Chapter 26 – Finding the Truth

Chapter 26 Finding the Truth

Eva hears my polite greeting and just smiles.

She said, “You were always watching over me, but I was late to greet you because this disciple was not good enough.
Forgive me, Master.”

Eva slowly straightened her skirt and sat down in her chair, then she firmly crossed her legs and clasped her hands in front of her belly.
Eva’s voice suddenly changed to that of a young woman in her thirties.

“I don’t know how long it has been since we talked like this.
My beloved disciple.”

“…”

The ‘beloved’ disciple.
Dear ‘disciple’.
Either way, it touches my heart deeply.
I sat across from Eva.

“How did you know?
Haven’t you noticed for quite some time?”

“If Rumika hadn’t come, she probably wouldn’t have known all along.”

Yes.
Because Lumica came, a variable was created.
Thanks to her, she barely noticed.

“Is it?
Would it be okay if I ask her about what specifically happened to her?”

“The day I drank with Rumika, she was tidying up her ledger at the herbalist.
Even though I never taught Eva how to organize her books.”

“You only noticed that?”

“I started to have doubts.
The next time was the day I went to the bidding, when he gave me decoction.”

“Well, I thought it was irrational for a human maid to suddenly make and feed such an excellent decoction.
A vision passed down from generation to generation is too old-fashioned an excuse, right?”

“Yes. I heard the effect very well.
Even if you bring the decoction from the Black Sun Temple, it won’t work as well.
It’s probably possible because he’s a master who can take into account my physical constitution and magical properties…”

“Exactly.
Your condition was more serious than I thought.
Like a fish thrown out of the water, it seemed like it would die soon if left alone.
I wanted to go to your side and take care of you myself, instead of this maid who manipulates you with illusion magic.”

“So you let Rumika know that I hypnotized her?”

The atmosphere subsides.
No, it gets cheaper
Originally, I wanted to tell this story after hearing all the information I was going to hear from Master, but I couldn’t stop because I couldn’t calm down.

“… I don’t understand what you mean.”

“Isn’t Master showing it on purpose?
The panties used to hypnotize Rumika, the bottle containing the elixir, and even the bath salt.”

Yes.
I’m sure I’ve even put them in the fireplace and made sure they all burn.
I confirmed that, but Rumika openly brought it to me.

I deliberately stole one or two panties and brought them to my room.
It’s nothing if you borrow Eva’s body.
Other intruders can do that too.

But what about bath products?
Since it’s powder, it’ll mix with the ashes right away, right?
Besides, how could the pockets be so intact?

The only way to come out is the bath salt that Eva has prepared and mixed with her scented rose petals.
The liquid-type elixir bottle also has traces of being broken in the fire.

After I’m gone, go to the fireplace and reinforce the remaining traces and hand them over to Rumika, or put them in an easy-to-see location.

Crucially, Master and Van Dark knew that Rumika was coming to me.
It’s strange that you don’t know about this anymore.

Perhaps Rumika knew her truth, and in a fit of rage, she came straight to me without questioning the source of her evidence.

… It’s only because you’re not cool like that that you end up being swayed by this trick.
I should be a good demon king, but I’m worried.

“…”

Master, who controls Eva, doesn’t say anything.

“Why did you do that, Master?
From the days when Rumika and her were drunk to the days when she went to her bidding and was nursed.
Getting too close to me…”

“I was jealous.”

My heart sank.
Also… Like this…

“I said it was because I was jealous.”

“Why… ?”

“I can’t be by your side, I can only watch from a distance with a maid.
The girl called the princess brazenly tried to pretend to be her lover next to you.
Irresponsibly emptying the demon castle and forgetting the past of kicking you out to keep myself healthy.
Anyone who sees it will know that the engagement ceremony is over.”

Again like this…

“So I got jealous and told him.”

“… Did you really have to let Rumika know what I did in that way, at a time like this?”

“If she gets mad at you or tries to kill you for finding out about that, then she doesn’t deserve to be your woman.”

“… Why would Master judge that?”

“Because I am your master.
And it’s your first girl.
At least I hoped to meet a better woman than me.
If you meet such an ugly person, how funny would I be for meeting you?”

Master seemed to be excited too, so he started talking a lot.
Master, who spoke so leisurely and loftyly as if looking down, is nowhere to be seen.

Fight against this
I’m not here to fight…
I just want to talk…
… Let’s soothe

“You shouldn’t view other women with the same standards as Master.”

