Chapter 57

"Next is astrology after alchemy."

Previously, Mr. Rudon had said to first learn alchemy and then, if there was time, to learn astrology.

The day after I learned alchemy, I recalled this and said as much.

"I thought I would ask Focarol to summon a demon skilled in astrology."

Incidentally, I had just asked Orabus the same thing, but he said, "I am very sorry!!! I don't know!!!" and prostrated himself on the ground.

Well, I knew Orabus wasn't much help with these kinds of things, so it was fine.

That's why I summoned Focarol this time, as an apology for dismissing him immediately the last time I summoned him...

"Focarol... What's going on here?"

"I'm just sitting on your lap, Master."

"Is that all...?"

Focarol's matter-of-fact statement left me at a loss for words.

This position, with Focarol's chest pressing against my back, was incredibly embarrassing.

Hmm, it seems Focarol's physical contact has become more intense lately, perhaps to compete with Closel.

"Orabus is watching, so I'd like you to at least keep some distance..."

Orabus has been silently watching me the whole time.

"There's no need to worry about that horse."

That's quite a harsh way to refer to someone.

Orabus, however, showed no reaction to the insult, seemingly uninterested.

If he doesn't mind, I don't have anything to say about it.

"So, Focarol. Do you know any demons who are knowledgeable about astrology?"

"The 59th in the hierarchy, Oriax, would be the most suitable."

Oriax, huh.

Since I was introduced to him, I decided to summon him right away.

"―By the name of Norman, I command you solemnly. Appear swiftly like the wind, and show yourself within the magic circle. Come from wherever you are in the world, and answer all my questions rationally. Fulfill my wish. Come forth―59th in the hierarchy, Oriax!"

The magic circle glowed.

I've seen this scene many times before.

And the demon appeared.

It had an unusual form.

Its head was that of a lion, and its lower body was that of a snake.

"Hmm, it seems I've been summoned."

Oriax muttered.

"Um, Mr. Oriax, I have a favor to ask..."

"Could it be that you are the current owner of 'The Goetia,' Lord Norman?"

"Yes, that's right."

When Oriax suddenly asked, I honestly affirmed it.

The demon I summoned before, Berith, also knew about me, so it seems my existence is well-known among the demons in the underworld.

"I see. Then, would you grant me one wish?"

Saying this, Oriax knelt before me on one knee.

"A wish...?"

"Yes, there is a wish I must fulfill in this world."

Oriax spoke with a respectful attitude.

"I don't mind helping you fulfill your wish. However, on the condition that you teach me astrology once your wish is granted."

"If my wish is granted, I will not hesitate to impart all my knowledge of astrology to Lord Norman."

Oriax made this promise.

If he would teach me astrology, fulfilling his wish wouldn't be a problem.

"Understood. So, what is your wish?"

"Yes, there is a human I must kill."

"...What?"

What did this demon just say?

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