-- "Brainwashing Magic".

　A spark of strife left behind by the now deceased female duke Lucia Aisin.

The NPC known as the "brainwashing hag" is Yukari's former employer.


　A conspiracy by Vizier Val Moreau has led to the demolition of the Dukes of Aisheen and the execution of the entire clan.

　But even in her despair, Lucia connected with what little hope she had. She entrusted all of her brainwashing magic skills to one female assassin, Yukari, who didn't even have a name at the time, and to a new master who would get her.


　And so the brainwashing magic was passed on to the Second First Test.

　In order to protect the Kingdom of Castal, Lucia's plan to pass on Yukari to someone more capable of governing was fulfilled.


　Afterwards, the Second used brainwashing magic twice during the political strife that erupted in the kingdom, with Prime Minister Val Moreau leading the charge to destroy the Imperialists.

　Furthermore, once to punish the Headmaster Kensin of the Kabuto Hachinokuni (Tohatchinokuni) School of Kabuto Hachinokuni.

　In total, he used it three times.


　After using it once, he thinks. "Brainwashing magic is boring.

　He hates cheats. In his beloved Mövius Online game, cheats are a detriment.

　Brainwashing was a foul technique that was as close to a cheat as you could get.

　There was no need for this brainwashing spell to be used to achieve the pinnacle of the game, the 'World Number One', for which he should risk his life. The Second had made up his mind that he would never use it again.


　But ...... there was only one person other than Second who knew how to learn the brainwashing magic.

　It's the spirit that Yukari uses, Winfiled.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it.
　She wondered if perhaps even the spirit herself could learn it.

　The result was a bonanza. Winfiled succeeded in learning it without difficulty.
　It was one of the few successes that happened due to a combination of various factors, including the fact that brainwashing magic was originally a skill exclusive to NPCs. Basically, spirits cannot learn new skills.
　However, in brainwashing magic, she was able to learn it.

　And she gleefully experimented with it.
　How much information can she pack into her brainwashing? She estimated the number of times she could use it to be four times, even if she estimated the number of times she could use it to be small, and she spent three of those times on the experiment.

　She also thought that brainwashing magic was not particularly necessary. Hence, she used it extravagantly. However, she wasn't reluctant to use it to please her "favorite guy".

　That's why, for the fourth and last time, she thought of the most interesting (...) way to use it in light of the results of her previous experiments.



'--You're kidding, right?'

　First, Yukari, who heard the story from Winfiled about "brainwashing magic on the Second", uttered that with a cold expression along with quiet anger.

　It was outrageous that the spirit she was using to brainwash her own master.

''But--''

　But as I listened to the story Winfiled continued, I gradually changed my mind.

　Yukari also had her own thoughts. She was helping to enhance the six levels of performance of the Black Fal, the weapon used by Raspberry Bell in the Summer Issenza Battle. It was an action that, depending on how you look at it, could be taken as a rebellion against her master.

　Yes, it is sympathy.

　I want to entertain the Second...... Yukari and Winfiled are both at the root of it.

　At Blackfal, Yukari was certain. A certainty that Second would be happy without being angry.

　But what about in this case?　Yukari felt a little uneasy.

　It's a good thing that the man who is the world's number one raving lunatic is made to forget about the world's number one position and aspire to be an emperor and other positions that he has no interest in for a month, how could he not be angry .......


'I'm not so sure about that~'

　Winfild's eyes were as sleepy as ever, and she only had one word to say in response to Yukari's question.

　She had already completed her preparations. Ready to be hated by the Second.

　The Second entrusted her with a month from the world's number one man. If that's the case, I want to make the best possible scenario I can think of, and I want to entertain them the best I can. Even if it makes me hate myself for it, .......


'...... is fine, I'll allow it.'

　A certain, professional-like thoroughness.
　Perhaps that enthusiasm was the only reason for this, but Yukari would give her permission to do so.

　To tell the truth, Yukari wanted to see it too. And I wanted to praise her. The spectacle of the Second First Test winning the throne of Emperor Marvel in just one month.

　His revered master would easily achieve it. He couldn't help but think so.

　And if he was serious about becoming an emperor, it would definitely be - fun (...), too.


''Quite the master, isn't it?''

　Winfiled laughs quietly.
　Winfild laughs quietly, confident that Yukari is also on this side.

