Chapter 617 – The Powerful Darkness of the Void

A small but after party was held.
Mr. Euclid tried to leave the house, saying that he would bring only the finest ingredients with the money I gave him, but I stopped him.

“Aigoo. It’s okay, my lord. If you move to space, that’s it.”
“No. Still, since you’re the head of a family, can you run errands for food?”

It’s fine if Mr. Euclid is going to buy his own food, but I felt a bit like he was going to make food for us.

Mr. Euclid wanted to stare at me for a moment, then he said he was fine, and he laughed.

“I’m really fine. I’m rather grateful. It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten a lot of meat.”
“…”

Shit.
It’s heartbreaking to say that.
Okay. Shop points are useless, let’s use this opportunity.
[Didn’t you save it to buy a game to play with Miss Reina?]
[I also said I would watch the anime.]

…
Can not help it.
Otaku content goes in the direction of relying on Reina for a while.

After I told Mr. Euclid that there were other ways to supply the ingredients, I chose the ingredients as he said.

In addition to that, I bought all the ingredients that I could eat for several months with store points.

Mr. Euclid, who at first looked at the ingredients pouring down from the air and was puzzled as to where they came from, soon burst into laughter.

And he cooks right away.
He wanted to stop it again, but he said he was the only one in this castle who knew how to cook.

When I asked what the maid and butler were doing, she said that the maid still had back pain and that she honestly did not like the cooking.
The male butler said he couldn’t do it at all.

“Ah. It’s a secret that I said it wasn’t delicious.”
“Yes. Of course.”

Somehow I laughed.
Reminded me of the past
Cooking was helping my dad, who couldn’t cook anything but a few menus, all day long and made something.

After a long time, I also decided to roll up my hands.
Mr. Euclid said, “Oh my Lord…” And said, “I’m sorry,” But when I was more embarrassed, he finally accepted it.

Thus, a frugal party was held with the food prepared by the two men.

In fact, the menu was plentiful enough in the eyes of ordinary people to say that it was frugal.

There were more than four types of meat and two types of soup.
Mr. Euclid, who is good at bread and rice, chose dishes that would suit the taste of most people, and as a result, it turned out to be a party that everyone was satisfied with.

“…It’s embarrassing, but it’s delicious.”
“Yes. Really. I want to hire you as my exclusive chef. Uhuh.”

Aside from Palyu, the flamboyant-looking flairn was surprisingly enjoying this small party.

Having lived in Sers for less than a year, the parties I’ve seen so far have been jaw-droppingly spectacular, but the ones Palyu and Plaan saw could have been worse.

Even so, it was somehow proud to eat well without a sign of disappointment.

“…What are you looking at with those eyes? You.”

Palryu put the beef in his mouth and said dissatisfiedly. That’s cute, so I said with a smile.

“Elf eats meat~”
“Eh, even elves eat meat…!”

Flareon also helped me with a smirk.

“No? As far as I know, only the worldly Winten and adventurer elves eat meat, don’t they?”
“No…! Seriously, what do you think of elves…!”

Palryu, who only munches on food, as if fed up with being teased by Flareon and me.
She It looks like her meat in front of her has fallen. Let’s take something from her pan and push it. Why are you doing this, you bastard? Looks at me with eyes that say

“Why are you like this? Have you ever done anything to be sorry for me…?”
“Because you’re cute when you eat well.”
“Ears, woman…”

Her palryu, who was embarrassed as she turned her eyes around, said a word.

“I’m… A friend of Mayall…”

Dude, what are you saying…

Tring!

[‘Lighting the Wall’ has been added to Palyu Winte’s list of quests.]

What else is it to light up the wall?
Come to think of it, he said that he had a new castle wall before, but are you saying that he should reveal that…?

Then someone held meat in front of my nose.
I turned around in surprise and saw Flareon laughing.

“What is it?”
“Aang.”
“…”
“Ah~”

It seemed like he wouldn’t clean it up until he ate it.
I opened my mouth and ate the meat.

“Is it delicious?”
“…The taste of the Boyd family is so good, it’s delicious.”

After answering bluntly, he raises his upper body, closes the distance, and whispers in his ear.
The fragrant perfume stung my nose and my heart pounded slightly.

