Chapter 216 – 61. Carmen and the Secret Salon (1)
I was in the atelier.
While checking the letter I received from Tricia, I felt a presence through the window for a moment.
‘Who is it?’
In an instant, he shifted his gaze toward it. Then the witch with red hair met my eyes and was startled.
“Oh. It is a rosette.”
Eirin also recognized the witch, Rosette. However, Rosette avoided the gaze of the two and flew away.
“You’re avoiding the young master again. The other time, I secretly came to visit you like that, and then just went back…”
Like Eirin said, it’s been almost a month since Rosette avoided me. In fact, I already guessed why.
‘The preliminary platoon evaluation, probably because of what happened at that time.’
In real life, Rosette and I are still friends. In the dark dream at that time, he shared a deep sexual love with Rosette.
It has already been more than a year since the two of them became adults. Even though it was just a dream there.
Rosette, who has a more delicate personality than it looks, seems to have been quite shocked.
‘I’ll have to visit the magic sect’s lecture soon.’
Rosette is the wizard of my nest raid party. Not only that, but he also has an important role in Ertia’s resurrection when he is the holy sword.
Ingredients for Siertia, the eternal dragon. A special metal is extracted from the ancient dragon’s scales.
Alchemy is used at this time. And forging and quenching after that, production skills using magic and divine power are essential.
‘In the Pantheon, magic is definitely the rosette.’
Besides, even in the contract with the demon archduke. It is a rosette that will be of great help.
In addition to that, it is important to keep Rosette as an ally even if Siertia is not revived.
Rosette is gifted with a very special talent even as a witch. He happened to attack the Pantheon aiming for the rosette. Because it will happen in this magic match.
‘The Witch’s Cross.’
Another group of villains appearing in Demon King’s Slaughter. They are not witches who have melted into human society like Rosette or Professor Olivia of the Order of Magic.
Witches belonging to the Witch’s Crusade are dangerous people who, like Renee, are obsessed with black magic, or who do not cover any means to study magic.
‘Renne also belonged to the Witch’s Crusade.’
In the Demon King’s Slaughter, the Witch’s Crusade leaves a terrible nightmare for Rosette due to the Pantheon attack. Among the heroines, Rosette has a lot of friends by far. Because many of her classmates in her magical order who care for her have died.
‘Not only the magic sect, but also other sects suffered great damage.’
And the true witch’s blood flowing through her. Because that blood awakens after the raid and becomes a powerful enemy in the second part of Demon Lord’s Slaughter.
Still, as long as you know the future ahead. She was confident she would stop it all. After she was lost in thought for a moment, Ai-Lin spoke to me.
“Then, Bocchan. Can I sing this sheet music that Cecilia and Tricia arranged… Now?”
Eirin’s cheeks turned pale pink.
Riel’s handwritten sheet music received from the person in charge of the theater company during the last music play.
Eirin, Cecilia, and even Tricia cooperated to interpret the score, all finished. And this handwritten sheet music was the key to finding Riel’s last sheet music.
.
‘Tricia… She said that Riel’s final score might have something to do with her pact with the demon archduke.’
The genius bard is Riel. However, his true identity was that of a cold-blooded Demon Lord. It is the last legacy he left behind. It wasn’t surprising.
“Please. Eirin.”
“All right.”
Then Ei-Lin, holding her sheet music in her hand, started singing. Usually Eirin has a cold voice that doesn’t show emotions easily.
As soon as he started singing, a surprisingly clear voice filled the atelier. In her moment she tells her that her heart is pounding. It was a beautiful song.
‘This is not an ordinary song. It’s a song filled with divine power.’
A drawing Eirin prepared before midterms. Through that work, Eirin also became a transfer student at Pantheon.
It means that Eirin has also been officially ordained as a sacred priest of the art order, Hessos.
Sure enough, as a princess of the kingdom of Gloria, who worshiped the god Hesos as a national god. Eirin borrowed the power of Hessos to use her high-level divine power.
‘And not just art. Even the music.’
As a princess, Ei-Lin was well versed in her music. Riel’s song sung by Eirin. A concrete image of the real thing, not a figurative expression, began to settle in my head.
