70. Side effects of black magic
Time passed, and France Corporation was restarted.
Clothes made under Andrea’s direction continued to arrive at the store and were even ready for custom production.
While I was running the store like that.
“Princess Descartes, it’s been a while.”
The Empress of the Empire, Romarma Fedelian, visited the burial.
“Meet Her Majesty the Empress.”
France greeted with imperial etiquette, and the Empress nodded her head in satisfaction.
“I came here to entrust you with custom-made production. I guess that’s possible now, right?”
Cholak. The fan unfolded and covered the Empress’s mouth. France smiled and answered.
“Of course. Her Majesty the Empress was waiting for her to come.”
The empress’ frown as she draws a line. I guess she was very greedy about her dress.
“Then please do it right away.”
France lowered her head and immediately called Andrea.
“Andrea! “This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!”
Andrea runs to her in a huff at her words.
“Yep! Im here! “Then I’ll start measuring right away!”
Andrea smiled kindly and guided the Empress to her inner room. The Empress followed Andrea with her haughty steps.
And, other nobles also began to flock.
“Princess Descartes! “Are you at peace?”
“The store is finally open again!”
“How long have I waited for this day?” ….”
A Countess, Viscountess, and Baroness respectively. They are three people who always hang out together.
He doesn’t have much of a relationship with France, but he has a lot of money because all three of his families have been successful in business. As a customer, full marks.
“You are always welcome to visit our store. “Then shall we take a look around right away?”
First ladies smiling and nodding. France twitched her eyebrows without realizing it.
‘He bit me like that at the party.’
Why? It’s been hard to hide my emotions lately. Acting while wearing a mask was France’s specialty.
But it was the same last time and recently. I feel like it’s hard to control my emotions
“I… Princess Descartes… ?”
The first ladies look on in horror. France tilted her head in curiosity for a moment, but soon realized why she was doing that.
Black magic was blooming in her without her knowledge. The murderous spirit that spewed out from there threatened those first ladies.
“Oh, no. Please go quickly.”
Leaving her first ladies to go first, France shook her head and massaged her eyebrows.
‘Are you tired these days? ‘Something is strange.’
After coming to her senses, France smiled again and put on the mask of a waitress.
* * *
I am currently looking into an ancient magic book at Kajar’s house.
“Is the interpretation working?”
“It’s my first time seeing rune words, so it takes some time.”
Kazar wore microscope-like glasses and watched closely as he turned the pages of the ancient magic book I brought.
“Well, the rune language is definitely complicated.”
Kazar takes off his glasses, massages his forehead, and tilts his head back. It seems like fatigue came from excessive concentration.
“It will take a long time.”
“Yes. “I have now interpreted one page.”
“What is the content of that one page?”
“Things to keep in mind when reading a book.”
“… ….”
I just wasted time. Normally, when reading a book, the national rule is to turn the first page.
First, I gave Kazar a few hints based on my knowledge of the game.
“That magic book contains magic that has not been recorded until now. “It can be considered the rarest and greatest magic book among ancient magic books.”
The items of ‘Ropanso’ are divided into various grades.
Common, Rare, Epic, Unique, Mythical.
An ordinary ancient magic book is either epic or unique. But that magic book I brought is mythical level.
There may be a magic circle engraved on it that even transcendent wizards don’t know about.
“… Sword Master Chi Shi-gon, who uses a sword, knows a lot about the magic book, right?”
Kazar stares at me with suspicion. Why are the women around me so quick to notice unnecessary things? I can’t help it.
“Among my close friends, there was an archmage who could interpret runes. Even though he couldn’t interpret it properly, he said that the magic book was the best.”
Royal cheats are all-purpose.
“Hmm, really? Even if I were a wizard from a foreign country who could interpret runes, there would be no way I wouldn’t know. “What’s your name?”
Uh, this is a bit… ….
“It’s a secret.”
“Yes?”
“It’s a secret.”
From here, we have no choice but to get rid of it somehow.
There was a method that came from a novel I liked, and I just thought, ‘I just felt like doing that!’ And moved on.
“… “Is there any reason why I shouldn’t tell you?”
But unlike the novel, my race was human.
Continuing suspicion.
“Now that I think about it, there have been a lot of strange things.”
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Drur. Kazar got up from his seat and approached me.
“The fact that he knew of my existence, the fact that he knew of my father-in-law named Andrea. And now I know in detail about this magic book.”
What is it, have you been caught? I’m on the verge of breaking into a cold sweat.
“It’s so suspicious. No matter how much information there is about Exceed, you have to know its existence to find it. “They are not omnipotent.”
The approaching Khazar got close to me and pushed me in the face. If you come a little closer, the distance is such that your foreheads can touch.
“Tell me the truth. Are you hiding something? Starting from the magic circle engraved on you, symptoms, and various suspicious points. “Did you think I would just get over this?”
Gulp. My saliva was so heavy that I felt like I was swallowing a rock. This woman is now doubting my existence.