“It tastes better when I, the owner, feeds it, right?”
“…It’s not.”
“Whoops.”
“…”

Did you get a little drunk?
I think I only drank a little wine.
What is he like It would be nice to smile seductively like this instead of oh-ho-ho-ho… I feel the same way.

But this time Flareon strokes my hair.

“Good job.”
“?”

He’s starting to treat me like a dog.
I can’t. I will firmly protest.
Still, can I protest tomorrow? For now, let’s enjoy the touch of the bracken-like hand on your head…!

As soon as I thought, the arm style was perfect! He cut off Flaon’s hand.

“Ouch… What are you doing?”
“Everything, what are you doing! To this man…! That… That…!”
“Oh, I didn’t approach it from a rational point of view?”

Flaon said calmly.

“What. Even if you approached with a rational crush, this man doesn’t have a lover? Is there a problem?”
“Oh, it will happen soon!”
“Hmm? Are you thinking of becoming a lover?”
“…No!”
“Eh. Why were you a little silent now?”
“Profit!”

The two fit very well.
I watched Palyu and Flaon bickering, then looked to the side.

Butler Nam, who was eating without a word, looked at me with envious eyes and then glanced at Ixia.
He read the selfishness in those eyes.
Right. He likes Ixia.

Perhaps because of such selfishness, he remained even when the other employees left.

And that Ixia… Pretended to be eating, but she was listening to the conversation between Flaon and Palyu.

“You know that? That man…”
“Are you popular?”
“Oh, no… That’s true, but it’s not…”
“No matter who has feelings for you, you don’t have a lover right now, right? Then, doesn’t it matter what you do?”
“Iiik…!”

How to say It’s a very envious look.
An expression of longing for the bygone youth that can no longer be grasped with hands.
The source of the expression is my father.
That’s not a face a girl would make.

Suddenly, the unique Ryunar. I remembered what Boyd had asked me to do.
I asked you to send Ixia to school…
I cleared my throat and said “The food is so delicious, Mr. Family” And started rhyming.

“Thank you for the compliment, lord.”

The two girls who were bickering also said a word.

“…Really, yes. I’ll admit this.”
“I’m eating deliciously. Head of household.”

Mr. Euclid scratched his head as if he was embarrassed.
Then the butler Nam asked.

“Still, it’s not as good as the sumptuous food, right?”

A slightly chilled table.
… This bastard. You may have loyalty, but your eyes are dirty.

Even that loyalty may be due to selfishness…

“Personally, the rice cooked by Mr. Euclid tastes much better.”
“Ummm… Even for my taste.”
“Yes. It’s a delicacy.”

After laughing at our words, Mr. Euclid, who glared at the male butler, laughed again.
Well, her cooking skills are amazing, but that’s not what I meant to talk about.

“Cooking skills are amazing, but Boyd’s technique was even more amazing. I could only admire him.”
“Haha. There are so many restrictions, but I have to count the firepower!”
“Yes… But I have a question… Is Ixia-san’s puppet technique also Void’s?”

Mr. Euclid blinked his eyes.
Then … He noticed something and sat down.

“No. It’s true that the origin started from Boyd’s technique. The thread connected to the doll and the hand is made of unique Ryunar. However, the skill of making the shape of the thread and handling the doll is only my daughter’s. “
“Is that so.”

I took a tempo break.
Mr. Euclid staring at me. And the bewildered Ixia.

I looked at Ixia this time.
I flinched, but I don’t look like I’m disgusted anymore.

“Mr. Ixia.”
“Yes. Heir.”

Polite answer.
I didn’t think it was necessary, but I didn’t say it out loud.
There is something more important than that.

“Are you thinking of taking the entrance exam for Prunar Academy…?”
“…”

Silence for a while.
Palyu and Flaon, who were bickering, also became quiet.
Ixia… Suddenly nodded her head as quickly as a fluttering fish.

“Yes! There is…! That…Of course! But, there is a little… Problem…”
“Well, I can take care of the tuition. Even if that’s not the case, scholarships are provided for outstanding students, and above all. I am the heir and I have a duty to take care of the descendant of a teenage family. I have no intention of letting my person appear ridiculous.”

