl. Like a lie, the sculpture sank to reveal a flat floor.
She pressed down on her skirt and jumped up, smacking her butt. Her ass burrowed into her soft floor and her plump bouncing.
Her actions were childish, but Shirone looked at her seriously. I couldn't figure out what could be causing this to happen.
It's not science. It wasn't even magic.
Shirone looked around seriously. I finally realized why the items in the room were not luxurious. This was the place where the most expensive things in the world were gathered.
Uorin smiled and said.
"that's right. This is a place to collect objects."
I expected it, but when I heard the words that came out of my mouth, I was in a realistic shock.
It reminded me of the objects on the surface that belonged to Mara Baalb in heaven.
I shuddered at the bizarreness at the time, but the shock now was on a different level.
'You mean everything here is an object?'
Tableware is in the kitchen, books are in the library, etc. Arrangement is determined according to the function of the object. However, the items here were not arranged in random order, and there was no consistency in the order in which they were displayed.
At a rough count, there were about 50 or more objects on display. It was possible because the Theraze family ruled the continent.
While Shirone was lost, Ji-on approached. In his hand was the Spirit Journal.
The reaction was predictably cynical. He raised the corner of his mouth as if it were not the same, and said while holding a magazine.
"A genius wannabe wizard?"
Shirone didn't even want to reply.
"Of course magic is a great power. I admit it. But, isn't that kind of ability nothing compared to an object? The annual salary of a 3rd class archmage working in Kazura Castle is about 30 million gold. How many archmages can I hire if I sell one of these items?"
"What do you want to say?"
"No matter how brilliant a wizard is, in the end, it's just a dog of the royal family. A ruler's talent is not determined by magic."
Zion held the spirit magazine at eye level with Shirone and dropped it. And he went back past Shirone, stomping through magazines as if he didn't know anything.
"It would be nice, since I can become the first prince in three days. how is it? Do you feel like a king already?"
Now that the paternity test is over, it is clear that the nobles' quarrel will become more heated. In such a situation, it was natural for Jion, the core of power, to check Shirone's psychological state.
"I should have said that, right? I'm not interested. When the results come out, I will go home."
"Huh, I guess so."
Zion didn't believe it.
Who in the world would refuse the king's seat? Even if there is such a person, it is because he has not yet tasted the sweetness of power.
Power guarantees all kinds of pleasures that human beings crave.
Once he becomes the first prince, no matter how much character development Shirone is, her thoughts will inevitably change.
"There is no use in pretending to be aloof. Because this is the kingdom Especially for me, that trick doesn't work."
Ji-on snatched
"With one toy like this, I could buy the whole magic school you attend. In an instant, I will become your teacher. Your master will have to crawl between my crotches. But what? Not interested in the throne? Do you think I would believe that?"
Shirone realized that Jion is an extremely materialistic person. The reason he went to school was to gain the intangible value contained in them, not the visible things.
I've heard that
The ability of an object to break common sense could be worth as much as it was used.
For example, what if the safe containing the 'spirit's essence' was concealed?
No matter how expensive the object is, it is not even worth bread compared to the essence of the spirits, which are only 17 in the world (fire 2, water 3, wind 5, earth 7).
Once equipped, it is said that its value exceeds the budget of a small kingdom because it can cast magic of that attribute as well as block 100% of magic of the same attribute.
After all, there are many people in the world who absolutely need it, and they will spare no expense to get what they want.
Theraje's family could have bought it for fun, but it was just Zeon's misunderstanding to think that the object was expensive simply out of a collector's desire.
"I think it would be better to transfer
"haha! That's the privilege of royalty. good book? Even gold will be used as a pot stand."
Shirone gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger. Since they were different from each other, they couldn't agree on even the smallest things.
"it's okay. I'll go back when I'm done talking."
Staying longer would only hurt my feelings, so I headed for the door, but Uorin ran up to me and pulled me by the sleeve.
"wait for a sec! I also have business with Shirone oppa. I have something I want to show you. Come this way."
Shirone couldn't firmly refuse if it was Uorin.
First of all, he was a conversation partner, and there were times when he supported himself among the arrogant royals. Above all, she was the daughter of Theraje, who had great power.
"Quickly, quickly. Come this way."
When Shirone was taken away by Uorin, Ji-on laughed at him, but in reality his situation was not much different.
When Uorin said that she had business to do, she didn't say anything and just followed her younger sister.
After sitting Shirone at the table, Uorin brought a small box.
It was a structure with a shabby rectangular wooden frame and a hemispherical interior. In the center, there was an arrow-shaped pointer with finger stains on it.
"This is an objet called
It is an easy word that even a child can understand, but Shirone felt that something essential was missing, as if there was no subject or object.