“I know.
I made a mistake.
I also accepted your mental control for you.
By my standards, that would be too strict.”

“Anyone who said they hypnotized him would get angry.
Either male or female It is an intelligent body with a self.
You will question your feelings, and even more so, your ego.
Master is an existence that I can’t do anything about, so I can’t afford that… “

“Out of it.”

“…”

“Wrong.”

Master borrows Eva’s body, crosses her legs, and crosses her arms.
His high chin clearly shows his attitude.

“Mind control, you stopped halfway.
Did you think I didn’t know?”

“…”

I bowed my head like a pre-study student.

“You didn’t make a word of excuse even when you were being disciplined. You are so stubborn, disciple.”

“…”

“Huh, yes.
Did you just call me out of curiosity?”

“No. I want to get help.”

Master borrows the image of Eva and laughs.
You must be nearby.
… Shall we look for it?
… Quit.

“It’s really fun.
Was that the attitude of the disciple who came to get help?”

“Because I am the most trustworthy person in the world.”

“What if I don’t help?”

“I will give up. Everything.”

Eva smiled like a crescent moon like her teacher.
Under… I’m glad the body isn’t here.
My resentment would have melted in that one shot.

“… While I couldn’t see it, flattery increased.”

“I am serious.”

“Well, okay. I’ll help you.
What can I help you with?”

“Wait a minute on that.
I will come back with my men.”

Master used Eva’s body to nod her head.

Dreuk.

I’m trying to get up from my chair,
Master caught it with her voice.

“Let me ask you one more thing.
Before the others come.”

Stop.

Stops to grab the doorknob.

“… I’ve been really curious for years.
I can understand why you requested a duel.
But mind control, why did you stop in the middle?”

Whoa.

I didn’t want to answer in this atmosphere.
I replied with my back for fear of being caught.

“… I didn’t want to manipulate my side, which is one of the few in the world.”

It’s a lie.
If you control…
Every time I saw that eye smile, my heart would have been torn with guilt.
Because those eyes will doubt me
Because he will despise me like Lumica now.

I just couldn’t do my best.
Perhaps… Even the duel might have been my complaint.
Despite having no intention or will to win, he complained to his master.
… I must be a real fool

“Huh… Okay. I will trust you.”

Sigh.

When I open the door, the morning sun shines brightly.

“Mary, Rebekah.
Get off the wagon
Tidy up clothes
I’m going to see the high-ranking person.”

Jacques and Ludwig, who were tied up and hung upside down, are also freed.

“Chief of the genius hypnotist, long live, Kamyu-nim!!!”

“Praise him!!
Long live the handsome Kamyu Franz!!!”

Make the fool duo change their clothes.
And bring a gift prepared for Master
Went into the cabin together.

Sigh.

“Hello everyone.
My master He is ‘Nene Boulanger’, the Four Heavenly Kings.”

Contrary to what everyone had heard, while bewildered by the appearance of an old human maid,
He politely bowed his back.

“Master.
These two here are Centurion Jacques and Ludwig from the 3rd Corps, who volunteered this time to help me.”

“”Cohesion!””

“These are very well-bred children.
Please take good care of Camus.”

“As long as we are here, not a single tip of Kamyu-sama’s hair will be damaged!”

Here’s the guy who cut my arm and the guy who tried to burn my hair!
The desire to shout is like a chimney.

“This is Marianne, the ‘Saint of the Sun’ from the cathedral of the human kingdom ‘Amitie’, Sister Rebekah.”

“Oh, how are you!
This is Marianne.
Kamyu-san, no, Kamyu-sama’s teacher!
It is an honor to see you.”

“I am very glad to see your master, Rebekah.”

“Hmm… I know the orange-haired kid well.
Sun maiden.
Until this child…
I thought it would be difficult, but you did it proudly.”

“It’s too much praise, Master.”

“This is Camus’ teacher, Nene Boulanger.
Please take good care of Kamyu by your side.”

“”Yes!””

Rebekah’s strong voice and Marianne’s quiet and bold voice resonate.

“Okay, now that the introduction is over, can you tell me what the help you just talked about?”

“Yes.
As the espionage officer of the Demon King’s Army, please give me information.”

My position is currently an informant under Master’s command.
Although he has a low position, he has the authority to formally request information and receive support under the law of the Demon King’s Army.