I’ve never had a sense of succession, but this reason would be reasonable.
When she offered to pay her every month to maintain her dignity, she shook her head saying that Ixia was okay with it.
She just seemed to wonder if it was really possible to enter.

“I, really… Is it possible to enter the school?
“I’ll try to force myself.”

The principal will probably listen.
She is fair, but not inflexible, and it makes no sense not to accept students at Ixia’s level.
Her meticulous manipulation of Ryunar was so admirable that even I, who was proud of her expertise in manipulating energy, came out with admiration.

Ixia pursed her lips before finally speaking.

“…Thank you… I really want to take the test.”
“You’re welcome. Then I’ll be in touch with Boyd soon. No. I’ll do it now.”

I contacted the principal of the smart road.
And turn up the volume so others can hear.

Principal Sam, perhaps aware that there were people around me, spoke in the voice of the dark wizard mode.
And I told you about admissions and Ixia’s talent.
Principal Sam thought about it for a while and then opened her mouth.

[That’s right… Well, good.]
“Is that true?”
[Yes. If you have such a brilliant talent, there is no reason to reject it. I’ve also heard about the talent of the Lady of Boyd.]
“Thank you. Then I’ll see you in two days.”
[…That was sincere…]

Before she could answer anything, she hung up.
When she turned her head, Ixia and Mr. Euclid were making her face in disbelief.

I was about to say congratulations with a grin, but then the male butler jumped up.

“…Huh?! Then what about me?! Do I have to separate from the lady?”

I said before the atmosphere became salty again.

“Can’t we just follow the seed?”
“I will fully support and support your admission, lady!”

Even if you support me, what are you going to support me with?

After that, well, everyone was happy.
Mr. Euclid even brought the trumpet liquor he had been saving.
It was said that it was a precious drink that had been aged for two hundred years.

Judging from the fact that even Palyu and Flaon expressed admiration, it must be a precious and precious drink.

By the way, Mr. Euclid kicked out the male butler, saying he was doing his work. I think it’s a reasonable measure to keep chewing up the atmosphere.

So we got drunk.
Actually, we are strong people who are hard to get drunk, but if we try hard, we can get drunk, and now was the time to get drunk.

Ixia, not used to drinking, fell asleep.
The whole time she was awake, she was scrambling to get a good look at me. I didn’t have to, she said… And she closed her eyes, probably tired.

Flareon went out for a walk saying he would sober up and hiccups with a hazy face leaning against a chair to see if he is strong against alcohol.

Squeak.

Mr. Euclid poured the remaining liquor into a glass.

“… This drink.”
“Yes.”
“I’ve been cherishing it since my grandfather, but I sold it once. It’s hard to find even with money, so I sold it at a pretty high price.”
“Yes.”

I didn’t ask why he sold it.
It was because Euclid’s body was shaking.

“But what is it that my daughter got back?
“…”

Mr. Euclid laughed as if he had collapsed.

“Compared to that child’s tuition, compared to not being able to take care of what he wanted to eat and wear since he was young, my memories were nothing. “
“…Is that so.”
“…The reason why I came to cook is because I wanted to give Ixia, who gave up everything and stayed by my side, that child who didn’t leave just to keep her mission, at least a pleasant experience with food.”
“Yes. I also enjoyed my mouth very much.”
“Thank you. That… Originally, I didn’t do it myself. Why did my cooking skills soar? I wanted to feed my daughter something delicious, but that child’s mother… That…”

Said she was dead
I tried to put on a sad face, but stopped at the words that followed.

“Because he ran away.”
“…”
“I got married thinking I was rich, but my illusions were shattered. Well… Hehe… That’s how it happened…”
“…Yes…”

What is his wife, Ixia’s mother, doing now? However, Mr. Euclid seemed to be okay with her now.

“…My only support was Ixia.”

Seeing his fallen daughter, Euclid’s eyes showed deep feelings of affection and pity.
It seemed that he was unable to control his emotions due to drunkenness.

