In the deep darkness, Simone opened her eyes to the sound of air bubbles rising.
‘Ah, this place is...’
An abyss where not even light enters.
Simone unconsciously realized that this was a dream.
Her body felt extremely heavy. Down, down, her body sank endlessly.
Where will this lead?
Should she go back to the original world?
She wishes that were the case.
That's not possible.
Simone slowly closed her eyes, waiting to wake up from her dream.
God has returned.
She heard an angry voice. Her eyes shot open.
A voice she'd heard somewhere.
In which direction?
‘Ah, this place is...’
An abyss where not even light enters.
Simone unconsciously realized that this was a dream.
Her body felt extremely heavy. Down, down, her body sank endlessly.
Where will this lead?
Should she go back to the original world?
She wishes that were the case.
That's not possible.
Simone slowly closed her eyes, waiting to wake up from her dream.
God has returned.
She heard an angry voice. Her eyes shot open.
A voice she'd heard somewhere.
In which direction?
Simone looked around, but no matter where she looked, there was nothing but a pitch-black sea.
Finally, you have awakened God from his sleep
No. This suppressed voice is not coming from a specific direction.
The voice of whoever was either male or female was buzzing in Simone's head.
Who is it? Who keeps talking to me?
She can't tell what the voice is, but a very ominous feeling seeps into her skin.
Then the voice was heard again.
It's not yours
Simone stopped struggling and focused on the voice.
It's mine
What is not mine?
Why is the owner of this voice so angry?
I will go get mine soon
Someone's voice gradually faded away. Along with it, Simone's consciousness also gradually became more distant.
The sound of birds chirping.
The sound of servants quietly opening the curtains and preparing breakfast for Simone.
Simone slowly opened her eyes as she heard a familiar yet welcome sound.
“Simone! Are you awake?”
Anna came over with a bright smile and said good morning to Simone.
“...Yes, good morning.”
Simone greeted her with a completely relaxed voice and tried to get up.
"Ahh!"
As soon as her body tried to get up, it slammed back into the bed.
“Hey, Simone!”
Her body felt heavy as a rock and her whole body ached like crazy, as if her muscles were aching.
“Ahh...”
“Simone!”
"Are you okay?"
As Simone groaned and shuddered in pain, not only Anna but all the servants working in the room gathered around and looked at Simone's face with concern.
All of the missing Kaylee and her servants had returned to their original state.
It also seemed that they had become much more friendly, perhaps because they had been saved from the curse by Simone.
Simone shook her head, her neck making a thumping sound.
“No... I can’t move today... But I’m hungry. What should I do?”
“What do you want me to do?”
At Simone's words, Kaylee laughed as if she found it ridiculous and laid out a prize on the bed.
“Okay, okay, everyone gets to work now, Simone, we need to eat.”
"Yes-"
As instructed by Kaylee, the servants returned to their original positions, and Anna stayed with Simone to eat while she told her the story of the time Simone was unconscious.
“Wren’s friends helped move the servants. Also, the master went to the capital for the first time in a while and called in the healers. Thanks to them, everyone recovered well! And-”
It turned out that Simone had been unconscious for three whole days.
In the meantime, most of the servants have returned, and some who were blown away by Simone's mana vortex are said to still be recovering.
“That servant who broke the rules and executed the curse is still locked up. The master will investigate and deal with her according to the rules...”
Although he was very considerate of his employees, he had no mercy when it came to breaking the rules.
Because just one violation can lead to a huge problem like now and many sacrifices can be made.
This time, thanks to Simone, it ended without much damage. If Simone hadn't been there, this place wouldn't have been Illeston's mansion, but a meeting place for the Osasanisasao sect.
'Anyway, I'm glad it ended safely.'
Kelle, Kaylee, the bear-like chef, and the other servants all came to their senses and went back to their normal daily lives.
Of course, there were a few people injured and Simone felt like she weighed a ton, but she thought it ended well.
“Oh, right, what about Wren and his friends?”
“They-”
Knock.
“Simone.”
"OMG!"
Anna, who noticed the owner of the voice, stopped talking and ran to the door.
The Grand Duke and his wife came to see Simone.
“I heard that you woke up, so I came here a little early.”
“How is your body?”
“Still... My body feels heavy.”
Simone felt like a patient receiving a visit.
“I was planning on going to report the situation as soon as I finished eating, but what brings you here?”
