Magic Gems Gourmet

Chapter 221

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Chapter 221 – Something Called Fate Part 2

The next day―it didn’t pass in a single night―Sylvia was walking through the castle with King Sylvird, heading for Warren’s room.

“…This way.”

Sylvird stopped and knocked on the door.

A small voice answered from inside, “Come in,” and Sylvird entered first.

“I’m coming in. I’ve brought this person here because I think it will be good for Warren.

What would happen now?

Sylvird, suppressing his slowly growing curiosity, beckoned for Sylvia, whom he had just shown in.

“S-Sylvia…sama?”

Beria sat on a chair beside the bed.

When she saw Sylvia, she put her hand to her mouth in surprise, and tears welled up in her eyes.

“Ara, ara, you don’t look like you used to. It’s been a while… I mean, is your name Beria now?”

Hearing a voice like a bell, Beria jumped into Sylvia’s chest.

Sylvia then put her arms around her like a mother comforting her child and replied to Beria with a smile.

“I’m sorry… I, no, Warren too, forgot so many things…”

“…It’s enough that you remember. Now, can you show me the person you love? I’m sure I can help him a little.”

Beria’s face suddenly lit up, and she quickly moved out of the way.

She said, “Please,” and pointed to Warren, who was lying down.

“This child has no trace of him either…”

Thinking back to the happy times of the past, Sylvia reached out and placed her hand on Warren’s chest.

As the hand she placed there gradually began to glow purple, it gradually seeped into Warren’s body.

Then, like the glow of fireflies, the light danced upward, spreading a fantastic scene throughout the room.

“Sylvia-dono. What is that?”

“I just filled the contents of the magic stone from the outside. It takes some skill, but there’s no more effective method for monsters.”

“…Monsters, huh?”

Sylvird mumbled.

“I know you call us a different race and recognize those who possess the magic stone as a single race. But no matter what, to me they are just a kind of monster. I’m sorry if that bothers you.”

“No, everyone has their own values. I don’t want to force my own on you…”

“I understand how you feel, so let’s not talk about it anymore, okay?”

Then Sylvia stood up, turned to Beria, and began to speak.

“He will wake up in a few days, so Beria, you don’t have to worry too much and you can smile again.”

Beria’s mind was unstable.

It was impossible to know what kind of woman Sylvia had been to her, and the emotions that arose from this reunion were immeasurable.

However, when she finally received the reassurance that Warren would wake up in a few days, she burst into tears of joy and hugged Sylvia.

And so passed the first day after Lloyd and the others had returned home.

It was a day in which many things happened, including a reunion brought about by a strange coincidence and the current situation of Crown Prince Ain.

The next day, Oz was scheduled to arrive in the morning, so Sylvia and the others would wait for him and then go to Ain’s side.

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The next morning, the weather was overcast, with occasional drizzle.

People in the royal capital became suspicious that there was no parade to celebrate the knight’s return, and rumors began to circulate in the castle town that something had happened to Ain.

Of course, no one in the castle would answer the question, and everyone continued to keep their mouths shut with dark expressions on their faces.

“Phew… I have to pull myself together. First, I have to take Sylvia-sama to…”

Knock, knock.

At such an early hour of the morning, Krone was visiting the large guest room.

The reason she had come was simple: to lead Sylvia. When she knocked on the door, she received an immediate answer from inside.

“Yes? Please come in~?”

The voice that answered her question was undoubtedly Sylvia’s.

Krone took a deep breath to compose herself, then said, “Excuse me,” and entered.

“Good morning. Professor Oz will be arriving shortly, so I’ve come to call for Sylvia-sama…”

Krone had decided to act calmly, but she was confused about finding a strange man inside.

“Hmm? Oh, you don’t have to worry about me.”

“Dear…? It’s not that there’s no need to worry about you, but I think you would normally introduce yourself.”

“…Oops, I’m sorry. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to anyone. It’s nice to meet you. My name is Cain von Ishtalika. It seems that Sylvia has already taken care of things, which I appreciate.”

“I am ashamed to have shown myself in such a state. My name is Krone. Krone August. Yesterday I participated in the audience with Sylvia-sama, but today I have been asked to act as your guide.”

After Cain’s introduction, Krone looked over at both Sylvia and Cain and introduced herself.

When she told them that she had been asked to act as Sylvia’s guide, she bowed deeply with a practiced gesture.

