Ascendance of a Bookworm

"For now it's also important to make the new Zent look like it has a blessing from the gods, right? I think it would be somewhat more mysterious if we gave them a blessing when they entered and recreated the time of their graduation..."

"Do we need to treat you that much?

It's enough to give a gluthris heit of magic equipment, Ferdinand says, but if the newly-to-be Eglantine is not accepted so much, it may make it harder for me to immerse myself in library city planning.

"Is your top priority a library city?"

"Is there anything else?

"... I don't think so, but if you're unwilling to go any deeper into the royal family, I don't mind one of the blessings"

In fact, that's how Ferdinand's forgiveness came out, but I don't even have to explain everything to the Eglantines. I send them out to the auditorium, telling them only to give their blessings upon admission. Once the door was closed, magic poured into the ring.

... Dear Eglantine and Prince Anastasius will be very difficult, but good luck with the Zent business! I'll only back you up!

It is a blessing similar to greeting in mood, just to make you feel more pompous. Now okay, nodding, Ferdinand pressed his temples and engraved wrinkles firmly between his brows.

"... sucks"

"What is it?

"Are you unconscious? The power of the goddess surrounding you is growing."

"To?"

I will look at my hands, but I have no idea. Even if I don't know for myself, Ferdinand has a very troubled face. Probably a pretty bad situation.

"Dear Ferdinand, what can I do?

"There's nothing I can do. The ritual began already with those two entering. We just have to keep going."

"... will it be okay to proceed? Demon Stone, I started glowing..."

I didn't feel the increased power of the goddess, but if I saw that the demonic stone on the arm ornament was starting to shine a little light, I could understand that it was a big deal even though I didn't like it.

"I expected unexpected things to happen along the way, but I didn't expect unexpected things to happen before entering the auditorium...... As always, you will betray my expectations."

Ferdinand starts checking his own magic equipment and so on as he pounds his tongue. I could see all sorts of things hidden in different places.

"It's more like going to the battlefield than going to the ritual."

"I don't know if I can handle the unexpected things you do."

"I have used healing pills in divine places, but I have never needed magic equipment for attacks."

When I pointed my lips, Ferdinand snorted with hun.

"Just in case. More than that, make it a little like the incarnation of a goddess. It's time to be called."

The auditorium door opened as Ferdinand lined up hard about the importance of giving the incarnation of the goddess. From over there, I hear Haltmoot.

"This is the entrance of Mr. Rosemaine, who is the incarnation of Mestionora"

... the incarnation of a goddess. I hope that looks like it.

It seems Ferdinand thought about it a lot, so I'm nervous though I think it would look like it if I didn't make such a big mistake. And I lay my hand upon the hand of Ferdinand, which was offered.

... Ooh, it's so glowing.

Seems like the goddess had more power while I was listening to your novel. Soon a number of demonic stones and amulets covering their arms boast a tremendous presence. It's a little irritating to the eye, so keep your gaze off with the feeling of raising your jaw a little so you don't get demon stones in your sight. I felt like I was being blamed for "giving extra blessings" to Ferdinand's social smile, leaving my gaze a little off Ferdinand's side as well.

... Well, I gave you my blessing, but it's not my fault you're in this condition. The goddess is bad.

According to Ferdinand, the power of the goddess was diminished by the supply to the foundation, so mass consumption of magic in the service dance would also accommodate this shiny state.

... Just a little more patience. Come on, me.

I hear Haltmoot and Eglantine talking, and I go up on stage with Ferdinand. Only then could I see the magic formation floating at my feet and see that the draining state of the Goddess's power was pretty bad.

... ohhhhh! What is this?

Ferdinand makes a nasty face with a tongue of temples. It's a level of drooling that surprises me myself.

... but there is no longer a need to explain, Master Ferdinand, that "when we begin the service dance, there are magic formations that come to life on stage..."

With that in mind, listen to Ferdinand's explanation of his divinity and magic formations. Initially, I was supposed to talk about divinity, but Ferdinand was supposed to explain that I was forbidden to open my mouth because "mystery fades". I think I made the right choice, but it's a little bad.

After the explanation is finished, it's a service dance. Pin, I can hear you tuning in with Bon. I knelt on the stage.

