Chapter 159 – 26. One Fine Day in October (6)
The hallways of the building were littered with rubble from the aftermath of the battle.
Fortunately, Sanya must have taken care of it in advance, and even though there was a commotion like this, there were no students approaching nearby.
Sanya will take care of the mess, so I left Ellin who had collapsed unconscious and headed to the principal’s office.
“Jihoo-kun! Are you hurt anywhere?”
As soon as I stepped inside, I was suddenly soaked in emotion when I saw Sianna greet me with worry.
Is it because of the aftermath of the arduous battle, or because of the strangely hot air inside the principal’s office…
Just thinking about the fact that there is someone who gives for me makes my heart ache for some reason.
“Yes, except for being a little tired, I’m perfectly fine.”
“I’m glad… I’m so glad…”
She lightly patted Sianna on the shoulder and sat down on her chair as if collapsing.
Somehow gained the upper hand in battle. Even if that’s what Sagna fought under her made-up plate.
Perhaps the reason Sanya didn’t say much about her fighting style was that she barely passed her passing mark.
It is a great development.
I sat down and looked at the ‘seed’ that Elin Dayhatsu had given me.
As if all the light had been absorbed, the black orb felt a level of power that could not be ignored just by holding it in the hand.
I don’t know why this was given to me, but since I have something to use for it, I must have given up my intention to attack at that moment and handed it over.
However, as far as I’m concerned, the number is written on the inside of the bead, so if you touch it incorrectly, it might be a dangerous object that curses the user, so first of all, it’s best to get an appraisal from Sanya.
I put her marble back in her pocket, thinking I’ll tell her story when Sanya comes.
“How do you plan to deal with it in the future?”
“Yes? Oh, that article… Um… First of all, we’ll have to get her confession from Elin and prove our innocence based on that record… Otherwise, we might be wiped out of our faculty as well. …”
Proof of innocence is essential to maintain Arbadellin’s autonomy.
In the current situation where they suffered from a single shot, there was almost no other breakthrough.
If the absurd argument that the professors are possessed by the demons is convincing, Arbadelin will have restrictions on his actions, and even if the spy does not confess, government agents can be attached separately and the autonomy can be affected.
Either way, it was sure to cost a lot in the short run.
“For that to happen, Elin will have to come to her senses quickly…”
“Don’t worry, Professor, Sanya must have taken care of it.”
At the last moment, the whole skin was cracked as if there was a drought… But wouldn’t it be possible to recover quickly with the help of a healer?
As I was thinking about my plans for the future, a tired Sanya entered the principal’s office before I knew it.
“Ah… I’ll really die if I do it one more time. What’s so complicated…”
“Is Elin all right? Isn’t her condition serious?”
“What is it, the thing her master says as soon as she comes back after struggling, are you worried about the fight you just had?”
“No, uh… I mean our innocence…”
Embarrassed and evasive of her words, Sanya started giggling at what was so funny.
“Put, you really look like a child when you see it like this.”
“You don’t seem to be having a hard time.”
“No, it was really hard~ I got over it right away because it was me.”
She hates to admit it, but I can’t help but nod her head.
If it wasn’t for that kind of meticulous wave manipulation, Elin would have wet the floor of her hallway in pieces by now.
“Does she have any idea why she suddenly exploded?”
“Yeah, I’ve tried various approaches, but the relevant information isn’t coming out well. I think it’s probably quite a skilled person..”
“Um… Come to think of it, I have something to tell you…”
I’d better tell you by now.
The plan that Elin and the organization she was a member of created was beyond my control.
The sooner you speak, the more likely Sagna will take appropriate action.
In addition, we can have a small expectation that the timing of the massacre of the demons will be slightly delayed.
“What is it, Jihoo-kun?”
“About Elin Day Hearts’ affiliation and her original plan. I don’t know what motivated her… She told me at the end.”
I put the black marble on the table.
Watching the eyes of the two women turn toward the beads, I calmly started talking.
“These marbles are called ‘seeds’ among our enemies. Do you know what they are used for?”
“No. I can’t see it even if I scan it with magic…”
“This orb is… Essence. Artificial Essence.”
