I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 110
Chapter 110
The mist, completely enveloping the surroundings, stole his vision. It dulled his five senses.
“If you’ve outlived your usefulness, shouldn’t you offer your body?”
Haidel’s body twisted, he tried to say something, but the black magic stopped him.
Only a wheezing sound came from his throat.
“Inherit his will. And color the world.”
The black mist was absorbed into Haidel’s body.
His bloodshot eyes turned pitch black. He was no longer human.
Damian, watching with satisfaction, clasped his hands and knelt.
“Soon, it won’t be long.”
A glorious era will come, when the world will be dyed in darkness.
* * *
Louis grumbled under his breath at Kiris’s sudden order, but he diligently investigated the strange magic, more so than anyone else.
“An aura was detected from the magical beast that attacked Rosette.”
Louis contacted Helena through the communication device, feeling his suspicions solidify.
Initially, he focused solely on the magical energy in his investigation. However, he soon realized he was digging himself into a hole.
If Kiris found out, he might lose his position as an aide.
‘No one knew!’
When Kiris lost his memory, no one knew the source of the magic.
An Etude that was delivered to the Mage Tower.
Hyles, the master of magical materials, was researching it, but he had not made any progress.
That meant there was no problem with the magical material itself.
‘Someone intentionally infused the magic.’
The traces of magic that appeared in the Duke of Eckart’s territory and the traces of magic emanating from the beast that tried to harm Rosette.
It was becoming clearer.
‘It’s a mage.’
As the saying goes, an enemy might be hiding in plain sight. The cause was closer than he thought.
From a corner of the tavern, Louis skimmed through the ledger.
“Hmm…”
It was a list of all mages registered with the Mage Tower.
He had borrowed it briefly from the mage who managed the ledger recently.
As a meticulous person, he had checked the mages who had not visited the Mage Tower in recent months.
“That’s odd.”
Louis stroked his chin, tilting his head.
Mages generally loved curiosity and exploration. So, they often didn’t return to the Mage Tower for magical research or to satisfy their curiosity.
However…
“Your drink is here.”
“Thank you.”
Louis looked away from the ledger when his drink arrived. Before taking a sip, he pulled out a gummy bear candy from his pocket and put it in his mouth.
As the sweet candy rolled around in his mouth, Louis felt his mind clear.
He felt confident that he could solve anything in his current state.
“…Damian?”
– Damian (Has not returned for over 3 years)
Louis rolled the candy in his mouth and pronounced the name.
Damian, Damian…
Although he hadn’t been an aide for very long, Louis remembered his name.
Damian, who was gloomy and taciturn.
Before Louis became an aide, he had entered the Mage Tower around the same time.
Damian didn’t seem particularly interested in magic.
He always seemed to be locked away somewhere, engrossed in something. That’s why Louis was curious about him.
‘Damian.’
‘Go away.’
Louis tried to act familiar with his usual cheerfulness and waved his hand, but Damian ignored him.
Heartbroken, Louis distanced himself from him, and time passed.
As an aide, Louis once happened to enter Damian’s study.
In the Mage Tower, there was a rule not to invade the mages’ privacy, their personal spaces.
Of course, he had gone there at Kiris’s request, or rather, an order.
Louis was shocked when he saw it.
He was researching demonic power, black magic.
‘What are you doing?’
Louis exclaimed in surprise, and Damian burned it as if nothing had happened.
‘You seem to be unaware of the Mage Tower’s rules. What are you doing?’
‘No, I’m interested too.’
Louis lied with a flash of quick thinking, and a spark of life momentarily flickered in his dull gray eyes.
‘You’re interested too, aren’t you?’
‘What?’
‘Black magic.’
Black magic, which is used by making a pact with a demon.
Black magic was prevalent in ancient times when demons ruled, led by those who followed demons.
However, after a very long time, demons disappeared and black magic naturally disappeared.
Demons were practically extinct, so researching it would be a waste of time.
‘But since demons are gone, wouldn’t it be a waste of time to research it?’
‘Nonsense! Demons exist.’
Louis shook his head at Damian’s reaction.
‘Damian. How about studying other magic? You’re a mage too…’
‘You deceived me, Louis.’
Louis sighed and left Damian’s study. And that was the last time he saw Damian.
After that, Damian didn’t return to the Mage Tower for a long time, and Louis forgot about him.
“Etude.”
Crunch-
Louis chewed the candy, muttering.
“I need to find out about the Etude he traded. To be sure it was Damian’s doing.”
If he could solidify his suspicions, he only needed to find evidence.
As the abstract clue surfaced from beneath the water, Louis couldn’t hide his excitement.
“I have to get praised by Sir Kiris.”
He chuckled and pulled out another gummy bear candy from his robe.
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