“Every time I wanted to throw away my mission or something, I looked at that child and endured… I wanted to do something for him, but he couldn’t do anything… The successor made it all happen.”
“…”

Mr. Euclid swallowed his breath and let out a mischievous laugh.

“So, just give me an order. For example, is there a thick guy? Me. Whether it’s magic, magic tools, or skills! As long as I can see it, I can attack anywhere in the world!”
“Haha…”
“Leo, for example! It would be great for me if you told me to kill that bastard! A suspicious bastard who only interfered with business!”
“Yes. He’s a bad guy.”
“…Ah! I’m sorry. Even if it’s not me, Heir-nim has already thoroughly brushed it off… What am I being arrogant about… Hehe…”

Boyd’s housekeeper, who poured the remaining alcohol down his throat, looked forlorn.

Then he jumped up suddenly and he was about to bow to me and I hurriedly stopped.

“No, it’s burdensome. Don’t do this.”
“At this moment, I sincerely swear to be your subordinate. Lord…”
“No…”

There was no intoxication in those eyes.
It seems to have been removed by magic.

“Since I sensed that you were trying to treat me sincerely, we will follow suit.”
“Hmm…”

I sat him down.
And he said, pouring cheap alcohol instead of expensive alcohol.

“You’re going to be my subordinate.”
“Yes.”
“He’s the same age as my father, so that’s a lot of pressure.”
“Hmm…”
“Still, I also want to continue to have a good relationship with the head of the household and Euclid-san.”

Poured a drink into my glass and raised my glass.
Mr. Euclid awkwardly lifted the glass while saying…

“So, let’s be friendly. That’s all.”
“…Familiarly.”
“Yes. Well, at the same time, Hestra, Grise, and thick guys sometimes join us.”
“.. Haha. That’s good. Yes! I like it!”

Cheek! Bumped the glass
We got to know each other like that, exchanging things like leor and hest hags.

As I mentioned before, the best way to get close is to expose others.

“Whoa…”

The party is over.
The table called the butler Nam to clear it.
Mr. Euclid, who picked her up to put her Ixia to sleep, said goodbye to her and walked away.

I just brought Palyu to her room, put her on the bed, and exhaled alcohol-smelling breath on the terrace in the hallway.

The night air is cold.

It’s not a real forest, it’s a forest made of magic stones, so maybe the magic stones are cold.
Or, is Askatlov’s magical power cold? I guess I was drunk too.

“Good job.”
“…”

When did you come
Flaon, who said he was going for a walk, stood next to me and stroked my hair.

“Uh huh. I’m not treating the instructor like a dog.”
“Oh, did you not have enough prizes?”

Ultimately, Flaon tickled her chin.
Is it because of drunkenness? I got some urges

I turned and grabbed Flan by the shoulder and thrust him in the face.
The flan could not respond to the too fast movement and stiffened, and I stopped right in front of my nose.

“If you want to become a master, you have to be this bold.”
“…”
“Go to sleep. The wind is cold, so be careful not to catch a cold.”

I removed the plaque and went to my room.
He could still feel her gaze behind his back.

Upon arriving in the room, I remembered Euclid’s words.
Thanks to my daughter, I survived…

…Dad, I bet you never thought that you were holding on because of me, right?
Did Dad ever think that I was helpful…?

And again, I thought of Askatlov.
It wasn’t really about battles or quests.
A sentimental thought came to me spontaneously as I thought of the keyword “Support.”
The monster king had been alone for ten thousand years.
Wouldn’t it be lonely?
…No. It must have been lonely.
I fell asleep with such sentimental thoughts.

And the next day, after agreeing to hold a the house meeting a few days later, we left Boyd Street.

“Ixia!! See you again!”
“Palyu…! Yes! Definitely!!”

Palyu and Ixia desperately call each other to see if they have become close friends.

In this way… The long, if long, void quest ended.
There were no god scores or shop scores, but it could be said to be a big step forward.

And, there was a fact that I didn’t know at this time.
The fact that Askatlov had only 30 days left to seal… That it had spread all over the world in some form.

Okay. Finally, in Sersu, users to catch Askatlov, or ‘heroes’ to stop the ominous king, were moving to gather.

Now… The subjugation of Askatlov is about to begin.