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Chapter 107
The laser blaster shattered into pieces and vanished into thin air. The High Priest watched the scene with a vacant expression.
“…What is this?”
The moment the Saint held it, the weapon disappeared!
It could have been the decisive weapon containing the secret of Elegia Semperion. It was the key to understanding how the beasts were defeated.
It was something that needed reporting to the royal family, questioning Elegia Semperion, and investigating why it violated the laws of the world… an extremely important item!
Just like the High Priest, whose face constantly reflected panic, Frilien’s expression was also painted with confusion.
“W-Why… why is this…!”
Frilien also knew how crucial this item was. It was the property of the Semperion Duke family, a relic of the late Duchess. It might even have been something that the Semperion daughter cherished deeply.
“W-What should we do… Prinesse…! Ah, my God…!”
Her face was colored with despair and guilt. Frilien bowed her head deeply, trembling as she spoke.
“I’m really… sorry… It’s my fault. It must have been precious…”
“…Hah.”
Watching the entire sequence unfold, the Duke’s face hardened seriously. It seemed he could no longer hide his expression.
Frilien repeatedly apologized, bowing her head, and the High Priest looked on, stunned. Amid the chaos, the Duke finally spoke.
“…What do you intend to do?”
“Excuse me?”
The High Priest replied a beat too late, but the Duke responded coldly.
“Didn’t Your Excellency say it yourself? That it was my wife’s property? What do you intend to do to compensate the temple for destroying such a precious relic?”
As he spoke, his voice trembled slightly. Watching the Duke’s face gradually contort with anger and sorrow, Frilien turned pale.
“Right, so this is the door that leads to the Seiros Saga?”
Some of the glyphs were damaged, but it was recognizable. However, Elegia had no intention of opening it. Unlike the Seiros Saga she knew, this world’s “Seiros Saga” was filled with beasts. If she opened it, the beasts might flood out.
‘Better to look elsewhere.’
Elegia strode forward and touched the wall on the opposite side. However…
Warning. Damaged teleportation point detected.
Presumed destroyed or empty world.
‘This side is just an empty shell.’
The last place she headed for was the largest glyph in front. Even at a glance, it didn’t seem like an ordinary spell. Especially since the administrator message had just appeared.
Administrator: ……
“Do you have something to say?”
Administrator: Ah, no. Nothing.
This time too, the administrator was careful with words. Elegia didn’t ask further and moved straight toward the wall. As soon as she placed her hand on the glyph, a new notification popped up.
A passage to a higher dimension has been discovered!
Do you want to attempt connection to Earth?
“…!”
Elegia froze, forgetting to breathe as she stared at the message. She hadn’t expected this long-awaited message to appear here. But…
Warning. Usage counts are cumulative.
Retrying will require a greater cost – gather 1.1 billion cash to attempt.
“Huh?”
Elegia let out a bitter laugh. So even to teleport, there was always a price to pay. She shook her head and muttered:
“Well, at least I know what this place is for. That’s enough.”
She had retrieved the administrator and now knew the function of this place: a location with passages to other worlds. Furthermore, regarding the passage to Earth…
‘It said retry.’
Someone had tried to reach “Earth” at least once. Who could it have been?
‘I don’t know who it was, but I envy them. Truly.’
Elegia sighed and closed the door she had opened. The door was so heavy that even her strength would struggle to open it. She left quietly, ensuring it was restored to its original sealed state so no one would notice if someone returned.
Elegia immediately returned to the Mage Tower. She couldn’t stay away too long under the pretext of taking a break. She had deliberately passed through secluded gardens in the temple to avoid encounters, so she managed to return safely.
‘Second time’s much easier.’
She could confidently navigate the temple now.
Moreover…
‘By now, the laser blaster should’ve worn off. I wonder what the High Priest is doing.’
The “Cutie Laser Blaster” was a PPL item, usable only temporarily as an event item. That’s why the remaining time had been tracked during the advertisement.
Usage time remaining: 3:25:56!
She had handed it over to the High Priest in front of everyone. Even if the item stopped functioning, the temple would assume it naturally expired during investigation. The beast-slaying incident would thus be concluded, and the quest would be cleared.
‘For now… I should rest in the tower.’
Though she had successfully prevented a reinspection, the quest required hiding Pin’s identity for a day. She had to wait until midnight. Thanks to Pin’s decision to “turn away visitors,” it was convenient to stay in her room.
‘Hmm.’
She had only been gone briefly, so surely no one came looking. Elegia pondered how to return to her quarters. Perhaps using multiple teleports while invisible would be safest.
At that moment, an unexpected voice was heard nearby:
“Why on earth won’t they accept my visit…?”
“The Lady Semperion wishes to rest all day today.”
“Even so, it’s my visit! Go tell Eli I’ve arrived. Then she’ll respond, surely.”
‘Who is that?’
Elegia froze. The audacity in the voice—“how dare you reject my visit?”—made her pause. She noticed a lavish carriage at the tower entrance.
‘…The Royal Family?’
Closer inspection revealed it was Crown Prince Leonard!
Elegia quietly dispelled her invisibility and approached slowly.
“Just go tell Eli.”
“W-Well…”
“Excuse me.”
Elegia stepped between them.
“I just heard. What’s the matter?”
“…!”
Leonard looked surprised to see Elegia, then quickly resumed his confident smile.
“Eli, good to see you again. How’s life in the Mage Tower?”
She didn’t know his intentions, but she had to answer politely.
“The Mage Tower is amazing.”
“…In what way?”
Why so specific? Nonetheless, Elegia explained seriously, since other mages were watching discreetly.
“It has many books, so I can research anything I’m curious about, there are many fascinating items and functions, the food is delicious…”
Recalling it made her genuinely satisfied. Even the mages guarding the entrance subtly smiled, proud of the tower. The Crown Prince smiled gently.
“I was hoping you’d visit the royal family too. A shame. Next time, I’ll remind you of the royal library and our palace chefs—they’re improving too. You can look forward to it.”
‘Why mention that?’
Perhaps he was slightly jealous that she preferred the tower? He asked about its advantages and mentioned the royal library unnecessarily.
‘Anyway, why are you here?’
The Crown Prince didn’t reveal his purpose yet, probably wary of onlookers. Eventually, they reached a soundproof reception room in the tower and could speak freely.
“I’m glad you’ve adapted well to the Mage Tower.”
“Yes, fortunately.”
“You must have been shocked initially when the relic was taken. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more back then.”
“No, you cared enough. I sincerely thank you.”
It was genuine. She hadn’t expected this. Thanks to the Crown Prince, the Emperor also seemed positively disposed to her visiting the royal family.
Elegia nodded and observed his expression. Though the conversation continued, it didn’t feel like the main point yet. Perhaps he was stalling with pleasantries.
‘Should I bring up the main point?’
As she pondered, the hesitant Crown Prince finally spoke:
“Eli, regarding the letters you’ve been sending…”
“…!”
It was welcome news. Normally, she might have been indifferent, but today was different.
“Yes, Your Highness. About the letters!”
Elegia eagerly interjected:
“If you still have the letters I sent, could you return them to me?”
“What did you say?”
The Crown Prince froze.