“That’s right. I saw your face in the audience chamber. You left quite an impression on me.”

“…Did I make an impression on you?”

Krone looked down at her own clothes.

She was wearing a silver-colored jacket and skirt, but the black material used in key places reminded one of Ain.

Her makeup and hair had also been carefully arranged by the castle’s maids, and there was not a single blemish to be seen.

Then, perhaps because Krone’s behavior was strange, Sylvia spoke to her while smiling.

“That’s right. You were very impressive.”

“U-um… Well, if you don’t mind, could you tell me what you noticed?”

Unable to hold back any longer, Krone asked.

Then Sylvia’s demeanor changed completely, and she looked at her with the same intense eyes as yesterday…

“The others also sensed something strange in my words. But you felt the strangeness more than anyone else… and you tried to question me. Well, you tried anyway.”

“(…I see. Then it’s okay.)”

Krone stopped trying to cover and muttered to herself with a sigh.

Then she opened her mouth and spoke to Sylvia.

“…If you say that to me, will you tell me the reason for this discomfort?”

“Hmm. By the way, what is that discomfort?”

“Are you going to play dumb now? Sylvia-sama deliberately confused the words His Majesty asked and changed the subject in a way that seemed to try to deceive him. It wasn’t just once. If this isn’t discomfort, then what is it called?”

“Hmm…”

Although it was obvious that she was doing it on purpose, Sylvia tried to probe Krone’s attitude.

Rather, she was answered with a more resolute attitude than she had imagined and was slightly surprised.

“You’re the second person to have this attitude towards me at our first meeting.”

“Ara, are you still playing dumb, Sylvia-sama?”

“That was just a flashback. So you want me to tell you the reason, right?”

“No. Instead of an obscure reason, it would be enough for me to hear what you and the others are going to do to Ain.”

Having given up trying to put up a front, Krone approached Sylvia without reservation.

Rude, dangerous, thoughtless—depending on who is watching, Krone’s attitude may be perceived as such, but she dared to act as she did.

…But

“If you ask for my lessons, do you have anything to give me in return?”

Sylvia refused to answer.

She asked for a price. When she said this, she put up a wall between herself and Krone.

“If you want something, just ask.”

“What if I ask for your life?”

“In that case, I would need your promise that you will definitely save Ain.”

“…So you’re saying that I should promise?”

“Yes, that’s what I intend to do.”

Even Sylvia, who has lived a long time, was surprised by Krone’s matter-of-fact answer.

It didn’t feel like a joke at all, and it made her think that she was really going to give up her life… It was a determined look.

Cain, who was sitting nearby, also had a surprised expression on his face and looked at Krone.

“Well, Cain and I will be a little late. It’s okay if we meet in the audience chamber, right?”

“Sylvia-sama!”

“I’ll hear what you have to say later, so let’s change the subject for now.”

Then Sylvia’s voice echoed in Krone’s brain.

Before she realized it, her body turned towards the door, and her feet naturally moved forward.

“…Why?”

“Please keep talking to Professor Oz. If there’s anything important, you can tell me later. See you later… Krone-san.”

With that, Krone, who had no resistance, was unable to resist the power and left the room as Sylvia wished.

Although it was not obvious to Sylvia and Cain, Krone’s mouth was tightly clenched as she left, and she strongly expressed her frustration.

“Hah. I guess you were a little too mean.”

After Krone left, Cain spoke to Sylvia in a stunned manner.

“If I tell the truth, Ain-kun will become the bad guy in Krone-san’s eyes. If I keep quiet… won’t that make me the bad guy?”

“…I know what you mean, but that girl doesn’t seem like the soft type. On the contrary…”

Then Sylvia stood up and pressed her finger against Cain’s mouth.

Before he could say anything important, his words were stopped by Sylvia’s finger.

“Besides, since you also kept quiet, you’re the bad guy too, right?”

“…I don’t know.”

After confirming their feelings like this, they looked at the door through which Krone had left with pained expressions on their faces.

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About an hour after Krone went to pick up Sylvia, Oz arrived at the castle first thing in the morning, even though she was unable to bring Sylvia with her in the end.

In the audience chamber, Lloyd and Lili, who had been on the battlefield, were among those who had come to question Professor Oz about his experiments with the artificial demon king.

Katima and Krone were also waiting nearby.

Next to Katima stood a huge wooden box sealed with a magic seal, reminding everyone of the importance of its contents.

