The creatures I had summoned in the past were significantly larger compared to the system window labeled ‘Inferior Creatures.’
So, I thought there might be some error.
Even in my past life, I had encountered creatures several times, but I had never seen any as large as the ones I summoned.
Yeah, it was definitely like that…
“Why are they so… big?”
It was unbelievably large.
So large that some creatures couldn’t even fit into the screen, and their faces weren’t visible.
“Did they shrink when coming to the human world?”
A reasonable suspicion. Just like how demons lose a lot of power when coming to the human world.
“No matter the reason, they’re too big. It’ll be chaotic if one of these appears.”
Even through the screen, magical energy could be felt. If I were to properly summon this, what chaos would ensue?
“It’s already too big. If I can summon creatures up to higher levels, then what?”
What if I could summon creatures beyond just inferior ones?
“This… seems like a lot to handle.”
At just 3 years old, revealing that I could control such creatures might lead to exploitation or unwanted situations.
“Let’s hide it for now.”
It would be wise to learn more about this after a bit more growth before revealing my power. Right now, it’s essential to keep a low profile.
Nodding in agreement with my decision, I refocused on the screen.
“Hey, System. Are you trying to show me the Demon Realm just for fun?”
The screen displayed creatures moving aimlessly without any apparent purpose. I wasn’t sure what to do with this information.
“What am I supposed to learn from here?”
As I wondered, the screen flickered slightly and then abruptly vanished as if the connection had been severed.
[SYSTEM]
Gather more magical power!
“Yeah, got it. So, tell me what I’m supposed to do with this.”
The space distorted more intensely than usual, and the system window appeared with slightly cracked letters.
[SYSTEM]
%^#Visit the Ice Wall($^@&!?
I had considered visiting the Ice Wall anyway, partly due to Sebastian’s dark magic and my curiosity about creatures. However, receiving this directive made me uneasy.
“Could it be they want me to learn more about dark magic?”
There was no response, but the silence indicated a positive answer.
“Ugh…”
Although I had become a sacrifice to dark magic in my fifth life, it didn’t mean I was well-versed in it. Sure, I had some knowledge because it was a vanished magic, but it wasn’t an extensive understanding.
‘It didn’t even come up in the game scenario.’
Why should I be interested in dark magic?
It became quite a nuisance, especially since my initial intention was just to assist the Demon King and explore the path to a disastrous ending.
“For now, later. There’s no telling where Boss might be. It was risky earlier, and I don’t want to get caught recklessly.”
Ring!
[SYSTEM]
Do as you wish, but you’ll need it soon.
“I’m really annoyed.”
After raising my middle finger towards the empty space, I sprawled out.
Creatures, dark magic, Demon King, the game, the hero, sacrificial lamb… There were too many thoughts.
However, I didn’t have the desire to give up.
Why?
‘This life, finally, I can live it on my own terms.’
I wasn’t tied to being the hero’s lover.
I wanted to move according to my own will.
“I’ll do my best.”
With a sly smile, I mumbled,
“If I do well, I’ll slap you silly.”
Although the space distorted again, I ignored it and slowly closed my eyes.
It had been a day full of events, so it seemed like I could sleep deeply.
***
Lyat was sitting, glancing around nervously.
Lucart was sitting in his desk chair. Since he was backlit by moonlight, his expression wasn’t clearly visible, but Lyat could guess. The Demon King was quite angry.
‘Damn that priest.’
How dare they use holy power in front of the Demon King?
He really wanted to kill them all on the spot and consider it missing persons. However, he held back. The Demon King didn’t step in. It wasn’t what he desired.
However…
Lyat thought of Shekina, the one who faced Yuriel’s spear and was pale with fear.
‘I’m even more upset now.’
Now that he admitted to worrying about Shekina, he felt much greater anger than before. Lyat sighed deeply.
“Lyat.”
At that moment, Lucart called him. Lyat snapped back to attention and turned his head.
