The monster appearance cycle of Shacht, the cursed eastern land adjacent to Belzer, is about to return.
At this time, Ratan inspection also begins.
Today is Ratan's regular maintenance day, and the Imperial Family is visiting the faculty of the Magic Science Department.
At the same time.
'It is also the day to see Nike.'
Will you marry me?
I, who fainted with a nosebleed as a response to that touching proposal!
Recalling that day's tragedy left a bitter taste in my mouth. Let's make sure to show only my healthy and beautiful self today.
“Daughter, are you all ready?”
As the carriage came out where it was waiting, Ryan called out.
"There's nothing to prepare."
We got on the carriage. In the cargo compartment was a wooden box that looked like it could easily fit a person.
"I'll be leaving!"
Today's coachman is Knight Jack.
The carriage started running toward Shacht, the cursed land where Ratan's breeding grounds were located.
The monster breeding ground originally built in Belzer was rebuilt in Shacht because it needed to be relocated as the number of residents increased.
When the carriage had entered a deserted area, I said.
"Come out now, Prince."
When Ryan opened the lid of the box in the cargo compartment, a Marchen came out.
He brushed off his clothes and came over to the passenger compartment.
“I can’t even make a living doing this every time.”
“Prince, this is the double life you have chosen. Endure it.”
The fact that Marchen equals Ratan was a top secret.
The only people who know are my family, the Cerberus mercenaries who witnessed Ratan returning to Marchen right before their eyes, and perhaps Nike and the Crown Prince.
In fact, Ratan enclosure built in Shacht is always empty, and Marchen works hard like this every time it is opened to the public for maintenance.
“Are you feeling okay, Vania? Why don’t you just rest instead of trying to go all the way to Shacht?”
"I felt like I couldn't help but go."
It has been more than a year since I last saw Ratan. This is because I have been avoiding Nike, who comes every maintenance day.
What does this mean?
"He's completely lost his discipline. He was growling at the professor's last time, too."
Ratan, which loses its manners if not educated regularly.
It seemed like he were starting to sense something was off since he hadn't seen my face for a whole year, so I didn't know what kind of trouble he might cause if I left him alone.
So, I'm on my way to take care of things before Nike and the professors arrive.
“But aren’t you unable to use your abilities right now? You need to pull yourself together.”
Marchen asked worriedly.
“No, I don’t use it. If I did, all the good recovery I’ve been doing so far would be for nothing.”
Of course, I only said this much, but the truth is, if I use this ability at this point, something even more terrifying will happen.
What if my body, which possesses two top-tier abilities—<The Poem of Retrogression> and <Restoration of Light>—uses a supernatural ability before even completing half of its recovery period?
'Death! Or near-death!'
At this time, Ratan inspection also begins.
Today is Ratan's regular maintenance day, and the Imperial Family is visiting the faculty of the Magic Science Department.
At the same time.
'It is also the day to see Nike.'
Will you marry me?
I, who fainted with a nosebleed as a response to that touching proposal!
Recalling that day's tragedy left a bitter taste in my mouth. Let's make sure to show only my healthy and beautiful self today.
“Daughter, are you all ready?”
As the carriage came out where it was waiting, Ryan called out.
"There's nothing to prepare."
We got on the carriage. In the cargo compartment was a wooden box that looked like it could easily fit a person.
"I'll be leaving!"
Today's coachman is Knight Jack.
The carriage started running toward Shacht, the cursed land where Ratan's breeding grounds were located.
The monster breeding ground originally built in Belzer was rebuilt in Shacht because it needed to be relocated as the number of residents increased.
When the carriage had entered a deserted area, I said.
"Come out now, Prince."
When Ryan opened the lid of the box in the cargo compartment, a Marchen came out.
He brushed off his clothes and came over to the passenger compartment.
“I can’t even make a living doing this every time.”
“Prince, this is the double life you have chosen. Endure it.”
The fact that Marchen equals Ratan was a top secret.
The only people who know are my family, the Cerberus mercenaries who witnessed Ratan returning to Marchen right before their eyes, and perhaps Nike and the Crown Prince.
In fact, Ratan enclosure built in Shacht is always empty, and Marchen works hard like this every time it is opened to the public for maintenance.
“Are you feeling okay, Vania? Why don’t you just rest instead of trying to go all the way to Shacht?”
"I felt like I couldn't help but go."
It has been more than a year since I last saw Ratan. This is because I have been avoiding Nike, who comes every maintenance day.
What does this mean?
"He's completely lost his discipline. He was growling at the professor's last time, too."
Ratan, which loses its manners if not educated regularly.
It seemed like he were starting to sense something was off since he hadn't seen my face for a whole year, so I didn't know what kind of trouble he might cause if I left him alone.
So, I'm on my way to take care of things before Nike and the professors arrive.
“But aren’t you unable to use your abilities right now? You need to pull yourself together.”
Marchen asked worriedly.
“No, I don’t use it. If I did, all the good recovery I’ve been doing so far would be for nothing.”
