CH 135

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 135

30. Conflict between the Dukes (7)

It's a stalker.

My impression of hearing the story was enough with this one word.

No! I'm just interested in the pretty girl here, so I've only been watching it from afar! I've come to buy Scrolls often, just to have a conversation with them.... The reason I didn't leave a name was a mystic operation. Lesser Ratus pay attention to me too.

I thought it might be boring... .

Even if he died soon, he complained of injustice, saying that he did not do anything wrong and that it was just a misunderstanding.

' 100% pure stalker remarks?'

Without revealing who you are, you came to work, flirting, and secretly watching you.

He is forming the perfect stalker's trinity, and he was proudly revealing it with his own mouth.

At this point, it was safe to see it as just a confession.

"Because of that, the parties concerned

You felt the pinch, that's stalking!

Winston agreed and nodded. Somehow, it was strange that it was caught so easily.

I thought it was a sign that something big was about to happen, but only a jojo came out.

Because it's not stalking!

Look at that! Didn't the party, Master Reseratus, also say no!

When Solertia denied the stalker's stalking, the guy lit up his face and shouted with great force.

"As expected, Reseratus-sama . No, Solertia! My sun! I believed that you would understand this feeling! You are now accepting my love ."

It must have been a scoundrel sent by a demon cult who coveted my powers! It must have been that he was trying to ruin my business and, if I had to sit on the side of the road, he would sneak up on me and lure me with sweet words to scout me!

Confidence in one's own abilities is great.

Solertia, ignoring the stalker's dog nonsense, raises her fever and bursts into rage.

The stalker, who suddenly became a demon worshiper, was speechless and muttered.

I am preparing for a demon worshiper to undermine the duke's reputation and cause the Prasidus family to clash with the imperial imperial family or aristocratic family, causing chaos in the empire and ultimately driving it to ruin. I thought it would be one...

That's right! It's possible!

It was a good thing that there were no problems, but there was nothing I could do about it. At the words that sounded like lamentation, Solertia responded.

S, it's a stalker.

I heard a creeping sound from somewhere and looked up to see a stalker introducing himself with a pale white complexion.

Hey, I'm a stalker! I worship demons he, that has nothing to do with that! You scumbag stalker that has nothing to do with it! I'll never come near you again, so please forgive me!

It can't be, you're not a stalker! Are you?

No! I'm a stalker!

It's a dazzling change of attitude. devil worship

It is better to be a stalker than to be driven by a ruler, right?

Then what are the traces of magic left around the shop?

Isn't it just that a wizard passing by accidentally used magic nearby?

Lord Winston, do you know magic? It's a saying, but how do ordinary people who aren't wizards know the scroll's signature... Yes, they say they know its existence. But how do you know that it's a meaningful sentence to the wizard?

Isn't that what you've been studying to get Miss Reseratus' attention? They're all males. They're too lazy to show off in front of attractive women.

When Solertia cast 'Be quiet for non-experts!', Winston responded by saying, 'I don't know magic, but I know better when it comes to men's bluffs.'

One side argues with fluttering, and the other refutes it with a mechanical tone.

Besides that, there must have been some people snooping around the store!

I turned it over and couldn't confirm who it was... . I'm sure it's not this one. Is it because something like that instinctively came to be dangerous and strong?"

"Isn't it natural for a stalker to be dangerous and strong?"

If you listen to her opinion, it seems that way, and if you listen to Winston's objection, it seems to be true.

Besides that! My scrolls are very expensive. A person from a wealthy family who buys so many of them wouldn't be known!

Certainly, that's a bit suspicious...

Pah, sold!

Just as the two, who had never been able to narrow it down, were about to come together as one, a voice intervened.

He's a guy who doesn't know if he's a stalker or a nerd.

I sold all the scrolls I bought. I sold them second-hand at a slightly lower price than the regular price, and then I put my own money on top and bought a new one...

"Pah, you sold it. To whom?!"

"Just here and there ? There are so many that I can't remember ."

If this was the world I used to live in, I think he would have loved the used country very much.

It's a used magic scroll trade, so I haven't heard or seen it.

I know it's shameful, but I had no choice but to see Reseratus-sama up close!

Don't say nonsense! Who doesn't believe in a non-professional who buys delicate items like scrolls?

Solertia, a native of this world, also seems to have never heard of a used magic scroll being traded.

Before getting angry at the news that his scroll was sold at a bargain price, he was startled by the news of a used sale.

In other words, Mr. Reseratus, do you think interest is a bait for distraction?

Serpence, who had been quietly listening to what he was thinking, suddenly came out.

Yes, that is correct! It must be a smoke screen operation to hide the real plan by turning this into a simple stalker commotion.

yo. This!

What do you think, Sir Redford?

I don't look like Iza is lying. The first thing I said as soon as I was caught was about my relationship with Miss Reseratus, and I could feel jealousy and obsession in my gaze.

It is said that he consistently showed off his stalker-like side.

When I heard it, that guy was only glancing at Solertia from a while ago.

Are you both right?

all.

You mean demon worshipers stalked Mr. Solertia?

It's not like that. It sounds like Iza has been brainwashed. I can feel the aura of black magic in a subtle way.

In response to my counter-question, Serpens gave me an extra explanation, giving me a look on not to say anything strange.

'If you felt that way, you should have told me sooner!'

I don't know why I was just watching the fight in this mess.

Even if you don't feel any black magic, the guy who started scanning all the time .

Ah! No way!

Yes, that's probably it.

