I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 62
Chapter 62
I handed the letter to Mary and looked at the newspaper in the living room.
Recently, there was a big fuss about an oracle having descended upon the Great Temple. It was said that this was a special event since the last oracle had descended 200 years ago.
Louis glanced at the newspaper with curious eyes. “An oracle has descended, Rosette.”
“It’s the first oracle in 200 years.”
“Is it an omen of the world’s end? Or is there a reason why God has responded?”
“…I suppose.”
Even when I thought about the original story, there was no description of the oracle. It was obvious since there hadn’t been a detailed explanation of the temple in the first place.
“Speaking of the temple, didn’t you say you were going to look into the divine beast?”
“Oh, that’s right. I was going to visit the temple soon anyway. Do you have time, Louis?”
“Yes! I’m always free whenever you want to go somewhere. That’s my duty.”
Louis patted his chest, telling me not to worry. Then, he added in a small voice, “In return… if you could just give me one of those gummy bears they started selling again…”
“Yes, I’ll buy you one.”
“I’ll protect it with my life,” Louis said with a serious expression.
No, do you really have to risk your life for a gummy bear?
‘He’s getting nagged at so much by his boss, so I guess I do feel sorry for him.’
He had also said something strange about a candy being more precious than his life before, so it must be genuine.
After promising him the candy, I made plans to go to the temple.
‘Snow hates going to the temple…’
The biggest issue was how to get Snow to the temple.
“Um… but Rosette. Snow hates going to the temple.”
“I’m worried about that too. What should I do…?”
“Gasp!”
At that moment, Snow, who was in my arms, poked me with his long snout.
“Let’s go together?”
“Kiing!”
Snow’s black eyes stared at me. It seemed like it wanted to say something and mumbled, but I couldn’t understand it. However, it was clear that it wanted to go with me, so I was able to ease my worries.
“Looks like it’s settled?”
“Yes! I’m relieved.”
Louis clapped his hands while smiling brightly.
I didn’t know why Snow had suddenly changed its mind, but I was glad that things had worked out easily.
* * *
Louis excused himself from Rosette and left for a while. He said he was going to the Magic Tower.
His conscience was pricked, but he had no choice but to smile and nod whenever his boss spoke.
“Sigh, my life.”
Complaining about his life, he teleported to the Magic Tower.
“Louis. Where have you been running around to lately?”
“Didn’t you hear? He received a mission from Sir Kiris.”
“Oh? Really?”
“Ah, you haven’t heard because you just got back. There is something like that. Right, Louis?”
“…Are you making fun of me right now?”
Louis grumbled sullenly and passed by his fellow mages. Then, he began to climb the extremely tall stairs without hesitation.
The Tower Lord’s residence was at the very top of the Magic Tower. The first Tower Lord had created his room in an unnecessarily high place to show off his status. Since no one except the Tower Lord could use it, the mages were forced to exercise.
Louis, who had reached the top while panting, wiped away his dripping sweat and knocked on the door.
“Sir Kiris. May I come in?”
The door opened immediately.
“Honestly, they should let us use magic even if it’s not the Tower Lord. This is too hard…”
“Why? Do you want to crawl up?”
“My apologies.”
Louis bowed his head deeply at Kiris’ cold words. Kiris stared at Louis without saying anything.
“So? Report.”
“Ah, yes.”
Louis had often reported on Rosette’s actions ever since he became her escort.
“Nothing special happened. It’s a peaceful paradise where a peaceful afternoon continues!”
When Kiris’ forehead wrinkled, Louis quickly added, “Ah, and letters keep coming from her family. I threw them in the trash again this time.”
“The Viscount Cernia family, was it? I’d like to erase them from the Empire if she would just give me permission… but she’s being difficult.”
A murderous gleam appeared in Kiris’ eyes. Louis jumped and waved his hands.
“You can’t do that, Sir Kiris. If you do that… there will be a war!”
“Is there no other way?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe if we ask the maid named Mary…”
“Ha.”
“Oh, and! It seems like she’s become close with Aria Eckart. They’ve been exchanging letters.”
Kiris nodded slowly and took out a letter from his pocket and threw it at Louis.
“Read it. Why are there so many people who desperately want to die?”
Louis felt a chill and carefully read the letter. His face turned pale and then red.
“Cr-crazy…”
So, this was a letter from the priest who had treated Kiris before. He was asking for the location of the place where Kiris had stayed before returning to the Magic Tower.
“I could kill a priest without anyone noticing.”
His sharp eyes shone ominously.
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