“So, Oz. According to the documents you brought… it’s possible, depending on how you use it, isn’t it?”

Sylvird asked with a furrowed brow.

“Well… I can’t be sure until I see it with my own eyes, but the black stone that the Marshal and the others saw… it’s probably some kind of candy that concentrates the energy of the magic stone. The reason the small animals went berserk is probably because of that kind of energy.”

“How strange… so they were active in Ist in the past?”

Oz replied after hearing Lloyd’s report, and Lloyd thought back to Ed with a sad expression on his face.

“In the end, it’s the expansion of the core connected to the magic stone… but the energy needed for the expansion is important.”

“So if the vessel is weak, it will become like that enemy general?”

“Yes. As the Marshal said, the energy that leaks out will continue to leak out in a chain reaction, so it is possible that it will weaken the body. In this sense, that enemy general might have succeeded in becoming a demon king half the time and failed half the time.”

“Hmm… I see. That’s why he was so withered.”

“I guess so… It makes sense when you hear it explained like that.”

Oz’s explanation was easy to understand.

Lloyd and Lili, who had fought Ed, were able to understand this explanation immediately.

It seems that he didn’t have enough power, but if Ed had had enough power… the thought made them shudder.

“But if you think about it the other way around, it’s not impossible to fill the magic stone with power instead of filling a person with power.”

“Oh. Oz, what do you mean?”

“Well, for example, if it’s a magic stone that contains powerful power, there are many different ways it could be used, but for example…”

Then Oz told them something no one could have imagined,

“…The principle is the same. You connect the magic stone to a different race, and then you channel the power through the magic stone.”

Everyone swallowed their saliva in nervousness.

“W-wait a minute, Oz. So you’re saying that…”

“Yes. If it works, it might be possible to revive the owner of the magic stone. However, I think the different races will definitely lose their lives.”

“…What kind of principle is that?”

Sylvird asked.

It is an experiment that is far too inhumane, but it has piqued his interest.

“All you have to do is use a material with high magical conductivity and forcibly connect the wounded magic stone to the core. Then, the nutrients from the core will flow into the magic stone, and there is a small chance that it will be revived.”

“Haha… what a fantastic story.”

“Yes, that’s right. …After all, the number of different races that can be used as hosts is limited. It’s not something that’s easy to find, and even if it were, the only magic stone I know of that could be used is the one that belongs to the Demon King.”

Oz replied, looking at the sealed box next to Katima.

“But I don’t know. Does that mean a new spirit will inhabit the body of the different race?”

“It could be, or perhaps a new life form will be born around the target magic stone. We’ll have to try and see…”

“I see… But the principle is simple, isn’t it? Just connect the magic stone and the core?”

“After that, it’s up to the consciousness. If the person has a strong sense of purpose, then the connection with the magic stone should be made.”

Sylvird nodded deeply.

He had no intention of actually trying it, but the fact that it didn’t require a large device made him feel a cold sensation run through his body.

“By the way, Your Majesty. The fact that Ain-sama is not here… and the reason you asked me about the artificial demon king?”

“Mm, well… that is…”

“Your Majesty. I think you should tell Oz-dono about our thoughts… and the current situation.”

“Oh? You seem troubled. If it’s alright with me, I would like to help you…”

Sylvird was disturbed by Lloyd’s words.

While he’s wondering what to do, he glanced at Krone’s expression, and she nodded quietly.

Seeing this, Sylvird makes up his mind and answers Oz.

“This is not just about state secrets. Do you want to protect them?”

“What are you talking about, Your Majesty? Even what you are telling me is a mass of state secrets. It’s too late for that now.”

“…That’s right. Then, Lloyd.”

“Ha.”

Then Lloyd started to explain to Oz.

What happened to Ain at the end of the battle? What is the current situation, and what will the two summoned ones do?

He kept a lot of information about Sylvia’s relationship with the royal family under wraps, telling Oz only the proper names of the Elder Lich and the Dullahan.

…When Oz was told about state secrets that had never been revealed before, he looked stunned, his mouth hanging open, and then he grinned when the explanation was over.

“Hoho. I see. I see. So you even prepared the Demon King’s magic stone…”

“It seems that the two summoned ones will go to Ain’s place later today… They will probably use the Demon King’s magic stone to stop Ain’s rampage.”

Krone, who was standing nearby, almost objected to these words.

