Chapter 567

The problem is with my mindset, returning to Edina is actually easy. It was possible to enter the temple in the form of a beast. When passing through the gate, the atmosphere was like I was already known as Ellen's cat among the guards, as if I had received an intangible temple pass. After leaving the temple and using the teleport scroll made by Herriot, I could immediately return to Edina. Although the scroll was precious, I cannot call Herriot here since I didn't even know I was being dragged to the temple. After leaving the responsibility to Charlotte, no one was surprised when I suddenly disappeared and returned. Of course, the first person I found was Herriot. Even though everyone was resting, Herriot was looking at something in the laboratory instead of the bedroom. If no one tells her, she doesn't know how to rest either. When I explained the situation to Herriot, she was surprised and asked if I was trapped in a cage. She also mentioned that I already looked like a pet. I told her that it still felt awkward even now. I found out what happened during my time in Herriot's laboratory. I thought it was just a matter of resurrecting with dark magic, but alchemist Christina was involved in the research project. It seems to be related to alchemy. Alchemy is a field that has a lot of gold juice, almost equivalent to dark magic. In fact, there are more alchemists than dark wizards who are crazy. Aaron Mede, who was actually a lower member of the Black Order, was an alchemist rather than a dark wizard. Alchemy and dark magic are not incompatible magic systems. If they are related, they are related. If you do research outside of society's ethics, it's a concept of breaking all taboos. Therefore, there are alchemy based on dark magic and dark magic based on alchemy. This incident is also related to that. "So, what do you think the Empire is doing?" At my casual question, Herriot's eyes widened. "How would I know?" "...Well, yeah." I had a certain trust in her that made it seem like she knew all the answers when it came to the subject of magic... But then again, it was ridiculous to think that Herriot had been a vending machine for answers all this time. "There aren't enough clues. Even if alchemy and dark magic are related, the subject is too broad." What kind of magic are they using to do something bad? It was almost that level of question. "Resurrecting the dead and alchemy..." Herriot thought about it, but it seemed like she couldn't come up with any sharp thoughts. "If they were separate, I wouldn't know, but if they were together, undead-related gold juice would be used for dark magic. And if it's alchemy, they would make strengthening potions like Moonshine." Herriot also struggled to see the connection. "I'll think about it in my own way. Maybe the Gaju-nims will catch something." Come to think of it, it was a fact that I had done something ridiculous by asking for an answer on a vague night like this. "Are you going back to Hwangdo now? You're not Linehart, you're Ellen's cat. Aren't you worried about Ellen losing her cat?" Herriot said with a smirk, covering her mouth. "...Are you doing this on purpose?" "Of course." Herriot laughed as if she found it amusing that I had become a pet. "Or, I'll send you early tomorrow, so can't you stay with me today?" "What? Why!" Stop it! I did something wrong! "Quickly. Huh? I'll hug you." Herriot spread her arms as if to hug me. You! Do you think I, a cat, am a completely different creature from you? Why are you causing a double accident instead of me? "...Ah, please..." "Why, don't you like it? Do you hate it?" "No... It's not that... You know it's not..." "Then hurry! Hurry!" At some point, there was something like that. Our stubbornness listens to almost everything. Originally, our human relationship was not like this, but at some point, it completely reversed and we couldn't do anything about it! What went wrong from where? In the end... I received a lot of cuteness. * * * Late at night. Allied forces' base. Kernenstadt Army Headquarters. Louise von Schwarze was reviewing numerous documents with one lamp lit. During battles, Louise von Schwarze was busy with combat and command, and during non-combat situations, she was busy overseeing the overall situation of the army. It was the reality of the entire Allied forces that it was difficult to have proper rest time as the more one rose in rank, the more work they had to do both mentally and physically. Those who were busy with physical work were Ellen Artorius and Saviolin Tanada. The busy ones are probably the Emperor of the Empire, Berthold de Gradia, but Louise von Schwarze is personally a master class and must perform the duties of a commander. Therefore, she may be the busiest person in the entire Allied Forces. Meanwhile, Heinrich von Schwarze continues to watch Louise's busy appearance even after the Serendia occupation. The situation at the Royal Class base has already been reported, and Heinrich has already seen what this war has taken away. However, those who survived must do something. Louise realizes that her son is weak in using his head. She didn't need to worry about it, but Louise heard the news that Heinrich was concerned about that matter. How could friends feel comfortable when death and injury were commonplace on the battlefield? Heinrich seemed a little dazed at Louise's words, then gave a bitter smile. "What can we do...." It was a mixture of self-pity and resignation. There are things that cannot be helped even if we do everything we can. It seemed that he didn't want to think deeply about it because thinking itself was painful, so he turned away as if running away. "Thank you, Lady." Heinrich smiled sadly and looked at the documents. In conclusion, Louise is secretly proud of her son's appearance, but the cold fact is that it is ultimately of no help. Just as she has not rested for a long time, her son has not rested for a long time either. This winter will probably be the last rest. "It's not allowed for everyone, but there are those who are allowed to return to Hwangdo or their hometown during the winter." "....Yes." Assuming that their hometown is safe. During this long break, the Allied Forces have been giving long vacations to those who want to rest and return home. "You'll be going back to the temple for a while." "....What?" As if he had heard a sudden story, Heinrich looked at Louise with a surprised expression. "It means to rest and come back. The big fight is over and you haven't rested for a long time, so you have the right to do so." Heinrich was a little taken aback by the sudden vacation order. "I'm okay, Lady. There might be an emergency...." His son's heart, who wanted to stay here in case of an emergency, was brave, but Louise did not say this to him because she only wanted him to rest. "The king will soon come out for an inspection." "!" He thought he was his father, but he was actually his grandfather, Konstantin von Schwarz. As far as Louise von Schwarz is concerned, she is the commander of the Kernstadt Army, not the king. "I have things to explain to His Majesty. Heinrich, you'll have a lot of trouble and danger." The moment is approaching when the sister who killed the two brothers in the name of disappearance must explain to her father. It is unknown whether the truth about the disappearance will be revealed. But it's not good for Heinrich to be there, whether the truth is revealed or not. "So, it means to avoid harm." A brief escape in the name of a vacation. For the sake of vacation, for the sake of escape. In the end, Louise's order to return to the temple was her consideration. "Lady.... Are you okay?" "...I'll be fine." Although it would be terrible for Louise to kill her younger siblings and remain ignorant, she only spoke briefly about it. But Heinrich understood as much as the fact that he was forcibly attached to Louise's side would be of no help to her in the upcoming inspection. "To repeat, it's not about the inspection. It means to rest. Heinrich has been moving without rest for a long time. Even though he couldn't join the ranks of the superhumans who can enhance their magical powers. But his activity level was higher than others, so it was clear that he had accumulated a lot of fatigue. Louise vaguely thinks about the temple. It would be nice to see the place where her son spent his life with her own eyes. But the wind is just the wind, and she has a lot of things to do. This winter, Heinrich will go back to a faraway place to rest from the fight. However, Louise von Schwartz's place is here. Perhaps, after this war is over, there may be a day when she can set foot in the temple herself."