“Do you think what it said earlier is true?”
“What?”
“By ‘it,’ did you mean Shekina.”
Lyat asked cautiously after a moment of contemplation.
“Does that mean the statement about the tiara’s energy provoking the priest?”
“Yes.”
“I believe it to some extent. Otherwise, there would be no reason for that priest to act up.”
Lucart narrowed his eyes.
– This tiara was a gift from Boss. He said he found it in some underground cave. Could that place have been a far-reaching issue?
No, the tiara wasn’t something Shekina brought. There was no energy felt from the tiara.
In other words, the ‘sinister energy’ the divine official mentioned was emanating from that homunculus.
What could it be?
What on earth is this homunculus?
Lucart recalled Shekina’s state at that moment and spoke.
“I don’t think so.”
“What?”
“I could sense my power faintly.”
“From Shekina?”
Lyat opened his mouth as if to deny but quickly shook his head, indicating otherwise.
“No, no. That’s impossible. Shekina is a homunculus. Even if some of the Demon King’s power was infused during her creation, it’s only to sustain her physical form. If more of the Demon King’s power were to go in, her body would explode.”
Lucart also knew. The amount of the Demon King’s power infused into a homunculus was very small.
But why?
Why did it smell familiar from her?
Lucart, leaning back on the backrest with his chin up, pondered for a moment and then looked up at the ceiling.
“Nord sent a messenger.”
“1st Elder?”
“Yeah. He said he would support her in the name of the 1st Elder.”
Lyat was slightly taken aback.
How did Nord, that bald lizard, know Shekina? Did Shekina and the bald guy meet? Was there an encounter when she secretly left the castle this time? If so, why? Why did she meet Nord? Why not come with me?
“Isn’t it interesting? A trivial homunculus keeps making such fascinating things happen.”
“That…”
Lyat, regaining his composure at Lucart’s words, opened his mouth while glancing at him.
“Rather than focusing on Shekina, it might be better to pay more attention to the temple. They still doubt us.”
“Ah, that.”
Lucart raised the corner of his mouth.
Thinking back to the incident during dinner, the temple. In other words, the priest guy still doubted them. Hence the ridiculous demands to raise the value of the estate or collect donations. Enduring such losses just to keep an eye on them.
If that so-called divine official, Yuriel, was a bit more reasonable, he wouldn’t have accepted those unreasonable requests on the spot. But he was young, and because of his youth, he couldn’t make sound judgments. Well, from Lucart’s perspective, it turned out to be advantageous.
“You might want to leave that matter to her as well.”
“By ‘that,’ you mean… mentioning Shekina?”
“Yeah, leaving it to her might surprisingly resolve things easily.”
“I will take a look first and report back.”
“Do as you wish.”
Ignoring Lyat’s darkening expression, Lucart rested his chin on his palm, blinking leisurely.
– I’m Shekina. The youngest.
– Please don’t kill me. I’m useful. I’m really useful.
Expressing opinions on the foolish and insignificant homunculus subject was quite amusing.
“By the way.”
While recalling the conversation with Shekina, Lucart squinted one eye as if a question arose suddenly.
“What the hell is ‘boss’?”
Shekina kept referring to Lucart as the boss. Of course, from Shekina’s perspective, Lucart was the final villain in the game, and that’s why she called him that. However, to others, it was a term they couldn’t understand.
In response to Lucart’s question, Lyat also seemed puzzled, contemplating along with him.
“I’ve thought about it.”
Lyat cautiously opened his mouth.
“Could it be an expression of affection? Meaning admiration and affection for the Demon King?”
“………”
Lucart wrinkled his face in disdain.
“Disgusting.”
Looking at the grimacing Lucart’s, Lyat suddenly remembered when he used to be called ‘Uncle’ by Shekina.
There was a time when being called ‘Uncle’ bothered me…
But not now…
Lyat swallowed the words he couldn’t bring himself to say and chuckled with a sense of relief.
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