In fact, Ferdinand is also supposed to dedicate his music and songs. They're going to use the amulet of Fairbergen, the god of cover-ups, to go up the altar with them, so they're going to serve music to the gods. You've done something scattered and disrespectful before, and it's weird and serious or disciplined. When I pointed that out, he said, "Whatever Airvalmeen are losing their power as gods, they can't disdain the other gods who have your protection".

... Ah, sound match, are we done?

I can't hear the instrument anymore, so I guess I'm ready. I breathed slowly once.

"I am the one who created and paid the world and prayed and thanked the gods."

That Eglantine will perform the same service dance later. We need to be in the mood to look as good as possible so that everyone in the audience doesn't think, "Not for the incarnation of a goddess..."

...... I need to pour out my gun magic so I can't lose just the height of the pillar of light!

I don't think I can win with dance skills, so I want to keep just the incarnate effects of the goddess flashy. In addition to the power of the dripping goddess, I also shed my magic. More and more columns of light have grown.

... Yeah, yeah, good condition.

The statue of the god of the altar moved as he circled, and I could see the way open. After I have made my way, I shall wait before the altar for Eglantine to see the dance. In this order, because even if the pillars of light are not enough in the Eglantine service dance, the nobles in the audience will not know.

Because I was relieved to concentrate on the service dance by making sure the road was cleared, then, probably because the demon stone I was wearing was shining. Neither did I realize that the magic overflowing from the stage had gone up the altar as a wave of light, nor that the divine instruments had glowed, but I finished the service dance and knelt again on stage.

"Thank God."

As soon as I said that, my surroundings were suddenly engulfed by a dazzling light. Close your eyes unexpectedly. Shortly after his body was wrapped in a floating sensation that made him lighter, he said, "Well back. It's second place, Mine," I heard.

... Yes?

I opened my fearful eyes and raised my face slowly. After Eglantine's service dance was over, the three of us were supposed to come up the altar and come here with Eglantine and Ferdinand using Fairbergen amulets, but for some reason I'm the only one already in the garden of beginnings to face Airvalmeen.

... Wait a minute. I plan, it's too crazy.

Sooo bloody distracted. Hurry up and look around. I don't see the entrance or exit to the garden at the beginning, and there's nowhere that someone can come in. For some reason the path which I have opened with the service dance is closed.

... Huh? Dear Eglantine, are you okay!? Make way by yourself!? Dear Ferdinand, what am I supposed to do at times like this!?

Exactly. Ferdinand would not have assumed that I would be the only one to be moved to the garden of beginnings.

"Do you hear me, Mine?

"... I was too surprised to hear you were suddenly moved here. What is it?

"Zent's feud is second to none," he said.

... Huh? Gentlemen?

"Dear Airvermeen, did my two clothes mean Jervagio came back here!?

You said you destroyed the medal and locked it in the border gate, was that some kind of mistake? As I opened my eyes, Airvalmeen slowly shook her neck to the side.

"No. I wish Terza had gone back, but I lost him. I don't know where he is now."

Perhaps Airvermeen can no longer grasp the magic of Jervagio because of the discarded medals? Or has it really moved somewhere?

"Does the fact that Jervagio is not back mean Master Ferdinand is back in first place?

"Mm-hmm. That coward who was interfering with Terza came back faster than that one"

... Huh? When? I didn't ask.

Ferdinand should have gone this way while I was caged in Aerenfest's dorm. I don't know which route I used to get here, but I must say I had as much time as I could.

"Look there but good. I thought I was back, I made a declaration of victory and left something behind without even asking the way to the foundation. Quinta doesn't think it's storage or anything."

Ahead of what Airvalmeen indicated with his gaze is wrapped in a silver cloth, with square objects tied with strings and demonic stones. I knew what it was, wrapped in a silver cloth so that it would not be affected by other magic powers, so that others would not touch it on their own.

… is the magic set of Gluthris Heights that I plan to give to Master Eglantine.

He wanted me to show him first, but when my magic was registered, he said it would be rebuilt from scratch, and it was sealed. They brought it in advance to the garden of beginnings, and then they also declared victory.

... Well, when it comes to sounding like Master Ferdinand, it seems like Master Ferdinand.

"It was slower than Quinta for him to come back, but he got to the ground before that disrespectful one. Too little to dye the foundation, but there is definitely more magic. Well done, I got rid of that coward."