According to records, brainwashing magic has been created and used for a very long time.

Even in [Master of the Sacred Sword], there were some instances where ordinary people were brainwashed by demon worshipers.

But.

'Previously used brainwashing magic and [Castle

The problem is that the brainwashing magic used in [Master of the Sword] is different.'

Demon worshipers have constantly developed magic to manipulate others.

The first developed was a method of controlling the self by completely annihilating the ego and then inputting commands from time to time.

A level that cannot even be called brainwashing.

It was very passive, so it was awkward and cumbersome for anyone to see.

So the second magic created is a way to make you believe it as the truth, with strong allusion and hypnosis.

The advantage is that the ego is alive.

The fact that soft actions are possible and that there is hardly any remnant of black magic left.

The downside is that it can be easily untied and needs to be maintained regularly.

And last.

The method from [Master of the Holy Sword]... .

'Manipulating by injecting black magic directly into the brain and mind.'

Black magic has permeated my brain and is deeply ingrained in it, so it will never be released. He sincerely believes that the manipulation is his own memory and will, and actively

act

No matter what method is interrogated, no information can be obtained from those who have been brainwashed in this way.

'Because I really don't remember anything.'

But the problem is, the brain can't stand it for long.

Even with the divine power that has healing powers, touching the brain and mind is a delicate task that must be approached very carefully.

A warlock can't care about someone being brainwashed.

Side effects that started with a small headache,

Gradually, the pain increases and gradually leads to death.

'However, if I was to inject the divine power in haste... .'

Black magic permeates so deeply that it purifies and vanishes, inflicting great damage to the brain, eventually causing the mind to collapse.

The reason I know this is, of course, that such a thing happened in [Master of the Holy Sword].

The knights who were fighting together in the territory they visited to exterminate monsters suddenly attacked them.

In order to unleash his brainwashing, Liena used the previous solution to cleanse, and the result .

How bewildered she was when she met the empty eyes that had lost their senses.

The second victim was an unarmed civilian. This time, instead of touching him rashly, he stopped by attaching the watcher to his side.

As a result, he died in pain.

'Liena had a hard time too... .'

And when the demon worshipers noticed it, they ran through a civilian village.

brainwashed all over

Without any force, they rushed to kill the main character and party.

The party carefully suppressed them so as not to injure them.

If left alone, they will die in pain.

Liena, one by one, tried to erase the black magic in their heads.

He carefully used his divine power to caress their minds, but he had to make eye contact without fail.

Each time, she blames herself and

was embarrassed

The more you think you need to be careful, the more you tense up. Control of the divine power became difficult.

'At the same time, more and more people complain of headaches... .'

She wasn't on her side until time.

I've been through so much pain for a few days... .

The incident happened when the villagers were briefly ungagged for a meal.

it happened

You filthy demon worshipers!

It was the brainwashed man's words. It was fine to ignore.

Even if they showed the holy sword and divine power in front of their eyes, they did not believe it.

In their eyes, the divine power was dark and gloomy black magic.

In their minds, the master of the holy sword and all of his companions were nothing but demon worshipers.

If they didn't kill them, they would die, and even if they cried and cried and hung on, it was no use.

They could not accept that it was a lie unless the brainwashing was resolved.

Holding such people and feeding them semi-forced food was tiring no matter how many times I tried.

I couldn't afford to even accept their nonsense.

Evil Warlock Year!

had to ignore

"How does it feel to experiment with the same human beings?"

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could not be ignored.

It's not like that... It's not an experiment, I...!

Don't lie! The results of failed experiments are so good!

Who's next? The man next door, my father. Now...!

Don't listen to all of that!

Puror, who found Liena frozen without even moving, threw away the bowl he was holding and ran to him.

Hey, let go of this ah! Ugh!

She roughly tore the bread in the basket next to Liena.

Then, after immersing it in the soup bowl Liena was holding, she put it in the mouth of the girl who was pouring out abusive language and covered it with a cloth.

Such a rude act!

"Listen! Humanus, Eugene, and Liena. I know you are working hard to protect everyone on this continent and in Canaan. I'm a person, I want to protect

I only protect people, the rest don't matter. If it hurts my friends, whoever it is, it's all my enemies.

Furor said with a low growl like a beast.

I'm sure you didn't keep that story in your heart? This is what Mattangi said because of his black magic. If you're sane, will you beg for you? If you don't, I'll force you to pray, so don't stop.

"Puror-sama Can I do it?"

before she treats them

In response to Furor's zero words, Liena asked as if she wasn't confident.

More than ten pairs of eyes lost their guns.

And it also took away Liena's confidence.

If there is anyone in this world who can do that, it's only you. If you can do it, it's possible, and if you can't, it's impossible from the beginning.

I can do it. I can't give up, I'm sure I can do it!

Puror heard Liena's promise.

With a satisfied expression on his face, he got up from his seat.

Oh, really. Don't tell Humanus what I said earlier. That guy, after the Empire became like that, he's been pushing himself by saying that he has to protect everyone. Be on the lookout for, and even now, I go out on patrol by myself If you know that I said I was protecting myself, would you care so much about me during the battle?"

Yes, I see. And thank you.

Liena smiled faintly.

It was the first smile I had since coming to this town.

It was the very next day that Liena first succeeded in curing the brainwashed person.

I had already told Serpense about this.

I can definitely feel the energy of black magic, but Winston is talking about a stalker.

Thinking of the possibility of brainwashing and injecting divine power as usual

You must have figured out the new situation first.