However, she refrained for fear of causing confusion in the room.

“However, there is cause for concern.”

“Oz-dono. What do you mean, cause for concern?”

“Simply put… it’s a lack of firepower.”

Everyone focused on Oz’s words.

The sound of people swallowing their saliva echoed through the audience chamber as they watched Oz’s every move.

“This is just a guess, but let’s say that a race with a connection to plants―in this case, dryads―evolved. I don’t know exactly what happened after that, but the most likely possibility is the World Tree―a being that could be called the god of plant species, now that it’s gone.”

“…Even if it is the World Tree, why would it run out of firepower?”

Sylvird asked, looking puzzled.

“The World Tree absorbs a lot of energy. It will devour any remaining nutrients in the soil, any water droplets left in the building materials, and if there is a magic stone nearby, it will not hesitate to devour it.”

“So you’re saying it will run out of energy?”

“That’s right. For example, even if you used the Demon King’s magic stone to attack it with a destructive attack, the damage would be repaired immediately and the wound would disappear without a trace.”

“But if you keep attacking that wound…”

“Yes. Of course, you can expect a high effect. But the opponent is the World Tree that has become the Demon King, so you also have to take into account the destructive power it emits itself.”

Oz pointed out that the other side was unlikely to remain silent.

That was only natural. Lloyd and Sylvird, who had thought the tree would be powerless to resist, both looked as if they had swallowed a bitter bug.

“We won’t know for sure until we actually see Ain-sama, but even if those two are there, I think it would be difficult for a world tree-class existence to be defeated…”

And then, at that moment…

The door to the audience chamber was flung open with a loud bang.

A woman with a dignified posture and fluttering blonde hair walked in.

“So, what do you think if the Demon King… were to join that force?”

“C-Chris-sama…!”

“You have woken up, Chris…!”

Lili and Lloyd were surprised to see Chris.

But the next moment, they were smiling and went over to her.

“I’m sorry for worrying you. Besides, I heard everything that happened while I was unconscious from Majolica-san. About Ain-sama and the people Ain-sama summoned.”

Chris clenched her hands tightly, showing her frustration, and answered them while gritting her teeth.

“Your Majesty, please forgive the rudeness of my sudden arrival.”

“…No, I don’t mind. Thank you for coming, Chris.”

But Sylvird still looked at Chris.

“But, Chris. What exactly does it mean to add the Demon King to the fighting force?”

“…We’ll talk about that later. I’m sorry, but someone is already here.”

Then, in a way that was uncharacteristic of her, Chris quickly apologized to Sylvird and went to stand next to Oz.

“…Can I ask you something?”

“Y-yeah… that’s fine, but what is it?”

Chris’ eyes were like swords. They were sharp, cold, and full of murderous intent.

Oz’s voice was just as cold when he answered Chris, but Chris’ attitude did not change.

“Ed told me he was grateful for your research.”

“…I’m sorry, but I never gave Ed any research results.”

Chris’s sudden comment stirred the audience chamber.

It came out of nowhere and had an especially big impact on Lloyd and Lili, who had fought on the front lines.

“Oh, you knew the name Ed?”

But Chris continued to talk and interrogate Oz, oblivious to the situation around them.

“I’ve met him before. He used to be an adventurer… and I met him in Ist.”

“…I see. That’s how it was.”

Chris let out a sigh and softened her stance, and a smile naturally appeared on her face.

“I’m glad you understand. By the way, why are you talking about Ed now?”

Oz was considerate.

After all, Lloyd and the others had not mentioned the name Ed and had only told Oz that he was the enemy general.

He put on a friendly smile and asked Chris with a fake attitude.

“Actually, the enemy general was Ed. He’s already dead, but I was wondering if you had any connection to him.”

“…Is that so? But as I said, I have no further connection with him.”

“Yes. I’m relieved to hear that.”

But Chris’ smile was a bit prickly.

She continued to look at Oz with an expression that clearly showed that she still had some lingering feelings.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Can I ask you one more question?”

“…Of course, Christina-sama.”

“Then, when we went to investigate in the past―even though we didn’t mention it―how did you know that the leader of the Red Foxes was a woman and an executive of the Demon King’s army?”

For a moment, Oz’s face froze.

But he quickly smiled and answered.

“As you may know, I have been researching the Red Fox for a long time. So I was aware of such detailed information…”

“I see. That makes sense.”