Please come here in person if you have something to say.
Florier, who was exchanging glances with the Grand Duke of Illeston, said.
“First of all, I wanted to check on your condition. You collapsed while working on our business.”
Florier took Simone's hand affectionately.
Simone felt her hands were burdensome and ticklish, but for some reason, she just let it go as the warm atmosphere flowed.
“Thank you. You worked hard.”
"...Haha."
Simone laughed awkwardly.
“Thank you. I just fulfilled the contract.”
Grand Duke Illeston, who had been quietly listening to Florier and Simone's conversation, spoke quietly.
“I plan to completely destroy the secret room where the evil spirit was hiding.”
Simone nodded.
“Good idea.”
Anyway, it's a space that's almost completely broken by one's own mana.
If that secret room is a place of rest and rebirth for the spirits as written in the notebook, then it would be better to get rid of it altogether.
'Come to think of it.'
Simone recalled the contents of the notebook and asked the Grand Duke and his wife.
“Is it possible that this mansion, or rather the Illeston family, has something to do with the curse that has been placed on the family and Anasis?”
The expressions of the Grand Duke and his wife hardened.
“...Are you talking about the necromancer Anasis?”
“Yes. It was written in the Black Wizard’s notebook. It said that Anasis created the secret room in the underground.”
The black sorcerer was probably staying in this mansion, egging on Florier while investigating something that only he knew about.
In the notebook, there were traces of deep investigation into Anasis' whereabouts and the story of the mansion, which even Simone, who had read the original, could not know.
As the Grand Duke of Illeston became deeply contemplative and kept his mouth shut, Florier observed his expression and spoke.
“At least I’ve heard there’s a connection.”
"Ma'am."
When the Grand Duke of Ileston called her urgently, Florie shook her head and spoke as if she had made up her mind.
“I don’t know about anything else, but the curse of the mansion cannot be hidden from this child. You know that.”
“I don’t mean to hide it. Uncertain information could confuse Simone.”
“Excuse me, what are you talking about?”
Let's not fight in front of the patient, and let's not take back what we've said once we say it. Let's say it humanely.
As if he had read Simone's gaze, Florier ignored the Grand Duke of Illeston's words and spoke to Simone.
“I’m not sure if that actually happened, but I think the Black Mage told me something like that before.”
“What do you mean?”
“They say that the curse on our family is the work of a necromancer. If a curse of this level had been placed 300 years ago, it would have been Anasis’s doing.”
Simone was deeply lost in thought.
As expected, that black magician definitely knew something.
'Can't I find him now?'
It's been seven years since the Grand Duke and his wife met the Black Mage, so it's likely that they'll still be able to find him if they look for him.
It's not urgent right now, but it might be a good idea to look into it.
“Thank you for letting me know. I’ll keep that in mind when I try to lift the curse.”
Simone answered lightly, rubbing her hunched shoulder.
“Oh my.”
The muscle pain was so bad that even rubbing her shoulder would make her frown.
Originally, after everything was over, she planned to take a leisurely walk with Anna and check for herself if the mansion's servants had returned home, but today seems like it won't be possible.
Grand Duke Illeston looked at the ailing Simone expressionlessly and said.
“I’ll say one last thing and then I’ll go back so you can rest.”
When Simone looked at him as if asking what he meant, a gentle smile appeared on the expressionless face of the Grand Duke of Ileston.
“Jace woke up.”
Squeak- bang!
The Grand Duke and his wife left Simone's room and walked toward Jace's room.
The footsteps of the two men and their butler, Kelle, following them, echoed through the quiet yet cheerful hallway, and soon Florier smiled brightly at the sight of the Grand Duke of Illeston.
"Haha."
“Why is that?”
“I guess Jace was really happy to wake up. You spoke to Simone as soon as he woke up.”
Grand Duke Illeston also smiled.
“I am so happy.”
Jace could barely open his eyes and was still unable to walk, but he was able to breathe evenly and eat with his own mouth. How happy he was, he wanted to tell Simone, Jace's benefactor, right away.
Simone, who they thought would react in a glum manner as usual, saying, "Oh, really?", surprisingly looked quite pleased.
“I wish the day would come when Jace can walk over and thank that kid in person.”
“I think so too.”
Kelle, who was following behind the two people who were having a joyful conversation, stopped them.
“Excuse me, Master, but you cannot go to the Prince right now.”