　Someone who could understand the beauty of living life only for the sake of fun.
　Someone who could see people living for fun and enjoy it.


　Thus, it was decided to use brainwashing magic on Second.

　The content is to replace his dream of being the "World's Number One" with "Emperor".

　In other words, all of the unconventional enthusiasm he is now pouring into his quest to become the world's number one will be poured into his quest to become the emperor.

　What are the consequences of this?

　The answer to that question is, for now, known only to Winfiled .......






''--That's why I'm going to become the emperor in a month.

　Dinner time.
　In the living room where we all gathered, the second said this matter-of-factly.

"...... hmmm ......

　They were all through.

　Sylvia replied blankly. Eco was engrossed in her meal, Yukari was silent, and Raspberry Belle smiled, "Well, that's okay, too. Akaneko said, "Koutei? He nodded his head.

　It was completely usual for the Second to suddenly come up with such a ridiculous thing. Everyone had a familiar reaction.


'Okay?　If you ask me, the current emperor hasn't become one at all. He has no idea what an emperor is, if you ask me. I can't stand it. I can't stand it. I have no choice but to become an emperor as soon as possible.

............

I've thought about it a lot, but I figured a game of skill would be the way to go. I've decided to hide my identity and go undercover. If a man who is a plenipotentiary of an unknown country in the Kingdom of Castal and an eight-crowned king suddenly came to the empire, they would obviously be wary of him.

............

I heard from Winfild that the Empire has a needle inspection (...) as an anti-wraith measure. Everyone who enters the castle is given a needle to stick in their arm. The wraiths can change you, so that's how you get rid of the changes. So I devised a countermeasure.

............

I think I'm going to rip off his right arm for now. Then I'm going to change in the Wraith and put a prosthetic hand on it, and then I'll be ready for the test--


The Second Lord.
What?
"Don't be a fool," he said.
Stupid?
'Of course. There's no question about it. You can't become emperor in a month.
Hey, hey, don't lick it. I can go. The Empire is a thorough meritocracy (・・・・). Competence is the first thing that matters in what you do. Status has nothing to do with it. Here, you know the rest.
Mmm ...... No, if that's true, in just one month, etc.
We'll see. We have a chance of winning. I'll be the emperor with an unprecedented, super furious accomplishment, and I'm going to become the emperor, papa-papo.

　Sylvia sighed at Second, who gave her a guilty smile, "Good grief.

　Seeing the two of them, Yukari quietly muttered.


'I see. ......'


　Nothing has changed - that was Yukari's impression of the fact that she was the only one in this group who knew about the brainwashing.

　Indeed, a second could say. 'In order to become the world's number one, I'll become the emperor in a month first,' or something like that, he would rather say.

　Normally, the position of emperor should not have an ounce of interest to him. However, his dream of becoming the world's number one, which the girls hear so much about on a daily basis, is so haphazard and so large in scale that they can't help but think that his goal of becoming an emperor is just a process.

　And the second was blissfully normal today.

　With the same confidence he had when he was still ranked number one in the world, he seriously intends to become an emperor in a month's time.

　The fact that he is willing to rip off his own right arm just to get into the castle is especially typical of him.

　To be honest, being emperor in a month is crazy. But he was usually crazier than this.

　Hence, none of them could notice that the Second was brainwashed .......


''Sempai, can we have a minute?''
Oh. What's up?　Raz.

　Raspberry Belle, who had been listening to Second and Sylvia's conversation, approached Second with a half-smile.

　Was she suspicious?　Yukari gazed at Raspberry Bell, but from the look on her face, it seems that's not the case.

The first thing to do is to brainwash the inspector, even if his arm is cancerous. This would also increase the number of assets in the empire and kill two birds with one stone, right?
Hire!　The quintessential razz. I just went to college.
What a subtle compliment that is: ...... Well, I'm just happy to hear it.

　Second nodded to Raspberry Bell's advice with a pop of his hand.

　If you were to adopt that idea, it would be the fourth brainwashing spell for Second. In other words, it's the last time. It's really typical for Yukari to not think of using such an important time to brainwash the emperor, that's why she thought and smiled a small smile.