"Huh, isn't it weird? At first everything is like that. Objects are objects that fall outside common sense, so there are many cases where it doesn't make sense when you come across
"That's right. The weirdest thing is to leave it behind. who the hell It's just a thing."
"The
Shirone realized why the entrance door here has a double structure.
It needed a third place where people would not pass by either inside or outside.
"
Shirone turned her gaze to the direction Uorin had pointed to.
It may have been quite old, but the paint had peeled off, but the brightness was different. The size of the area was different, and the letters were engraved on the inside. It was difficult to see because it was blurry, but it was clear that it was not the language of Tormia.
Uorin explained the four areas one by one.
"The letters written here are the language of the Gypsies of the Eastern Mountains. In translation, it is a simple gift, a gift that feels good, an excessive gift, and a miracle. As a result of measuring radian values, modest gifts account for approximately 75 percent, feel-good gifts for 20 percent, excessive gifts for 4 percent, and miracles for 1 percent."
"Hmm… … ."
The fact that 75% of simple gifts are present means that the difference in gifts is quite high. I was looking forward to the excessive gift of 4% probability, but I was more curious about what the miracle was.
Since it can only be turned once a day, a simple calculation would take a miracle within 100 days. However, given the concept of probability, it could have taken much longer than that.
Shirone carefully pointed to the roulette pointer, lest it even touch her fingertips.
"Can I turn this arrow?"
"yes. That's why I waited for my brother to come."
"huh? me?"
"Take a look. I will give the gift from here to my brother."
Shirone blinked at the unexpected words.
If he had as much wealth as Woo-rin, even the best gift would not attract him, but he wasn't the type to readily yield to others unless he knew what was going to happen.
"Probability… … ."
In any case, it was an opportunity to directly experience the object.
Shirone also didn't have any particular desire for presents. However, I was very curious about what kind of gift would come out.
Perhaps that is the value of this objet?
The excitement you feel while imagining a present.
In that sense,
"At least a simple gift is guaranteed. Then can I try it?"
"Sure. That's what I do every day."
Uorin readily agreed and added an explanation.
"All you have to do is flick the tip of the indicator with your finger. As a result of the experiment, it was judged invalid if it did not rotate more than 10 times. That doesn't mean you're deprived of a day's opportunity, so there's no need to be nervous."
"Oh, that's right."
Shirone's eyes lit up with interest.
Why must it go more than ten laps? This is because if there is no limit on the number of revolutions, you can hit the whistle just by gently pushing the indicator.
'It's really strange. Even though it's an object, there are rules at stake, like eating out.'
At that moment, a good idea popped into my head.
"This, maybe I can keep getting miracles."
Then, Uorin's eyes lit up like Shirone's.
An eye to analyze an object from multiple angles is a prerequisite for an objet collector. In that sense, Shirone had the temperament of a collector.
"As expected, it's different because it's a wizard. You can adjust your senses and turn exactly 3,600 degrees, right?"
"that's right. Or hire a professional gambler. If you feel the sensitivity of the roulette and adjust the power, you can always pay the same price."
"Good idea. But unfortunately it's impossible. I've already done it. I think the position is probably determined through a specific random number conversion when the roulette wheel is turned."
"Hmm, doesn't that mean
If it is an object that gambles, at least the probability must be fair. Otherwise, there would be no need to have an interface to experiment with probabilities in the first place.
Uorin felt a strong sense of kinship with Shirone.
In fact, she had several other people play roulette besides Shirone. But she was mostly preoccupied with the gift she would receive rather than being fascinated by the nature of her object.
There were times when I saw him praying for an expensive gift to come out in front of the roulette wheel, and he got annoyed and left.
It is said that an object collector needs two things, one is an interesting object and the other is an audience who appreciates the object.
Zion sometimes finds decent objects, but he's really bad at it.
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But Shirone was different.
In her opinion,
In that sense, Shirone's propensity to explore objects had something in common with himself when he first obtained
"that's right. That's why I once invited a master of schema. He was a world-class professional gambler, although he cannot be named. I hit 10 times with the same force for 10 days, but the results were different each time. But I still see it as valid as a gamble."
"why? Did you find any other characteristics?"
Ji-on couldn't bear the boredom and yawned.
Of course, he knows that it is important to grasp the
However, such headaches can only be done by the lower ones. The royal family simply buys objects and enjoys them.
Either way, Uorin's gaze was focused only on Shirone.
"It is because of the statistics. It's been exactly 1,003 days since I got my hands on this roulette. In other words, 1,002 times except today. Among them, miracles came out twice. 823 simple gifts, 171 pleasant gifts, and 6 excessive gifts."
Shirone understood what Uorin was trying to say.
