The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 220

Episode 220 Chapter

70 Audience (4)

With each step of Frondier’s step, people retreated from the center.

Suddenly, a large void appeared in the center, and Frondier stood straight in the center.

“This is Frontier de Roach. “I have come forward at your Majesty’s command.”

Frondier wondered if he should kneel, but first he gave a polite greeting.

How annoying and tiring would it be if you had to kneel every time you do something. More than anything else, Frontier’s sense was telling me that there was no need to kneel.

“…Frondier.”

Bartello quietly looked down at Frondier standing in the center.

The emperor’s eyes seemed either unfamiliar with Frondier or, on the contrary, very familiar. The emperor’s narrowed eyes were a different kind of intimidation than murder or hostility.

“It’s been a while.”

“…That’s right”

“It’s the devil’s child.”

Bartello cut off Frondier’s words and spoke.

devil’s child

The sound of people taking a breath was heard around them as the emperor mentioned those words again.

Everyone knows that Bartello saw Frondier when he was still a baby and called him ‘the devil’s child.’

Of course, the people who heard the story at the time did not know that the devil child was Frontier, but they would have known for sure this time.

“Your Majesty, I am not a child of the devil. “My family came too.”

Frondier said slyly. In a place like this, it was undesirable for the nonsense about being a child of the devil to be spread and talked about.

“No, you are the devil’s child.”

But Bartello had no intention of letting go like Frondier.

“You just don’t know it yourself.”

As this happened, Frondier’s eyes naturally sank.

Frontier himself is a problem, but at this point I’m worried about Ampere. I began to think that Ampere might overthrow the entire imperial palace in anger.

Of course, it’s an overstatement, but Frontier probably isn’t the only one worried about that. Everyone is pretending not to be and watching Ampere.

“….”

As they expected, Ampere was looking at Bartello as if he was quite displeased, but there was no sign of him leaving any time soon.

Frontier was a baby back then, but not now. He has grown into a full-fledged man, proudly looking at the emperor and firmly maintaining his position in the center.

If he steps forward, it will be a disgrace to Frondier.

“…but.”

At that time, Bartello spoke softly.

“It was quiet. “The devil.”

“…yes?”

“The terrible energy that surrounded you as a child has receded. Did you overcome it or avoid it? I didn’t think that was possible. “What did you do, Frontier?”

“…sorry. “I cannot understand your Majesty.”

Frontier spoke honestly. That he was the child of the devil, that he had terrible energy, that he overcame it.

I don’t even know if that’s true or just some nonsense from an old emperor.

But if I had to guess, it’s probably because of possession. If the original Frondier really had that kind of energy, did that energy disappear because his soul changed due to possession?

“…Hehe. is it.”

Then Bartello laughed. It was a soft smile. Frondier was probably not the only one surprised by that.

“It couldn’t have been easy. It’s amazing. “You went through a hard time at such a young age.”

…I had a hard time.

It is unknown whether Bartello means the hardships Frontier has gone through so far.

“Go away. I guess I made the atmosphere heavy. “I need to rest for a while.”

After saying that, Bartello sank deeply into his chair.

Frondier stood there in a daze, bowed, and then stepped back. He thought as he returned to his seat.

‘…devil.’

In the game Etius, the devil appears somewhat unfamiliar. This is because the only opponents humans have to face in this world are monsters.

Whether it was a wicked fairy disturbing a farmhouse or a huge monster from mythology, humans collectively referred to all enemies that harmed them as ‘monsters’.

Therefore, the original devil should not exist. No matter what type it is, humans will call them all monsters.

But the devil clearly exists as knowledge. Otherwise, no one in this world would have uttered the word ‘devil’ in the first place, and it would not have been so easy to find it in books.

And the most famous of those demons is the Seven Deadly Sins.

‘…the terrible energy that surrounded Frontier.’

The energy I had since I was a baby has receded and is no longer there.

From the time I was a sloth, I have now become a sloth.

‘Is it really true?’

Frondier felt a headache.

Demon, terrible energy, laziness, sloth.

All of that led Frontier to develop a hypothesis in one direction.

Belphegor, the demon of sloth.

The story that had been passing as a joke at Constel began to become reality before my eyes.

* * *

Afterwards, it was time to introduce the protagonists of today’s event, those who participated in joint operations and achieved outstanding results.

Of course, Frondier was included in it, and Eden Hamelot was next to it.

Eden happened to be standing next to Frontier, so his body was completely stiff throughout the introduction.

“Next Eden Hamelot!”

“yes.”

Eden answered in an awkward voice when his name was called.

Fili looked at him with a smile on his face.

“Mr. Eden is the leader of ‘Phenomenon’, the professional headquarters of this joint operation. “That alone makes me worthy of attending this event!”

“thank you.”

“Furthermore, he successfully completed his job as a leader and at the same time read the meeting points between humans and monsters in advance and succeeded in eradicating the monsters in one go. “He played a huge role in completing the operation.”

At Fili’s words, the nobles around him spoke among themselves with low exclamations.

In fact, to them, the specific content of what Fili says is not important; what is important is the way Fili expresses it.

Sufficient qualifications, excellent role, etc. These expressions serve as a basis for judging how great a person has done and how much he has earned in the eyes of the empire.

And currently, Eden is evaluated much higher than the people Philly has introduced so far.

Moreover, since Eden was already famous as the number one professional player, it was natural that the interest of the nobles would increase.

“By the way, Mr. Eden.”

“yes.”

“I also attended the meeting and heard the story at first glance.”

Fili smiled shyly as he said that. She scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

“Actually, even though I heard the story at the meeting at the time, I didn’t understand how Mr. Eden found out the meeting location.”

“…Oh, I see.”

