<Episode 178>   For some reason, I felt a chilling sensation as Rue stepped out of the iron bars. Staggering to his feet, the servant glanced at me and whispered something softly in Rue’s ear.  If it were my own body, I would have heard everything, but with Dian’s body, it was difficult to eavesdrop…

<Episode 177>   “What?”   “And torture him to find out his purpose for hiding in the castle. If the lady who was always afraid of such things succeeds in this task today, the lord will be very pleased.”   Are you telling me to torture this person right now?   Thump. Thump. My heart…

<Episode 176>   What? yesterday?   ‘Did Dian really come and treat you?’   This was a problem. Aside from the treatment, I had no idea what the two of them talked about.   Rue wasn’t particularly friendly towards me, so had he become close enough to Dian to gossip about someone with the same…

<Episode 175>   * * *   First question: What poison was given to Dian Serenier?   “Oh, it’s one of the three major Astrozan poisons! Ouch! E-Eh? Speak louder? Who’re you giving orders to now, you… Ack! It’s the Glass Violet, one of the three deadliest poisons. But, did you really consume that poison?…

<Episode 174>   * * *   Whooing.   A cold wind blows.   In the dark space, a perched yellow candle flickered. The woman, who was sitting in the chair, raised her head after putting a new candle in the holder and transferring the flame.   Had she just turned 20? The young looking…

<Episode 173>   Rue looked curiously at me in my pajamas, like looking at a hamster spinning in a wheel. And too for quite a while.   I had bravely taken off my clothes to gain his trust, but Dian’s human body had its limit when it came to enduring the cold.   “Hurry up…

<Episode 172>   Come to think of it, the day Dian initially collapsed was also the day of family supper.   ‘Assasination. What could be the reason for threatening a child who hasn’t even become an adult yet?’   With five siblings, it could be a matter related to the fight of succession.   ‘I’m…

<Episode 171>   I left a second memo. First and foremost, it was crucial to recover my strength, and if Dian accidentally ingested poison, he needed to figure out what kind it was.   Additionally, I asked for a few more days to delay any plans related to Rue.   Next.   “Oh, it’s cold.”…

<Episode 170>   While I was in shock, the man opened the bars and entered the prison. He rummaged through his waist and pulled out a long leather whip, gently sweeping it with his hand like caring for a child.   “To look at me with such impertinent eyes. Haven’t you regained your senses yet?”…

<Episode 169>   ‘I’ve become Dian Cecht.’ The shock of the situation lasted quite a while.   The maid who came in late looked at me silently, and continuously busied herself by massaging my hands and feet, saying, “My Poor lady Dian.” when she saw me sitting blankly wordlessly.   It was when a gray-haired…

<Episode 168>   When I opened my eyes again, I found myself standing in the middle of a desert.   Let’s see, how did I end up here? “Probably because that child said <Don’t die, Ash…>”   Ah.   “Damn it.”   Yeah, the relics were activated, weren’t they? But why did I end up…

<Episode 167>   * * * Upon hearing what happened during the day, Skuld opened the back of the altar himself and handed me Dian Cecht’s diary and seal.   “So, the researcher at Berkeley-Gratten said, ‘An ego exists in the heart,’ is that what you’re saying?”   “Yes.”   “Hmm, interesting.”   Nodding his…

<Episode 166>   After the end of the war, Jurian was engulfed in doubt.   Andert must have surely turned into dust and disintegrated during the explosion, but the traces of the oath they shared remained on the Duke. As if Andert was telling him that he wasn’t dead.   But the questions didn’t last…

<Episode 165>   Confidence rose as never before, but I looked at the floor without getting excited. I could see my steps little by little, gradually moving forward, as if overwhelming the opponent..   ‘Something’s not right. We’re clearly fighting on equal terms, but the swordmaster keeps retreating.’   …Could it be?   ‘Is he…

<Episode 164>   “What do you mean by that?” In response to the question, I answered calmly.   “I don’t have much time left to live.” “…What?”   Count Rosebell’s face stiffened with shock.   “I’m thinking about a month, give or take. When I die, I would like you to protect the identities of…

<Episode 163> Raphael looked at me with a speechless expression, sighed, and settled on the sofa.   “Well, your craziness isn’t a recent development, so it’s not that surprising. Looking back, you always had some sort of legitimate grounds and goals for it.”   “Thank you for thinking that way.”   “There must be a…