Chapter 883 – It Wasn’t 3, It Was Actually 5

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“I think it would be good to help Cleon recover his magic quickly.”

Galatea stood with her arms crossed, having lost most of her magic and reverting to her younger self.

In her living room, Amelia was diligently casting a recovery spell on her, Caliburn, and Cleon, and Sasha was watching Amelia by her side.

At Galatea’s words, the three remaining people turned to look at her.

Then, with a little hesitation, Amelia raised her hand and spoke to Galatea.

＂Hey… Anyway, wouldn’t it be better to let Cleon relax a little bit…?”

Even though he is overworked on a regular basis, Cleon runs around so hard that no one tackles him, trying to solve problems and situations here and there.

There are many cases where he cannot sleep properly at night for one reason or another, and if he falls asleep like this, it would be good for his health to prevent him from waking up for a while.

Sasha also nodded her head as if agreeing with Amelia’s words.

“Yo, you said Laila will solve the fortress’s problems, and we can help in other areas as well~”

Even if we don’t wake up Cleon right now, let’s resolve what we can solve on our own.

Sasha was talking like that, but Galatea was talking to the two people without uncrossing her arms.

“Well, just because you’re recovering your magic doesn’t mean Cleon has to wake up right away, right? I just thought… It wouldn’t be good to stay for a long time with your magic power depleted. Even if you think about the magic imprint that Cleon planted on you and other women…”

＂Are you talking about the imprint of domination?＂

Galatea nods her head to Sasha’s question.

“Okay. As you know, Cleon can take various memories, magic power, and vitality from you from the imprint. The reason Cleon can use the skills of the person he imprinted on is because he borrows the memories and experience of that person’s combat skills.”

＂That was the principle…＂

Sasha spoke as if she didn’t know, and Galatea continued speaking with her hand on her forehead.

＂The imprint is usually under Cleon’s control, so it’s okay. However, if Cleon completely loses his mind and his physical condition deteriorates rapidly, there is a possibility that the imprint will draw vitality or magical power from the subject to whom it has been forcibly subordinated in order to restore the body of Cleon, who is also the owner of the imprint.” Br〉

“Wow, really? But are we okay now? Besides, as long as Cleon recovers, we don’t really care about that.”

“That’s right! This is for Mr. Cleon. Also, Mr. Cleon is still asleep, but he is recovering little by little, so wouldn’t something like imprinting and absorption occur right now?”

If that happened, wouldn’t it have happened right after Cleon fainted?

If some time has passed since you fainted, you may have recovered naturally.

However, Galatea and Caliburn looked at each other, and then Caliburn hesitated a little.

＂… Well… Cleon’s magic power is not recovering naturally right now. Rather, because it is falling…”

Is your magic power falling?

Amelia and Sasha, startled by Caliban’s words, look at Cleon’s pale face as he lies down, and activate the magic vision.

Indeed, he could feel that the magical pressure flowing from Cleon’s body had weakened.

＂Why?＂

In general, it would be normal to recover when you rest, but on the contrary, if it decreased, it was clearly a problem.

＂If you use your magic power enough to cause magic exhaustion, your magic power will take damage. It will recover over time, but until then, the recovery of magical power will be slow.”

“… But even if it’s slower, you still recover, right? I don’t think it will be negative.”

Since Amelia’s words were logically more correct, Galatea also remained silent for a moment.

Soon, she sighs and continues her words.

“That’s because… Cleon kept sharing his and our magical power with you.”

＂…?＂

When Amelia tilts her head as if this is her first time hearing it, Cali Byrne takes over Galatea’s words and explains.

“Cleon and us both. Because I grew up going through various things. In particular, the amount of magic power of Galatea and I have increased significantly, and when that happens, the amount of surplus magic power that we normally process by taking on human form like this also increases.”

“As you know, too much magic power is not that good. Magical power has the potential to affect the soul and change its appearance.”

It might not be possible if battles continued to occur even during normal times, but there was a high possibility that magic power would continue to accumulate in Cleon and the two swords while they were going about their daily lives.

“So it was necessary to release this periodically… For example, when Cleon mixes with someone. Because you can have the opportunity to come out naturally.”

＂And, indeed.＂

Amelia blushes at Galatea’s words.

Sasha also looked a little embarrassed as she wiggled her fingertips.

“But that only temporarily consumes your magic power, so you can’t just have sex all the time, right? In a situation where the enemy is right in front of you.”

＂… It seems like Mr. Cleon mixed himself with someone even in a very dangerous situation…?＂

When Sasha tried to tackle her without realizing it, Galatea cleared her throat as if she had nothing to say, so she stopped her.

＂Keuhum! Uh, anyway! So while I was looking into whether there was a way to efficiently consume magical power and maintain an appropriate amount of magical energy, I came up with a way to use magical energy to bestow blessings on the opponent. It’s Caliburn.”

“Protecting others with the power of the holy sword is as natural as breathing.”

When Caliburn said that, she was talking to Sasha and Amelia.

＂Cleon was trying to protect all of you, his comrades, as little as possible by flowing the surplus magical power thus generated little by little to the people connected with the seal of domination. Especially you two. I paid more attention to the two people who were relatively younger than the other party members.”

When Galatea said that, Sasha and Amelia blinked and looked at each other as if they didn’t know.

Perhaps, he was able to win against Dharma, who was clearly different in skill from the other two?

“Uh, why didn’t you tell me that? If anyone else knows…”

Soon Sasha turns to Caliburn again and speaks, and Galatea answers Sasha’s question.

