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"Actually, demonic remnants manifesting are not that rare."
Atalanta was so lucky.
"It is said that the resurrection of the main body of the devil disappeared with the hero who last grabbed the holy sword, but the remnants are still scattered all over the world."
Pieces scattered all over the world as the bodies of the demons were torn apart.
Most of them exist in the form of thoughts and dwell in things or places, but the most dangerous thing is to permeate there by using humans as 'vessels'.
Afterwards, when all the 'conditions' are met, the pieces will manifest through the vessel.
Just like the previous manifestations of the gray demon shards from Elnor.
'the problem is…'
In this way, once a piece of the devil manifests through the vessel, the other pieces of the devil have the property to gather around the human.
By an inevitability that can be considered forced.
So the bowl is the most important and dangerous. In fact, they are beings that serve as mediators for the resurrection of demons.
"…"
smile inside
In the same vein, Elnor, once a demon manifested, will probably undergo significant changes sooner or later.
Most likely, there is a high probability that some kind of 'emotion' will appear in the direction of being greatly amplified.
It's my job to lead it to the best side possible.
"The fragments of demons manifested in the material world must cause a devastating disaster."
okay. I know.
There is something similar in the scenario right now.
night situation. An accident that occurred when a human possessing several fragments of the 'Red Devil' manifested them all at once.
It was also an accident in which the entire family of Elijah, the candidate for the current warrior, was swept away.
"…"
One of the powers of the Red Devil is 'Fire', which deals with near-infinite flames.
Of course, no matter how many pieces he had, he wouldn't be able to properly imitate it.
But, nonetheless.
It didn't really touch me when I saw it in game CG, but if it was an accident that happened in real life, the horror was beyond words.
one human.
Some cities have been wiped off the map.
in just one night.
"That's why this time, when the erosion phenomenon, the power of the gray devil, occurred extensively through Princess Tristan, I came here at full speed. The sooner you subdue them, the less damage you will be able to do."
At that time, it is said that Atalanta was desperately determined.
It's nothing else, it's a piece of the 'grey devil'. The strongest being among the rulers of Pandaemonium.
Its power must be such that even a thousand-year-old perpetrator could predict death.
no, more than that.
"…Did you know that Elnor was the medium of manifestation?"
"I was guessing. I was sure it was because the evidence was so clear this time."
Atalanta smiled and accepted the words.
"The Seonghwangguk and the heresy interrogation office within the empire dispatched there are very competent in that regard. Even if we can't pinpoint who the 'vessel' containing the devil's fragments is, it's possible to come up with a group of candidates."
The sentence continued with a sigh.
this is kinda great
Because the Devil's Sculpture is set up to find the target to dwell on its own.
Every effort is made to dwell on a target that can remain undetected for a long time and can inflict the most devastating damage to the material world if it manifests later.
Thanks to that, it acts as a random variable even in the scenario, so I remember that it was all random about who had what piece.
In other words, this side has grasped information that I do not know well enough to organize the candidates.
It's obviously a pretty big help.
"But thanks to that nature, all the 'vessels' that hold the pieces of the devil are only people who get into trouble if they carelessly touch them."
Whether it's through social status or personal strength, the vast majority of vessels are only humans who have achieved high achievements.
Most of these people are not only difficult to touch carelessly because the statue of God is intricately intertwined with the politics of each country, and if you touch it wrongly and the sculpture inside really manifests itself, a disaster unfolds as it is.
So, basically, the attitude taken toward such vessel candidates is observation, neglect, and light management.
"yes. But this time, somehow the conditions were right, and we succeeded in summoning all the promising candidates to this academy."
That's great too.
If it were a target that could be nested in, even one person would be a human who would have huge aftereffects if touched by mistake.
"The timing was right, and the audience was right. Luck followed. Among them, the very existence of you is the most fortunate."
"…Yes?"
"A fragment of the demon that manifested for Princess Tristan. I 'helped' you. Until I used all the time allowed to myself."
"…"
yes, what
Did this person even know that the manifested gray demon helped me?
Considering the circumstances, it's rather strange that I don't know.
"It is a strange thing. There's no way he doesn't know that exposing himself is a weakness."
there must be a reason
It's because I have an extreme crush on me with the special gift I opened, 'Fatal Charm'.
Other than that, there doesn't seem to be any other reason.
"That part is key."
Atalanta continued, still smiling.
"The devil is strangely kind to you, Doud Campbell."
"…Yes?"
However, the words that go on and on.
"There is only one hypothesis to explain."
I couldn't help but close my eyes.
"It's a phenomenon I've seen so little that I can count on my fingers, having lived close to a thousand years."
