Chapter 1028 – #246_Count Cagliostro (2)

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One.
Eloa, who defeated Ea in the Cyberpunk Great War, ended up with half of the contracts that could be used in exchange for unreasonable contracts being sealed after a series of fierce battles.

For quite a long time in the future, the power she could wield as a witch greatly decreased.
It is a bonus that there are big and small restrictions due to the aftereffects left in the spiritual body.

Now, through various studies, I am seeking a way to fill the gap in power as much as possible and recuperate…

Through these changes, Master has changed a lot.

The biggest change would be starting an active approach to Siwoo.

In the past, if they had a relationship because they were in a good mood, or on a special day like a harvest festival, with the excuse of recharging their magic power, now they send autographs quite frankly.

For no reason, pulling the hem of the dress.
Or poking her side with her fingers.
Or while hiding in Siwoo’s bed in advance.

“Under.”

But Master is Master.

It means that he is kind but strict, and his bamboo-like temperament, which is kind but strict, has not been broken.

She was still feeling ashamed of her relationship with Siu in many ways, so even though she had a relationship more often, her level itself did not escalate.

In most cases, they hug each other tightly, kiss deeply, and whisper “I love you, I love you” In their ears.
Even if it’s a little rough, it’s like a rabbit honorific play response.

Of course, there are no complaints there.

It was good for Siwoo to see Master who had become a fool.
Relationships between lovers are not for the pursuit of silky pleasure.

Still, sometimes a somewhat exotic relationship attracts.
Master also noticed what he wanted, and Siwoo was also moved.

A different air current flowed between the two priests than before.

“Why are you interfering at this timing?”

With a sad expression, Siwoo headed to her parlor where an uninvited guest would be waiting.
Although he said this, Count Cagliostro’s visit was to some extent a fait accompli.

In the meantime, Castle’s tackle was not once or twice.

The most representative example is to put subtle pressure on the presidents of minor academic societies not to interact with the Hesed Society.
In addition, there was a sign of trying to cause a bottleneck in the supply chain by secretly monopolizing research equipment or experimental materials.
Even today, Arya was an assassin hired to discredit Siu.

Nevertheless, the Chesed Society is still cruising.

No, to be honest, I don’t know the expression of cruising, but I’m rowing hard in spite of the headwind and steadily advancing towards Treasure Island.

Siwoo didn’t contact me first despite all sorts of sabotage operations, so couldn’t it be that he came on his own?

Countess Tia Cagliostro jumped up from her seat as soon as she opened the drawing room door.

“Oh my, Baron Siu! Were you surprised by the sudden arrival? Come on, I heard that Baron Siu is a drinker, so I brought some good whiskey. How can I apologize for the rude visit?”

Siwoo can now guess what is good and what is bad just by looking at the label.

However, the wine Count Cagliostro served was a drink that he had never seen before, even though he was leading a high culture.
If you look at my mouth talking about good alcohol, it’s probably something like ‘legendary whiskey’.

To be honest, the count has nothing but resentment, but I don’t want to look down on him.
He smiled and responded calmly.

“I didn’t know you would come in person. It’s insignificant, but I’ll prepare something to accompany you, so could you wait a bit?”
“Ho Ho! No! Really good alcohol is best enjoyed on its own, right?”

Still

A fluttering bun blonde hair that would take two hours to set up, a blue wall that hides its true feelings and shines vaguely, and a witch’s uniform with a compartment.

“I bought a new painting this time, and it would be pretty to hang in this drawing room. Ho ho ho, it’s okay! I have nothing to offer. I’ll have someone send it tomorrow, so I’ll be very happy if you hang it up nicely.”

“Is Baron Siu not interested in art? There are quite a few nice things at this auction. How about taking part?”

“Would you like to see the baron’s face at the salon? Oh my gosh, what am I saying!”

And to the point of being noisy like an ajumma.
As soon as he sat down, the count began to grab his surroundings with a high-spirited tension.

It was like this the other day, so maybe it was the count’s own routine.
A routine that takes the initiative or drains the other person’s soul before the conversation starts in earnest.

“Aha.”
“Okay.”
“Hmm, I didn’t know that.”

Maybe he was waiting for Siwoo, who couldn’t overcome his nervousness, to ask, ‘So why did you come?’

Siwoo was already halfway out of body, answering mechanically.

There was no particularly important agenda or content, and above all, I was busy thinking about the warm rumors I heard from Aria today.

It’s the ‘Count Cagliostro has changed since 3 months ago’ part.

To point out what exactly has changed, first of all, it is the minimization of external activities.

Since her witch’s duty is to be a scholar, when she devotes herself to research, she sometimes goes out of her way for a year or two, but she also has something that suits her position.
If she’s the dean of Castle, it’s common for her to show her face at major meetings, but she’s been strangely avoiding such a place since three months ago.

Next, contact with high-ranking officials of the society is minimized.
It is said that in most cases, only written approval is accepted.

