"Tell me. "What else do you know about the truth of this world?

　I asked.

　Of course, the answer is .......

"Truth?　The truth about Demon Lord magic?

　Maynard.
　Maynard's body has already been destroyed.
　I spoke to his soul, which had been burned to death, consumed by magic, and burned by the Prism Judgment.

　In a few moments, this soul will be extinguished.
　Before that, I wanted to ask Maynard.

"...... Perhaps you know what I know, too?
"The nobles of the empire sealed the Demon Lord magic a thousand years ago. The Fosind family was involved in the sealing. The Four Wise Masters were given a portion of the Witch King's magic. That's your information?
"Yes.

　I wonder if he's given up already.
　Maynard continues without hesitation.

There are only two other pieces of information I know. The first is that we, the Four Wise Men, are nothing more than experimental subjects.
"Experimental?
Yeah. The Empire has successfully experimented with the Demon Lord Magic and its theory ...... by the Four Great Sages, and has gained even more power. It would be dangerous for you to underestimate the Empire.
What's the power?
I told you. I told you, the Four Wise Men are just experiments. And I've been banished from the Fosind family as an Error. They don't know anything about it.

　From Maynard's words, it didn't seem like he was lying.

　Maynard's words did not seem to indicate that he was lying. Even Maynard ......'s "Four Wise Men" were just the tip of the iceberg.
　But.

I don't care. No matter what the Empire is up to, no matter what they're up to, we're going to beat them head on.
"Huh. I knew you'd say that.

　Maynard blurted out.
　Then he became more serious.

"And one more thing. There's a lie hidden in this world.
"A lie ......?　What's that?
I don't know. But people are protecting it. They even eliminate people who try to learn about the lie. The truth of the world is hidden in that lie. ...... I heard the Fosynds talking about it when I was little. That's what we call the Big Lie.

　The Lie: .......
　Indeed. Everything that is common knowledge in this age is a lie.
　Especially magic.
　Inefficient chanting magic was widespread, and even body-enhancing magic could not be used properly.

　However, in this peaceful world, I thought it was because I had sealed the abominable Demon Lord magic. ......?

　It seems that the "All Fake" is another part of the story.

I'm not sure what to make of that. Did you change your mind on your deathbed?
"Kuhk. No.

　Maynard's laughing voice.
　His soul is fading away.
　It's only a matter of time before he disappears completely.

"I didn't do anything wrong. You're the one who did it.
What are you saying?
With my death ...... and the complete annihilation of magic, there is no way for Cynthia's magic to become a full order. Cynthia will only suffer and die from the outburst of her magic power for the rest of her life. You've deprived Cynthia of her path to salvation, haven't you?

　Hmm.
　Oh, really?

You're talking out of your ass.
"What?

　To Maynard's dying soul, I finally said.

"Nothing's impossible for me.

　What?

　At the same time as the white light dissipated, Maynard's soul also completely vanished.

"Now all that's left is Cynthia.

　Cynthia is sitting in a corner of the rooftop, her body shrinking.
　She must have been watching the fight between me and Maynard.

"Cynthia.



　I walk up to her and talk to her.

"Kurt. Is that boy dead?
"Yeah. So there's no one left to hurt you.
"Good. ......

　Cynthia squeezes his hand.

　Cynthia's memory of Maynard is gone.
　Perhaps it is because she has stored them away in the depths of her mind to endure the painful memories of the past.

But ...... that Maynard?　said the girl. Cynthia and Maynard will be one complete magical force.
That's what he meant. Cynthia and Maynard's magic was separated at birth.
Cynthia's magic will always be missing?　Will that painful thing happen again?

　For a change, Cynthia looked worried.
　I put my hand on her head to reassure her.

"Don't worry. Well, here's a lucky thing for Cynthia.
What's that?
"Maynard's lack of magic.

　The color of your magic is fixed at birth.
　If you really want to change it, you have to reincarnate like me.

If his magic color was different, it would have been difficult even for me. If his magic power ......, or Cynthia's missing part, was originally a defective magic power, it would have been quicker.
What's Kurt trying to say?
I'm going to create his magic now and apply it to the part of Cynthia's magic that's missing.

　That's right.
　I could have destroyed Maynard in an instant.

　I could have destroyed Maynard in an instant, but the only reason I was acting like a fool, calling it a sideshow, was because I wanted to analyze his magic power.
　As a result, I was able to analyze Maynard's magic completely and create an imitation.

"You can do that?　I've never heard of a ...... that can create human magic.
I could do that.

　I put my hand on her head.

Cynthia. I know I keep saying this, but can you trust me?　If Cynthia rejects me, it might not work out.
"...... It's too late now. Cynthia trusts you.

　Cynthia bit her lip.
　Good girl.

　I focused my attention and saw Cynthia's magic power.

　...... Yeah. There's definitely some magic missing.
　I was wondering how this part could be filled in ......, but I solved it by analyzing Maynard's magic.

　I made a magic power to fit in there.
　It fit perfectly.

　At the same time, the two magical powers were mixing and changing in minute ways to become one.
　But why would ...... the fallen mark magic and the defective magic mix together?
　Perhaps there is a hint of the truth ...... of the world, or perhaps there is a hint of the "All Fake" hidden in such a place.

It's over.

　I take my hands off Cynthia.

How do you feel?
...... I don't know. I feel the same as always.
Well, you might not feel it yet.

　You won't know for sure.

　But, in his words, Cynthia's magic is now "full order".
　Cynthia will be further strengthened, and no one will be able to mock her.

　Then...

"Cynthia. I have a favor to ask you.

　When I started, Cynthia looked at me curiously.

I ...... want you to form a party with us to conquer the labyrinth. I'll let Lara and Marise know.

　Cynthia's discouraging magic is very good at finding and disarming traps in dungeons.
　In addition, Cynthia's eyes are good at analyzing magic, so she can use backfire magic to disrupt your opponents.
　I wanted to make her an asset to the party.

　It's strange to say this right after the battle, but it's a good idea to get a handle on it as soon as possible before ...... others take over.

　Cynthia looked surprised for a moment.
　But soon after, she looked pleased.


"Yeah. Cynthia, you'll be Kurt's.


　She smiled at me.