　You don't need brainwashing magic in order to become the world's number one. Even if you use it to prepare the playing field, you must not use it for the game itself. That idea was still alive and well even though the goal had been replaced by the Emperor by Winfild. That's why Second is going to use the last one just to pass the inspection.


　Yukari understood. It was really just a "switch".

　Even though she was brainwashed, the Second's roots remained completely in the Second.

　The outcome is obvious. If he goes on like this, he will think as he normally does, act as he normally does, and make sense as he normally does.

　And when the brainwashing is released, what he might think--


'Master.'
Hmm?

　If that's the case, it's all she can say now.


"Please have a good month of fun.



　　* * *



　The next morning.
　In order to go to Alpha's parents' house for the time being, I was meeting Gloria at the gate of the Fairstest mansion.

　Why Alpha's house when I'm going to aim for the position of Emperor Marvel in one month? According to Winfiled, "You'll find out when you go there".

　What's that? That's so exciting!


Good morning.
It's early in the morning.

　Too excited and finally horny, Gloria appeared quietly. On foot. And alone. It was a level of roughness that made me doubt whether she was really an elven princess.

　Her long hair, which stretched to her beautiful silvery-white waist as always, is sparkling in the morning sun. She was wearing a monochrome corseted shirt, a cardigan and a long skirt, which is thick for summer. I'm pretty sure it was a monochrome dress for the anniversary party. Does this guy like black and white?

Oh, good morning. Nice black and white today.

Thank you, I love it.
It's crisp and clear.

　If you look closely, you can see that everything, from the hat to the shoes, is composed of black and white. That's a tremendous amount of attention to detail.


"Good morning, Gloria-sama. Then this way, please.

　After a moderate greeting, Cubero led Gloria to the carriage.

　I asked Cubero to be the Gosha of this trip. Even though he is a former Senjushou strongman, he is still going to put an elf princess in the carriage, so he must be someone who can be trusted and trusted. At one time, I thought about just a horse clerk who is skilled in handling horses, but that guy is no good with horses except for his strengths. Therefore, Cuvelo is the right person for the job.

Then, Second-sama.
Yeah.

　After Gloria, I also get into the carriage. This guy really doesn't have any graduations when the upper part of the entrance is accompanied by a Cubero hand. I'm glad I left him in charge.


　Now, it's time to get going. Our destination is Aker, a city in the southern part of the Marvel Empire. It should arrive in two days.

　But still, if this luxury carriage was attacked by bandits along the way, I'd feel sorry for the bandits. You're a contestant in the Toushinui battle, and there's a former thousand-armed general and an eight-crowned king from inside.

　Well, there will be no way for me and Gloria to get out of it in the first place. Cubero alone will take care of everything. I can travel in peace.

　But it's just you and Gloria alone in this cramped car for two days. I'm worried about that point. ......


"Wow, this carriage doesn't rock!
It's quiet and smooth.

''Because Eco gets drunk, I bought the best carriage in King's Landing. I mean, wouldn't you be a good carriage too if you were a princess?

I don't move around at all.
I'm a recluse. I'm reading.

Yeah. You like books.

I love it. I'm learning so much.
'Have you read the plants?　Did you read the flowers?

Oh, that florist book you borrowed. I've read it. Here.

　When I handed the botanical book back to her, Gloria smiled and took it, holding up her right index finger with a pinch, before opening her mouth.


'Well, then, problem.

Problem?

　Why is this happening again?

In the spring, they had these little white flowers that looked like little, skinny pressure points.

Acerbi.

But you're right. It's early.

'By the way, there are no demons or animals that eat acevies. It's poisonous. If you grind it up and mix it into a potion, it will give you an insect special effect. You can use it in combination with an acid attack potion to deal with insect-shaped demons.

'Great!　That story wasn't in the picture book.
"It was informative, I learned a lot.

　Id.　If you know anything about Mevion, you'll know it.


Well, do you know the language of flowers?

...... Sorry, what was that?

　I have no knowledge of anything that doesn't involve Mevion. I can only scratch my head with a plop.


　Then Gloria smiled at me and said



'--let's travel together.



　...... For some reason, I get goosebumps.

　Did she lend me a picture book to say this?

　If so, she's ...... an interesting woman. Indeed.
　I'm looking forward to the journey ahead even more.


It's a pleasure to meet you, Gloria.

Yeah, nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.