I briefly explained the plan to Master.
Based on the capture of the Saint of the Sun, he wants to obtain the Knight of the Moon and the Princess of the Stars.
Please help

Since the purpose of the dispatch in the first place was the division of the human kingdom, Amitie, the justification is sufficient.

“… You decided to write it that way. Hehe.
It’s a flirt.”

“…”

“Look, chief. If this doesn’t work…”

Fuck!

“…”

“Good. That’s a good strategy.
Take this report here.
I got all the necessary information.
The royal palace, the aristocracy, and the cathedral.
The cathedral is Marianne, and that child is there too…
It even contains information that you would not know if you are not interested in religious politics.”

“Thank you.”

Master then asked Marianne several questions.
Your background, how you came to the cathedral, your thoughts on why and behind the attack, the names of the people and organizations you need to recruit to take over the cathedral, and so on.

I also heard about the nun’s activities from Rebekah.

I also asked Zach and Ludvik about the 3 Corps’ suppression of the Marianne Raid and Lumica’s attack.

“Oh so!
Princess Rumika came running with fire burning in her eyes out of jealousy and grabbed her horse flame gun! And shoot…”

Puck!

“… You fired a magic bullet.
So the captain mobilized hundreds of amulets and blocked them together with Marianne.
That is all.”

“Master, please forgive the rude words and actions of his subordinates.”

“No, dear.
It’s so much fun to say.
Their names are Jacques and Ludwig?”

“Yes!”

“I think I will ask you something from time to time.
If you answer honestly, you will be given a big prize.
Do you understand?”

“Yes!!”

“Master. That’s not…”

“Done. You won’t say anything.”

“…”

Time passed when her toes shriveled.
Master said he wanted to have a deep talk with me, so he defeated the rest.

“My disciple.
I guess I’ll have to take control of the cathedral first.”

“May I ask why?”

“Then.
First, it is difficult to determine the location of the Moon Knight as he has been moving frequently recently.
The second is Marianne, and the longer that child is absent, the less her influence will be.
Third, if you try to hypnotize even the moon knight, more people will notice.”

Master explains by pointing one finger at each other.

“All right.”

“And the hero Alberic who harmed the Demon King must be extremely vigilant.
He’s rumored to be from another dimension.”

“Yes? Are you saying that you are not from the Middle World, but from the Demon Realm or the Celestial Realm?”

“… No.
According to information leaked from his entourage, he came from a dimension we are unaware of.
It’s just leaked information, but it’s revealing circumstances that contain information, notions, and morals that we don’t know about.
So I had to be more careful.
I said
The most dangerous force…”

“It is the power of not knowing.
I will keep that in mind.”

“The ability to assassinate the demon king is also a capability, but you don’t know where it will bounce.”

“Are there any weaknesses?”

“I heard that the couple’s relationship has been neglected recently.
I think you’ll figure it out better.”

“If I figure it out, I’ll let you know. Master.”

“And, this is a gift.”

Thud!

Master took out a small box.

“Open it.”

When I opened the box, there were various rings, bracelets, and earrings.

“Jacques, as the child said, it seems that you need a lot of magic tools these days.
These are magic tools that you can handle well, so use them appropriately.
I put the manual together.”

The instructions attached to the lid of the box were written in Master’s unique antique and elegant handwriting.

“… Thank you
I really needed it.”

“It may be difficult to do tangents in the future at the herbalist.
Make another space.”

Time passed as I sought advice from my master.

“Oh no, this is my gift. Master.”

“This… Aren’t they fragrant roses?”

“You said it through Eva’s mouth.
You say you like it when you take a bath.
And this is a bouquet.”

“Hmm…
Both smell really good…
Thank you, Camu.”

Master borrowed Eva’s body and looked at me profoundly.

“Camyu, let me tell you one thing in return.
Listen.”

Master whispered softly in my ear.

“… Is that true?
A star princess?”

“Okay. You can use it.”

“Thank you very much, Master!”

I nodded.

“Ah, Rumika is almost reaching the Devil Castle.
I want to keep it for a while, but…
I’m worried because she’s stubborn and doesn’t want my help.
If possible, you should come pick me up.”

“… She wouldn’t want me either.”

“Do you really think so? Whoops.
A woman’s heart is something she knows but doesn’t know.”

Master chuckled.

“Now go away.
I’m tired after a long mental connection.”

“Thank you, Master.”

I nodded and left the cabin.
Now it’s time to start again!
… What? What do you think you forgot?