Absolutely Do Not Touch Eldmia Egga - Chapter 280

After a simple yet sumptuous meal, Siegfried returned with a strangely satisfied look.

It seems that he was very satisfied with my answer that he would help me when he was struggling more than eating a meal… It was a reaction that I couldn’t tell whether it was simple or because he had a lot of hardships.

Isn’t it all over when the hero collapses? Are there motherfuckers that don’t help that? I wonder if that’s the devil’s spy. Then, while I was washing the dishes, Asilie, who had been sitting and resting, very satisfied with the delicious meal, gave her own answer to my question in a hushed voice.

“We have to look at it from a different point of view. When even the hero is in danger or when there is a daunting task, people say, ‘We have to step in and help the hero.’ Rather than thinking, ‘It’s over that even the warriors collapsed. Run away.’ Wouldn’t you think that?”

Hmm, if it’s a dick, that’s good enough. In fact, I nodded my head at a reasonable opinion.

“Actually, older sister is more worried about the academy than that. Are you really okay?”

Since we were involved in a series of events happening at the academy, of course Asili had to know about it, so most of the conversations we had over dinner were related to the dangerous elements that might be happening underground in the academy. Contrary to what I expected, Asilie was a little uneasy, as I thought she wouldn’t be worried because she didn’t express herself when Siegfried was around, and she had encountered demons the other day when dealing with fake demonic cults.

It is right that I work hard to relieve the anxiety I caused. Through detailed explanations based on my experience, I appealed to Asilier that I had the perfect match as the ultimate demon’s decisive battle weapon. It was an explanation that felt like a lie even though it conveyed only clear facts, not baseless bluff, but the result was one anyway.

“I assure you, the demons can’t beat me unless they come as an army.”

I was able to confirm many things while dealing with the devil who valued the altar more than his own head. From the fact that even a devil who can move his body without any problems with his head falling off will end up like Wilson who can’t do anything if his head is cut off my way, that devils fight each other, all of them, living for their pride and not doing anything. Even the fact that carelessness is a basic installation.

They are sincere bastards more than anyone else when they cheat people with their words, but the fact that there are many cases where they believe in their outstanding fighting ability and act like a slob is one of the most annoying pieces of information I’ve heard recently.

“Ummm, Eldy doesn’t tend to lie, so I’d believe it… but it’s a story that’s really hard to believe.”

It was a natural reaction, no matter how assilier it was. Rather, it deserved applause for trusting and going over. How can you normally accept the sight of them treating you like a glass bottle with a cap on them when you have the power to literally create a sword of hell once you manifest? The country will also consider me crazy.

“According to what that devil said, no matter what method they use, the bodies they need to function in this world are made up of magical power, so there won’t be any variables. They say that there are those who can encroach on human bodies, but that’s magic. There is no reason to worry because they are no different from scum who are not at the level of being able to make a body.”

Fortunately, my sincere persuasion had some effect, and Asilier seemed to feel more relieved than at first. After that, after seeing her go out to find out a simple request, I lay down on the bed after taking a warm bath for the first time in a while.

And I fell asleep without even having time to feel the fatigue that had accumulated over the past three days creeping up to my side and rolling over with Laika lying on the bed with me.

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It was already morning when I reflexively felt that I had woken up by the sudden surge of water horses.

Surprised by the fact that I had skipped dinner and slept through half a day, I got out of bed tired and relieved that I was not caught up in the incident. After all, even if the body could withstand it, it was not good to be forced to stay awake. I’m in a position where I get caught up in an accident every day, so I should sleep at least on time to make sure I’m doing my best.

Even though I slept all day without moving, Assilie didn’t seem too surprised. ‘If you’re tired, you can,’ she said. The degree of reaction made me think that even if Asilie didn’t wake up one day, it might be necessary to wait a day or so.

“If something happens at the academy, I’ll send the Leica right away. Don’t worry too much, I think it just means coming in late.”

“Isn’t that easier said than done?”

Asilie smiled as if it was absurd, but she knew very well that it was better than making her worry by staying out all night without saying anything. When I left the house with such a refreshed body and arrived at the academy, students who could not stay in the dormitory were going to school.

