I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

206. That’s Not How War Works (12)

Summon the devil.

The second main episode of this game.

And Elisa, who was scheduled to become a victim of that episode.

The mission given to me was to save her and become close to her.

I don’t know what the purpose of the mission window was, but maybe it was for this moment.

“Uh…What is that knife?”

“I need your blood.”

“That’s what I meant by needing blood… ?”

After hearing my answer, Elisha’s face showed deep disappointment. What did you expect? I tilted her head and took out a small glass bottle.

The knife…The shovel blade is a little different…

“Lenny. “Do you have a dagger?”

“I don’t have one?”

“Hmm.”

Then I have to make it.

I took out a piece of mithril that I had kept in my pocket. The beautiful metal scattering blue light sparkled ecstatically.

“Production.”

I created a roughly box-shaped knife and carefully grabbed Elisa’s wrist.

Maybe I was holding on too tightly, but Elisha’s hands were red.

No, her face is red too.

“Are you okay?”

“Oh, no. “Keep holding on to this… Until you get there… “

“Okay.”

I carefully placed the knife on Elisa’s little finger. As the knife touched her her finger her her her, Elisa felt her her body her her her her tremble. Is it scary? I cut Elisha’s wound before she got scared and pulled her hand away.

Red blood is dripping. I filled the vial with the precious blood of Elisha. After filling up the small medicine bottle, I extended Elisa’s hand to Karina, who was waiting next to her. Karina realized what I meant and immediately put her hand on Elisa’s wound her her her her.

“Ugh…”

A pure white light stayed on Elisa’s fingers her, and the wounds on Elisa’s fingers disappeared as if they had never existed in the first place. After all, the saint’s recovery magic is the best.

“It’s all done. John, what are you planning to use Elisha’s blood for?”

This is a question that not only Karina but everyone asks. I couldn’t say it was because I needed ‘witch’s blood,’ so I just vaguely explained it.

“Because I need the blood of a talented wizard.”

In fact, drawing Elisa’s blood was almost a half-step. We know that Elisa is the host of a devil, but we don’t know how she turned into a devil.

In the original work, the first encounter with Elisa was after she became a devil.

To that extent, Elisa was nothing more than an extra. In the true ending, it looks like he’s at least out of the role of an extra… But how much has the story been changed in the true ending?

Let’s just say that the starting point is an uninhabited island, Elina dies, Elisa is saved, the original protagonist is already dating her childhood friend, and Karina is cursed …

To be honest, it was so twisted now that I doubted whether I could trust the information in the original.

I’m fortunate that I have something to somehow obtain that missing information.

“Ok, the reason it’s annoying… I’m Yohan, so I’m not going to use it for bad things…”

“Don’t worry, I’ll use it for good things.”

[Contractor, seems like a fraud~]

What is he saying now. I lightly blew honey balm on Lue’s eyes.

“I have to go now.”

Is the business over for now? All that’s left is to gather the necessary items from the workroom and join Principal Merlin to quickly rob the Ryan family.

I feel like storming into the imperial family and demanding that they hand over money, but it might get annoying, so I’ll hold off for now. If I make a mistake, I can really do it, but there is a high probability that Karina will take care of it, not me, so I have to endure it.

Still, there will be a reasonable number of cases next year, so I should put in some effort then.

At least the main story is going somewhat similarly, so next year’s main story will progress. I looked around at the girls looking at me, organizing my plan in my head.

“Are you leaving right away?”

They poured eyes on me filled with regret.

I didn’t live in vain.

“Okay. “There is still work left to do.”

I wanted to spend time leisurely, but unfortunately there was no time.

I’ll just grab the books from my room and go join the group.

Because time is running out.

“Uncle, let’s go out together. “I have to go get medicine too-“

“I want to go see you off too!”

“Me too.”

“…Why don’t we all just go together?”

I nodded to Lennie’s suggestion. Well, it’s just a send-off.

I opened the library door, feeling my heart sink.

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“…You’re so popular.”

A person who is getting older looks a bit grumpy.

I ignored the harsh gaze of Principal Merlin, who had never even held hands with a woman in his life, and looked back at the group that followed me.

Everyone’s expression is full of worry. I said while stroking the head of Milia, who held my hand.

“I will come back.”

“Please take care of yourself.”

“Well, have a nice trip…”

“Mister, come without getting hurt.”

“…Do you have to come quickly?”

“Hmm.”

Let’s stop paying attention.

I glanced at Principal Merlin and took Milia away. Milia seemed to have realized that it was time to let her go and obediently fell out of her arms.

“Let’s leave quickly. “There is a long way to go.”

“Okay.”

I stood like a meerkat and waved to the children who were looking at me, then followed Principal Merlin to a deserted garden.

It was because I was worried that someone else might get caught up in the magic.

“I don’t know if the Ryan family will readily give up their wealth.”

“By now, there has been an order of disapproval from Carlinz, so they will release it on their own.”

Is that really true?

With that question in mind, I moved to Duke Ryan’s residence with Principal Merlin.

Duke Ryan, who returned after a month away, had a bustling atmosphere that could be seen even outside the gate. It seems that Carlinz’s disobedience was effective.

The guards standing on both sides of the gate were started by our sudden appearance, and pointed their spears and shouted.

“Who are you!…Merlin?!”

“I came here for work, so please open the door.”

