53. Are you still searching?

By the time the Insight Fairy Ikaros finally realized that the previous “Adave” might not be the real deal, but the one in front of her was definitely a counterfeit, it was already too late!

【Ikaros opened the door to the core area for “Adave”!】

The script has appeared; this is probably the last real opportunity to see Ikaros before the crisis script arrives. How could I let it slip away? Without thinking too much, I yanked the counterfeit, who clearly looked like Adave but had already revealed fox ears and a tail, rushing in just before the door was about to close, severing the counterfeit’s tail!

【Oujilide found the Insight Fairy Ikaros located in the core area of the Purus Kingdom.】

As my gaze settled, I saw a place that looked more like some kind of laboratory, with rows of intricate and complex instruments flashing with light. Beside them were countless magical power lines, surrounding these precise items. And at the center of these seemingly otherworldly objects, a girl sat steadily in the middle of a magic circle, her suspended legs connected to several lines, which intertwined and merged with the chaotic lines around, making it impossible to discern.

Whether it was her elven form with white hair that had appeared in the projection before, or the “magical” place she was in, combined with the surprised expression that finally emerged due to my appearance with the counterfeit Adave, I could finally confirm at this point.

I had finally found the self-disciplined fairy of the Purus Kingdom—the Insight Fairy Ikaros.

As for her surprised expression, I wasn’t that surprised.

“Zelus, you… you are the fake!”

“Right~ You said you could ‘see everything’~”

The counterfeit Adave, no, it would be more appropriate to say the bear-fox Zelus, after transforming back with a “bang,” provocatively flipped the bird at the white-haired fairy sitting in the magic circle, letting out a sarcastic laugh.

“Easily deceived by a human, really pathetic~”

Hey, stinky fox, I only brought you along because your “disguise ability” was useful. This fairy has already been tricked, and my mood is not great; can you not cause more trouble right now?

I covered Zelus’s mouth and looked at Ikaros.

“Since you can see everything, you should know I’ve used a bit of ‘planning,’ right? I’m not trying to force anything from you; I just… have to remind you of some ‘danger’ in person, Insight Fairy.”

I had thoroughly experienced the Insight Fairy’s abilities before, and I certainly understood that under this GPS satellite-like capability, using Zelus’s “disguise ability” would be utterly futile. After all, Ikaros only needed to check for the existence of “another” to determine the authenticity of “Adave.”

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So, from the very beginning, I approached things in reverse. The Adéle who was with Kephiel was the real Adéle, while the one left in the office, eager to play the lyre with me, was a little fox in disguise. Unlike the Moon Fairy, who can see into people’s hearts and know their thoughts, Ikaros, who merely “checks” the surface, would certainly subjectively judge that the Adéle with Kephiel was a counterfeit, a part of our plan to get close to her, upon discovering “I also have an Adéle here.”

And this was the result I wanted, because after misidentifying Adéle and driving the real one away, I could cooperate with this counterfeit, Zélus, and then naturally be regarded as the “real deal” by Ikaros, providing an opportunity to exploit.

This was merely a simple switcheroo; I had no intention of causing any harm to Ikaros. However… the fact that this fairy fell for such a simple trick clearly indicated one thing.

“Insight Fairy, you rely too much on your ‘ability.'”

And this was also the reason I was willing to provoke the self-disciplined fairy and come here to meet her directly!

“You are in ‘danger’ now, and it’s a danger of a destructive degree.”

With my words, and upon seeing the true form of Ikaros, the script regarding her began to expand.

[The Insight Fairy Ikaros can see most unprotected ‘things,’ but as a fairy, she possesses no inherent power and can only apply her magic to ‘viewing.’]

In simple terms, the content of the script indicates that this fairy is a pure “support” with absolutely no harm, not even capable of attacking. The fact that she “has no power” indeed explains why her death script is so simple and pure. After all, she is merely hiding here; as soon as the destroyer finds her, it would be exceptionally easy to “deal with” her!

Earlier, I was puzzled as to why Ikaros, being a self-disciplined fairy, would have a death script. Now it seems… things are even more dangerous than I imagined! This fairy is even more fragile than I am!

However, the response I received was still the pride of this fairy.

Perhaps this is an old habit of fairies. From the very beginning, Ikaros had not taken my words to heart. Even after I had intruded upon her, she, after a moment of surprise, calmed down and continued to speak in that cold, emotionless tone.

“I do not need your explanation, for I can ‘see’ everything. O’Gilid, please do not question my abilities with your so-called prophecies.”

If I were truly a charlatan, that would be fine! But what I see is a script that will definitely happen if not stopped! And you are an important fairy, a treasure in that script! I don’t care if you think I’m a nuisance; I never expected you to like me. But what if your baseless arrogance leads to a situation that adversely affects Kephiel’s future!?

Seemingly wanting to prove her absolute invincibility, Ikaros’s eyes narrowed as if they were focusing, and her cold words carried a hint of mockery.

“If you are trying to warn me that Nilu has sent a fairy to attack me, then I have already ‘seen’ it. Knowing my power, please leave our Prulith Kingdom, human.”

[Nilu has sent the Wind Fairy Magnis to destroy Ikaros!]

The script is indeed as such, but it is far from as simple as Ikaros “sees” it!

Because right after that, there is the true script that destroys Ikaros, and the “destroyer” is not the fairy sent by Nilu! Rather, this script just became clearer, allowing me to sense the approaching danger!

[Ludwig, following orders, destroyed Ikaros!]

The one destroying Ikaros is that fleeing Sword Saint!

“The one destroying you is not some Wind Fairy, but a fairy named Ludwig!”

So don’t brag about how useful your “viewing” skill is! After all, the script also tells me: as long as the opponent is on guard, they can avoid your “viewing”…

Huh?

Wait, if that’s the case, then…

In an instant, I realized something even more dangerous!

“Hey! Ikaros!”

I couldn’t care less about anything else and hurriedly shouted at Ikaros, “Did you not see ‘Ludwig’!?”

“…”

This time, it was Ikaros who fell silent. After a moment, the pair of butterfly-like wings on her back suddenly began to shine.

“Full-load operation, searching… Ludwig…”

“Searching…”

“Search failed… Searching for Magnus… Failed…”

“…”

From what she said… it couldn’t be! My script clearly states that Ludwig is already in the Prussian Kingdom!

Just as I was about to ask, more scripts appeared here.

A clear, imminent “death script”:

[Ludwig and Magnus infiltrated the Prussian Kingdom. Using their respective abilities, they found and destroyed Magnus!]