Grand Duke Illeston turned to him. Kelle bowed respectfully.
“You should go greet the guests.”
"... Yes."
Grand Duke Illestone obediently left Florier and followed Kelle to the audience room.
Today is the first day of the Grand Duke's visit. The Marquis of Barrington from the capital is scheduled to visit this mansion.
He was the first guest to come from the capital in 300 years, or at least since he became the current head of the household.
But despite that, the Grand Duke of Illestone's expression was not very good.
Marquis Barrington.
He was rumored to be a frequent visitor to occult societies recently.
Finally, you have awakened God from his sleep
No. This suppressed voice is not coming from a specific direction.
The voice of whoever was either male or female was buzzing in Simone's head.
Who is it? Who keeps talking to me?
She can't tell what the voice is, but a very ominous feeling seeps into her skin.
Then the voice was heard again.
It's not yours
Simone stopped struggling and focused on the voice.
It's mine
What is not mine?
Why is the owner of this voice so angry?
I will go get mine soon
Someone's voice gradually faded away. Along with it, Simone's consciousness also gradually became more distant.
***
The sound of birds chirping.
The sound of servants quietly opening the curtains and preparing breakfast for Simone.
Simone slowly opened her eyes as she heard a familiar yet welcome sound.
“Simone! Are you awake?”
Anna came over with a bright smile and said good morning to Simone.
“...Yes, good morning.”
Simone greeted her with a completely relaxed voice and tried to get up.
"Ahh!"
As soon as her body tried to get up, it slammed back into the bed.
“Hey, Simone!”
Her body felt heavy as a rock and her whole body ached like crazy, as if her muscles were aching.
“Ahh...”
“Simone!”
"Are you okay?"
As Simone groaned and shuddered in pain, not only Anna but all the servants working in the room gathered around and looked at Simone's face with concern.
All of the missing Kaylee and her servants had returned to their original state.
It also seemed that they had become much more friendly, perhaps because they had been saved from the curse by Simone.
Simone shook her head, her neck making a thumping sound.
“No... I can’t move today... But I’m hungry. What should I do?”
“What do you want me to do?”
At Simone's words, Kaylee laughed as if she found it ridiculous and laid out a prize on the bed.
“Okay, okay, everyone gets to work now, Simone, we need to eat.”
"Yes-"
As instructed by Kaylee, the servants returned to their original positions, and Anna stayed with Simone to eat while she told her the story of the time Simone was unconscious.
“Wren’s friends helped move the servants. Also, the master went to the capital for the first time in a while and called in the healers. Thanks to them, everyone recovered well! And-”
It turned out that Simone had been unconscious for three whole days.
In the meantime, most of the servants have returned, and some who were blown away by Simone's mana vortex are said to still be recovering.
“That servant who broke the rules and executed the curse is still locked up. The master will investigate and deal with her according to the rules...”
Although he was very considerate of his employees, he had no mercy when it came to breaking the rules.
Because just one violation can lead to a huge problem like now and many sacrifices can be made.
This time, thanks to Simone, it ended without much damage. If Simone hadn't been there, this place wouldn't have been Illeston's mansion, but a meeting place for the Osasanisasao sect.
'Anyway, I'm glad it ended safely.'
Kelle, Kaylee, the bear-like chef, and the other servants all came to their senses and went back to their normal daily lives.
Of course, there were a few people injured and Simone felt like she weighed a ton, but she thought it ended well.
“Oh, right, what about Wren and his friends?”
“They-”
Knock.
“Simone.”
"OMG!"
Anna, who noticed the owner of the voice, stopped talking and ran to the door.
The Grand Duke and his wife came to see Simone.
“I heard that you woke up, so I came here a little early.”
“How is your body?”
“Still... My body feels heavy.”
Simone felt like a patient receiving a visit.
“I was planning on going to report the situation as soon as I finished eating, but what brings you here?”
Please come here in person if you have something to say.
Florier, who was exchanging glances with the Grand Duke of Illeston, said.
“First of all, I wanted to check on your condition. You collapsed while working on our business.”
Florier took Simone's hand affectionately.
Simone felt her hands were burdensome and ticklish, but for some reason, she just let it go as the warm atmosphere flowed.
“Thank you. You worked hard.”
"...Haha."
Simone laughed awkwardly.
“Thank you. I just fulfilled the contract.”
Grand Duke Illeston, who had been quietly listening to Florier and Simone's conversation, spoke quietly.