‘This…?’
An object made a picture in my mind. Surprisingly stuff I already know. And that thing existed right here, in Teria, the ecliptic.
‘It’s a good opportunity. I’ll have to move quickly.’
Just in time, I had the opportunity to touch the object. I had already achieved that goal, but I enjoyed Eirin’s song to the end.
“Whoa… I don’t have much to sing. It is not easy to call.”
After Ei-Lin hesitated for a moment, she asked me.
“I… My song… How was it? Young master.”
Of course, it was a very good song. But actually more than that song. Even though she was shy, her look curious about my reaction was even cuter.
[Now you get an erection while listening to the song. The person you really are… Tsk.]
So Erti made fun of me as if he noticed the momentary intoxication.
[I didn’t get an erection. Be quiet.]
[Still, my heart beat became rough. Then the blood rushes to the penis very quickly. It’s the prophecy of the holy sword, so it’s as if you’ve already had an erection.]
[What sophistry…]
When arguing with Erti. Just in time, a guest came to the atelier. It was Lucia. After a while, I headed to her entertainment district with her.
***
“Victor! Rossi of the Suderborn Swordsmanship Guild!”
The crowd in the underground arena, Wilhelm Arena, cheered. Lucia disguised as Rossi. She won today’s tournament matchup.
‘Is this how Lucia advances to the quarterfinals?’
Today’s Lucia was amazing. The main round of the underground arena, not the preliminary round. It was a pure swordsmanship showdown with limited mana, but that’s why the opponents weren’t more forgiving.
‘Because the opponent’s skills have already surpassed that of the Pantheon cadets.’
Even so, he was unable to respond in the slightest to Lucia’s speedy sword. And Lucia was also more enthusiastic than usual. When she won, she even cheered waving her hands in the air.
I could feel the tenacious will to never drop out of this tournament.
‘Has the quality of a swordsman opened my eyes?’
Your skills will be developing along with the fusion ceremony. She, too, must have awakened to the fun of wielding her sword.
I complimented her on her return to my side.
“Your skills are better than last time. Rossi. Now that we’re in the quarterfinals, if we do well, we can meet in the finals.”
“Wow, the finals… I see. The Count, no, George has already reached the quarterfinals. And if I can play more games… I’m happy too.”
“Yes? It would be nice to have more sparring at my mansion if necessary.”
“I, really? We will do our best!”
To the extent that he is so enthusiastic about Dalian. She was delighted And at that time, there was one person who approached the two of them.
“Two members of the Shuderborn Swordsmanship Guild. You are so amazing. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a talented person in an arena.”
A slightly husky alluring voice. She was a woman in a tight purple dress that showed off her full body silhouette and curves.
‘Isn’t that Carmen?’
She was already one-sided. The manager of the secret salon where Lucia and I spent the night. Not only her me, but also Lucia recognized her and was stunned.
‘Since Lucia is working as a bodyguard in a secret salon right now.’
But Carmen didn’t seem to recognize her Lucia. Now that Lucia has disguised herself with her magic orb.
And I, too, was hiding with the power of the dreamer, so there was no way for her to recognize me.
Still, when she showed a hint of her wary of her a little, Carmen attached her body to me instead of her.
“Oh my goodness. You don’t have to be so reluctant to me. I am not a strange person.”
She said that and handed me a business card. A business card with the seal of the central end of the ecliptic.
I immediately remembered that she was the madam of Cardinal Grius’s harem, looking for women there.
“Since you two are so talented… I have a proposal that will appeal to you two. Because it’s never a bad thing. Would you like to hear it?”
Then she pressed her face against my ear. Carmen whispered as if breathing into it. She said in a hoarse voice.
And her suggestion was rather what I was hoping for.
“Looks like it’s not bad. Can I hear more details?”
“Like. Whoops. He was also someone I could talk to.”
When I showed interest, Carmen clung to me even more. In an instant, Lucia’s breathing became very rough. Sensing that it was dangerous, I quickly separated Carmen from me.
‘It’s been a while since I saw that look.’
Lucia’s eyes are a bit on the sharp side. But when she looked at me, she became round, and she didn’t often see those eyes.
