STGB Chapter 361

Episode 361 Interrogation (3)

In a way, it’s like a cliché in a mystery novel.

All circumstantial evidence points to the culprit, but the most important physical evidence is missing.

That’s exactly what my position is now.

‘What a gift this is!’

I wonder if it was before the preconceived notion of being an evil spirit.

In this situation, I need a lot of physical evidence to prove my innocence.

Well, in its current state, it would only make it look more suspicious.

Just like this.

“Follow me. I am a woman.”

This is the request Raven made to me after an abnormal phenomenon occurred in the misaligned trust.

The goal is clear.

I don’t know the principle why the misplaced trust stops, but I’m going to try to figure it out by changing the conditions.

So the best I can do right now is only one.

“I…! The voice…! It seems like it’s a lie and the words don’t come out—”

“Don’t play around!!”

Uh… I wasn’t kidding, I was really trying.

Is it difficult to go through like this?

“Okay, then say anything.”

“…I’m not really a demon. Believe me, Raven.”

When I repeated the same words again, the hour hand stopped again.

But the difference is that Raven opened his mouth quickly without missing the moment.

“I’m a man. What is it… Really?”

That’s right, when it goes down, everyone else other than me won’t be affected.

I found out another

damn it

Tick tock.

On the other hand, even if the operation has stopped, if the needle of the disk moves, it will operate normally again.

“I’m a man…… Um, can’t I do it again?”

“…….”

“Mr. Yandel did something?”

No, why are you doubting me as if it were natural?

Well, it’s true that I’m the cause, but…….

I have to thoroughly deny this.

“Oh, it’s unfair! You brought defective products and left them, why are you arguing with me!”

“A defective product? Is it normal for Mr. Yandel to change like this when he opens his mouth?”

That’s definitely the questionable part.

Had I been Raven, I would have stood by that position.

But can’t you admit that?

I raised my voice.

“I didn’t do anything!! It’s true! Trust me!!”

Inability to discern lies through misplaced trust means that the louder one has a better chance of winning the conversation in the end— ”

…it’s noisy, so please shut up.”

Why are you wearing a straight face……

Scary.

“…….”

Within a moment, I shut my mouth tightly, and Raven also stopped talking for a while and was locked in thought.

And…

“…Tell me.”

“huh?”

“You know what I was going to say earlier. Try it first.”

“Ah…”

In a way, it’s like the beginning of the era without magic or science.

In the process of trusting people, only a conversation was enough.

What a world full of affection after.

“What do you mean you’re back? Then what the hell were you doing?”

“I’ll tell you everything.”

Afterwards, I explained in chronological order what happened after the two of us were left on Farune Island.

In the end, the two of them defeated ‘Storm Gush’.

That’s where the essence came from.

“Then pulling the lighthouse keeper earlier…”

“Yes, it was used in conjunction with Bayon’s [Transcendence].”

“For now, this must be true. Keep going.”

Before talking about the next incident, he also told about the treasure ‘Record Fragment Stone’ owned by the lord of Noark, and Raven was surprisingly easily convinced.

“I’ve heard of it. I didn’t know that it was the treasure that the man from Drowus ran away with. Anyway, there is a legend that says it can change the history of the past, right?”

“It wasn’t a legend, it was a fact. Well, it was impossible to change history.”

“……?”

“You’ll know when you hear it.”

The fragment stone of the record was activated.

So waking up in the world of the past 20 years ago.

“…I think it’s nonsense, but if you say that it really happened, it’s easy to explain. Why are there only equipment left on the island?”

As the conversation progressed, he seemed to start to have doubts, but he did not interfere, as if he was going to judge after hearing all the statements.

And…

“Nivelles… Enche?”

Soon after, Raven tilted her head when she said that she had borrowed the identity of ‘Nivellez Enche’, which she had obtained by killing the looters she met on the island.

‘Oh, can I remember everything up to that time?’

I heard that kind of expectation at the moment, but the reality is the law.

“…Somehow the name sounds familiar.”

Well, it was because he was five years old at the time.

How can I remember your name

‘Okay then, next time…’ It’s

Dwalki’s turn to appear.