... Er, it was Master Ferdinand who gave the instruction to shed magic on the foundation.

I dare not put it in my mouth because of the complimented atmosphere, but I did not put out Ferdinand. I was just letting magic flow as Ferdinand told me, who wanted to reduce my excess magic or find out if there was a change in the power of the goddess due to the increase or decrease of magic.

"And most of the border gates are dyed with their magic. Acknowledging these achievements, I am not a quinta, but a new zent"

"Yes?"

I can't keep up with understanding a bit. I have trouble being appointed to Zent. I am now in the midst of a ritual to let Eglantine inherit the magic apparatus of Gluthrithheit as the incarnation of Mestionora. I have no plans to become a Zent myself. Besides, Ferdinand will piss me off if I drive my plans crazy on my own.

"Fill the foundation with magic faster than Quinta, Mine"

"Even if you say that, the first place is Master Ferdinand, right? It's a mistake for me to be Zent."

When I complain about what the competition is for, Airvermeen says in an unfamiliar face, "But did he not put his magic into the foundation?"

"That's true, but that was Master Ferdinand..."

"Most importantly, I don't like that disrespectful man. Zent thinks anyone but Quinta is good."

When spoken with the emotion of liking or disliking, it is impossible to persuade. No wonder they don't like Ferdinand, who's been softening things up.

"If you consider the numerous disrespects that Master Ferdinand has done so far, you do know how it feels. But didn't you say that if Ferdinand won, he would do what Ferdinand wanted?"

It should have been that kind of competition for promises. I don't like or dislike it, I want you to see the results. Besides, Ferdinand himself isn't going to be Zent. I also think it is in line with Airvalmeen's wishes.

"Isn't Quinta free to talk about when Quinta meets the foundations? The array has not yet met its foundations. It's the only time. It's better dyed before Quinta takes its foundations."

... No, even if they say that like a matter of decision...

Dyeing the foundation poorly makes it harder for Eglantine to re-dye, and I want to keep my magic for Arlensbach's prayer ceremony and Entvikkern. It is troubling to be told that it is only natural for me to be Zend. I have no plans to become a Zent. Everyone is already on the move to make Eglantine a zent.

I searched desperately for words to persuade Airvalmeen. But I can't immediately find words to persuade a being that moves with God's reason.

"I won't allow it with their magic. They say Mestionora, who is capable of wielding endless power, will cooperate. I'll borrow your body for a little while until I finish dyeing the foundation with the help of Mestionora."

"Hih?

The light came down from above with the words of Air Valmeen. Shortly afterwards, a bunch of demonic stones wrapped around my arms make a bee as they face their teeth.

The amulet made by Ferdinand was activated before I gave my permission. I realized that my body had almost been taken away from me without my opinion or anything, and I had goosebumps at the strength of the gods.

... Losing Memory Again!?

"No! I won't lend it!

I stood up to my existence trying to enter my body by proclaiming myself to scream. Grasp with your arms crossed all the time and let magic flow through the Demon Stone.

Sometimes even I can't give in. I promised Ferdinand I couldn't lose my memory any more, and I wouldn't lend it to him without thinking. I also don't like how things are changing around me while I'm unconscious. Ferdinand couldn't tell me everything about what the hell happened while I was lending my body to Mestionora.

... I don't like to worry about Master Ferdinand or hurt him!

The light that was pouring out where I strongly thought I would definitely lend it to you disappeared. At the same time, Air Valmeen begins to unleash an intimidating force.

"Mine, do you want to hit us?

"I don't mean to stick around, but the last time I lent my body to the goddess, it took away my precious memory. I haven't returned any important memories yet. I don't want to lose anything more important to me."

If you want me to dye the foundations of the country, I don't mind dyeing it once, although it will be difficult to fill the land of Eglantine, who has become Zent, or Ahrensbach. But I refuse to lend my body to the goddess.

"You should lose your memory, right? Then let's try to get other gods to help us."

"Huh? What to the other gods...?

"Bless them. Let's give you the power to fulfill the foundation."

Air Valmeen moves her hands slowly. Many colors of light poured down simultaneously. In myself, which was filled with the power of Mestionora, comes successively the power of completely different attributes. Not at all like the blessings I've ever received. I screamed at the discomfort and anguish with which the might poured in from multiple gods rebelled against each other.