Chapter 360

"And are the questions so strange that it's because of that? It didn't feel like it should be a heavy atmosphere. It still feels like a student and teacher rather than the Demon King and the Black Order's conspirator. But we can't just talk about this forever. "Before sharing information about Kantus Magna, there are a few things I want to know." "Speak. If it's a question I can answer, I'll answer it." "Teacher, you're not a wizard, are you?" Ephenhouser. He is not a wizard. So the Black Order that appeared right after I killed Aaron Mede, who was the first one I met, would not be Ephenhouser's teacher. The one I met at the cross-dressing contest could be Ephenhouser's teacher or not. The wizard is Mustering, the B-class homeroom teacher. It's not like Mustering is affiliated with Kantus Magna just because the A-class teacher is a member of the Black Order, right? There's no reason why it has to be a wizard. Ephenhouser just answered that way. I don't know what the Black Order's membership requirements are. But last time, Aaron Mede was just a small fry among small fries. If there is a rank in the Black Order, I don't know how much Ephenhouser's teacher would be, but if he revealed his face and contacted me, he wouldn't be just a small fry. "What is the relationship between Kantus Magna and the Black Order?" "Kantus Magna wants the gold of the Order. So they persistently try to find us." "Is there actually a fight going on?" "Yes, the history of the conflict between the Order and Kantus Magna is very deep." The fight between Kantus Magna, who had been coveting the gold for a long time, and the Black Order was long and long. That means that Kantus Magna is in a position to attack the Black Order. The Black Order is known for using evil and dangerous magic, and Kantus Magna is known as a positive image of gold hunters who attack such wizards. Of course, it is true that the Black Order actually possesses dangerous magic and that Kantus Magna attacks them, so it is not wrong for the public to spread false information. However, it is only because it has not been known that what Kantus Magna is doing is no different from robbing the Black Order. Therefore, the Black Order can only hope to find and destroy all of Kantus Magna's headquarters, which drool over their gold. "So, what is the information about Kantus Magna?" "The reason they collect gold." Ephenhouser stopped walking and looked at me quietly. "Their goal is to complete an artifact called Akasha." "...." Since Antirianus knew about it, the Black Order might have already known about this information. He looked at me quietly and said briefly. "....Akasha. It's the first time I've heard of it." Ephenhouser nodded quietly. The Black Order clearly knew nothing about this information. Then another question arises. Even the Black Order, who have been in conflict with Kantus Magna for a very long time, did not know Kantus Magna's true intentions. Antirianus said that he only briefly entered Kantus Magna. If Antirianus could know about the existence of Akasha in a short period of time, it doesn't make sense that the Black Order didn't know about it until now. Ephenhouser asks where Antirianus got the information from, and it's possible that Antirianus may have been lying. However, Kantus Magna's goal is to complete an artifact called Akasha, which is an artifact that can contain magic. The Black Order also doesn't know much about Akasha, which means that Kantus Magna has kept the secret for a very long time. Ephenhouser will try to find out if the Black Order has any information about Akasha. And the Black Order would want to annihilate those disgusting guys who have been attacking them for so long.

But that hasn't happened yet.

"You've heard rumors that the Black Order is conducting evil black magic or experiments."

"Yes."

No way.

"That's a false rumor spread by the Order to lure Kantus Magna to a certain area or location."

All the strange rumors about the Black Order were actually rumors made up by the Black Order itself.

It was no different from falsely accusing oneself of killing enemies.

The Black Order was so indifferent to tarnishing its image in order to eliminate its enemies.

Did the Black Order actually use things like the gold liquor they created to spread false rumors and lure Kantus Magna, or did they actually commit civilian massacres?

"Well, in order to catch them, there must actually be magic that they don't know is happening or exists in that place. They're not just asking any bait. Of course, the result can be a success or a failure, but they never reached the core of those guys."

Ephenhouser looks quietly at the trees.

"Of course, I won't say that the Order has caused no loss of life. Some gold liquor inevitably involves sacrifice... But you have no reason to excuse such things."

Did Ephenhouser think it was strange to complain about loss of life caused by a demon who had infiltrated the human world?

No.

Anyway, we don't know the real purpose of the Black Order.

But because of the ongoing battle with Kantus Magna, it was clear that the annihilation of Kantus Magna had become one of the Black Order's very important goals, regardless of the Black Order's true purpose.

This was no different from Antirianus.

Lure Kantus Magna with gold liquor.

There was also cooperation with the Black Order, which had been fighting Kantus Magna for a long time.

"They don't fall for every bait. And if their goal is to complete some artifact, if they hang too big a bait, they might end up completing the artifact."

We also have to consider what would happen if we couldn't deal with Kantus Magna's attack.

For now, it seems urgent to find out what Akasha is.

A cooperation system with the Vampire Council.

In addition, a cooperation system was established with the Black Order.

It was a bit shocking that Ephenhouser was the representative of the Order.

All situations began to roll as I intended, each with its own anxiety. My identity is not strange even if it is revealed now. I had to expose myself to join hands with many groups. Teacher Epinhouser watches me quietly. "Reinhardt." Not Bali, but Reinhardt. Of course, he might call me that because he doesn't know that the name of the demon king's son is Bali, like his ancestors. Epinhouser looks at me quietly and says, "Don't make foolish choices." I felt many emotions that I couldn't tell from his expression with that one word. What is a foolish choice? It seems like I'm already doing it. He still seemed to think of me as his student. Epinhouser and the Black Order's connection is the key. I don't know how he contacts the Order or what he actually does. Epinhouser is a patriot. It is uncertain whether that attribute is related to the Black Order. However, the Black Order cannot be a pro-empire organization. The description that I wrote about Epinhouser being a patriot is true. However, why would they keep me alive if they were a pro-empire organization? Is it because they think my existence will somehow help the empire? For now, they seem very cautious about touching me. Epinhouser's advice not to make foolish actions can be interpreted as the fact that the Order's actions or attitudes towards me will change depending on my actions. Epinhouser will report to the Order's headquarters or something similar about Akasha, and if he can find clues about it, he will find them. If not, the Black Order will lure Kantus Magna with the gold liquor they have or I have. I can prepare a huge amount of gold liquor that they will be amazed at. Then, a situation close to a full-scale war will occur. Either the Black Order and my forces will be destroyed, or Kantus Magna will be destroyed. One of the two situations will occur, and Akasha's whereabouts will be decided then. Time passes. In anxiety and restlessness. "You've been acting strange lately?" Liana de Grants, who was staying in the dormitory for a few days and then going to the Duke's house for a few days during the vacation, spoke to me. "What's wrong?" "You always feel a little strange, but lately, it's like... Hmm..." Liana mutters with her arms crossed, looking at me. "It's like watered-down liquor or liquor-infused water." "It's not a particularly strange metaphor, considering Liana is someone who would definitely be drinking alone at home. Maybe she's just tired," he thought. "Really? It's summer vacation, why are you so busy? Take a break," she said. "I'll manage," he replied. "Whatever." Liana said and went somewhere. It wasn't because of training, of course, but she wasn't doing nothing either. The anxiety that this life would end someday made him act strangely lately. "Did you ask me something?" he asked. "No, nothing," she replied. During training, he would stare at Ellen's face without doing anything. "What, what do you suddenly... have something to say?" "Huh? No?" "Reinhardt, let's go on a date!" "Sure." "What... where are we going?" "Uh, um. Yeah? Oh, I'll think about it from now on!" He acted like a crazy person.