4-10: Verbal Onslaught (1/4)

4-10: Verbal Onslaught (1/4)

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The fear coursing through Johanns crucified body showed no signs of abating.

What more did the boy want?

Johann gasped, unable to understand, which in turn led to a failure to understand the question.

However

What did Princess Filia specialize in?

Ah, ahh

It didnt take long before he realized the true motives behind the boys question, and his eyes opened wide in surprise.

What did Filia specialize in again?

He didnt know. It was a question regarding his beloved daughter, and yet not a single word came to mind, just as no word left his lips, but the shock written on his face said everything.

Seriously!?

Is that really possible?

He must be joking. I mean, its that Princess Filia, you know!?

The people from Earthgant were in disbelief.

With Johann unable to speak, Shinichi went ahead and divulged the correct answer.

The correct answer is magical pharmacology! Despite her young age, Princess Filia discovered a groundbreaking method of concoction that remains effective to this day. With it, she has developed many new medicine, so much so in fact that theres actually no telling how many people she has saved. Which is why her name is renowned not only in Earthgant but throughout the whole world I didnt lie, did I? It was a simple question.

He spoke very much like that of the host of a quiz show, though of course, no one present could really relate to that. But even if they could, the magnitude of the problem at hand was too great for that to be of concern.

Shinichi said with a smirk that seemed to say, of course, you would know this, right?

In fact, it was such a malicious smile that even Kite, who despite seeing it only from an angle, shivered.

As expected, Johanns face clouded with despair. He repeatedly opened and closed his mouth several times, but he was ultimately unable to give an answer.

Bzzzzt! What a shame! Contestant Johann once again ran out of time! The correct answer is Maribelle Wult Von Elysse Filia-Johann-Licarla True Earthgant Schvein.

Normally, one would be inclined to question the authenticity of such an answer or ask him how he even knew in the first place, but the only thing that could be gleamed from Johann was shock, as though he had been reminded of something that he should have known this entire time.

W-What have you done to me?

Hmm?

What did you do to my memories!? Was it these swords!? Was it when I removed my head! Was it when I put it back on my body!? Its impossible! Theres no way I could be this ignorant! Its about my beloved Filia for crying out loud! Theres no way I could have forgotten about her!

Oho, it appears our contestant is suspecting foul play from the host! How embarrassing!

Johann yelled as though to insist that this must have been his handiwork, while Shinichi just cried false accusation, peering into his angry face with emotionless eyes, tilting his head eerily to the side as he said just one thing.

Oh, but Johann, didnt you forget about your daughter even before all of this happened?

Shinichi said with a grin, and for a moment, Johanns eyes opened wide in surprise. It took him a few seconds to fully comprehend the meaning behind those words, and then understandably, he erupted into fury.

!!! Theres no way that could be true!! When did I forget about Filia!?

In that case, allow me to dispel your doubts The fourth question shall serve as evidence!

Enough already! Just how long do you intend to humiliate me!?

Johann cried in a display of outburst, but Shinichi just ignored him and continued with the questions undeterred. With a cheerful tone, he posed what was likely the main question, as if that one held the true essence of the matter.

Stella, Frau, Miya, Kaya, Sela, Alisa, Cattleya, Clara, Robelia, Hannah, Louise What do these names have in common?