Chapter 158: Forest. (3) (2/2)
“What a sight.”
I laughed a little and stood. It was time to finally start working. I took the map made by the soldiers.
“…Hmm.”
I said to infer abnormal areas with mana concentration, and they performed their duties perfectly. After verifying three or four checked places, I used Level 2 of [Midas’ Hand]. Then, detailed navigation functions such as current location and contours were added to the map.
“This much should be enough.”
I put on my coat and went out to the snowmobile that I had placed near the stable on the
first floor.
“Ah, Professooor~” “It’s the Professor!”
I was about to leave when the assistants called me. Allen, Epherene, and Drent; each of them held a huge snowball in their hands and wore smiles like they were on vacation. Epherene took a step forward.
“Do you want to build a snowman~?!”
“…”
I stepped on the gas.
Vroooooom—!
The snowmobile dashed off and kicked up a wave of snow, catching the assistants who were making snowmen.
“Uggghhh—!”
“Ahhh!”
“Oh my!”
It wasn’t intentional, but I did not look back.
I drove to the location marked on the map. At the same time, I activated [Man of Great Wealth]. This abnormal mana concentration meant there was something noteworthy in the area.
“…Is it a dungeon, as expected?”
Shortly, I found a glowing crevasse reminiscent of Crebas. This was commonly referred to as a hidden piece, and there were many such event-type dungeons all over the North. I wasn’t sure what I could gain from this, but at the very least, the reward was clear compared to the central and southern regions.
“Hmm.”
But before I rushed in, I confirmed [The Villain’s Fate]. There wasn’t a clear death variable, so there was no reason to hesitate. I squeezed my body through the cracks.
…The very next moment, a sentence appeared on my retina.
[Main Quest: Time]
“…Why is it the main quest?”
It was a question that came out very naturally. The main quest wasn’t an event that should appear like a mutation. But I didn’t have time to think.
Whiiiiiiiiii…!
My body fell to the bottom of the crevasse.
*****
The far-off blue sky and the man-made island famous for their beautiful landscape stood out even from a distance. However, the condition of the owner of the island was strange.
“…”
They were wandering here and there over the island. There was no change to her expression, but she just walked around the east, west, north, and south.
“…If you’re that worried, why don’t you go and help?”
Idnik, who was watching that scene, spoke dumbfounded. Sylvia’s pacing stopped, and she turned to stare at Idnik.
“What do you mean worried?”
“You just said Deculein went into a dungeon.”
About five minutes ago, Sylvia muttered the words unconsciously.
—Deculein went inside the dungeon.
But, the magical protection of the dungeon was hard to slip past even with Sylvia’s magic. In other words, observation was impossible. And even if it was Deculein, it was still a dungeon in the North. No matter how strong a wizard was, it was unreasonable to go into a dungeon alone. A wizard’s ability to deal with unexpected variables was strikingly lower than a Knight’s…
This was the reason why Sylvia was anxious.
“When?”
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Sylvia pretended to be innocent. No, she didn’t even remember saying it out loud.
“Look here.”
Idnik projected the scene she just saw; her eyes could show what she had seen at any time. Sylvia was sitting and watching Deculein in the video.
—Deculein went inside the dungeon.
Then, she jumped up and started wandering around. She paced all across the island…
“…”
She couldn’t make an excuse because there was evidence. So, Sylvia quickly took a different route.
“I’m not worried.”
“Then, what’s the problem?”
“He might die before I kill him.”
She muttered like that and sat down calmly, staring far-off as her lips twitched. She stared at the vicinity of the entrance, but the dungeon’s magic prevented her from entering.
“Seriously. Do you hate him, or do you like him…?”
Sylvia clenched her fist at Idnik’s murmuring. Deculein wouldn’t die in there. Nothing would happen. Waiting impatiently to be killed by Sylvia meant that he wouldn’t die until that happened.
“You just muttered again.”
Sylvia looked back.
“No, I didn’t.”
“Look.”
Idnik showed her the evidence again.
—You can’t die before I kill you.
She mumbled to herself unconsciously yet again.
“…”
Finding it now inevitable, Sylvia made tape to cover her mouth.
*****
…After Deculein left, Epherene returned to the lodge and fixed her soaked clothes.
“Hehe. That was fun, though. Getting soaked with snow all of a sudden.”
When she was about to take off her robe and change into woolen clothes to warm up-
“It’s at dawn tomorrow.”
“Gaaaaah—!”
She was startled, looking around. Sophien appeared with a grin as Epherene clutched at her chest.
“…Haa, haa. Your… Your Majesty. Couldn’t you reveal your presence first…?”
“You dare to make such as impudent demand to me….”
“Oh, oh no. it’s just… is the palace alright?”
“It’s fine. You can see it in here.”
She could use the Imperial Palace cat to issue commands. Even in the far north, the entire continent could be managed.
“In any case, is it at dawn tomorrow?”
“Yes… there are about six hours left.”
Sophien was planning on going to the future along with Epherene. It seemed very interesting, so she prepared properly.
“Good. Then, I look forward to it.”
Epherene Luna, the dropping moon. Did this kid go to the future by the path of the shooting star to follow her name? And, what would be waiting for her in the future when she arrived?
Sophien was very much looking forward to it right now.
“By the way, don’t you need an escort knight?”
“It’s fine.”
Sophien took out a snow globe.
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“The most reliable knight is in here….”