Chapter 33

Some time after Mido reunited with his mother.

Prince Dranix of the Elven Kingdom was being scolded by his father in the audience chamber.

“Damn youuuuuu!”

King Baranix, who was also his father, glared at his foolish son.

“Magic dolls have gone on a rampage everywhere! Because of you, we’ve suffered huge losses! What are you going to do about it!?”

Complaints from all over the country came in like a storm.

- The magic dolls went out of control and wreaked havoc.

- Miraculously, there were no casualties, but buildings were destroyed.

- The magic dolls were returned.

- Compensation claims were made, resulting in a significant deficit.

“Our country’s reputation has plummeted! And now we’re saddled with such a huge debt… What are you going to do about it!?”

“I’m very sorry…”

“It’s not a matter of just apologizing! Damn it! Foolish son! This is so frustrating!”

Baranix kicked and whipped Dranix with a magic whip.

“What’s perfect about this! You’ve created defective products!”

In the end, it was only after everything was over that Dranix read through the report and realized there were significant flaws in the magic dolls.

But Dranix was puzzled.

The dolls’ power was comparable to that of monsters.

Given that they had gone on a rampage, it wouldn’t be strange if there were casualties.

However, the fact that there were zero deaths seemed unnatural, but now it didn’t matter.

“Truly, because of you, my plan to dominate the world with magic dolls has been ruined.”

“Magic dolls, domination plan…?”

“Once the dolls were spread and popularized throughout the country, I planned to control them and dominate the world.”

“What… Father, you were planning such a thing?”

“Yes. But if they can’t be controlled, it’s meaningless. Truly, you’re a foolish son.”

His father had been planning to use the magic dolls for a destruction plan from the beginning. Dranix learned this for the first time.

Indeed, if they were repurposed as weapons, there would be no more effective means of slaughter.

However, if they can’t be controlled, it’s impossible to dominate the world.

Then…! Dranix saw a way out.

“Father! Please give me one more chance! I’ve identified the flaws, so this time, I can create the perfect killing machine!”

If he didn’t, he would be held fully responsible.

So he was trying to curry favor with the king to reduce his punishment.

“Hmm… You’re right. It would be a waste to kill you here… No choice. This is your last chance. This time, create the perfect magic doll.”

“Yes! I will definitely do it! I will create the ultimate weapon to serve your plan… and we will take over the world!”

Just then.

“Enough.”

“!? Who are you…!?”

Baranix looked around.

A young man with black hair stood by the window.

“What are you doing here!?”

“I’m Act. Just a guild master.”

Behind the window, a giant ice wolf floated in the air.

“Well, I’ve heard everything. All of your evil schemes.”

Act slowly approached.

Dranix, facing the frail human… but he couldn’t move, paralyzed with fear.

There’s no way a human could enter the Elven Kingdom.

And he appeared at the worst possible time.

Who is this man…? Dranix couldn’t hide his inner turmoil.

“What? Evil schemes? What are you talking about?”

“Don’t play dumb. I see through all of your evil deeds, you scoundrels.”

Snap, he snapped his fingers.

The doors to the audience chamber opened, and Elven knights rushed in.

“What are you doing here!?”

“Baranix! And Dranix! You are arrested for the murder of the previous king and the crime of overthrowing the state!”

The Elven Knight Commander said this.

“You… You killed the previous king!”

“What!? What nonsense! Do you have any evidence… any evidence!?”

Act then took out a bracelet from his pocket.

“What is that?”

“This is a super-small communication magic device. It can be attached to animals for reconnaissance, like this.”

A crow landed on Act’s shoulder.

“That crow… from that time… you mean!?”

Previously, the king had talked with Dranix about the murder of the previous king.

At that time, he had sensed a presence by the window, but it was only a crow.

“I saw everything. Your evil deeds and your future.”

“Future…? Could you… have known about the magic dolls’ rampage!?”

As Dranix’s voice grew harsh, Act nodded calmly.

“My eyes can see the future. Through the communication magic device, I saw the future of the foolish prince. The dolls went out of control and caused recalls from various places.”

“All of it… you knew…”

“Yes. So I used it. To help Mido find her mother.”

Act’s explanation was as follows:

- When he saw Mido’s future, he saw a vision of her reuniting with her mother in a city where the rampaging dolls were defeated.

- But he didn’t know which city or have detailed information.

- So, he sent adventurers to various locations in the export countries, based on the information from Dranix’s future.

- As a result, the city’s damage was prevented, and Mido was able to reunite with her mother.

“I see… The unnatural lack of casualties was because of you…”

“Yes. I also warned the representatives of each city in advance, including evacuation orders. Of course, not everyone believed me.”

But there were zero casualties.

Furthermore, the cost of rebuilding the cities would be covered by the Elven Kingdom, so that was also zero.

“Damn it! In that case… come out, magic dolls!”

The walls were broken, and a large number of magic dolls rushed in.

“What is this number!?”

“Damn…! We can’t fight them!”

The Elven knights were shaken.

“Hahaha! It’s over! Go wild!”

Dranix laughed maniacally and made the dolls go on a rampage.

“Truly, foolish people.”

Act took out a button-like object from his pocket.

When he pressed it, the magic dolls stopped moving completely.

“What… What is that!?”

“It’s a remote control device for the magic dolls.”

“Why!? Why do you have such a thing!?”

“Before coming here, I had a skilled magic device maker create it for me. It was completed just before I arrived.”

Act had seen the past and even the design plans for the magic dolls.

He handed the plans to Reia and instructed her to make the controller.

…

With the control of the magic dolls taken away, the evidence of the previous king’s murder, and the plan to use the dolls, everything was ruined.

“All of it… was in your hands…”

Dranix whispered, stunned.

“Why didn’t you stop us when you knew about the flaws!?”

When he saw the future, the rampage was predictable.

If he had stopped them then, it wouldn’t have escalated.

“You’re right. But thanks to your foolish actions, you’ve lost everything, and I’ve gained everything.”

By saving the world from the rampaging magic dolls, the guild’s reputation improved.

Mido was able to reunite with her mother and friends.

And he obtained the controller and design plans for the magic dolls.

There were zero casualties, minimal city damage, and the Elven Kingdom would cover the compensation.

Act had won everything.

On the other hand, Dranix and his father lost everything.

And they were arrested for the murder of the previous king.

“This…! Scoundrel!”

Dranix tried to attack, but Act, who had anticipated his move, dodged and countered with a punch.

“Yes. A true scoundrel will use any means to get what they want. You’ve learned that in the end.”

【To the Readers】

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