Chapter 68 – Unexpected Fact (2)
After the price set by Kalt, no one tried to obtain the essence of Mine by paying additional money.
This could be said to be Kalt’s luck.
It might have been a high-performance weapon or a historical item, but there were also some that were the essence of a demon that was almost useless.
Since there were no collectors or nobles with a unique hobby of collecting the Demon’s Essence, and at the same time, no one was willing to intentionally spend more money out of a useless desire to compete, Kalt was able to obtain the Demon’s Essence right away.
After the auction, Kalt immediately received Mine’s essence from the employee and thought.
‘Why did I buy it?’
If you think about it objectively, why did you really buy it?
I even spent up to 15 million molds to make sure it was completed.
However, the satisfaction felt the moment one held the essence of the demon was considerable.
Did he actually have a hobby of collecting hidden essence?
It was to the point where I even thought like that.
‘No, that’s not it.’
This wasn’t the first time Kalt had seen the essence of Mine.
During the Maybelle Party, Kalt also defeated Mine.
Of course, she defeated the demon and obtained the essence.
However, when Kalt saw the essence, he did not feel that he wanted it or that he had to keep it.
In the first place, she felt bad about keeping it because it was the essence of a demon, so she quickly took it to the guild and cashed it out.
However, just owning the essence in Kalt’s hands gave me a sense of satisfaction.
‘What really happened?’
“Hey… Mr. Kalt.”
Nellis asked carefully, just in time to leave the auction house.
“Why did you buy the Demon’s Essence? Isn’t the Demon’s Essence really useful?”
It was a reasonable question.
Even Nellis, a young warrior, knew that the essence of the demon was not very useful.
Scarlett and Aria also looked at Kalt with questioning eyes.
To that gaze, Kalt first answered honestly.
“Um… Just?”
“Just like that?”
“For some reason, my senses were screaming that I had to get this. So I bought it.”
“Are you saying it’s because of intuition?”
“That’s right. To be honest, this is my first time doing this, but it was a reasonable price, so I followed my intuition.”
“Wow, 15 million molds is a decent enough price to buy. Ka, Mr. Kalt is rich…”
“Haha, you too, Nellis. You, too, will earn enough from this. Well, the essence of the demon is not completely useless. Rather, you can use this opportunity to buy another magic tool and use it.”
“A magic tool?”
“Yes. Do you know that? When cooking, it is important to maintain the fire temperature above a certain level. A campfire is good, but controlling the fire using a magic tool is more convenient and stable. I originally didn’t buy it because it was a bit cumbersome… But you can also try buying a portable campfire magic tool. It would be nice.”
Portable campfire.
It was a magic tool that looked similar to a portable burner in Kalt’s past life memories.
Of course, mana was needed to create fire, so it was a magic tool that could be activated by injecting mana or separately inserting a magic stone.
“Are you intentionally buying magic tools to utilize the essence of the demon?”
“Isn’t it better to use what you have instead of keeping it for ornamental purposes?”
“That’s true…”
“Kalt, if you see the essence of Mine, do you plan to buy it again next time?”
In response to Arya’s question, Kalt shook her head.
“No, I just felt that way after seeing this demon’s essence. I have no intention of having another demon’s essence. Don’t worry, there’s no need to worry about spending any more money than this.”
“I see.”
As it was already lunchtime when they left the auction house, Nellis’ party decided to first go to a store near the auction house, finish their meal, and then have some free time.
Since Kalt had nowhere to go, she returned to the inn room and sat on the bed, staring blankly at the essence of the demon she had bought.
“Really, why did I buy this?”
It was a time when I was tilting my head and wondering that question.
My heart suddenly started pounding, and magical power began to tremble in the essence of the demon, which must have been ordinary.
And.
[Ah, the magical power I miss!]
“…!”
A voice was heard in Kalt’s head.
Kalt, who decided that this was a situation he could never leave alone, lightly threw the essence upward and then swung his sword to cut it down.
However.
[I never thought I would meet my compatriot after so many years.]
Hearing the voice that followed, Kalt’s movements stopped just before he could cut off the essence.
‘A fellow countryman?’
That was something that could not be ignored.
[Well, what is it? Were you really trying to cut that thing just now?! Huh, I almost got into big trouble. I finally woke up and almost disappeared.]
Meanwhile, in the Essence of Mine, a confused word came out as if Kalt had realized only too late that he was about to cut down the Essence.