Atalanta confirmed.
Even the cause is unclear, but those who cause such a phenomenon have existed several times in history.
"A human being with an obsession to the point that all demons are insane. To the extent that a being whose purpose is to destroy the material world would sacrifice himself. There were people who were born with that kind of soul."
The other person continued to speak.
"A person who is destined to be loved by all evil. Yes. From what I see, you are that kind of person."
"…"
Was my ability at that level?
-That's a more powerful trick than you think. I'll follow your choices on how to deal with it.
Angels have told me that before.
At this point, I began to understand what Atalante said about the 'life and death of the world'.
If everything this person is saying is true.
Because I am a formidable human being who can exert influence on everyone who forms the axis of evil in this world view just by my existence.
"Personally, this is the first time I've come face to face with someone who was born with such a nature, so I'd like to research it somehow and find out the principle, but right now there are more urgent things than that."
Atalanta sighed and wiped her face.
It wasn't like he was trying to tell a very pleasant story.
"A being born with such a nature is destined to attract demons. No matter what kind of life you live, you are bound to be entangled with the vessels of the devil. There has never been a single exception to this."
"…That means."
"Yes. That you, too, will inevitably become entangled with the vessels of the devil of this generation."
The story that followed was like that.
"Of course, most people like you did not have a good end. As you would expect."
Most of the bowls are not normal humans, and demons themselves are things that cause trouble, so they always bring about countless tragedies and disasters.
If all of those things ran, it wasn't a level that one human being could handle.
"By the way."
By the way.
After saying that, Atalanta gave a slight smile.
"Only once."
A bowl holding a piece of the devil and a man and a woman with the same soul qualities as mine met.
It is said that there was a case where true love blossomed and survived to the end.
It must have happened by breaking through all the odds of a miracle of miracles.
"How do you think it turned out?"
"…"
"The demonic shard dwelling in the vessel has completely disappeared from the material world."
As a result, the demon with no 'medium' to manifest has become a being that can be considered almost permanently sealed.
Because there is no bowl, even the possibility of other pieces gathering is blocked.
"The detailed conditions are not known. There are stories that the vessel must die in a state of being in love, or that it only happens when you really love the other person intensely. It's only happened once, so nothing specific is known. However, there is no dispute that the 'loving relationship' itself is the key."
It's a beautiful story.
True love destroys the seeds of ruin.
okay.
"…"
But I don't know why my back keeps getting cold.
"You know what, student?"
Atalanta grinned.
"The bowl candidates identified so far are, well."
It was a laugh that made me feel terrible.
"Coincidentally, they are all women."
"…"
The nape becomes cooler.
Unless you're an idiot, you should be able to figure out how the story goes.
"…So."
"Yes."
"I want you to twist all of them and annihilate all the demon pieces?"
Atalanta smiled softly.
"This is a heavenly opportunity. It's because it's something like you that's born with that kind of nature. It's about the size of a woman's heart, so I think I can beat a few people."
"…"
"Of course it won't be easy. Cultists seeking a demonic resurrection will continue to target you, and the vessels are not all ordinary people. However."
Atalanta politely bowed her head.
"Please, Dowd Campbell."
"…"
"The pieces of the devil continue to come together through the bowl. As the years go by, more and more pieces come together. If this continues, the destruction of mankind is inevitable and only a matter of time."
"…"
"I humbly request you. please. We will do everything we can to help. I'll do anything this nogu can do. so."
Please save humanity.
Those words echoed quietly through the office.
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When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a white ceiling.
Even as Elnor, he was quite familiar. There was a bar that attacked Dean Conrad not too long ago and was forced to take a look.
"…"
It is the duty of Elfante. Not the outskirts where she lost her mind, but the place inside Hakgwan-dong.
then.
'What about Daoud?'
what happened to that man
At the first question that came to her mind, she hurriedly stood up.
"…!"
Of course, it was a decision that I immediately regretted myself.
It wouldn't be an appropriate action to do with a body that was so damaged that it couldn't speak.
At the same time, she let out a silent scream in the ensuing agony—
"…Well?"
Elnor opened her eyes slightly wide and looked down at her body.
It doesn't hurt much.
Of course, some pain remained, but at least compared to the injuries she suffered, this amount was comparable to a breeze.
'Has recovery been accelerated?'
Of course, as the daughter of a famous swordsman, she also has a good opinion of her physical abilities.
However, even so, this rate of recovery is abnormal.
"…"
Come to think of it, the sinister aura inside my heart, which was always rattling, feels much calmer than usual.
Looking back on my memory, it felt like something inside of me had taken over my whole body before I lost consciousness.
'Something has changed.'
