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TL: Thy Unsus
ED: Upsilon
As the report to the guild had ended, I came back to the Possible Roof at once. As I removed my hood, Kyle turned up at just the right timing.
“Sashsan, welcome home. How did your first request go?” (Kyle)
“Kyle, I’m home. Of course I succeeded. Although there also was a somewhat unexpected incident, I dealt with it without problems.” (Akane)
“An unexpected incident? Well, it’s best you are safe. And that girl behind you?” (Kyle)
“This child is called Finn. She’s my disciple.” (Akane)
“Ah, I am glad to meet you, I’m called Finn.” (Finn)
“---Ah, I’m called Kyle.” (Kyle)
For some reason, he stammered. Perhaps---! Well, I had better not say. Try your best, Kyle.
“Kyle, could you change my room into a 2 person room?” (Akane)
“Ah, sorry. The matter of the fried chicken has spread more than I expected and we have no vacancies. For the next while, I think the no vacancies will go on.” (Kyle)
Ahh, the thing that was spreading in the adventurer’s guild.
“In that situation, it can’t be helped. There’s no problem for Finn to also stay in my current room, right?” (Akane)
“Yes, it’s alright. It’s no problem if you pay the additional fee.” (Kyle)
Although it became a little confined, I paid the additional fees and entered my room.
“Well, Finn, with your current status, you’re frankly unreliable.” (Akane)
“Uu, I’m sorry. I’m a burden, huh.” (Finn)
Yep, it was truly dangerous as it was. There was even the possibility she would die from just being dragged into a fight. Therefore, let’s release you from the curse before your released from slavery.
“Therefore, before your released from slavery, let’s release you from the curse.” (Akane)
“Eh, eh, eh? Fue~~, Sashsan. What are you saying suddenly! You aren’t able to simply do such a thing!” (Finn)
Well, it was like that normally. But, in my case, I was able to do it.
“I’m saying it because I’m able to do it. First of all, this curse is different for the performer and person who invoked it. From the results of appraisal, although I don’t know the person who invoked it, I know the contents and the curse’s performer. If I know the performer, it’s simple. I’ll summon that guy, and it’s okay if ask him.” (Akane)
“Summoning it, there’s no way! Err, is it really possible?” (Finn)
“Yes, it’s possible. Since it will be just a little noisy, after we eat lunch, let’s go to the forest which is in the outskirts of the royal capital.” (Akane)
“-----Yes, I understand.” (Finn)
-------This place was inside of the forest. Finn hadn’t spoken even a single word from some time ago. It seemed she knew the matter of releasing the curse was serious.
Before I released the curse, I applied the black arts『Distortion Field』, the space magic『Silent』, and the holy magic『Creature Leave』in a 20m radius.
『Creature Leave』, simply put, would make evil tribes not come near in the designated range.
『Silent』, it sealed magical powers if used on a person, and magical power, evil power, and sound wouldn’t be emitted if it was used on a limited space.
『Distortion Field』, it was my original black art which distorted every attack of the opponent I designated and took them to a different space (in this case, my mental world).¹ All attacks which went to the different space were reduced into evil power. As a digression, although I knew it from repeatedly training, I discovered the superior attributes space-time and nihility.
“In this place, I’ll perform the curse release ceremony. Because I don’t want to cause an uproar, I used a few magics in the vicinity, so the noise and evil power won’t leak outside. Anyway, an evil tribe took part in your curse.” (Akane)
“As I thought, it was an evil tribe. During that, you said it was summoned, and I realized it for some reason or another.” (Finn)
“Indeed, to go as far as reaching out their hand to an evil tribe, I wonder if Finn was a hindrance. Perhaps, it was related to Finn’s unique skill or title. The contents of your curse are a weakened status, and a part of your title, unique skill, and skills were sealed. Now, the name of that evil tribe-----Lich.” (Akane)
“Fue~~~, an evil tribe like that, why was I involved with that S-class Lich?” (Finn)
That was the problem. Perhaps----
“Probably, they used the banned technique of darkness magic『Sacrifice』, and summoned the Lich.” (Akane)
With summoning magic, you summoned an evil tribe, and by making the demon your subordinate, you were able to apply curses to a designated other party. However, naturally, there also was danger. Although there was no problem if your magical power exceeded the evil power of the evil tribe that was summoned, in the situation it was less than, there was the danger of it killing you on the spot. To avoid that danger, there was the banned technique of darkness magic『Sacrifice』. By sacrificing scapegoats to the evil tribe, although temporary, it was listed in the royal palace’s literature books that you were able to order it.
“A banned technique! Ssacrifice! Going as far as using such a dangerous magic, did they apply a curse on me! For what sort of thing?” (Finn)
“It’s fine if you ask the Lich which I’m summoning after this that. While I’m at it, let’s make it my subordinate demon.” (Akane)
“Eh~~? A subordinate demon! You aren’t able to do it. The opponent is an S-class.” (Finn)
Heehh, as I thought, her reaction was interesting.