“What are you? Tell me.”
[Luckily, it looks like you are willing to talk, fellow countryman.]
“I’m talking about someone of the same race. I’m not a demon, I’m a human.”
Haha! Well, you could say that! First, instead of throwing it on the floor like this, why don’t you raise it up?]
“…”
Without letting down his guard, Kalt picked up the Demon Essence and placed it in the small drawer next to the bed.
And without taking his hand off his sword, he was ready to cut down at any time.
“So why am I of the same race? My parents are both human.”
[Yes, I guess so. But you are like a compatriot to me. As proof, my words are being heard like this. Furthermore… Didn’t you feel it too? The feeling of ownership and elation that arises when you see the essence.]
That was certainly the feeling that Kalt felt when he saw the essence.
However, that did not mean that Kalt could admit that he was of the same race as the Majin.
Still, it felt uncomfortable to just ignore it and cut it down right away.
“Whatever that means.”
[I guess I can’t admit it easily. Okay, then I will explain it to you.]
The voice coming from Myne’s essence spoke to Kalt, filled with her laughter.
[The blood of a demon is flowing in you. To be exact, your ancestor is the descendant of a child born from a relationship with a demon of the same lineage as mine!]
“My ancestors have demonic blood mixed in?”
[Okay! That’s why I was able to wake up. The blood of the evil spirit that dwells in you. That unique magic woke me up.]
“Hmm?”
Umm.
They were people who could be said to be a special species among demons.
While other demons mainly focused on killing and massacring humans, Eumma was a demon that specialized in manipulating people by corrupting them by inducing them into lust.
In a way, demons are hated more than other demons because they corrupt and manipulate fellow humans.
That was eumma.
“I can’t believe I’m a pussy…”
Kalt tried to deny it, but there was a part that made sense.
The hypnotic ability he possesses.
And the total amount of mana increases slightly after having sex.
What if this is the effect of the blood of the demon?
Kalt did not deny it right away, but first spoke to the essence to confirm whether his guess was correct.
“Is there any other proof that I have demon blood? You could just react with any magical power and fool me, right?”
Haha! Looks like you don’t want to admit it! Okay! If you don’t want to admit it, I’ll tell you, so you have no choice but to admit it!]
Jeongsoo smiled confidently and spoke to Kalt.
[From what I feel, you… It’s not a pity.]
“Okay.”
[Have you ever heard of it? He says he has much more energy than other people! That’s because the blood of the demon is at work.]
“No, it would be ridiculous to say something about that. I have energy and stamina, so of course I will have it.”
[Yes, I guess so! But… Didn’t your mana increase after you fucked the girl? That is the privilege that Onma has! This is thanks to the characteristic of being able to absorb the energy of the opponent released when feeling pleasure and convert it into mana.]
“…”
[Looking at the silence, I guess this is the right answer!]
Jeong Soo’s voice pointed out a phenomenon that was so specific that it was questionable why the number of Kalts had increased recently.
[Not only that!]
Jeongsu’s voice then spoke about the characteristics of those who inherited Eumma’s blood.
A sturdy object that you are born with, intuition that naturally finds the partner’s erogenous zone during sex, energy that elicits sexual desire, etc., And a body that becomes healthier and stronger as it absorbs not only mana but also energy, etc.
Jeongsoo’s voice confidently listed the characteristics so that Kalt could not deny it.
But.
‘Why don’t you talk about hypnosis?’
Perhaps the ability that can be said to be the most confident characteristic.
As for hypnotic abilities, Jeongsu’s voice did not mention anything.
[How do you feel? Are you still going to deny it?]
“I can’t… Deny it.”
That’s why Kalt decided to listen to Jeongsoo’s voice.
[Yes, I guess so! Haha!]
“I have a question.”
[What is it?]
“According to rumors, it is said that Eumma manipulates people and treats them like her servants… Does it really mean that Eumma has the ability to hypnotize and control others?”
[Huh? Ah. I guess it spread that way among humans. Haha! That’s hilarious! Hypnosis!]
Jeongsu’s voice was laughing.
[There’s no way something like that exists! That was simply making them slaves of pleasure and giving them orders. Humans are so funny! They easily betray their own people for the pleasure we provide!]
‘Indeed.’
Kalt was convinced through the voice of the essence.
Regardless of one’s bloodline, the ability to hypnotize is just a unique ability.