Volume 5 Chapter 212, A Verdant Q&A_1 

Translator: Nonon

Proofreader: Silavin

 

POV: ?

 

Well then, thank you for providing me an opportunity to ask questions.

Today, I, the Archwizard in charge of the kingdom’s Magic Research and Operational Division, will be handing the questioning and recording. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

“Um, what’s with that journalist-like tone? Can’t you just ask questions normally?“

 

Haha, what are you talking about? I am completely serious.

While many people believe this incident to be the result of a dark magic outburst, due to my position, I need to question the victims—Baron Clo Heartfield (20), Miss Apricot Heartfield (14) and Silva Seyfried (16)—to clarify the situation. Please understand.

 

“She even bothered to voiced closing the parenthesis… well, whatever. As someone who was at the scene, I’ll answer your questions.”

“… I’m fine with it. I will also answer all your questions sincerely.”

“… I don’t mind it either. Fufu, so she was the famous Archwizard…!”

 

Thank you very much.

By the way, please be aware that this interview will be recorded and saved using my magic in order to further improve the quality of our future assistance.

 

“That kind of sounds like a countermeasure against complaints.”

“Is that so?”

 

If you respond to my questions with lies, be warned that my magic—Super Strong Heavenly Judgement (The Law of Punishment for Falsehoods) —will impose a penalty. Specifically, it automatically reacts to the lies, gradually amplifying the surrounding sounds that the liar hears until even the act of the speaking becomes terrifying for them.

 

“It might have a nonsensical name, but its effect is plain yet amazing.”

 

Then, let’s begin.

I have heard the rough outline of the incident, but could you please explain it again? First of all, I heard that Miss Apricot got involved with Silva along with the local Sister and a Black Mage. Why was that?

 

“… Well, I was curious about his magic powers. I felt the same waves of dark magic from him and I became interested… Cya- Sister and the Dark Mage probably felt the same way.”

“… I myself have never… liked dark magic, so I ended up opposing them. Also, I didn’t understand what she was saying.”

 

What exactly did she say that you had a hard time understanding?

 

“Hmm, she said ‘let us Trishular (resonate) in order to bring Faust (happiness) to Mayu (the power of the primordial flame) that lies Henri (beneath the earth)’.”

 

I’m sorry, in common language please.

 

“Basically what she said was ‘you, who wield and possess primordial dark magic within you, would you like to join me in furthering your dark magic? You would have understood her if you were Apricot’s acquaintance, but it seems like there wasn’t time to explain.”

“Eh? That’s what she meant? I was so sure she had rumours about me and was up to something…”

“Of course not. I wanted us to improve together as wielders of the same dark magic.”

“R-really?… Sorry, I snapped in that moment…”

“Don’t worry about it. We our midway out path, and as a leader, it’s only fair that I forgive your mistakes.”

“You do know that I’m older, right?”

“Don’t mind it.”

“Of course I’m going to mind it!”

 

… Hmm, Gray has a strange expression on his face… Ahem, then you got into an argument, and just as you were about to duel, Silva’s schoolmate went to call Baron Clo, the Territory Lord and your friend, to stop you.

 

“Yes, that’s exactly it.”

 

Then, despite wanting to flirt more with his Wife, Baron Clo reluctantly made a difficult decision to rush to the scene, only to be faced with mysterious mana outburst.

 

“Didn’t you just add something unnecessary?”

 

You’re imagining things.

After that, you all were affected by magic and fainted. Miss Apricot, perhaps due to her high resistance, suffered relatively minor effect, and she washed off the dirt in bath with Baron Clo’ Son, who seems to have feelings for her that go beyond that of a Disciple.

 

“It’s true that the term ‘Master and Disciple’ feels too mild for our relationship, as we are bound by a much stronger bond… but I sense something more being implied here.”

“Huh? Wait, you mean you took a bath together? With that boy?”

“Is there a problem with that? Granted, having my Disciple assist me might be shameful for me as a Master… but not admitting it would also be shameful.”

“No, that’s not the point…”

 

Okay, let’s move on to the next part.

Next, Baron Clo woke up, but I heard that at first he couldn’t think properly and felt as if he was cursed by something. Is that correct?

 

“… Yes. It might be more accurate for me to say that it felt like I was under the influence of dark magic.”

“…”

 

I heard that the feeling went away over time as you talked and drank coffee.

Now, Baron Clo, I have a question for you. Please answer me without lying.

 

“Yes, how may I help you?”

 

Was your statement ‘I love my Wife!’ due to the influence of the cursed mana?

 

“What kind of a question is that?!”

 

This is a serious question.

Please consider the possibility your feeling of being cursed, wasn’t just a ‘feeling’, but a reality.

There is a chance that the loud love confession we heard after we finished the on-site investigation and returned to the mansion, might have been the result of the cursed power breaking down the brakes on your reason and emotion. Since cursed power can also include brainwashing, so if mana affects the brain, it’s possible that we’re dealing with the power of the curse rather than dark magic. We need to make that clear.

“Ugh… well, that’s certainly true…!”

 

In other words, was your love confession the result of the influence of the curse, or were those genuine words of love you uttered in your normal state?… What do you think, Baron Clo?

 

“Umm, that’s, erm…”

 

Which was one is it?

Was your cry of love a lie or the truth?

 

“Yes, I was dead serious and completely sincere! Do you have a problem with that?! My love for my Wife is an undeniable truth!”

 

Yes, I’ve heard your boasting. I wish you two happiness.

 

“Let me go, Ms. Mary! I want to shut this witch’s mouth!”

 

Well, I really needed to clarify that one, so sorry about that.

… Also, I’d love for you to block it forcefully. I think I’d be able to enjoy that.