56. Thank You, Ikusis
At this moment, Ikusis’s script is as clear as day to me! Perhaps she has formed some connection as a “fairy” with Nilu, which requires her to keep certain secrets to herself, and once she speaks… it will end up like this…
“Hey! Euglid! This is real! I’m not lying to you, you idiot!”
【Ikusis was killed by the master for revealing secrets and disobeying orders!】
A dangerous script has emerged, as Ikusis’s actions have linked her script together! This secret of hers must be related to “disobeying orders”!
This idiot saintess really knows how to talk nonsense! Clearly, I could guess almost everything about what’s to come based on the script’s content, yet she insists on clinging to my leg, like those side characters in the script who, after providing information to the are bound to be stabbed, and spills out important secrets just when I’m protagonist about to leave the Great Ying Empire and return to the church to live comfortably and wait for death!
Is there still time to remedy this!?
“I know! I get it! So just shut up and don’t say anything more!”
I wanted to kick this idiot clinging to my leg away, but unfortunately, she was holding on too tightly, climbing up like an octopus, completely oblivious to my attempts to stop her from revealing secrets and putting us in danger!
“No! It’s important, and I have to tell you now!”
Tsk, I almost forgot that this great saintess is just an idiot!
There was no time to stop her, and then… in the next moment, I lost the mood to stop her.
Ikusis, clinging to my leg, suddenly became serious: “I saw in the prophecy that the master spoke with Kephir not long ago and made some kind of agreement. Looking further… it seems they agreed not to conflict during this time, and… to ‘resolve’ things in the end.”
“…”
“…It’s true! Euglid!”
Seeing my lack of reaction, Ikusis, thinking I didn’t believe her at all, added a special remark.
I know, of course I know; my earlier silence was merely a shift from “doubt” to “certainty,” which is why I hoped Ikusis wouldn’t act so recklessly.
Moreover, the content brought by Ikusis’s prophecy made her thoughts a bit too “naive.” The “agreement” between Kephir and Nilu could not possibly be as simple as just ordinary fighting.
From the initial turmoil at the summit of the nations targeting Euglid, to that purple fairy being dealt with by Kephir, and after being driven away, it was replaced by Nilu herself.
From Nilu’s purpose in coming to the Great Ying Empire to her recent somewhat bizarre “reconciliation” with Kephir…
All of this made me realize what Nilu’s fundamental goal was. This is no longer mere narcissism, as the script clearly states.
【Nilu wants to obtain Euglid.】
Nilu’s target is me, no matter what means she uses, whether establishing her reign or “ceasing hostilities” with Kephier, this fact will not change at all. Therefore, once Kephier realizes this, given her personality, she definitely wouldn’t want me to deal with Nilu anymore. It’s likely that this is why she made some kind of agreement with Nilu, something along the lines of “let’s resolve this privately; matters between women shouldn’t involve men.”
This agreement certainly isn’t about arguing later; when the true protagonist and the big BOSS clash, the script can only have one outcome.
【Kephier and Nilu agreed: resolve the Euclid issue before the final summit!】
That would be the “BOSS battle” for Kephier. However, the script had already early on given the outcome of Kephier forcibly clashing with Nilu—[Nilu killed Kephier!]
This is also the worst-case scenario I have been worried about from the very beginning, and now, with the agreement between Kephier and Nilu, it has become coherent with Kephier’s actions. In other words… if there is no intervention, it will definitely happen!
The chaotic thoughts in my mind were temporarily suppressed after Ikusis frantically waved her hands in front of me. I tried hard to squeeze out a smile toward Ikusis.
“Thank you, Princess Saint; your prophecy is very useful.”
I had suspected something was off since Nilu and Kephier’s relationship suddenly softened, but it was merely a serious suspicion. The script had become unclear due to their secret, and Ikusis’s words were not without merit; after all, her prophecy had directly provided a definitive answer to our script.
The most dangerous script for Kephier is about to unfold! And now that I’ve discovered it, it’s not too late; I still have a chance to prevent this series of scripts from appearing!
“Hmph, so don’t underestimate other people’s prophecies~ Although my master will definitely find out right away, as long as I hide well, my master won’t be able to find me~”
I saw Ikusis look up at me, with a “I’m the best” expression.
“Shouldn’t you quickly thank the Princess Saint?”
Though she was smug, there was still a hint of gloom in her smile. It seems she has also foreseen her own danger; right now, she was just putting on a brave face. What a fool, but…
“Thank you, Princess Saint.”
I really should thank her; after all, this means that as someone who clings to Kephier’s leg, I must ensure she can upgrade in peace, and it’s clear what I should do.
“So, Princess Saint, to avoid any danger after you leak secrets, could you please stay here obediently? After the summit ends, we will be responsible for escorting you away. As long as you behave a little, there won’t be any risk.”
“And you?”
“…Of course, I’ll go back to find Kephier and tell her not to pay any attention to you for now~ What else can I do?”
I shrugged at Ikusis, and just as she fell silent, I hurriedly turned to leave. Bearing the gaze of Ikusis that had always remained fixed on me, I thought to myself that this would finally make Ikusis behave, allowing me to escape. However. ..
In the next moment, the script appeared.
【Ikusis predicts that Euclid is lying!】
Ikusis immediately lunged at me like a little brainless axe!
“No! You’re lying!”
“…”
Tsk, having prophecies is really super troublesome. The thoughts I could hide well in front of Kephier were mostly seen by this foolish saint.
“I already know what you’re planning to do! Are you out of your mind!? Just you? Do you know how dangerous the master is?”
“Princess Saint, this isn’t about danger.”
Rather, it’s about responsibility, the responsibility of being… a leg accessory and cannon fodder in front of the protagonist? Or perhaps… the responsibility of being Kephier’s nominal fiancé? I don’t know; anyway, what I should do remains the same.
“I want to go too!”
“Princess Saint Ikusis, since you can predict, you know what the consequences will be if you run around next, right?”
Here is the translation:
Ikuwis revealed Nier’s secret, and if she didn’t stay under the protection of the Empire, the script would definitely appear! But… given her current state, it doesn’t seem like she can even move.
After all, I turned around and saw that it wasn’t a foolish saint, but a fairy who was one of the “treasures” – Ikuwis.
“It’s fine, even if I have to make a decision, Ohkured, just worry about yourself for now.”