“Checkmate.”

 

Vuel said after moving the game pieces. Like answering my question instead.

 

I looked down at the chessboard.

 

The black army I dealt with did not clash much with the white army. After I finished my calculations, I prepared a move to only aim for checkmate. He aimed at the blind spot of Vuel’s formation.

 

But Vuel played on my strategy and drove me into the reverse.

 

“I think you know why, even if you don’t tell me. Curiously. Did you already guess?”

 

Vuel leaned his back on the back of the chair.

 

His hair turned brown, and his eyes turned normal. But the creepy smile remained.

 

“I considered it my duty to tell you this story. Because we will fight.”

 

“… Is that so?”

 

“Then your business is over.”

 

Vuel smiled and put his palms together.

 

“Enter carefully, student Isaac.”

 

Vuel lightly waved his hand and said hello.

 

There was nothing more to say. We confirmed each other’s intentions.

 

Even if I attack here, Vuel is in a situation where he can neither do this nor that.

 

Even so, preemptive strikes were difficult. If he counterattacks, my life will surely be in danger, and this journey to defeat the evil spirits may come to an end here.

 

However, Vuel misunderstood my strength as the [Destroyer] level without a shadow of a doubt.

 

I don’t even think about the reason why I can’t touch him, ‘because I can’t win’.

 

‘It’s a different aspect from when I confronted Alice.’

 

Back then, there was no confirmation that I was an unnamed hero, and I could have put forward a deterrent called Dorothy.

 

But now my identity is firm, and there are no real deterrents to Vuel.

 

The only deterrents are the unknown power of ‘Ice Isaac’, Vuel’s firm conviction, and fear that his plans may go awry.

 

Vuel does not bother to increase the number of victims unless the opponent is a hindrance.

 

‘We have to continue this confrontation.’

 

I had to maintain Vuel’s illusion that I was a strong man with unknown power.

 

Otherwise, my plans will go awry.

 

“… … .”

 

I got up and headed towards the door.

 

before turning the handle and leaving. I stopped moving and opened my mouth.

 

“Have no regrets.”

 

I left the place with those words.

 

Although they couldn’t read each other’s minds, they seemed to understand each other when it was time to fight.

 

… …

 

I instructed Ice and Snow Dragon – Hild to tell Miya, who was waiting for me, to talk next time.

 

Stranger-Cheshire was instructed to keep an eye on Vuel from afar. If something dangerous happens, he said to focus on running away immediately.

 

When dusk is slowly sinking. I called Luce, Kaya, Dorothy, and Alice to the hideout in Josena Forest.

 

Even though they were familiar kids, the sight of the four female students gathering was quite unusual.

 

‘Isn’t this the first time we’ve been together like this?’

 

Each of them is separated from each other. Not everyone wanted to stick around.

 

After Alice deployed a soundproof barrier in the hideout, I told them everything I had talked about with Vuel.

 

He also informed them that Vuel had the power of immortality and was a dangerous being that should not be touched.

 

“This is not dangerous… ?”

 

Dorothy, who was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, asked in a puzzled voice.

 

“Half.”

 

“half?”

 

“Instructor Ron seems to have judged that he couldn’t beat me yet.”

 

I answered and took a sip of tea.

 

“I think he came to see me for preliminary research purposes. I’m sure you’ll figure out my fighting style in advance.”

 

If it’s Jipi, it’s like 100,000 wins.

 

At the academy, I won’t show off my skills worthy of the title of “Bingje”, but it’s possible to analyze my combat method, whether it’s a test or something.

 

Vuel would draw many conclusions from my every move.

 

“The reason you declared war was to provoke me. Conversely, it also means that he has no intention of killing me right away.”

 

“baby.”

 

Swoop. Alice, resting her chin at the table, called me “baby,” and a dark aura came from the other girls.

 

Hey guys, the atmosphere isn’t good… .

 

“why?”

