I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 63
Chapter 63
“Sir Kiris! I believe I understand why they sent you this letter!”
Kiris coldly shifted his gaze upon hearing Louis’ urgent cry. Feeling the flow of magic constricting his throat, Louis haltingly opened his mouth.
“It might be due to the recent oracle. I do not know the contents of the oracle, but…”
The oracle was treated as a secret within the temple. Thus, it was the rule that they could not divulge it, even if a person of authority came.
“And I believe Miss Rosette will visit the temple, curious as to why the Divine Beast chose her.”
“The Divine Beast…”
Kiris, who had been stroking his chin in contemplation, finally spoke.
“Then, I suppose it would be all right for her to meet the priest. Even if I don’t like him, he is the priest who healed me.”
“Sir Kiris, that is wonderful news!”
Kiris had no choice but to grant the priest’s request, even though he disliked him.
Since the oracle had been delivered, it meant that the matter was urgent, and it seemed right to offer some form of compensation. He was also curious about why the Divine Beast had chosen Rosette, so this would be a good opportunity.
‘Still, I don’t like him. That priest. And… Lord Ailt.’
Kiris did not like Rosette turning her attention to another. He wished she would always look only at him.
However, time was of the essence, as the recent suspicious movements of demons had been detected within the Eckart Duchy.
Although the Young Duke Terrion was taking care of it, the progress was slow. The cause of the demons rampaging within the Eckart Duchy needed to be found.
“I will accompany her then.”
“Sir? What of the Duchy’s affairs…?”
“I will finish them before then.”
Rosette was Kiris’ priority.
“W-What are you saying…”
“The Eckart Duchy. I will go myself. There is no need to waste any more time.”
“Sir?”
“Louis. Send a letter to Duke Eckart. Say that we will accept the request.”
“…So, you will personally go to the Eckart Duchy and subdue the demons?”
“Yes.”
“You are mad…”
Louis sincerely cursed his superior. From the beginning, the matter of the demons was under the jurisdiction of the Magic Tower.
Of course, it was not about subduing them directly, but rather about figuring out the cause of the demons’ appearance.
“I leave the rest to you, Louis.”
“…Yes?”
He thought there was nothing more to be surprised about, but there was more.
* * *
That night, I tilted my head when I did not see Louis.
‘Has he not come in yet? I’m sure he said he would briefly visit the Magic Tower this afternoon.’
It seemed he was late because he had gone to get magic supplies.
As I was passing the time by mending the unfinished cloth, I heard a strange sound coming from my room.
Whirr-
When I entered the room, I saw that it was the communication orb that Louis had given me before.
“Louis?”
At the same time, Louis’ face appeared in the void. He had a haggard face and was grimacing as if he was about to cry.
– Miss Rosette! Please help me…
“What’s the matter?”
– That’s it! Sir Kiris is…
Louis spoke with a look of fear.
– He won’t let me eat candy!
“What are you talking about?”
– I… I don’t think I can accompany you as your escort to the temple.
Before I could ask anything, Louis finished what he had to say and unilaterally cut off the communication orb.
– Sir Kiris will go in a week. I think you should go to the temple then! Don’t tell Sir Kiris that you communicated with me. The demons right now… Ugh!
“What’s going on?”
I muttered as I looked blankly at the communication orb that had lost its light. No matter how much I tapped it or fiddled with it, the communication orb showed no sign of working again.
Demons.
‘In the original story, the male lead went to the territory to subdue the demons.’
The faint evil spirits remaining from the Great Demon Era had naturally created demons. Demons were hostile beings that caused great harm to the people of the Empire.
Early subjugation was important, as they would create nests and cause greater damage if not dealt with quickly.
‘Why did Louis mention the demons? He seemed to be in a very urgent situation…’
I couldn’t think of a reason, no matter how much I pondered.
‘Kiris…’
More importantly, Kiris was coming in a week.
The image of Kiris looking at me with a decadent expression at the banquet hall came to mind, and my face flushed.
‘What am I thinking…’
I shook my head and dismissed the thought.
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