“I know you are special. He is a sword master who can single-handedly keep the nation in check. But it’s a bit strange to know this information.”
I feel as if my essence is being seen through invisible eyes.
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“Because you are strange.”
“You may just know a lot of information.”
“This is too valuable information to just ignore.”
There is no way out. If I were a barbarian…….
The way out here is what I decided on.
“Kazar.”
“Yes.”
“Everyone has a secret they want to hide.”
A head-on breakthrough.
“Hmm. I understand that. But this is something that has crossed the line. Like you’re not from this world?”
Wow, how did you notice that?
“Well, this is just something I threw out. “You don’t plan on telling me, do you?”
That was something I said without thinking. I felt like I shouldn’t show my trembling voice, so I nodded silently.
“Yes. But be careful from now on. “Because one day, the excuse of knowing you’re royal won’t work.”
He may have known from the beginning. Thinking about that, a chill ran down my spine.
“… “Okay, thank you.”
Kazar went back and sat down on the chair. And he put his microscope-like glasses back on.
“Oh, by the way, the reason I didn’t bother to ask is because I don’t have a special relationship with you.”
Kazar glares at me and continues talking. There was no trace of playfulness in her eyes. Infinitely serious eyes.
“Once the princess begins to doubt, she will have no escape. Although she is influenced by black magic, the princess is very possessive. “Maybe he would kill you to keep you by his side?”
Why are you saying such harsh words? France is not that creepy psychopath.
“No way. It’s useless to worry. “The princess is not that strange of a person.”
Stop. Kazar stared at me again.
“Did you not notice anything while we were together?”
“What?”
“Ha. “This is why men are so insensitive.”
Ka-Zar pressed her temple, shook her head, and continued.
“Listen carefully. You are more dangerous than the princess right now. “No matter how strong you are, you won’t be able to cope if you are consumed by black magic.”
Kazar’s words, which were like admonitions, said, “No, no matter what, that’s true…” … “I muttered, and he immediately cut me off.
“The princess’s feelings for you continue to grow stronger. Black magic also reacts accordingly. You never know? It may already be eating away at you. “To have a person named Gene Barenberg by his side for the rest of his life.”
I had nothing to say. Because she remembered France’s words from before.
The last ally. He does not trust anyone unless he is completely his.
“Huh.”
There was a sigh.
France was afraid that one day I would disappear. That’s probably why he asked Ka-Zar about such magic.
“Do you understand what I mean now?”
“Yes.”
“Be careful.”
“But how do you tell me to be careful?”
When I asked, Ka-Zar tilted his head to the side and made eye contact with me.
“Put the princess’s safety first. Because if you make yourself anxious, you become dangerous. “It’s okay to lie.”
I let out a hollow laugh.
“It’s a lie…” ….”
I have told many lies to hide my identity. But in order to keep France stable, a promise must be made.
I never make promises I cannot keep.
It is not simply a belief created for the sake of appearance.
This is because I know how much that promise hurts that person and causes a sense of loss.
‘It’s also where I suffered the most.’
Well, if I say more, it’s just a rumor, so I’ll skip it.
“I have no choice but to try as hard as I can.”
“Yes. Think carefully and decide.”
Kazar said that and focused on interpreting the runes again. I leaned against the wall and looked out the window.
‘It’s not that there is no way.’
This is to let you know that there are many allies besides me.
Kazar is like her teacher. Helena is France’s exclusive maid and helps her well.
It will be possible to gradually expand around these two.
‘And I guess I can have him too.’
The first boss to appear in ‘Ropanso’ and the one called the Mercenary King.
So-called ‘newbie cutter’.
A guy who can stay by France’s side and take care of the dirty work even when I’m not around, and will do anything for money.
‘Let’s persuade him somehow and bring him here.’
After making my decision, I stood up.
“I’ll just leave.”
“Are you going to see the princess?”
“Okay. “I thought of something to do.”
“Yes. “Leave the rune words to me.”
As I was about to open the door, pure white light flowed from behind and opened it instead. I looked back and saw Kazar looking at me.
“Please keep in mind what I said. “I’m not just saying this to scare you.”
If that’s not meant to scare you, what is it?
“… I get it.”
So, after leaving Kazar’s house, I walked straight to France’s burial.
I was able to get there quickly by activating my aura and climbing over the roof.
France Clothing Store was filled with nobles from the entrance, and the Imperial Knights were also seen as if the royal family was visiting.
‘It’s about time the Empress came.’
Tak. I landed from the roof and quietly entered the store.
When I went upstairs, France was dealing with the nobles who had visited the store, and I decided to wait quietly until the work was finished.
But… ….
‘Hmm?’
A black fog is creeping out from behind her. The fog, which gave off an ominous energy just by looking at it, made me shrug my shoulders without realizing it.
‘Is it because I can’t control my emotions that are getting stronger?’
Maybe it was a mistake to try to learn magic. But how would I have known that black magic had these side effects? It didn’t even appear in the game.
I massaged my aching temples.
I have no choice but to do my best to help France maintain her stability.