 

“Have you any idea what Instructor Ron is trying to do to get rid of you? Considering the baby’s status and power, I don’t think Instructor Ron doesn’t know how dangerous it is to target the baby.”

 

Ron Lecturer, i.e. the purpose of Buell.

 

can i explain here?

 

‘Because they’re the kids who need help anyway… .’

 

I should explain this to some degree.

 

I finished thinking briefly about how to explain it, recalling the content in ＜Merchen’s Magic Knight＞.

 

“I will start with this story. If you want to ask how you knew, don’t ask. Because my head hurts for nothing. It goes without saying that it is a secret that must be kept strictly.”

 

“If Isaac says so, then of course you should. Whatever the secret, I will take it to the grave.”

 

Aksik Kaya, who was standing against the wall, closed her eyes and answered in a charming way. I nodded.

 

“There is only one person who has a close relationship with the Elyos. That person belonged to the Carnedas family.”

 

“Are you talking about the Ciel Carnedas family, Sir Isaac?”

 

“huh. He was asked to bring the child of light, that is to say, to the heavenly world if he found Ian Fairytale.”

 

Alice responded by saying, “The scale is getting bigger.”

 

“The one I received as a token of that promise was the ‘Thousand-Wai Watch’.”

 

I waved my finger lightly, pouring ice magic. The icy mana, which was simply expressed in the shape of a pocket watch, quickly disappeared as it fluttered in the air.

 

Luce let out a meaningful breathing sound.

 

“That promise and watch have been handed down from generation to generation in the Carnedas family, and reached Ciel and Abel. By the way, Abel is a junior in the Engineering Department, and Ciel’s younger brother.”

 

I lifted my glasses once.

 

“The Tianwei watch chooses its owner on its own. That’s how Abel became the owner of the current Tianwei Clock.”

 

“Tenwei watch… . Does that have anything to do with Instructor Ron’s purpose?”

 

I nodded at Alice’s question.

 

“When the Celestial Watch detects an Elyos in the human world, it turns back the second time. Give humans time to figure out what’s going on, and when the time comes, they’ll unleash an enormous burst of power and disrupt the world’s magical powers. Instructor Ron intends to abuse it.”

 

Among the demons, the only one who could nullify magic was the underground giant.

 

Similarly, there was a deep-sea monster among the demons who had the ability to disrupt magical power.

 

However, the celestial watch boasts efficacy that is different from their authority. Because the scope is all over the world.

 

“It’s scary, that… . I think it would be very dangerous. Why did the Elyos give something like that to a human?”

 

“Dorothy, if you have a brain, I encourage you to think.”

 

“I didn’t ask you, so could you shut up, Alice?”

 

Dorothy had cross veins growing on her forehead, but she tried to smile at Alice, holding back her anger, perhaps because she was in front of me. Alice smiled.

 

“The Elyos made a pact not to interfere with the human world. And the Celestial Watch in the human world detects Elyos who have descended to the human world in violation of the treaty.”

 

The celestial watch must have sensed Vuel or Vuel’s rebel army and turned the second time around.

 

“Isaac really knows everything… .”

 

“Not everything, but anyway.”

 

I shook my head at Kaya’s admiration.

 

I was grateful for the attitude of trusting me unconditionally.

 

“Simply put, the Tianwei watch is an alarm bell. On days when the effect of the celestial clock spreads, even the heavenly world can notice it.”

 

Eventually, Viel’s treachery is exposed.

 

At that time, you will be able to escape the risk of the bad ending “God’s Judgment”.

 

“In order to make humans respond to the Elyos before the forces of the heavenly world are dispatched, the Tianwei Clock disrupts all magical power. Then, at least from a human point of view, it will be worth fighting for.”

 

“Are you saying the Elyos are that strong?”

 

“Kaya. You know how powerful Ian’s divine power is, right?”

 

“Yes, because I have seen it. then… .”

 

I said to Kaya with a nervous face.

 

“Battle veterans with the light attribute are Elyos soldiers. Not only that, but if the Elyos are armed, the elemental resistance is maximized.”

