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Episode 408 Joining
He used the dagger he had received from Count Rodenmeyer of the former duchy to dig into Isabella's flesh and muscles, carving a magic circle without a single inch of error.
He had no choice but to be covered in blood containing the venom that could melt even objects, but to Verden, who was wearing [Einver], it was just blood.
Of course, the furniture in the room could not hold up at all and most of it was seriously damaged.
“……!……!!”
Isabella, still conscious, clutched the blanket tightly and cried while biting it.
Even if you call yourself a monster or something, you still have a sense of pain just like a human. No matter how familiar you are with terrible pain, it is by no means the case that you do not feel pain.
Still, we must endure it.
Verden deliberately ignored this and cast his gaze on Isabella's back.
'With this, the foundation has been created.'
Blood that has pooled along the magic circle… … .
Without hesitation, he separated the Colsion inside her body and transplanted it into the Panian mole that Hares had caught as a spare.
Just like in the case of Rayshen, this was to prevent Baloch from noticing. Since it was impossible to be certain that there was only one means of tracking Isabella's compulsory magic circle.
The truth is as follows.
As the forced magic circle that had been maintaining balance disappeared, [Reviving Blood] began to move. As expected, the foreign substance was absorbed into the body at an uncontrollable speed.
He strongly suppressed Isabella, who was reflexively writhing. Her body, which had lost consciousness, began to twist and mutate in various parts.
This is the reaction I was waiting for.
'now.'
Hwaaaaah!
Immediately, Verden poured pure magic power onto Isabella.
There are two magical phenomena that can occur the moment the magic circle of reverse flow is activated.
The first is 'Opening of the Body', which forcibly expands the caster's magical circuit, and the second is 'Reconstruction of the Body', which is the ultimate essence.
What's needed here is obviously the latter.
More precisely, it is a reorganization and partial reversal of the body limited to the points where mutation occurs.
'You can't miss a single one.'
Verden manipulated the massive magical power delicately with extreme concentration.
Kkwadkku… … !
Isabella's body is adjusted through the magic circle. The flesh that was mutated by [Reviving Blood] returns to its original state.
It is effective.
From now on, it's simple.
The previous process is repeated continuously until Isabella's body and [Reviving Blood] become completely one.
I can't tell you how long it will take, but that doesn't matter at all. If you don't give up, you'll get there someday.
As it has been so far.
* * *
A family stands side by side against the backdrop of a splendid mansion and yard.
Everyone is smiling and looking at her. They are the ones who left long ago.
'It's a dream.'
An illusion created by longing… … .
Until recently, it had been my only refuge, but I had a feeling that this too would be my last.
My heart ached as if it was the first time I was saying a proper goodbye.
Isabella stared at them and repeated the names of her family members, one by one, from left to right.
Cover.
Marianne.
Kael.
And───
'… … Xenia?'
Isabella paused.
Other people were just as they were.
But only Xenia's expression was blurred as if covered in a dark fog.
weird.
Even after more than a dozen years, the memories of my family still come to mind so vividly… … Why can’t I see Xenia?
why?
Isabella reached out her hand absentmindedly. Without realizing it, she took a step forward.
One didn't reach.
She lost consciousness, feeling her consciousness flickering violently, without being able to resolve her doubts.
… … .
Suddenly Isabella opened her eyes.
I blinked my eyes, holding my head with my hand. Before I knew it, the mansion where my family had been was nowhere to be found.
Only pitch-black darkness appeared before my eyes.
'Where is this?'
An infinitely unfamiliar space.
It was difficult to tell if it was reality or a dream.
The moment I recognized him, things hidden in the shadows began to come into view.
Geometric magic circles and notes are densely carved into the walls surrounding the four sides.
The cold underside was dotted with blood and sweat stains. The old, bloody smell strongly stimulated the senses.
At that moment, Isabella, who felt a faint presence, looked back.
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'That's… … .'
An unidentified man lying face down in the center of a space of just over 20 pyeong.
He was scribbling something on the floor, mumbling incessantly in a small, unintelligible voice.
Isabella cautiously observed the man, following her instinctive lead.
Unofficial test subject number 77.
The moment I saw those bloodshot eyes filled with madness, a part of my memory flowed back to me along with my emotions.
'ah.'
Isabella understood Verden.
* * *
The view of Gargant from the top of a tall building is quite romantic.
Of course, even now, there are many conflicts, big and small, taking place underwater in the great city, but everywhere, there is an overflowing vitality.
It is similar to the natural scenery, yet contrasts with it.
“…….”
Isabella leaned against the railing and took in the bustling street below.
It felt awkward to be alive and breathing again.
I felt like a sinner who had thrown off his old chains.
'Well, that's not wrong, is it?'
Isabella raised her right hand.
I looked into my palm and slowly clenched and unclenched it repeatedly. Magical power raced through my body along the activated magic circuits.
The excruciating pain caused by the rebound of the call no longer came.
My whole body is filled with strength.
Even the magical talent that had been distorted due to the material of the special object… … was maximized by the effect of the artifact [Screamer], and for a moment, I was in the realm of surpassing Leishen.
Union with [Reviving Blood].
In conclusion, Isabella became something abnormal, but her self remained the same.
She fully accepted her new self, without aversion or rejection.
Isabella raised her head.
The grounds of the academy came into view in the distance. She spoke calmly.
“Can I ask you something?”
"what?"
“I’ve been thinking about it for a long time… was it Croden’s nature to kill my family? Or was it because I told him about the heirloom that it happened?”
Verden confirmed.
“It is nature.”
Isabella may remember Croden from her Academy days, but Verden has seen Croden's true nature as the successor to the Bohemian Tower for years.
'Croden Olentia is a narrow-minded and selfish wizard with extreme tendencies.'