“Finn, step back. I’m doing it now.” (Akane)
“Is there no use in arguing about it! U-un, understood.” (Finn)
Finn, you had become a splendid retort service.
Using my evil power, I summoned the Lich.
Saying it clearly, the way to use magical power and evil power were identical. Even the power of the foundation, evil tribes call it evil power and the races with the exception of that called it magical power, but they use the same power. However, although magical power was a pure power which was inside of your body, the only difference was evil power contained the power of grudge. It was even theoretically possible for the other races to use the black arts if they included grudge. This was my point of view from reading numerous books and from piling up training in my mental world.
The instant the magic square activated, ‘Overpower’ tried to surge into the space we were in, but it instantly vanished and converted into my evil power. Hmm, it was a battle situation there. In that case, I would apply ‘Overpower’ from here this time. Look look, an idea, I would raise it steadily. Looking at Finn, her mouth was wide open. The girl was shameful.
“Fue~~~! Wh-what is that power! I really didn’t feel anything on the way. If I thought that when I felt the preposterous evil power from inside the magic square, when the power released from my master toppled that, uwah——, I somehow don’t understaaand!” (Finn)
Heehh, thank you for the excellent reaction.
“Finn, because it will be even more difficult for things which happen after this, I recommend not thinking about anything. Burn the full particulars from now into your memory with your eyes.” (Akane)
“Yes, I understand, Master!” (Finn)
“Lich, show up reasonably. Otherwise, I will raise my ‘Overpower’ rapidly, which will finally crush you, and you’ll become a petite lich.” (Akane)
“W-, wait! I understand, I will go there, so release your ‘Overpower’! I’m at my limit already!” (Lich)
Why were you already at your limit. I thought you were S-class!
At last, you showed up.
Ohhh, as might be expected from an S-class, there was quite an intimidating air. Its entire body was a skeleton’s, there was a bluish-white high-class feeling drifting in the air wrapped around his body, numerous rings were on both of his hands, he wore a coat, there was a cane in his right hand, and he was wearing a wonderful crown on his head. However, this lich-----he was clearly frightened to see me. A rude fellow.
“-----this presence! However, -------no, it’s rude, you summoned me.” (Lich)
“Yes, I’m Sasha. Be relieved, since I don’t feel like subjugating you. However, there was something I wanted to hear just a little, so I summoned you. Later, I want to make a subordinate demon contract while I’m at it.” (Akane)
“Main is to hear a story, and next is the subordinate demon. I wonder if it’s okay for this one to also enquire?” (Lich)²
Surprisingly, the Lich was awkward. With my ‘Overpower’ of some time ago, it seemed he understood he was completely inferior to me. It’s good this fellow understood.
“It’s fine, what is it?” (Akane)
“Who are you? With that evil power, you wouldn’t be an ordinary person.” (Lich)
“Oh, well, telling that story would become lengthy. Saying it straightforwardly, I am a searcher who is searching for the truth of this world. I want to profoundly know more about the goddess, the evil god, and the Evil King.” (Akane)
“Not just Evil King-sama, but you even know about Evil God-sama!” (Lich)
Let’s not talk about what I ate.
“Yes, I have met the evil god. Can I get you to understand with this?” (Akane)
“Yes, that evil power, and because you even know evil god-sama, I will obey you.” (Lich)
Ah, the subordinate demon contract was established. Somehow, it was not enough. Because with the exception of me, this would have been indicated on my status as well.
“Well then, the next thing. Lich, there was a curse applied to Finn who is next to me.” (Akane)
“Yes, it was a little troublesome as there was the divine protection of the divine beasts, but I personally applied a powerful curse to this person. Shall I release it?” (Lich)
The divine protection of the divine beasts? Was it a title? Well, it was fine now.
“Wait. Before you release it, inform me of who and for what they ordered you.” (Akane)
“Yes, the one who ordered me was Sophia Allenthal of the Rhedenburg Kingdom. The reason was for the sake of disposing the engagement of Leon Alteheim, the 2nd prince of the Alteheim Kingdom which is a neighboring country. However, that fellow was manipulated by an evil tribe. Perhaps, it was used for her love towards Leon.” (Lich)
Looking at Finn, she was awfully dismayed.
“S-, so-, Sophisama was such a criminal. My circumstances-----” (Finn)
I see, with her current status being manipulated by an evil tribe, she used『Sacrifice』, and gave Finn the curse. Probably, the person herself didn’t notice. Even so, with Sophia’s deed, it’s true a considerable amount of beastmen became sacrifices.
Well, what curse would I give to Sophia Allenthal?
And, what about Leon Alteheim?
Translator's Notes
¹ - Damn, she could really lay into that shitty goddess with that….. ▲
² - He talked extremely….basic in the first bit. ▲
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-Thy Unsus