 

“It would be a lot of trouble if we had to fight… .”

 

I nodded.

 

“So, baby, what does Instructor Ron get from disturbing the magical powers of the world?”

 

Before the effect of the Tianwei Clock is activated, Vuel and his men will defend a certain place.

 

It is.

 

“’Black Stone’. A place called the heart of the world. That is his purpose.”

 

Alice and Luce narrowed their eyes, while Dorothy and Kaya opened their eyes wide.

 

black stone.

 

It is a land surrounded by black stones, but it is actually a volcanic place. There is a large lake in the center.

 

If you compare it to your previous life, you can think of it as a place like Olympus Mons on Mars in the solar system. The mountain is so bloated that it even gives the illusion of being a plain.

 

The extent of the Black Stone was so vast that it took time to establish that it was a mountain.

 

It was confirmed that an unknown natural mana was buried deep there.

 

In the magical world, there are even rumors that the Black Stone may hold the mystery of this world.

 

“There, in a very deep place, unimaginable natural mana, concentrated for many years, circulates inside this world.”

 

The purpose of Vuel is the large amount of magical energy buried there.

 

“If the magical power of the world is disrupted, that place is no exception. Instructor Ron will stimulate and erupt a large amount of mana that has become unstable, and will use that natural mana.”

 

Using the natural mana as his own, he made the Spear of Longinus to bring down the Celestial God.

 

I will destroy the heavenly gods with the divine killing power of the evil gods.

 

In ＜Merchen’s Magic Knight＞, it is roughly explained that Vuel planned to injure the heavenly spirit and bring it out to fight the evil spirit.

 

However, now that he learned that the power of killing God belonged to an evil god, he was able to see clearly the inner meaning of Viel’s purpose.

 

“If that happens, a great disaster will come.”

 

For an instant, silence fell in the hideout.

 

“Anyway, what I want to say to you guys is, go about your business as usual, but watch out for Instructor Ron while he’s at the academy. You guys are the ones with whom I have a particularly close relationship, so I don’t know how Instructor Ron will treat you. and… , I will stop the Ron instructor.”

 

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There were two reasons for revealing information only to these children.

 

First, because they are my most trusted colleagues. Second, to avoid stepping on the tail as much as possible.

 

“I don’t understand.”

 

At that time, Luce, who had been silent for a while, quietly brought out a word.

 

Everyone’s eyes turned to Luce.

 

Luce came up to me with quick steps and poked her head at me. Calm aquamarine eyes stared straight at me.

 

“Why are you taking such a risk? Regardless of whether it’s the Imperial Knights or Magic Troops, the Imperial Family is full of fighting power. But why should you be in danger?”

 

“uh?”

 

“Why did the Elyos come to target you, and why are you trying to stop them like you are obliged? Is it because of a sense of justice?”

 

A calm voice loaded with weight. It was like being scolded. The meaning contained in Luce’s lifeless eyes was firm and clear.

 

It was an understandable reaction. Luce once said that if something bad happened to me, he would feel like the world was collapsing.

 

“Isaac.”

 

Luce put a hand on my shoulder.

 

“Even if everyone in the world dies, it won’t be just you. So please be gentle… .”

 

“Honey, why don’t you stop scoring points?”

 

“what?”

 

Alice quickly approached and touched Luce. Luce glared at Alice viciously.

 

Alice smiled kindly and looked at me.

 

“Baby, I think we’re done talking. Wouldn’t it be better to disperse quickly?”

 

“… huh.”

 

Thank you.

 

I got up from my seat.

 

“That’s all for business. Everyone, I’m sorry, but I’ll ask you for a while. And thank you for your concern. Let’s talk later.”

 

After patting Luce on the shoulder, he passed her.

 

When I glanced sideways behind me, I saw the back of Luce, who was standing still. I heard her deep sigh. He seemed to be getting his emotions under control.

 

I opened the door and left the hideout.