However, Lucia’s eyes now. She had a very ferocious look, as if she were going to drink Carmen.
Carmen must have noticed her life-like look in her eyes, and she was taken aback for a moment.
“So, then… Could you visit the place on this business card tonight? I’ll be waiting for you.”
Saying that, Carmen hurriedly left. Then Lucia calmed down a bit.
“A disgusting bitch… Who dares to know who it is and flirts dirty…”
And she inadvertently spat out a scary word. But soon, realizing that I was watching her, her cheeks blushed.
“I’m sorry… I can’t stand the rudeness that woman committed in front of Julian, no, George…”
I lightly tapped her on the head as if it was okay.
“Rosie, as you know, I already know that woman. And if that woman had made such an offer. Sooner or later, you and I may have something to move with.”
“Joe, you mean with George?”
“Yes. After all, you are a bodyguard at that woman’s salon.”
At my words, Lucia put on a very happy expression.
***
That evening. As promised with Carmen, I visited the secret salon again.
Lucia was not brought.
Lucia’s gaze at Carmen was frightening, and above all, Lucia could not accept Carmen’s offer.
‘Because I’m going to make a separate proposal for Lucia.’
What Carmen proposed to me and Lucia, that is, to George and Rossi, was to be a bodyguard for an event. That, too, was no ordinary event.
‘It’s an event for the Empire’s Victory Day.’
20 years ago. A great war between the Demons and the Holy Empire. It was a special Victory Day event commemorating the day the war ended.
And Grius decided to unveil a special holy relic that day. Jedin’s holy relic that is not open to the public. It was a very valuable holy relic of the Central Order.
In particular, Jedin’s holy relic, like Agnes’ Rosario, could be rather harmful to ordinary humans.
‘That’s why I have to involve many high-ranking priests in public events.’
In other words, a show designed to show off his power and power as a high priest. In addition, the emperor faction aristocrats were intentionally excluded from this Victory Day event.
You were properly embarrassed by me on the emperor’s birthday. Like a petty Grius, he tried to take a small revenge against me.
‘Well, actually, such an event. It didn’t matter if I didn’t go, but…’
But things have changed. Riel’s handwritten sheet music that has been deciphered. Because it was the sacred object that the score clearly pointed to.
‘Riel’s last sheet music. I thought the last legacy of the demon king was hidden in the holy relic.’
So, I had to participate in the event. I already knew that this event was also an event of Demon King’s Slaughter. It was the first fact that he found out that Riel’s sheet music was in the relic.
The problem is that if the demon king’s death is followed, the holy relic will be extorted. It was the event where the Imperial Guard, the Heretic Questioner, and all kinds of bodyguards were seated.
The chase team succeeded in its task.
‘The thing that Carmen proposed to me and Lucia this time. I was a bodyguard for that event.’
So naturally, there was an opportunity to hide in the event. A rather good opportunity for me.
And Lucia was already working as a bodyguard in Carmen’s secret salon. He will participate in the event in that capacity.
It meant that she didn’t have to bring her to her today.
The place I headed was the back door of the secret salon. Unlike the front door I went to with Lucia the other day, there was a back door that only a few employees knew.
When I entered the place, Carmen greeted me.
“Oh. George! Welcome! Didn’t the young lady in your party come with you?”
“Rosie declined the offer. He said he wanted to focus on the tournament.”
“Is that so? It’s a pity. But rather, it might be her luck that she’s not there today. Look at your eyes That Rossi. Because it seemed like he had feelings for George.”
Saying that, Carmen grabbed my hand and pulled me slightly.
“George has so many suggestions. So, before that… It would be right for me to show sincerity to George, right?”
She pressed her body close to me. Compared to when I saw her in the afternoon, her outfit was even more bizarre.
A red dress that could see through the bare skin on her back. And the hem of her skirt was also open, so that part of Carmen’s buttock could be seen through the gap.
It was full of the feeling of a mature woman who was so full of it. She was blatantly flirting with me with her body.
“Then hehe. Would you like to follow me?”
Holding her hand, Carmen led me elsewhere.
