284-279 jet-black cane




'Good work, Mr. Cry. I'm in charge of today's escort! Please think that you're on a big ship today!

'Kiru kiru ......?

Sitri clasps his hands together and smiles carefree, and Kirkir, who still retains his slender frame from his forced diet, tilts his head.
I said as I sat in the Clan Master's office, polishing my tools and gazing at the mysterious duo of Sitri and Kirkir posing in front of me.

'It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen your face,' he said.

'I'm also glad to see you again after so long!

It's great that you're happy, but ...... I didn't say I was happy to see you, did I? No, I'm happy to see you!
I'm not sure what to say, but I'd like to know what you think. The Imperial City is at peace after the riot with the magic sword. It seems that the riot was eventually buried in the dark by the powers that be.

Citrine walked around with a natural movement and said with an upward glance.

'I heard from your sister, Mr. Cry! It seems you're doing something interesting again.

She seemed to be in a good mood with her whole body. If he had a tail, he would certainly be wagging it. I sighed deeply, looked down at the crown-shaped treasure I was polishing, and said.

'Liz, you looked unhappy. ......'

I'm not doing anything interesting,............, and I'm not doing anything uninteresting either. In other words, it was nothing. What is interesting is rather that Hugh.
I was carried away by the situation and gave some random instructions. I heard it was Franz's idea. .......

It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web, as well as the information on the internet.


I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. It means that you were put on the back burner. ...... She had some business she couldn't miss--but I was busy all day yesterday, too!

'I see, I see.

I don't understand it at all, but I see. ...... I'm glad you're having fun! I'm tired.

I'm tired of it. But if you think you're always going to get caught in a case without telling me, you're wrong.

According to Franz, the ruckus is related to a curse. And unfortunately, the curse and the treasure tool are inseparable.

A treasure trove is a reproduction of an item that existed in the past. And the more widespread the item was, the higher the rate of its appearance.
A cursed item is created by a strong thought. In most cases, they are one-of-a-kind items that do not meet the requirements of being a treasure trove.

In other words, the cursed item that appears as a treasure trove very rarely is very likely to be a terrible item that was so widely recognized that it appears as a treasure trove, even though there was once only one such item. Of course, I have it.

Of course, most of the treasures I have are safe. There is no such thing as a cursed treasure, but if any of my treasures were to cause something, I would be in trouble.

I've already checked the abilities of all my treasures, but I can't deny the possibility that one of my childhood friends may have accidentally acquired one and mixed it into my collection and forgot to tell me about it.

For maintenance purposes, I'm polishing each treasure one by one and reconfirming their abilities. I beckoned him over and placed the newly polished crown on his smiling head.

Citry's eyes widened, and he said with a bit of impatience.

'! Momo, is this my curse?

Lizzie said something similar, but ...... why do you guys want to be cursed so badly?

'I don't have a curse,...... and that treasure is just an effect that makes your hair grow a little bit easier. ............ This is also different,...... No. ......'

A pendant-shaped treasure trove with a polished bright red gemstone hangs around Sitri's neck, a necklace-shaped treasure trove hangs around her neck, a necklace-shaped treasure trove hangs around her neck, and a necklace-shaped treasure trove hangs around her neck. I don't know how many of these you have, but the mannequin that was used as a mannequin made Citry look very happy as his cheeks colored.

No, I'm not giving you a gift. I'm not going to give you a gift,......, but if you insist, I can share some of it with you. I bought it with a loan from Citri anyway.

'You can't tell me what to do. We just had a big fight the other day, and you're all relying on Level 8 too much. Sitri, give me your finger.

I don't understand how people can trust Level 8, a name that's been involved in so many turmoils and hasn't even been successfully resolved. If you think about it for a moment, it's clear as day that I haven't done anything.

While whispering in my mind, I put the polished rings one by one on the white-fleshed finger of Citry that was presented to me.

I'm sure you'll agree. ...... Cry, what is the meaning of this action!

'......No, it doesn't mean anything, but...' Luke and Liz aren't going to sit still, Lucia's going to get punched, and Anthem's going to have a hard time climbing. .................. Don't you like it?'

'No way! But you have a lot of them. ......'