Among them, the most dangerous one is… … the peculiar self-rationalization that one willingly carries out after persuading and convincing oneself of something one cannot accept and knows is wrong.
While denying and belittling the existence of the overwhelming magical understanding of Verden, who was only a first-tier character, he actively utilized it.
And it was in this context that the heirlooms of the Deiros family were stolen and the blame was placed on Isabella.
Croden is that kind of guy by nature.
I lived in hiding because I had no clear power in the academy.
“……You think so.”
“It’s not a thought, it’s a fact. It was purely Croden’s greed that led to the murder to steal the heirloom. It’s not your fault.”
Isabella laughed.
'Croden needs to hear that himself.'
I wonder what Croden would say if he were in a situation like Raytheon.
Just thinking about it makes my blood boil… … but no matter what, I couldn’t leave the lifeline of Croden Olentia in someone else’s hands.
Kwajijijik.
Isabella twisted her wrist and the iron railing fell away easily.
The metal warped under the harsh force.
“Go ahead. Can I kill Croden?”
“I was thinking of leaving it to you anyway.”
Croden is one of those who took Verden's life, but to Isabella, he is a traitor who destroyed her family.
Verden willingly yielded.
“But before that, restoring your eyes comes first.”
“……!”
Isabella's left eye is now completely non-functional.
Because it was offered as a sacrifice to the artifact [Praise of Palanhard], it could not be restored through regeneration.
Her eyes widened.
“Can this be recovered?
“Yes. At least in theory.”
Isabella had no doubts about Verden.
“……Thank you. I will never let you down.”
Then he tilted his head.
“But who are you targeting?”
“Elders of the Bohemian Tower.”
Adrian, who was avoiding the sunlight in the shade, answered.
“While we’re getting to know each other, I’ll give you a piece of advice as your senior, Isabella Deiros. Don’t let revenge and emotions blind you and cause trouble to your lord.”
“Of course… but what? Senior?”
Adrian pointed to himself and Isabella in turn.
I'm first, you're second.
Isabella, understanding the meaning, raised her eyebrows and placed her hands on her waist.
“I don’t think it really matters who joined first. Why, are you afraid that I’ll push you back?”
“You’ll know when you see it. Separately…….”
Adrian pointed to the railing that Isabella had broken.
“This is a building owned by the Society. Go and pay your debts.”
"ah."
She stared blankly at the broken piece of metal in her hand.
“I don’t have a penny to buy artifacts.”
“Then why did you damage the innocent object? Isn’t that too much expression?”
“No, it’s because my body isn’t used to it yet…….”
Instead of making excuses, Isabella kept her mouth shut.
Then he rolled his eyes and glanced at Verden.
The golden eyes sparkled.
“……Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it. You’ve gotten enough fresh air, so let’s go down now.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Okay, let’s go.”
Verden turned his back and started walking, followed by Adrian and Isabella.
The concept of marginal hierarchy applies only to humans.
However, due to [Reviving Blood] and partial reversal, she was no longer able to be confined to the human race.
Through this unprecedented process, existence changed and even magical talents were altered.
A 6th-tier high-ranking magician.
Following Verden, Isabella Deiros, who had settled into a realm beyond the original hierarchy in a different way than Verden, joined the group.
* * *
On the island of Society, in its silver fortress, two wise men held a meeting based on the information sent by Cain and Junia.
The guardian sage was absent.
“Huh, you promised to prove your resolve by dealing with Rayshen Taillord within two months. So that really happened.”
“I feel anew what kind of person Shinsung is. More than that……”
The wise man, Melad, narrowed his eyes.
“They say that the divine’s real name may be Verden, but I don’t remember hearing that name.”
“The same goes for me. It’s clear that it’s never even been mentioned in the magical world. Maybe even my real name is an alias… but.”
Osgar, the sage of power, stroked his beard.
“Adrian Chanvers. I never thought that name would come up.”
An anonymous inspector who was by Verden's side.
One of the four former Central Continent powers who disappeared in the past, and was known as the Heavenly Sword.
“Why is the Heavenly Sword with the Divine?”
“We can’t determine the exact cause and effect right now, but it must have something to do with the Bohemian Tower.”
Besides that, the report was full of words that could not be easily overlooked.
Number 89, revenge, collateral damage, forced magic circle, intense hostility towards the Bohemian Tower Lord, a giant lightning bolt piercing through the ground, a woman who regenerates severed arms, etc…
There are countless pieces of information scattered here and there like dots, but there is something that a famous magician who has experienced everything can feel instinctively.
“Is this really human experimentation?”
"maybe."
A taboo in the magical world.
Of course, if you look around the world, there are more than a few groups that have broken taboos.
The same goes for other magic towers.
The Society has been persistently tracking and investigating them.
However, the hypothesis that the second-ranking military leader, Ma-Tap, conducted human experiments… … was honestly hard to believe.
It was not because of the fame or authenticity of the Bohemian Tower, but because no circumstances related to it had been discovered up to now.
“Hmm, I think it has something to do with this forced magic circle thing.”
“However, it’s dangerous to make hasty decisions, so gathering information is the most urgent task. It would be best to contact the Guardian Sage. As for the sacred side, leave it to Cain and Yunia.”
“I agree.”
The policy has been strengthened.
It was at that moment that the two wise men, having finished their meeting, were about to rise from their seats.
Bam.
The wizard of the Society that had been dispatched to the Western Continent rushed in, breathing heavily.
“Excuse me. The Guardian Sage has sent an emergency message.”
“The Guardian Sage? Why are you in such a hurry───”
“The leader of Black Hour. Dark Moon, Dahit Wesroel, raids the main base of Diamun Tower……!”
The wizard reported urgently.
“Diamun Matapju is dead.”
The owner of the 7th-ranked Magic Tower was murdered.