“Hey, have you heard? Traitors may have been hiding in the catacombs.”

“The children who suddenly disappeared? Did they try to escape through the canal?”

“That’s… I heard this by accident…”

Most of the stories of the suspiciously sincere students gathered in twos and threes were derived from what I knew. Of course, as is usual with word-of-mouth, there were many stories in an absurd direction. In fact, there are various variations, such as saying that the purpose is to assassinate a hero, waking up a demon sleeping in an underground waterway to resurrect Envelde, and offering students as a sacrifice.

I wondered if this was the average level of word of mouth in the fantasy world, but when I entered the faculty building around the time I thought that it was not much different in my previous life, it was more if not less than the students here.

I honestly got it. The mana disappearance that happened last time was a pretty serious incident.

If there is anyone who can say something about the rebellious people gathering and raising their voices, accepting that traitors have made a mess to interfere with their research and work, it is clear that he is either a ignorant person or the one who caused the incident.

“Hello, Eldmia. It’s noisy from morning, isn’t it?”

As I passed by them and entered the professor’s room, Seneran, who was standing in a caterpillar-like sleeping bag and making coffee, waved his hand and said hello.

“Go in and rest. Did you sleep here?”

“To be honest, it’s more comfortable here.”

“It’s in a very serious condition.”

Somehow strangely, it seemed that the items that seemed to have high vitality came along with the magic tools, but Seneran must have intended to use this place as a vacation home at any time.

“You can tell just by looking at his face that he slept soundly. After all, isn’t home the best?”

“There is a sense of disparity when I hear people say that other people’s professors’ offices are more comfortable than their own homes, but that’s definitely the case.”

While I was hanging my cape on a hanger, preparing my seat for today’s study, and cleaning under the desk, which has now become a fixed seat for the Leica, Seneran wriggled up to me and offered me a coffee cup.

“I heard that the lady of the Ogatorv family is quite active.”

Even just smelling the scent, you could tell that it was heavily brewed. I had already woken up with a cold wind, but there was no reason to refuse caffeine.

“Because I said so.”

“Weed didn’t seem to want to talk about it, but the hero must have told me?”

There was no need to question or ask why Master’s name suddenly appeared. Since he was a former court mage, there was nothing strange about asking for advice or help from the academy in preparation for such a situation. The fact that she didn’t bother to tell me was probably because she was wary of movements that tried to use me, just like Eselua had told her. The snarky Old Man Lesrom was a person who had been involved in the political world for a long time, but I don’t think he knew what I expected.

“I did. But I don’t have the hobby of moving just the way they want, so I’m going to try my hand.”

“Can I help you?”

And it’s not that different from Seneran. It’s because he’s crazy about research. How can he be stupid when he’s a person who has made money through business to meet people’s needs?

“It’s okay. Since the lead role is decided, it’s going to get a little twisted if someone with a high reputation joins.”

She showed a relaxed smile even with a face that was not awake, and she moved again wriggling, then pulled out a suitable chair and sat down, continuing her conversation.

“I’m sorry to say this to you, but it’s really fun when you look at the situation. It’s not a common sight to see someone whimpering while keeping an eye on them even though they’ve reached a point where it’s difficult to solve.”

“With a knife, you will die if stabbed regardless of your status. Isn’t it normal to be prudent?”

It’s a joke, but of course it should be. Seneran, who briefly smiled at my nonchalant answer, nodded and said,

“That’s right. But the part I really enjoy is something else. The swordsmen are just looking at each other like that, but why does the sword move on its own?”

The sincere curiosity behind the laughter left me genuinely dumbfounded. Cockroaches came out, but I feel like I heard a story about spraying cockroaches. Still, considering the universal and popular perception of devils, I answered as calmly as possible.

“Yeah. I don’t know if it’s anything else, but there are cockroaches under the house. I can’t see it because it’s creepy.”

If it’s just traitors, they say there might be devils, but of course you have to find them and dry the seeds.

If we don’t eradicate these things early, it’ll end up like Joe’s apartment.