Afterwards, I tried to change his fate, but I told him the story of realizing that no matter what I did, history would flow in its original direction.

“The things I’ve done have already happened in the original timeline.”

“The study of time has been around since ancient times. It’s a single-dimensional timeline theory.”

“……?”

“No, don’t worry, please continue.”

“I will.”

Afterwards, he went down to Noark, spent six months there, and had time to explain in detail the efforts he had made to save Amelia’s sister.

Oh, of course, I left out all the stories related to evil spirits.

And…

“It was Noark when I came back. It was a month ago in terms of time. During that time, I met Amelia and Erwen, and Erwen believed me.”

“And the reason why I didn’t reveal my identity right away was because the announcement made by the royal family was questionable… right?”

“Yeah. I don’t know if you’ll believe this.”

All that needs to be said is now over.

If so, what kind of judgment will Raven make?

Let’s watch with half expectation and half worry, Raven cut it off.

“It’s such a ridiculous story that kids would love.”

It was a somewhat expected reaction.

Isn’t it a wizard, not an ordinary person? The more knowledge I have, the more my story must have sounded ridiculous.

But…

“Do you have any proof that this statement is true?”

I knew it would happen and prepared for it.

Why haven’t I told you about how I met you yet?

Originally, this kind of thing works better in a more dramatic situation.

“If there is evidence… of course there is.”

“……?”

“You said you were familiar with the name Nivelz Entze, right?”

“So what?”

“It’s bound to get used to it anyway. You and I have already met once 20 years ago.”

“……?”

Looking at the confused Raven, I told the details of what had happened.

Our first meeting at the library.

Saving someone who was about to get hit by electric shock. After that, we even met at the same time every day and talked about this and that.

“That person… was Mr. Yandel…?”

Before long, Raven’s eyes filled with astonishment.

“I guess now you remember who Nibelz Enze was.”

It was fortunate.

Even if I forgot the name, it’s not because I can’t remember it.

***

Raven was silent for a while.

It just stares at me with eyes full of confusion.

“It’s ridiculous… how could that happen…”

“It’s not like I don’t know how you feel. But it actually happened. Don’t you also remember the conversations you had with me?”

“It’s blurry. Just to the extent that there was such a person… I’ve been really busy since I entered the Mage Tower. Before long, ‘that job’ also happened…” ”

…That job?”

At my question, Raven hesitated and then shot at me with a cold voice.

“Mr. Yandel doesn’t need to know that.”

Hehe, even though I was so cute when I was little.

How did you grow up like this

Oh, did you do more than that?

Now that they’re even using honorifics…

“Anyway, so now you’re thinking of trusting me?”

Raven didn’t respond to my question and kept his mouth shut.

And…

Tick tock tock.

As the time of silence increased, the sound of the disc spinning was particularly loud.

Look, there are less than 2 minutes left.

Well, I stopped every time I spoke, but that didn’t mean I didn’t stop talking for a second.

Tick tock.

It was a time when time passed so meaninglessly.

“It doesn’t matter what I want to believe.”

“……?”

“Amelia Laneways, you answer me. Are all these stories just true?”

After listening to the story without hesitation, Raven shifted his gaze to Amelia, perhaps thinking of verification through others only then.

And…

Tick tock tock.

There was no problem with Amelia’s answer even though the misplaced trust was operating normally.

“All of Yandel’s stories are true.”

Yes, I left out a few truths, but the experience itself is a fact.

“Me and Yandel going to the past 20 years ago and what we went through there were all real events.”

It was a decisive blow.

Even if it’s a story that’s hard to believe, there’s no way not to believe it at this point.

‘Okay, I think I’ve been persuaded enough……’

It was a time when I was a little careless thinking about that.

“But…”

Raven squeezed out her voice.

“That… can’t prove that Mr. Yandel isn’t an evil spirit…” ”

…huh?”

I didn’t understand it at all.

Why? Isn’t that enough of a convincing story?

Why are you still digging so persistently?

‘no way… Is there any other reason to suspect me of being an evil spirit other than the royal family announcement…?’

It was the moment when I suddenly remembered the number of such cases and my mouth dried up.

“Amelia Lane Wales.”

“…….”

“I have one last question.”

“…Tell me.”