“Could you explain it briefly here?”

Fili’s polite words and actions did not suit the empress. The same goes for the way he talks about his own shortcomings and feels embarrassed.

However, it suited ‘Fili’ himself very well.

Because it’s so cunning that most people can barely read it.

‘Answer well. Eden.’

Frondier, who knew the truth behind Fili’s acting, thought without a single expression on his face.

Please don’t let down your guard.

“Then let me explain briefly. First of all—”

Eden diligently explained what he had researched at the empress’s request.

Of course, the content was created by Eden at will. It was because of Frontier that Eden found out the meeting place.

Frontier gave the location and Eden just put together a story to make it more persuasive to go there.

You already know the answer and the information is piled up like a mountain. Problem solving where you report the answer first. Therefore, Eden’s explanation seemed plausible at first glance.

“…hehe.”

Fili’s smile deepened.

Eden’s explanation was certainly plausible at first glance.

It’s not enough to fool Philly.

“It’s much better than the explanation I heard at the time.”

“…yes?”

“I didn’t understand it at the time, but I understand it now. It feels as if the explanation has been ‘improved’. This is a more eloquent and clear explanation than before. “You’re amazing, Mr. Eden.”

Fili’s words may have seemed like a compliment to others, but

It wasn’t Eden. It felt like my skin was touched by a sharp blade that had seeped into Fili’s laughter.

In fact, the explanation Eden gave at the time and the current explanation are slightly different.

The explanation was somewhat poor in order to get to the meeting point designated by Frontier as quickly as possible. Moreover, there were contradictions. It was modified over time and changed to the current explanation.

‘Did you really get caught?’

Eden looked at Fili’s smile and tried to figure out what her intention was, but it was impossible for him.

Fili only glanced at Eden, but Eden was taken aback by Fili’s low smile and the way he evaluated Eden’s explanation as if he knew everything.

And without realizing it, my gaze was momentarily directed towards the frontier on my right.

Fili laughed when he saw the movement of his eyes.

Frondier, on the other hand, closed his eyes and lamented inwardly.

‘Damn it. ‘I knew it would happen like this.’

Perhaps Philly knew beforehand that Eden was suspicious. She would have immediately noticed the inconsistencies in Eden’s explanation of the meeting place.

But it was quiet at the time. I don’t know if it was because he trusted Eden or because he was convinced that he was an enemy.

However, there really were monsters at the meeting point traced by Eden’s contradictory explanation.

At this time, Philly’s thoughts change. Eden’s imperfect logic. Nevertheless, Eden got the correct answer.

Someone told Eden the location of the meeting place. Therefore, if the explanation is ambiguous, contradictions are resolved to match the correct answer and argument, and the explanation is further ‘improved’.

To put it lightly, the fake, which does not have real knowledge, instinctively asks the real for help.

Just like Eden did just now.

Just as I unconsciously moved my eyes towards Frontier.

‘I’m still scared even though it’s been so long since I saw you. Her Majesty the Empress.’

Fili smiled and looked away as if he had heard enough.

The next person was Frontier de Roach.

“Then Mr. Frontier.”

“yes.”

“Mr. Frontier identified the locations of the people who were injected with mana injections, identified false information, and identified the location of the mana injection laboratory. “I think he played a key role in this operation and really made a great contribution.”

Philly’s assessment of Frontier was a bit plain. Things like ‘playing a key role’ or ‘making a big contribution’ were words that could be said to anyone. Therefore, the reactions of people around him were calm.

Of course, this was Philly’s intended action.

“But it would be difficult to explain here how Mr. Frontier knew the location of the laboratory.”

“…That’s right.”

Frondier answered.

Of course, you can take out a three-dimensional map and show it at any time, but of course you couldn’t say no here.

Fili said with a bright smile.

“So, I’m personally very interested in how you found out the location of the research institute, so I’ll see you later in the reception room.”

This time the surroundings were a bit more noisy.

Because it was not common for the Empress to call an individual separately.

However, it may really be just intellectual curiosity, or, as he told Eden, there may be some doubts about Frondier’s explanation that need to be confirmed.

Therefore, everyone around them had their own opinions.

“Yes, I understand.”

Of course, Frontier knows the meaning of this call.

At least I knew that I wasn’t curious about 3D maps or anything like that.

“Truly Aten. You too, come. “It’s nice to see your face after a long time.”

Fili called Aten. As Aten nodded, Fili looked at Aten and Frontier alternately.

“Now that I think about it, they were both Constel students.”

What does ‘come to think of it’?

Aten and Frondier’s expressions became subtle at Fili’s shameless acting, as if they had just noticed it.

Fili looked at both sides once again and nodded.

“Yep. “It suits you well.”

“…mom.”

“Ahaha, don’t be so stiff. “I’m just saying this lightly.”

Fili placed a finger on his lower lip. At the same time, Philly smiled.

At that moment, Frontier knew. A signal that only he can recognize.

This is a password.

“When the two stand side by side, it’s like light and shadow.”

“…okay.”

Frondier calmly nodded.

“Light and shadow are everywhere. The same goes for the imperial palace here. So I guess it’s fitting for the two of us to be together.”

“mom…!”

Aten blushed a little and raised his voice as if to stop Fili.

At that time, Frontier had a different idea.

Philly wants to see the Frontier separately. Words from her.

Light and shadow are everywhere.

Even in this imperial palace.

The light of the imperial palace The shadow of the imperial palace.

…Ambu.

“Don’t you think so, Frontier?”

Fili asked.

Frondier nodded and answered.

“That is correct.”

“Mr. Frontier?!”

Aten’s face became even redder.

Unfortunately, Frontier was not able to pay attention to the superficial conversation.