“The atmosphere at the mansion is a bit chaotic right now, so why don’t you come visit us next time?”

“That’s exactly why I came, so please open the door.”

Why are you hesitating so much? I took out the card given to me by Kalinz from my pocket and showed it to the guards.

The guards, who had hesitated like ordinary privates, opened the gate with quick movements.

“Welcome to the Ryan duchy!”

It would have happened a long time ago.

We immediately entered the Ryan Duchy. Just as the guards said, the employees of the Duke’s house were moving around frantically, moving things.

“No, Merlin. What are you doing here? Definitely like Kalinz…”

“I came here because I had some work to do. Is Duke Ryan inside?”

“Yes, he is inside. We will guide you right away.”

A middle-aged butler with a cartoon-like mustache took us to Duke Ryan’s office. Anyway, I’m extremely busy.

I looked at the busy workers and asked the butler.

“Are you ready to go?”

“You’re right. “Our Lion Knights are preparing to march to the west as an advance team.”

Ah, I see. It’s only natural that Duke Ryan’s family also has a knight order.

But how did Duke Ryan react to Duke Carlinz’s anger? If I knew Duke Ryan, I’d probably…

“Duke Ryan. A guest has arrived.”

“Tell them to come later.”

“It’s Merlin.”

“You are Merlin? Please come in.”

As soon as permission was given, the butler opened the door. With the sound of scraping hinges, a decent-sized office came into view. The study rooms lined up on both sides were filled with books.

Is it just a decoration, or is it really a book to read? Unlike Grandpa Carlinz, Duke Ryan was a scholar, so he probably really reads the book.

“It’s been a while, Merlin.”

“Duke Ryan, it’s been a while since I last saw you.”

“You can feel free to call me William. “Principal.”

“How can he be called that when it’s been 10 years since he inherited the title?”

[Wow…Are you alive? Are you not a zombie?]

It looks much sicker than the game.

It looks like if you hit it you’ll fall down and never get up again.

Of course, it may not be that much in reality, but if you look at it, he had the complexity of someone who works today and tomorrow.

“Haha… Has it already been that long?”

Duke Ryan yawned, rubbing his dark-spotted eyes.

Judging by his bloodshot eyes, it seemed like he hadn’t slept for quite some time.

“Your complexion doesn’t look very good.”

“I have a lot of work to do, so it’s hectic. The family is busy with work, His Majesty is bedridden, and the imperial family is noisy due to a fight for the throne. Traces of the Agares Church have been discovered in the capital since several months ago. I can’t sleep properly because I’m trying to track it…

Huh, I hope you don’t tell anyone about that last one. Because it’s confidential.”

“I see… You’ve had a lot of trouble.”

“Is this true because your father sent you?”

“That’s right.”

“I prepared it in advance, so you can take it right away… I would appreciate it if you could tell your father that you cannot go in person because you are busy with work. But…Who is the young man behind you?”

“My name is Johan Quartz.”

“Ah, Lord Quartz. You are the ‘Knight of the Flute’. I’ve heard that name well. The story of how he influenced an assassin from the Harpas Church with a beautiful performance was touching. “The assassins came forward while dancing and reported the truth, right?”

…The distortion is too severe.

“I am just grateful that Duke Ryan treats me so well.”

I tried to endure the distorted expression and responded politely.

“Stop showing off. It looks like your father lent you the family badge. “You seem to like it quite a bit.”

“It just happened to be like that.”

“There is no need to be humble. “My father has a very strict view of people, so he must have appreciated your abilities and lent you that card.”

“He is a very promising young man. “If it weren’t for the saint’s escort knight, I would want to keep him by my side and raise him.”

“I never thought the principal would say that. “You seem to be a really talented young man.”

Why are you hesitating as a young man? Are you saying my face is presbyopic?

“Hmm. Thanks to your quick action, things will be resolved easily.”

“No. Originally, as the inspector general of this country, I should be looking into the affairs of the West, so it is a pity that we are only sending supplies like this.”

Is it pretense or sincerity?

It was quite difficult to recognize the real face of a high-ranking noble wearing a mask.

“Since you’re here, why don’t you sleep in tonight?”

“It’s okay. “I have work to do.”

That’s right. The soldiers and Holy Knights in the west must be going through a hard time right now, so I feel a bit concerned if they are treated favorably.

And it was uncomfortable to eat in a place like this. Dining with nobles is consistent with the saying that eating comfortably is not good.

“Then we will go back. Good luck.”

“I would appreciate it if you could tell my father that Amy misses him.”

“I’ll be sure to tell you.”

“You can follow me.”

We followed the deacon to the place where the military funds that needed to be taken care of were located.

“This is the place.”

“It’s pretty heavy.”

“I thought it would be too heavy to carry, so I replaced it with 30,000 gold coins worth of jewelry.”

It’s really heavy. After all, it’s a duke’s family, so it’s big.

I put the leather pouch full of jewelry into my backpack and tightened the opening.

It would be very sad if even one jewel was missing.

“I will guide you outside.”

We followed the butler outside the ducal house.

“Now I just need to purchase the materials needed to make a long-distance portal.”

“Before that, let’s go to the wizard’s guild. “To install a long-distance portal device, you need permission from the Wizard’s Guild.”

We walked towards our next destination, the wizard guild.

It was the beginning of a full-fledged portal installation plan.