And in fact, I've always wanted to object to the fact that I'm the only one who always wears my treasure, even though Citrine and the others aren't particularly dressed. Even if I don't activate it, I feel sorry for them if they don't wear it sometimes.

I'm not sure if it tickles or not, but Citrie shakes her body itchily and mutters with a bright red face.

'Isn't this a ............ proposal?'

'I'm going to cut it .......'

Kyrkil's voice sounds somewhat uneasy to his emotionally unstable master. I'm telling you, a proposal ...... has no particular meaning!

I don't have to wear piercings because I have to drill ............ holes.

He tried to calm the fidgety Citly down.

But how much credibility does Franz-san's prophecy have? There is a shadow over the Imperial City, right? He said it was a curse, but do you know anything about it, Sitri?

'...... The Astrological Institute's prophecies are reputed to be accurate,...... and imperial law permits the use of prophecies as the basis for national military operations.

I'm not sure if it's true,......, but I don't trust it at all because of the example of Sola, who had a similar prediction,......, and that girl was really bad.

In the first place, even if the curse struck the imperial capital, it would be subdued without causing much damage. The imperial capital, despite everything, is still safe enough for me to stay.

'However, if the prophecy is that exaggerated - if it is a curse, it must be a curse with a very deep connection. It would be impossible for a skilled sorcerer to cast it, and I think it's inevitable that Franz-san is wary of the treasure. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. By the way, it seems that your brother has also been mobilized by a request from the ...... country. The Church is an expert in curses.

'That's perfect preparation.

This is a basic principle of witchcraft, but a powerful curse is not something that can be cast just by trying.
The most dangerous type of curse is one that is left behind by the grudge of a person who died with a grudge. Such curses are extremely powerful and often indiscriminate, and by the time the information spreads, many people have died.

However, this time is probably not that pattern. The possibility of a curse is what remains after all of them have been eliminated.
In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. I'm sure there are many more people you should be contacting!

I'm not sure where to put the treasure chain, so I just wrapped it around my body. Citrine covered in treasure is complete.

Yeah, there's no sign of any unfamiliar treasure mixed in. It's not my fault this time.

'K, I've been dyed in Cry's colors. ...... I can't marry her off anymore.

That's right, if you know there's going to be an incident in the Imperial Capital, why don't you just get out of the Imperial Capital......?



............ No, you'll definitely get caught at a checkpoint and cause unwanted misunderstandings. It's best to stay calm.

If you don't do anything, nothing will happen to you.


















Zebuldia Academy of Magic. Hundreds of years ago, the emperor built this academy to develop the field of magic, which had been lagging behind, and now it was firmly established as the highest academy in both name and reality.
A powerful mage is essential for the smooth conquest of the treasure hall. With its vast grounds and castle-like academy in the northern district of the imperial city of Zebrudia, the institution where all fields of magical research are conducted is an object of admiration for the mages and hunters of the imperial city, and it is even said that 80% of the high-level hunter mages in the imperial city are produced from this institution.

The twelve towers that line the perimeter of the castle-like academy building. In one of the research buildings, each led by a professor of the academy, Anna Nordin, a female mage, was being told in a strong tone by a junior mage.

''Listen, please handle it carefully! Don't put magic power into it carelessly!

''Hmph...... okay, okay, okay. But Lucia's brother is also very polite. How could he give the treasured item of the Sword Saint as a gift? I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to do.

Level 6 Hunter. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.

Lucia's older brother, Senhenhen Banka , is one of the best treasure hunters in the Imperial Capital, having reached level 8 at the youngest age. The young hunter, who was also famous as a collector of treasures, had become an idol in the labs of the magic academy, where the percentage of women was high, to the point where people would come out of their way to see him.
A similar young hunter is Ark Rodin, but Ark, who has no relatives in the academy, rarely visits the academy, so it is inevitable that his popularity would be drawn to him.

He looked down at the jet-black staff that Lucia had brought with her. It has a pattern shaped like several twisted ivy strands, with a jewel shining on its head. The design is simple, but it is surprisingly light even when held through the cloth.
Although its abilities are unknown, staff treasures often fetch a higher price than other weapon treasures, and it would not be surprising if it fetched tens of millions of dollars or more. The fact that it is light is also a good thing for a mage with little physical strength.