“I plan to completely destroy the secret room where the evil spirit was hiding.”
Simone nodded.
“Good idea.”
Anyway, it's a space that's almost completely broken by one's own mana.
If that secret room is a place of rest and rebirth for the spirits as written in the notebook, then it would be better to get rid of it altogether.
'Come to think of it.'
Simone recalled the contents of the notebook and asked the Grand Duke and his wife.
“Is it possible that this mansion, or rather the Illeston family, has something to do with the curse that has been placed on the family and Anasis?”
The expressions of the Grand Duke and his wife hardened.
“...Are you talking about the necromancer Anasis?”
“Yes. It was written in the Black Wizard’s notebook. It said that Anasis created the secret room in the underground.”
The black sorcerer was probably staying in this mansion, egging on Florier while investigating something that only he knew about.
In the notebook, there were traces of deep investigation into Anasis' whereabouts and the story of the mansion, which even Simone, who had read the original, could not know.
As the Grand Duke of Illeston became deeply contemplative and kept his mouth shut, Florier observed his expression and spoke.
“At least I’ve heard there’s a connection.”
"Ma'am."
When the Grand Duke of Ileston called her urgently, Florie shook her head and spoke as if she had made up her mind.
“I don’t know about anything else, but the curse of the mansion cannot be hidden from this child. You know that.”
“I don’t mean to hide it. Uncertain information could confuse Simone.”
“Excuse me, what are you talking about?”
Let's not fight in front of the patient, and let's not take back what we've said once we say it. Let's say it humanely.
As if he had read Simone's gaze, Florier ignored the Grand Duke of Illeston's words and spoke to Simone.
“I’m not sure if that actually happened, but I think the Black Mage told me something like that before.”
“What do you mean?”
“They say that the curse on our family is the work of a necromancer. If a curse of this level had been placed 300 years ago, it would have been Anasis’s doing.”
Simone was deeply lost in thought.
As expected, that black magician definitely knew something.
'Can't I find him now?'
It's been seven years since the Grand Duke and his wife met the Black Mage, so it's likely that they'll still be able to find him if they look for him.
It's not urgent right now, but it might be a good idea to look into it.
“Thank you for letting me know. I’ll keep that in mind when I try to lift the curse.”
Simone answered lightly, rubbing her hunched shoulder.
“Oh my.”
The muscle pain was so bad that even rubbing her shoulder would make her frown.
Originally, after everything was over, she planned to take a leisurely walk with Anna and check for herself if the mansion's servants had returned home, but today seems like it won't be possible.
Grand Duke Illeston looked at the ailing Simone expressionlessly and said.
“I’ll say one last thing and then I’ll go back so you can rest.”
When Simone looked at him as if asking what he meant, a gentle smile appeared on the expressionless face of the Grand Duke of Ileston.
“Jace woke up.”
***
Squeak- bang!
The Grand Duke and his wife left Simone's room and walked toward Jace's room.
The footsteps of the two men and their butler, Kelle, following them, echoed through the quiet yet cheerful hallway, and soon Florier smiled brightly at the sight of the Grand Duke of Illeston.
"Haha."
“Why is that?”
“I guess Jace was really happy to wake up. You spoke to Simone as soon as he woke up.”
Grand Duke Illeston also smiled.
“I am so happy.”
Jace could barely open his eyes and was still unable to walk, but he was able to breathe evenly and eat with his own mouth. How happy he was, he wanted to tell Simone, Jace's benefactor, right away.
Simone, who they thought would react in a glum manner as usual, saying, "Oh, really?", surprisingly looked quite pleased.
“I wish the day would come when Jace can walk over and thank that kid in person.”
“I think so too.”
Kelle, who was following behind the two people who were having a joyful conversation, stopped them.
“Excuse me, Master, but you cannot go to the Prince right now.”
Grand Duke Illeston turned to him. Kelle bowed respectfully.
“You should go greet the guests.”
"... Yes."
Grand Duke Illestone obediently left Florier and followed Kelle to the audience room.
Today is the first day of the Grand Duke's visit. The Marquis of Barrington from the capital is scheduled to visit this mansion.
He was the first guest to come from the capital in 300 years, or at least since he became the current head of the household.
But despite that, the Grand Duke of Illestone's expression was not very good.
Marquis Barrington.
He was rumored to be a frequent visitor to occult societies recently.
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