“Haha. I’m glad the misunderstanding was cleared up.”

Oz was relieved by Chris’s easy-to-understand and reassuring attitude.

Even this appearance does not feel strange at all, as if he had been defeated by Chris’ pressure.

…But

“Yes. The misunderstanding that my hypothesis might be wrong has disappeared.”

“…Yes?”

“So, Professor Oz-Oz, your theory is flawed.”

“Well, I’m sorry, Christina-sama. What exactly is that?”

At that moment, Chris’ confidence grew strongly.

“How do you know those two were a married couple?”

At these words, even Oz, who was usually so calm, looked at Chris with a twitching smile.

“Is there some kind of mistake? All Lloyd-sama and the others said was that they were Elder Lich and Dullahan. Could you please tell us where you got the idea that they were a married couple?”

“…Were you eavesdropping outside the audience chamber?”

“I was born with good ears. They come in handy in situations like this, so they’re not something to throw away, are they?”

“Hmm.”

Oz spreads his arms as if to say, “I give up.”

“It seems the time has come. But in the end, I guess I’ll just do it in a conspicuous way, as befits a red fox.”

“Oz―what are you doing?”

Lloyd drew his sword, but Oz’s actions were one step ahead.

“I gave him the magic stone for this purpose! I did my research beforehand and I know it’s kept in the basement of the castle!”

“You gave the magic stone of the Red Fox to Ain-sama?”

“That’s exactly what I thought. I can’t do anything great, but I can have a positive influence on some people… Now, come with me to the last flower…”

Then Oz took a piece of paper out of his pocket and tore it up.

It seemed to be connected to the magic stone, and a faint dark light shone out of the torn paper.

…But,

“…Hmm?”

“Nothing seems to be happening.”

Lili and Lloyd remained alert.

They looked around, but nothing changed.

Oz looked around as well, not understanding what was going on.

“W-why isn’t anything happening…it’s supposed to be leaking miasma.”

…Then Katima opened her mouth, looking embarrassed.

She looked very apologetic but also a little triumphant.

“S-so that’s it? Oz, are you sure you’re talking about the red fox’s magic stone-nya?”

“Like I said, that’s right.”

“…I’m sorry-nya.”

“…Huh?”

Even now that Oz had been revealed as the enemy, Katima didn’t change her apologetic attitude.

And then she says something that surprises not only Oz but everyone.

“Um, the magic stone won’t move anymore, you know-nya…”

“W-what do you mean… Katima!”

Sylvird, who had been silent until now, asked Katima.

He wanted to praise her for her good work, but first he decided to ask her what she meant.

“I’m sorry-nya! When I was researching the magic stones embedded in the small animals… I got carried away because my research wasn’t going well-nya…”

“…Not only were they important, but they also contained valuable magic stones-nya… Even though they’re empty now, they’re still important research materials-nya…”

Time goes back to when Warren was revealed to be a red fox.

While Ain seemed in a state of turmoil, Sylvird admonished him and sent him to Katima’s room.

At that time, Katima’s laboratory was in disrepair, and she was muttering to herself about how her precious items had been broken.

In addition, Ain had also confirmed that some of the items inside had been broken…

“At that time, the red fox’s magic stone that he had given me was broken as well… Oh well, I’m sorry about that-nya.”

But Katima’s face broke into a smile.

Perhaps it was the joy of shifting the blame for breaking the precious material, or perhaps it was the fading of her guilt for having broken it, but Katima was beaming now.

“That’s the best of all, isn’t it, Katima-sama? By the way, do you have enough of that technology Oz was talking about?”

“Nya? Mm, I think I understand it even now-nya, but…”

So what? Katima replied with that attitude.

On the other hand, Chris seemed satisfied and nodded, then spoke to Sylvird.

“Your Majesty, please forgive me for inviting impurity.”

“Wait, Chris, what are you…”

The next moment, Chris disappeared from everyone’s sight.

However, less than a few seconds later, she reappeared right behind Oz.

“…Oh dear. You didn’t think you could squeeze any more knowledge out of me, did you?”

“Of course not. The Red Fox Chief has lost her life and her connection to you has already been severed. All we think about now is Ain-sama.”

“Ah… I see… That’s a shame…”

With a thud, Oz’s head fell to the ground.

“I made sure there was no blood. Please forgive the unsightliness.”