Soon after, Amelia nodded and Raven spoke with a slight pause.

He seemed to hesitate for a moment, but in a clear voice.

“If you’re in any doubt or don’t know for sure, just say you don’t know.”

“…….”

“Is Bjorn Yandel an evil spirit?”

Nimiral.

***

Amelia did not answer Raven’s question.

No, you’re right that I didn’t.

how would you do that

I can’t even lie in front of that fucking number item.

All that is possible is silence.

“…….”

A heavy silence descends.

and in it

Tick tock tock.

The needles on the disc move and make sounds.

However, the period itself was not long.

Tick.

Soon after completing a full circle, the needle stopped moving and the light that bloomed from the disk also faded.

The time to maintain misplaced trust has come to an end.

But…….

“…….”

The suffocating air still continues.

Yes, because sometimes it is like that.

Sometimes a moment of silence gives a clearer answer than ten thousand words of voice.

“…At this point, no matter what you say, it’s meaningless.”

Amelia muttered that belatedly, but Raven’s mouth showed no signs of opening. Nor did they rekindle misplaced trust and ask the same questions over and over again.

I didn’t bother to ask, but it probably wasn’t because there weren’t many times.

“Raven…….”

“It’s okay, so please don’t say anything. At least…for now…….” ”

…….”

Within that time, Raven held me in front of the cage for a long time. saw.

It was as if he was quietly organizing his thoughts by himself.

But, is it still not well organized?

“…I am the vice-captain of the 3rd Magic Corps, and I feel both pride and responsibility in that role. I have no intention of abandoning my duties according to my position.”

Suddenly, Raven started muttering to herself.

“So I have to report this. Beyond treason against the state, it’s betraying and deceiving those who believe in me and follow me…

” It was easy to find out.

Neither me nor Amelia nor Erwen.

“I am…”

himself.

“I can’t do that. No, I can’t……”

Raven muttered as if trying to organize his twisted thoughts, then clenched his fists.

Then I turned around and headed towards the stairs.

trudge trudge.

A rear view that looks even dangerous at first glance.

“If Yandel is sent as it is now, there will be a big problem.”

Amelia had been advising me, but I couldn’t hear it.

Of course, you know with your head.

If we leave like this, next time we will come with troops.

But…

hard.

What words can you catch?

A colleague who wanted to believe in me eventually realized the truth and turned around.

pounding.

the heart tightens

I feel that way at the same time.

If I wasn’t an evil spirit, if I had just been born in the body of Bjorn Yandel, met them, and became a colleague…

then what would have happened?

‘…… is damn. If that was the case, I wouldn’t have become a colleague.’

I struggled to shake off the meaningless imagination.

The same goes for the guilt towards Raven.

That’s not what you should be thinking about right now.

‘Is there no choice but to go with Plan B in the end?’

Now that the situation has reached its worst, I have to focus on what I am wearing and how to get out alive.

It’s not just my life that’s at stake.

Amelia and Erwen also have to take responsibility.

Therefore…….

When the troops arrive and the iron gate opens, block the road with [Giant] to pass the time. And instead of going out onto the deck, break the bottom and escape down into the lake.

At this time, breathing was solved using the water spirit…….

‘Then after that……’

I was organizing Plan B one last time.

Took.

Raven stopped walking towards the stairs, and then Raven slowly turned his back.

And…

“A while ago… why did you save me…?”

He looked directly at me and asked.

It’s like I just don’t understand this one thing.

“…If I hadn’t used [Gigantification], I wouldn’t have been exposed to my true identity. Why… Even so, he saved me. Such… while suffering from wounds.”

‘Yeah, that’s what I was curious about.’

I don’t understand why you’re asking so much, but from my point of view, it only made me feel bitter.

It’s a question Raven in the past wouldn’t have bothered to ask.

However, asking this again…

‘It must be because I am an evil spirit.’

because it’s a demon

All of their sincerity is questioned and the time they spent together is denied.

‘Lee Baek-ho must have felt this way too.’

Emotions that he once felt engulfed his whole body so deeply that they were pierced to his bones.

The wall of the heart that was firmly closed as if it was like that.

I have a suspicion that whatever I say will be meaningless.

But…