Of course, I only said this much, but the truth is, if I use this ability at this point, something even more terrifying will happen.
What if my body, which possesses two top-tier abilities—<The Poem of Retrogression> and <Restoration of Light>—uses a supernatural ability before even completing half of its recovery period?
'Death! Or near-death!'
It will definitely be one of the two.
But.
"Just showing my face is enough."
Fear comes from imprinting.
Ratan doesn't know that I'm an ignorant fool who can't use my special ability anyway.
So, even if I only show the face that hasn't been seen until now, he would have no choice but to tremble, feeling as if he were being struck by the "Fountain of Purification."
***
Bright red hair, red eyes. Piercings dangling from the ears.
Mario Wassenberg, a man with a rough appearance, was in Shacht, the cursed land of the East.
“I almost died from exhaustion getting here, damn it.”
Shacht, a coastal territory in the east.
Mario had just infiltrated the back of the estate via the coast.
It would have been much easier to enter through Belzer from the land, but since there was an identity verification process for entrants, it was not possible to pass through there.
Why? Because Mario came here to do something bad 'secretly'.
Even though the journey by boat was arduous, Mario had no need to row or be afraid of the currents of the waves.
He is the god of water.
This is because he is the possessor of the ability <The Abyss of the Water God>.
“I’ve been waiting for this day.”
Shacht is a land consisting mostly of low mountain ranges.
He had already figured out the location of the breeding facility here and the schedule for regular inspections.
Since there were professors who visited periodically to research Ratan, extracting information was no big deal.
“I chose today because Ratan might not be in the enclosure if it weren't for the inspection, but I have to finish the work before the professors arrive.”
Mario explained the plan to the two assassins who came with him.
"We also need the information those professors have researched so far, so it would be troublesome in many ways if they died together."
A lifetime spent running petty errands while walking on eggshells under the watchful eyes of his older brothers.
Mario was second to none when it came to being scheming and meticulous.
“Once I crush Ratan, you guys go straight into the scene and bring back the evidence. I must show Father proof that I did this, not just a simple natural disaster.”
“What kind of evidence do you bring?”
“There will be humans managing the breeding facility. It would be nice to bring them in alive, but there’s a high chance they’ll die together. In that case, just cut off the heads of the corpses and bring them back.”
“Yes, I understand.”
"All right."
Mario grinned.
Having perfected this ability, he intends to eliminate Ratan today, a demon beast owned by the Imperial family and a major headache for Wassenberg.
Of course...without anyone knowing.
<The Abyss of the Water God>
- The power to control water.
...
Completion Stage 4: Can detect and control all unexposed water flows, such as groundwater.
Through this, it is possible to artificially cause disasters such as landslides.
***
Jack, who had driven the carriage to the destination, Shacht, was sent back first.
Since we were planning to return with Nike, who was arriving as the rear guard, we remained at the enclosure...
- Oh, oh, it's been a long time, Master...
I am looking at Ratan.
"Did you think I was dead?"
I asked Ratan, whom I hadn't seen in a long time, with a crooked pose.
- No...
"Isn't that right? I heard you've been slowly losing your discipline since last time."
- There was no such thing...
I raised my hand as if to hit.
"- M-Master!!! Please, h-h-h...
“Honestly, after working together this long, shouldn’t we have built some trust between us?”
- You're right!
"I want to get along well with you."
- I feel the same way!
"Damn it!"
As I gestured for the shackles on the cage, Ratan hurriedly fastened them to his feet.
I approached Ratan. He immediately lay face down and wept uncontrollably.
- I will never, never rebel again... Please forgive me...
"Really?"
- Yes!
Grrrrrrr.
However, contrary to his words, Ratan growled. The surroundings vibrated.
"Uh oh~?"
Ratan immediately raised his head.
- It wasn't me!
What?
At that moment, Ryan, who was next to me, snatched my wrist and started running.
“Why, why are you like this?”
“I don’t know either, fuck!”
We got out of the enclosure.
All I knew was that there was constant vibration around me, but I didn't have time to assess the situation because I was practically being dragged along by Ryan.
“Hah, hah. Wait...”
“Oh, damn it!”
I couldn't run as fast as Ryan.
Ryan, perhaps feeling frustrated, hesitated for a split second before suddenly grabbing my waist and lifting me up.
As I turned around while being held by him as he ran at full speed, I finally realized the situation.
The mountain...
The mountain is collapsing.
"Oh, my God."
A pile of earth is rushing down the hillside at high speed, burying us. I knew there was absolutely no way to avoid it.
“Hey, don’t do anything!”
Ryan shouted as he ran.
“The Third Prince is coming here if I just wait! Whether I rewind time or do whatever it takes, I’m going to solve this!!!”
Soil, stones, and whole uprooted trees were all mixed up and drawing closer and closer to us.
“No matter what happens! Absolutely!!!”
Ryan, sensing my presence right behind him, wrapped his arms around the back of my head and bent over.
“Don’t do anything if you want to live!!!”
Eventually, the world was covered in black.
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