With that, Chris threw off his cloak and covered Oz’s body.

“C-Chris… wasn’t that a bit rash?”

“Lloyd-sama, this is for the best… Besides, the fact that the person outside didn’t try to stop us means that this decision probably wasn’t a mistake.”

“The person outside…?”

“Ara, you noticed.”

Then Sylvia smiled in a troubled way.

She quietly entered the audience chamber and spoke to Chris, who had just killed Oz.

“I was keeping an eye on that man’s behavior, so even if there was a magic stone left, I was going to do something about it… but it ended up being quite an interesting ending.”

“That’s what she said, Katima-sama.”

“Nyahaha… you know, it would be a big help if you didn’t get angry-nya.”

“Hah… Katima, let’s talk about this later.”

Sylvird spoke coldly to Katima, who looked like she was clinging to the last straw.

Chris, who had been watching, also smiled and then nodded to herself with a determined look on her face.

Chris then began to walk and approached the Demon King’s magic stone, which was placed near the throne.

“Your Majesty.”

“Hmm? What is it, Chris?”

“I wish to respond to my earlier words.”

“Earlier…? Could it be that you mean to add the Demon King to the forces?”

“Yes, that is what I mean.”

After answering Sylvird, Chris opened the sealed box without a second thought.

Everyone was surprised, but Chris didn’t stop.

“Krone-san.”

“Y-yes, Chris-san, what is it?”

“Please. My magic stone has already been dedicated to Ain-sama. When Ain-sama returns, please tell him to place it in his body.”

“…Chris-san, what do you mean?”

“Haha… I was lucky that my sword was made of mithril. There’s no metal that can transmit magic better than that, and I’m sure it will produce satisfactory results. Besides, I’m a long-lived and powerful member of a different race.”

Having finished speaking, Chris picked up the Demon King Arche’s magic stone.

Her body was gradually consumed by the magic of the stone, and Chris’ body grew weak.

However, she drew her precious sword and placed the Demon King Arche’s magic stone on top of her own core.

“If the Demon King Arche is revived, it will become a force that can stop Ain-sama. …Maybe the Demon King Arche will get out of control, but if that happens, please blame me.”

“W-wait, Chris!”

Sylvird tried to stop her.

But Chris did not react and raised her sword…

“Chris-san! Wait!”

“…Krone-san. Please, save Ain-sama…”

She held the raised sword in her backhand and swung it down in a straight line at Chris’ chest.

It was a fast and beautiful movement. The magic stone of Arche didn’t shatter, but only the path of the sword was made in the center.

It immediately pierced through and stabbed into Chris’ core without any problems.

“――Demon King Arche. If you can help me, please… save the person who is dear to me…”

At the sound of these words, Chris’ sword shimmered faintly.

Gradually, it began to emit a purple light, and a ball of light grew larger around Arche’s magic stone.

“Hurry and draw your sword! If you do, you too will be…!”

Sylvia hurriedly approached, but the die had already been cast.

Chris smiled weakly at Sylvia and said only, “Please,” in a voice that sounded like a sigh.

“Chris! Stop it… Lloyd, Chris’ sword…!”

“H-ha! As you wish!”

“Lloyd-sama, I’ll help too…”

Lloyd and Lili tried to stop Chris, but it was too late.

As if to quench her thirst, the light spreading over Arche’s magic stone continued to grow and gradually took on a human form.

Her silver hair appeared, and though small, her body was unmistakably that of a woman, and it gradually took shape.

“No, you can’t… This is for Ain-sama…”

With her last ounce of strength, Chris unleashed a wind spell to block it.

…It was only a strong gust of wind for a moment, but that moment was enough to decide the outcome.

Chris smiled like a goddess, as if satisfied, and then let her hands fall limply as if she had used up all her strength.

…And then she was revived.

The demon king Arche, who was said to have made the worst history in Ishtalika’s history, appeared for the first time in several hundred years.

“…You foolish girl. But you are so beautiful.”

Arche appeared with nothing on her body.

She held Chris, who had collapsed, in her lap, hiding her body with her silver hair that reached to her knees.

A purple aura fills Arche’s entire body.

A crackling sound like lightning echoes through the air, and…

“…But beautiful people shouldn’t die. Come on… hold on.”

Arche bit Chris on the neck.

As the purple aura flowed into Chris’s body, she felt her body pulsate and stand up.

“…Yes. I’m back.”

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