Seeing my shocking remark, Siana and Sanya’s expressions hardened.
Sanya, who had quickly regained her composure, asked me with her effortlessly calm face.
“Did you really hear that, Jihoo-kun?”
“Yes, definitely. He said he could become an Awoken by absorbing this artificial essence. He said he was going to become stronger by absorbing the essence.”
“This is… Kinda serious.”
Still more shocking facts remain.
Pantagruel. If I were to talk about him, I would have to tell them everything about the raid, which I hadn’t told them before.
I’ll be very scolded… But I still have to do what I have to do.
I prayed that their treatment would be merciful, and I struggled to open my mouth.
“And there’s one more thing. This is a story related to me, but… I thought it would be appropriate to bring it up. Can we make one promise first? After hearing it all, we will not be angry.”
“What is it? Is there something wrong? Talk to me first.”
Sanya, who had calmed down again, stared at me as if she had been nervous.
I’m a little anxious. Maybe today could be my memorial day.
His eyes are so intense that I wonder if he just said something for a moment.
“Jihoo-kun? I won’t get angry, so can you talk to me?”
“Uh… Really? Then I’ll do it… Elin Dei Hearts was from Pantagruel, or more precisely, from a sub-organization of Pantagruel. She was probably a snitch before she came here, or—”
“That’s not it, Jihoo-kun.”
“Then, for some reason, you must have been working as a spy for the demons not too long ago. Sianna, you shouldn’t approach this emotionally. Have you all heard of the name Pantagruel?”
“…No.”
Shiana immediately shook her head.
Sanya, on the other hand, seemed to think deeply for a moment, then snapped her fingers as if she had remembered something.
“Come to think of it, I’ve been reported to it before. I just passed it on because it wasn’t as big as I thought it would be for something with the grandiose adjective of an apocalypse follower group… Maybe this organization was good at cutting tails?”
“That’s what I thought. Several sub-organizations formed in the form of a point organization and a central organization that controls them. With this structure, even if some members are attacked, there is no fear of being stepped on. In addition, the strong belonging to the central organization can help the members of the organization. If you put a strong constraint on it to prevent betrayal… In theory, it’s perfect.”
“I see. Pantagruel… By any chance, Jihoo-kun, have you ever met any member of Pantagruel?”
“…Yes. To be exact, I have met the headman face-to-face.”
“I beg your pardon?”
Shiana, who was just listening to the story, jumped up and shouted.
She knew it would be like this and she thought until the end whether or not she would talk.
Shiana held her collar with her trembling hands and asked her questioning me.
“When was it? Weren’t you hurt? No, how did you survive even after meeting the chief? Ho, did you get threatened…?”
“Siana, calm down. As long as she says it herself, at least she’s okay right now.”
“Ah, that’s right… I’m sorry, Jihoo-kun…”
Shiana finally let go of her hand that was tightly gripping the hem of my dress.
Buy nice I’m going to live now
“Is there an NIS raid incident that happened last time? I’m really sorry to tell you now… I was trying to stop it on my own initiative without the help of other professors, and then I ran into Pantagruel. Of course, it’s just an excuse, but at the time, even Sagna couldn’t fight. And Siana was too busy taking care of Sanya and couldn’t ask for help…”
“…No, even if I’m sorry now, what’s the difference? You should consider it fortunate that you lived safely.”
“Thank you… So, I met the demon, the leader of Pantagruel, called Cormpuntur, in a secret underground facility, and I learned that their purpose was to mass-produce artificial Awakeners.”
“Wait, but why were you guys at the facility at that time?”
“It’s a bit long to explain… But first, we have to go back to the beginning of the second semester.”
Had she not met her, she probably would never have known about her raid plans.
She wouldn’t have to face Cormpuntour, and Ellis wouldn’t have her powers taken away.
But now that Siana and Sanya finally know of the existence of her Pantagruel, it must be her luck to meet her as a result.
A somewhat unusual hair color called pink.
It seems a bit lacking, but always has a bright personality.
However, a black shadow embracing on the other side.
“Ray.”
The beginning was the moment when a ray of light shone down.