“Maybe I didn’t say it because I didn’t think it was necessary? I’m not the kind of person who can brag and say, “I’m using magical power to protect you.” Oh, Lila may have noticed, because she is sensitive to the use of magical power. Maybe I just kept quiet because it wasn’t mature enough to pick on each one of them.”

At Galatea’s words, Sasha said ‘Ugh’ and closed her mouth as if she was at a loss for words.

It was because I was convinced that it was definitely worth it has given Cleon’s personality.

“Well… Controlling such trivial magical power is difficult for Cleon alone, so we were also doing it together. As you can see, we are like this because our magic power has dropped significantly. Moreover, Cleon, who holds ultimate control, has lost his mind. It means that the magic power that is being distributed to you cannot be stopped, so the amount consumed is greater than the amount recovered.”

＂Ugh… Then, if you want to restore Mr. Cleon’s magic, you have to make him wake up…”

＂Either it is possible to store magical power just enough to last until the magical engine returns to normal.＂

When Sasha and Amelia take turns talking like that, that’s it for Galatea, she says and nods her head.

“I guess the latter is the one that’s useful now. The former can happen when Cleon’s magic is restored to some extent.”

“Yeah, that’s right. But that means… We have to inject magical power into Cleon…”

As Amelia said that, her face slowly became red.

If she were wise, she would have known what Galatea meant.

Overlapping bodies is the most primitive yet highly efficient method of exchanging magical power.

“Lila is busy with matters in the fortress, and Kuon still has to be at the temple to maintain the barrier. The story goes that it’s the four of us who naturally have our hands empty. Since Caliburn and I don’t have enough magic power, in the end…”

“The two of us have to do it.”

Sasha nods her head as if she understands.

Then she immediately stood up and tried to take off her top.

＂Sasha!? Are you planning to start here now!?”

When Amelia raised her voice in surprise, Sasha looked like he was wondering what was wrong.

“We’re the only ones there anyway, but if it’s urgent, I think it would be better to do it quickly…”

A wild child-like idea.

The country girl’s ability to act was amazing.

Amelia blushed and spoke while holding Sasha’s arm.

“Now, just a moment. Cleon has lost his mind. Even if we got on top and moved around, there would be limits, so if you look at it from the side, you’ll end up looking like a strange person completely attacking the patient?”

＂Well, is that also true…?＂

As if there was some truth to what she said, Sasha put back the clothes she had tried to take off, looking a little disoriented now.

“Don’t worry. Cleon’s body will allow him to move even when he is unconscious.”

＂Is that possible!?＂

Meanwhile, when Galatea blurts out her absurd words, Amelia speaks to her again, embarrassed.

“Huh. Well, it links reality and mind and puts you in a kind of sleepwalking state… In that case, just like Cleon moves of his own will, he can act with you without waking up. Instead…”

Galatea looks Amelia up and down as she stands up.

A little younger than Sasha – this is Amelia’s usual appearance.

“I think I would like Amelia to have a more adult body type.”

＂Uh, adult body type?＂

“Okay. That’s just me in everyday life.”

If you use her magical powers and use yourself as her medium to unleash the power of her Holy Spirit, it is possible to grow Amelia’s own body to its assumed state.

Of course, the process was necessary to mix Cleon and her body, but if she is at a similar level to Galatea, does that mean she is a bit above her normal fighting form?

＂Ah, Sasha is fine as is~＂

On the other hand, Caliburn was talking to Sasha, who was smiling and wondering whether he should switch with Ruben.

“Okay then. This side will be prepared this way. If possible, don’t let others know…”

When Galatea lowered her voice, she was about to speak as if she were plotting something evil.

A thumping sound is heard from the front door.

“Excuse me! Is Cleon there~? It’s dry~! I came to pick up my sister~!”

Then, a voice was heard from outside announcing that a guest had arrived.

＂… Please respond over there first.＂

Galatea had a cold expression on her face as the mood seemed to be slightly broken, and she was soon whispering something with Caliburn.

＂You and I, enter Cleon’s world of imagination…”

“Yes. And in reality, Sasha and Amelia… Move their bodies so that it becomes natural…”

＂Do you want to make matching outfits too? Is there anything you recommend?”

＂… It’s already become like this, he’s a little special guy that you can’t even see in real life…”

When Sasha and Amelia heard the sound of the two people meeting little by little, they had a premonition of something uneasy.

… For the sake of Cleon, who always did her best for them, she was able to participate in even the slightly scary plans of her sisters.

And as time passed, while Lila brought Ventuna and went to resolve the fortress, the four moved Cleon into his bedroom.

It was standing around the bed.

“Then from now on, Caliburn and I will enter Cleon’s dream. If you mix your body with him in mental space, Cleon in reality will also move – “

＂The two of you can move as if linking with us in a dream and mix your bodies directly with Cleon.＂

After listening to the two people’s explanation, Amelia understood why she wanted Galatea to grow her body to her level.

In other words, Cleon mixes his body with Amelia in real life, but in the spirit world, he moves to mix his body with Galatea, so he needed a physique that fits that.

“I will continue to show you what is going on inside the dream, so you must follow along. If Cleon recognizes the boundary between dreams and reality, it may break down along the way.”

＂Yes, yes!＂

“I’m worried about whether I can do well, but… Okay!”

The two people responded with an atmosphere that seemed like they were carrying out some kind of great strategy.

Then, after Caliburn and Galatea lean against the side of the bed where Cleon is lying, they confirm that the sword has returned to its original form.

After a while, the image of Caliburn and Galatea attacking Cleon’s body came into Sasha and Amelia’s minds.

The two were a little embarrassed at first, but then they looked at each other and-

He walked closer to Cleon, who was lying on the bed, and stretched out his hand.