She looked down at her body and tilted her head.
It's as if the body's components have completely changed.
It was as if the whole body was affected by the energy that had only been inside the heart.
"Wow, the patient has come to his senses! Bring your doctor!"
As I thought of that, one of the nurses exclaimed in horror at seeing her come to her senses.
Apparently, she's not the only one with the impression that the injury won't recover so quickly.
Also, at the same time as that sentence came out, the door to the hospital room was violently opened.
Before she had the impression that the doctor was here quickly, the curtains by her bed were pulled back violently.
"Hey, are you okay?!"
Beatrix, whose face was stained with urgency, vehemently poured out questions.
"Do you remember? Is your body moving well? How, how properly…!"
"…Seriously."
Elnor sighed and calmed her down.
"You are perfectly healthy. All the memories remain."
Beatrix breathed and looked Elnor up and down.
Certainly, it looks fine. It's what you say and what you see.
"okay? Are you sure?"
"I'm sure."
And as soon as Elnor answered, Beatrix's palm exploded on her back.
"…"
Like Beatrix, a civil servant by birth, she didn't have that intense damage.
Then Beatrix continued, huffing and puffing with a face almost tearful.
"You're worrying me, really! uh! You really, hey, I really thought you were going to die this time…!"
"…was it that serious?"
"As soon as I saw you, I thought I was going to the morgue!"
"…"
Certainly, it was a bit of a mess.
"Rather, what about Doud Campbell? Where is the man now?"
But right now, that side is more of a problem than your own condition.
When Elnor asked back with a look of urgency, Beatrix glared at her with a puzzled expression.
"You almost died, are you worried about that? If you die, you'll cause a major accident-"
Beatrix stopped talking.
As soon as he said that, the radiance in Elnor's eyes disappeared.
A cool sensation ran up Beatrix's spine, thinking for a moment that this might be true.
"Nope! not dead! Calm down, I'm not dead!"
"…how is it?"
"I'm fine! It's so much better than you!"
Upon hearing those words, Beatrix let out a sigh of relief when she confirmed that the light was finally returning to Elnor's eyes.
"…Anyway. Very uproar, uproar. In just a little while, I'll start living-"
Beatrix paused again.
This time it was because Elnor wrinkled his brow when he heard those words.
No, it's not like she's offended by what she just said.
In a slightly different sense, it was the kind of atmosphere that made her shut up.
It's like you're seriously thinking about what you just said.
"…hey?"
"…"
"Why is it suddenly so quiet? awfully."
"No, someone said something like that before."
Elnor answered with narrow eyes.
"If two people said that, wouldn't it be a coincidence?"
"…"
no.
It's like a coincidence.
I guess I'm just interpreting it the way you like.
'Isn't that a bit strange?'
It's not that it isn't, it really is.
I've cared about Daud a lot before, but it's a bit strange that I can only think of her as soon as I wake up like this.
I've had that feeling before, but what is this?
'… Does it seem like your obsession is getting worse?'
Is there any reason? I'm a little worried.
Beatrix thought so and shook her head.
Of course, I'm worried about that kind of worry too. I had something to tell you right now.
"Don't think about it. These days, I'm still having a hard time."
"You must have suffered a lot while I was gone."
"It wasn't too bad, it was very difficult. Just because someone is coming in."
"… they're coming in?"
Beatrix sighed.
"two people. They say there are two giants who make people really upset."
Elnor shook his head.
Beatrix is the secretary of the student council with thick bones. I've been doing just enough to meet all the big names.
But who is there to make it so difficult?
"First, the saintess. The person who will be entering next semester will suddenly come in next week. The succulent country pushed so strongly that the empire was flustered and let it pass."
"Did you hear the reason?"
"There is something they must investigate. They said that a saint would probably be able to do it without any gaps."
"…"
"The commotion between you and Doud Campbell. It seems that the Heretic Inquisition is also keeping an eye on it. Everyone is going crazy."
Beatrix sighed, seeing that Elnor frowned and listened in silence.
Certainly, it is not a light agenda.
Speaking of the saintess of the Holy Empire, she is a celebrity that no one on the continent knows about.
God's agent. Although he does not have real power like the Emperor and Archbishop, he is a big man who can be said to have the best legitimacy in the continent in terms of 'symbolism'.
I don't think there's anyone who would be happy to see someone like that come in saying 'there's something to investigate'.
Because of that, Beatrix had no choice but to hesitate for a moment about bringing out the news that would follow.
"And this, I was originally going to tell you later. I'll let you know when the word comes out."
"Something."
"Your father is coming to the academy. Sir Gideon."
Sparks flew from Elnor's eyes.
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