This is also the opposite of the previous count who was involved in details of the society.

Lastly, this is what Siwoo felt from the first meeting with him…

“So I mean! I said something. I think the necklace is fake. Ho ho ho, how bad his expression was at that time.”

Age and atmosphere don’t match.
To be precise, it has a strong youthful feeling.

Since the spirit body has homeostasis to maintain an ideal body, there is no difference in appearance between a mature apprentice witch and a witch.
However, with the accumulation of years of experience, a unique atmosphere was created, and Siwoo tended to distinguish that unique atmosphere well.

At first, was it just because of his unique charisma? Is it because of the mask that creates a frivolous atmosphere? I wanted to
I wonder if it was because I was wearing colored glasses for no reason.

Still less than 1% chance.
In fact, it is being dismissed as ‘Kadra’.

So, even in the middle of Gehenna, the two of us meet together like this.

“Ha, am I too excited to be alone?”
“No. I’m the type of person who likes to listen to other people’s stories, so that’s okay.”

Count Cagliostro, who is now preparing to get to the point.

“Well then, let’s talk about work, shall we? I think I gave the baron time to think.”
“Yes, I have finished organizing my thoughts in the meantime.”
“Oh my gosh really?”

Count Cagliostro, who casts a sparkling gaze straight ahead.
It’s a woman who makes me sleep at night.

“Yes, if you accept one condition, I will positively review the offer you gave me earlier.”
“What is it?”
“It is a promise not to interfere with the society’s stake and management. I think the greetings within the society you mentioned should be made through the internal meeting of the Hesed Society.”

Count Cagliostro, who had always been laughing round and round, turned into a daze.

In the first place, the count’s support was like a high-interest loan with poisonous treaties.
Saying, ‘I’ll take out a loan if you give me a 0% interest rate’ is no different from a euphemism.

“Huh~ I was surprised. I also like Baron Siu. These days, she rarely has a witch with such a spirit, right?”
“It’s an overstatement.”

The Count, who spits out a snort like poison gas, speaks in a lively tone, as if he had never shown a displeased expression.

“Baron Siwoo, do you like martial arts or boxing?”
“I have seen it often before. Do you see anything like that?”

“Sure! I have overlapping hobbies! I also enjoy MMA a lot these days, but there is a strange romance in seeing naked men sweating profusely in a wild duel. Ho-ho-ho!”

The Count stretched out his left fist in a hesitant stance.

“Is this a jab? Just hit her without putting any weight on her.”
“That’s right.”
“Are you okay? Yap! Yap!”
“… Yes.”

I wondered what he was doing, but his sinister true intention continued from there.

“What I have shown so far is the jab.”
“…”

“If you put your mind to it, you can deliver a much heavier blow. If you get hit once, it must be a heavy attack that breaks your bones or breaks your consciousness first regardless of your will.”
“You are brutal.”

“There are things you can’t stand with grit alone, Baron Siu. The reason why I didn’t come out so hard was because I was annoyed to hear the frowns, ‘I don’t fit in my weight class, so I need to take it easy’.

But will their clamor change the outcome of the match? No way! Scoring by the crowd has no effect on the outcome of the match.”
“…”

“So please, let’s get comfortable with each other. Do you understand?”

She is a lady who likes round threats.

At this point, the irritation gradually crosses the critical point.
I didn’t want to go completely wrong, so I reacted lukewarmly, but wouldn’t it be better to just go strong?

-Bussleuk

At that time, Count Cagliostro took out a piece of paper from his bosom and threw it in front of Siu.

“A lot of interesting things happen outside of Gehenna. Please confirm it.”
“What is this…”

Siu was at a loss for words.

There was a very familiar tabloid-style article with pictures.
This is the style of ‘Dandelion’ that has been bothering Siwoo a while ago.

“It’s Dandelion’s draft. It’s still in the draft, so it hasn’t gone through proofreading, but if it’s officially published, hook? Uppercut? Are you going to be good enough?”
“…”

Attached to it were evidence and photos confirming the relationship between the witch of sword and the witch of salvation.
There were even testimonies obtained directly from public officials.

It was a part that I would admit and move on at some point, but not now.

After this article spreads, even if the Chesed Society is run soundly, it will be far from bringing Dorothy and Rinne to Gehenna.

It was a confidentiality clause that was thoroughly managed in its own way, but it bit the Achilles tendon.

More than that, did Dandelion also come under Castle’s influence?

This time, Siu couldn’t act boldly either.
In fact, half of the reason for founding the Chesed Society was taken away.

“Don’t worry too much. I’m not such a mean person. I’ll give you one last time to think again, so come visit me. With a good drink Oh ho ho ho.”

Shiu looked at Count Cagliostro with a bitten expression covering his mouth and smiling.
The time when I couldn’t think of a clever idea and watched the count’s smile.

What?

Seeing the ring on her finger, Siu tilted his head.
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