"Aha, probability and statistics roughly match. If so, the variable should be considered fair. Maybe that variable is something that humans can't control… … ?"
Uorin pointed at Shirone and shouted.
"Exactly! The fact that statistics follow probability means that there is no trick. Therefore, this objet still has value as a tool for gambling."
Shirone rested her chin on her chin and was lost in thought.
Statistically speaking, fair rules exist. But even the world's best gamblers couldn't pay the same. Then, in the end, it was said that it is a variable that activates in an area that humans cannot control.
"Is it an extremely sensitive sensor, or is it uncontrollable with muscle strength?"
"yes. That's what experts say too. They said it would be an error at the quantum level."
It's the quantum level.
Certainly, it was impossible to control the weight of electrons, which are lighter than atoms, with muscle power. In the end, it means that although it looks childish, it is an extremely precise object.
Shirone inspected
From the outside, it just looked like an old antique. Crude wooden case. A miniature clown was smiling and childish pictures were drawn on the hemispherical surface.
Suddenly, I thought of the children in the gypsy village having fun playing roulette. Normally, it would be a heartwarming sight, but now I felt a bit creepy.
"If a miracle comes out, what kind of gift will you give?"
Wu Lin's face hardened coldly.
"I can't tell you that."
Shirone stared blankly at her. Then she came back with a cute expression, sticking out her tongue as if she had never done that.
"Hehe, just kidding. It's no fun if you tell me in advance. Ah, come back now."
"Um, is that so?"
Shirone also stopped analyzing and prepared to go into battle.
I try to snap my fingers, but it is impossible to control with human power anyway.
Just leave everything to luck. Towards a childish future where only pleasure awaits.
"Then let's begin."
Shirone put her finger on the tip of the indicator and flicked it.
tyrriri. The arrow turned with a sound that could only be heard from a toy.
Uorin looked up at him with his eyes shining. Just this time, Zion seemed to be interested as well, so he crossed her arms and fixed her eyes on her roulette wheel.
When the indicator stopped, Uorin hit the table and stood up.
"wow! It is an excessive gift! This is a 4 percent chance!"
Shirone was so nervous that she couldn't even feel the joy of winning at such a low probability.
The roulette ran exactly according to
smart!
Shirone turned to the door at the sound of a knock. But no matter how long he waited, he couldn't feel any more presence.
"come! Brother, get out quickly!"
Shirone walked quickly to the door. On the other hand, it took quite a long time to prepare the mind before opening the door.
As I pulled the doorknob, I saw a landscape of torches burning in a square cave.
Not even pretending to be popular, not a single fly flew around.
Shirone remembered
A shudder ran down my spine when I saw the gift that appeared all at once.
This is an enclosed space. I didn't even hear the first door open. So, who the hell knocked?
"Brother, show me quickly. I mean, I'm curious."
At Uorin's urging, Shirone took the gift and set it down on the table with a feeling of embarrassment.
Ji-on and Woo-rin pulled their necks out like turtles and examined them.
"It's your brother's, so let him solve it."
When I pulled the red ribbon, the square bundle came loose by itself.
It was a romantic sight, but Shirone handled the gift with care, like an explosive.
"huh? What is this?"
The gift box contained a porcelain doll.
It was a three-headed girl with black hair that reached her ankles. Eyelashes were long, and jeweled pupils looked like real human eyes.
It wasn't a particularly grotesque form, but Shirone felt disgust to the point that he didn't even want to touch it.
It is said that the point where humans feel the most fear is the middle point between the unfamiliar and the familiar.
It was the same with porcelain dolls.
The proportions are messy and lifeless, but the hair, eyelashes, and eyes are the same as those of humans, which instills fear in the viewer.
Uorin, on the other hand, opened her eyes wide and showed interest.
"Oh, this?"
Unknowingly, Uorin, who had lost her hand to the doll, hesitated and looked at Shirone. She may feel burdened if you show interest even after you promise to give her a gift.
Shirone readily yielded. He honestly hated even looking at him.
"are you okay. I don't know what it is, so take a look."
Uorin carefully took out the doll, fearing that the surface might be cracked.
Ji-on followed it with his eyes.
He had no knowledge of dolls, but he couldn't help but know that. It was her sister's main collection, which she herself had sought out and saved.
"It's El Crouch's non-jointed jointed doll."
"huh? El Crouch?"
Uorin pointed the doll at the ceiling light and looked inside the porcelain face. As expected, it was genuine with no traces of jointing.
Confident, she said belatedly.
"El Crouch is a doll maker. It is famous for not using glue. Only twelve items of Crouch's belongings have been released, but they all have owners. I also own four points. In short, this is an unpublished work. If we put it up for auction, we will start with at least 100 million gold."