Even though it was for my sister's master, it was very generous of him to give her a staff of treasure. She's strong, rich, and from what I've heard, a little strange, but that's not a pure flaw. Lucia is also quite good, but I guess her brother is the reason for her sister.

'It's not like that, she's just a treasure fool! And this wand could be dangerous too...'

'I know, I know, you don't have to hide your embarrassment like that. I'm not going to take your brother's--'

''............ embarrassment...... concealment!

In front of Lucia, who was glaring at her, she observed the cane, being careful not to touch her skin.
I'm sure that Lucia Rogers is not the kind of person who would lie to hide her embarrassment, and it would be better for my brother to listen to what I have to say so that he can remember me when the time comes. The wand is powerful and can be used as a status symbol, but it is not necessary for Anna who is a genuine researcher.

'By the way, do you have any idea what this wand is, Anna?

'I'm not really interested in wands. ............ I'm interested in Lucia's brother. ......'

'............'

There are various types of wands for treasure. There are popular wands with high magic amplification, wands that specialize only in the lightning attribute that Lucia brought the other day, and wands that cause specific phenomena. And most treasure wands will not reveal themselves until you try to use them.
If it's really a very few, unique and famous wands, it can be known, but if it's a famous treasure that Anna knows, there's no way that the [Thousand Transformations] doesn't know about it.

''But for the Sword Saint to have a hidden treasure of a staff, he's indeed very skilled. And to have him turn it over to you after carefully keeping it for decades--that's very clever.

'............ has always been a curious one, our leader.

The treasure of the staff that the Sword Saint has kept for a long time without giving it to anyone, without even revealing its existence. It's possible that it's even more important to him than the sword. It seems that the rumor that Senhenhen Banka 's bargaining power is as good as any merchant in the world is true.

Lucia, who had reached Level 6 at such a young age, was a genius, but her brother was undoubtedly even more so. It's also said that it was her brother who created the grimoire that earned Lucia the nickname "The All-Powerful One", so it makes sense that Lucia has become a respectable bracero.

In the event that you've got a lot of money, you're going to be able to buy a lot of things, and you're going to be able to get a lot of things.

'.................. Anna, you can't control our leader. I don't care if you regret it when you're about to die.

'Just kidding, just kidding. I'll keep the wand without touching it until I check with the professor. Even if it's cursed, it'll be fine.

At Lucia's scowl, Anna retracted her words. It seems that in order to conquer her brother, she must first get her sister on her side.

Anna has been called a genius before, but the girl in front of her is definitely more talented than she is. Compared to her, I would be inferior, and on top of that, as a young and talented hunter who reached level 8 at the youngest age, I'm sure the [Thousand Transformations] would be quite popular. My sister's senpai wouldn't stand a chance in hell.

For now, earn as many points as you can. Someday, there will be a chance for you to do so...' Lucia suddenly said to Anna, who was having such a selfish fantasy.



'...... You've been in this lab a long time, haven't you, Anna?

'Hidden ...... things? You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. I'm sure you'll be able to find something to help you out.

Lucia's eyes widened. This good junior is the best at magic, but he doesn't pay much attention to his surroundings. She's so busy with her research and hunting that she probably doesn't even hear the gossip of the academy.
When she looked around her, trying to make the always calm Lucia a little nervous, Anna said in a low voice.

'It's just gossip, but I heard that there is something that has been passed down secretly from the first president of this school. It is said to be a legendary item. ...... When I checked with the professors, they all laughed it off, but their eyes were serious. So, what do you think the thing is?

'Potions or magical creatures?

Lucia says with a puzzled expression. But she seemed strangely sure of her words.

'What, you knew about it?

'No, I've never heard of it. .................. However, it's the turn of the Alchemist, Shito, to be the guard from today.

Escort? I'm not sure what you're talking about. What the hell are we talking about?
When Anna blinked, Lucia clenched her fists and said to herself as if to say to herself.

'I know what you're trying to do this time. I'm not going to let you do whatever you want as usual. I'll stop your rampage.