"what? 100 million gold?"
Shirone's eyes widened.
The cost of living for a commoner family in the Kingdom of Tormia for a year was approximately 100 gold. Furthermore, the poor Shirone's house had to spend a year with 50 gold before entering the Ogent family's butler.
Even compared to the income of a wizard, not a commoner, it was a huge amount.
The average annual salary of a wizard who has just entered the profession is about 4,000 gold, and even a certified 6th grade wizard does not exceed 200,000 gold. In short, it was money that Siena-sensei had to work hard for 500 years to collect.
From the 5th grade or higher, which is classified as a middle class, the annual salary varies widely depending on the skill, but considering that the annual salary of a 3rd grade great wizard in the capital of Kazra was about 30 million, 100 million was an amount that would make any noble look different.
'Wait, come to think of it… … .'
The amount didn't matter. How could an El Crouch memento be selected as a gift?
If it is the work of an artist, it is definitely an object that exists in the world. If you don't give a gift after preparing it in advance, it can be said that you moved objects in a certain space in an instant.
"… … How is this possible?"
"It is an object. Excessive gifts judge the value of scarcity. Once, a deep-sea fish that looked like a human face arrived. but died right away There is no guarantee that excessive gifts are necessarily expensive. In that respect, El Crouch's dolls are a great material advantage. I might sell this."
Uorin looked at Shirone.
"Hey, that's what I mean… … ."
Shirone could guess without hearing.
He said he had already collected four dolls. She was ugly to others, but if you were a maniac, she couldn't be more lovable.
"Take it if you want it. This much can be given as a gift."
"yes? Oh no! Until you need to! I was just going to buy this for 100 million. But I thought my brother would hate this kind of deal… … ."
He seemed to remember that on the first day he was invited to the royal castle, he lost his temper when Eliza offered to buy a castle for Shirone's parents.
"haha! that's right. I don't need money. You can just take it. Objects are yours anyway."
If it was 100 million gold, it was a waste of money even for Shirone.
However, if the subject of concession was Kazura's supreme power, Uorin, it was worth giving up. No matter how good money is, it won't be more expensive than your life.
As expected, Ji-on distorted his face.
How would you go about owing a debt to your brother and your rival for the throne? No matter how immature he is, this time his thoughts were too short.
'No, is it really so?'
Suddenly, an ominous thought flashed through Ji-on's mind.
Uorin is a younger sister who follows her brother's words. Although she is Thera's direct successor, she has never disrespected herself.
But today was a little strange.
It was Uorin who decided where to meet Shirone.
Of course, she likes to show off her objects, so her choice of the gallery is understandable. But out of all the many objects, why was it
'Because it is the most probabilistic object… … .'
If Shirone were caught on a modest gift of 75 percent, there would be no problem.
But the result is an excessive gift of 4 percent.
In addition, the gift was a porcelain doll of El Crouch, which Uorin cherished so much.
'Uorin is not an idiot who owes anyone anything. Maybe he was testing the odds on Shirone? If so, she is weighing me and you with poetry… … .'
Just imagining it made my throat burn.
Delusion. It's a mere coincidence. You should think so.
When Shirone wins even with a 4% chance, what does it mean that it is not a coincidence that Uorin chooses
Besides, she is the daughter of Theraze. Even if you pretend not to know, you will not be without the ambition of the king. Even if Shirone liked her, she wasn't enough of an empty-headed child for her to betray her biological brother, who held Kazura's power.
"Ah, it's really pretty. Thank you, Shirone brother."
As Shirone looked at Uorin, who was happy hugging the porcelain doll, she understood why her older brothers cared for their little sister.
But the happy smile soon turned to worry. No matter how much I thought about it, the object was not a normal object.
"Uorin, you better not play this roulette from now on."
"huh? Why?"
Shirone looked at the
"It makes no sense. No magic can violate the principle of equivalent exchange. Even eating out of the rules is a kind of mental equivalent exchange. On the other hand, objects are so bizarre. If you keep getting gifts this way, you might end up paying the price someday."
Uorin blinked for a moment and carefully placed the porcelain doll in the box. She then sat down in her seat, propped her chin on her chin, and flicked the indicator of the
"Hmm, I know what you mean. But nothing in the world is 100 percent safe if you put it that way. For example, there are more deaths from kitchen knives than objects."
"But there are fewer users of objects than kitchen knives. There's a difference between 1 in 10 dying and 10 out of 100 dying. You can't just measure it by numbers. Besides, I heard that there are definitely people who die as objects, right?"
Uorin held out the
"It was 240 years ago that this object first appeared in the world. And some of the people who owned these things actually died a miserable death."
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