Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

It is a beautiful day nonetheless. Grace's baked sweets go well with the tea, too.

"Hmm. Well, I admire beautiful hair like Master Ashley"

"Oh, Master Ashley's hair color is lovely"

"Oh, really? When I say that, I think it's nice that Master Ophelia's hair looks beautiful and soft."

"Oh, thank you. Maybe it's worth the effort."

The women seem to be shifting to talking about their hair. Whatever the vertical roll of Ophelia is, it is noble lady-style.

In the meantime, I started to get some excitement about combing and tying each hair. I thought I'd turn Grace into a cygnon, Ashley into a twin tail, and Mallane into a ponytail...... yeah. Blessed are the eyes.

Sheila and Illumhilt are also involved. Sheila's cat ears are still rare, and they all look intrigued. When Mallane stroked him gently, he was moving perfectly.

Sheila has the usual look on her face... but that looks like she's enjoying the situation with that one. I change my Ilm Hilt hair while getting my own.

"Mm..."

I had just unknitted Cindy's three knits, and Talcott, who seemed to be out of focus, had missed the Aqua Golem offense. Talcott swings back to combat training with the Golem.

Yeah...... I'll keep the tart and chester baked sweets.

"The Embassy. Was it this way?"

Mercedia appeared in the workshop as we all drank tea that way.

"What's going on?

"That's..."

Mercedia sends her gaze around for a moment before staring.

… is it difficult to say in this situation? On the contrary, it is inferred that the urgency is low.

"Hey, I'm gonna go talk to him over there."

and tell everyone and listen to Mercedia a little further away.

"I'm sorry for your loss"

"No, is something wrong?

"This is a report about the faithful of the Church. I thought I could tell you on the spot because you all seemed to enjoy it."

"Thank you for your attention"

Answering, Mercedia laughed small and then got a serious look.

Okay. Let's change our minds.

"Someone seen as a follower of the Order was found dead in a West Side slum."

That again. What the hell is this all about?

"What is the cause of death?

"It seems to be a ritual of sacrifice by their own hands. There was a simple, albeit altar-like object."

"What makes you so sure you're a follower of the Order?

"The tattoo has been confirmed, and I have made face-to-face contact with the other believers I have caught. There was someone familiar with it."

I see. Apparently, there's no mistake.

Then the problem is why.

"... since vigilance and patrol were more demanding than expected, did they dedicate their people as offerings?"

"His Majesty also mentioned the possibility."

Since the alarm went off in the orphanage and the actual unit was destroyed lightly, did you decide that even if you had a tattoo and could use the demon technique, it would not be a good idea to appeal to hard means?

Or because it was a time-limited ritual, it was difficult to procure the offering, and we had to sacrifice our own people... or something?

I can also think of a line of sanctions and brokering... but you shouldn't look at it with optimism. You should think that they have someone with just enough guidance to make them do it, and it's probably not a good idea to clean it up because they're fanatics.

Then... you need to understand what the believers I fought for said.

Sacrifice and gain strength by being recognized by the diocese. Is that what you said?

But there was a strong motive there that had to be executed.

If the bishop considers that the rite itself is an essential procedure for gaining power rather than freely empowering it… this is also somewhat convincing.

... He also said that he would know the name of the denomination, but given that it was done within him, the reason would be second only.

"... eating together? Sounds like forced poison."

"Kodok?"

"No, we're talking here."

We fought and repelled on that spot... Even if we are performing rituals and gaining strength, the denomination has not yet shown movement.

It sounds good when you say you're lurking the ringing, but it would be troublesome if you were to bring things up to the release of the sealed door.

I assumed, as one possibility of how tattoos work, that I was helping the demons... but if I were to think about it upside down, it would mean that there was a real demon behind them. Did the demons in the example they were organizing and moving talk to the Order... or...

We need to talk to the people who took him alive.

"Is the interrogation going on?

"We remain silent. He said he would figure out a way to get his mouth cracked as soon as possible..."

Silence. They're sectarians. Although I have the impression that my mouth seems strong. I can't spend too much time on it. Because the sooner the better.

Speaking of quick ways, I guess Rosemary's Al Laune's mouth would literally be unquestioned. That is not dangerous after taking too long to make. Inventories should also be disposed of and not currently available.

Did King Melvin say that the trick to keep the king well is to be somewhat unfettered?

He also said that too much power wouldn't result in a loco, but I guess it's the political philosophy of King Melvin Stream. Exchangers in Termwilds seem to have a lot to worry about, either because they are sworn to reign in rituals.

If that's what you mean, you can't keep the mouthpiece of Arlaune on hand because it could make you unable to restrain yourself. Indeed, that is a dramatic drug for the user. Rosemary's going the wrong way with that, too.

"Right. I wanted to ask them a few questions myself, so I'm going to Royal Castle later. It would be better to tell the Inquisitor what the questions are."

"Okay."

"Lord Mercedia, by the way. Is your time okay now?

When asked, Mercedia tilts her neck.

"Yes, I've reported to the ambassador, so I'm done with the assignment."

"Then why don't we take a little break? Because the sweets have just been baked."

Mercedia blinks as if she had been told something unexpected.

"Aren't we going to get in your way, like me?

"I can't believe I'm interrupting. I think we'll all be delighted."

I don't think Mercedia's in trouble, either.

I guess it's a good idea to have a magic comms machine for her. It's not like King Melvin, who can't use his comms because he has ministers' eyes.

"... thank you. Now, let me sweeten your words."

She's serious. It might have been annoying if you were on a mission. There's also a thank you for caring earlier. Mercedia gives a small grin and turns to the table.

And after beating Grace's tongue drum on the baked confectionery, she was also supposed to get her hairstyle done by the women.

"Nothing. Even if it's not Arlaune's mouth, it's not hard if you're just letting the silent person talk."

When I showed my face to the royal castle, Rosemary said she needed me.

When she put her face on the north tower, she said that and laughed as she hid her mouth with a feather fan.

To work with me, King Melvin gives Rosemary some information, but Rosemary at heart doesn't want to talk to me.

"There is a magic medicine called Yonagadori (not even) Ri. You know what?

"It's not very bright on drugs of that kind."

"Yes. Although I can make this one without any hassle. I don't really want to tell the extra person how to make it... I'll show you how to make it, so I'll get it ready."

And so Rosemary writes down the recipe on paper.

"How effective?

"I can throw up a lie or anything, but I won't be able to be silent. I mean, it's an interesting pill that makes you rap for nothing. Don't you think it's a good idea for a magic inquisition?

"I see..."

Combined with magic interrogation... if you skip a lot of questions and narrow them down from their lies, you can analogize anything. You don't have to torture me or anything, and the interrogation will go fast. Is it bad in nature but smart?

"... such medication, what do you use it for?

Ask in doubt.

Unlike Arlaune's mouth, the other person understands his condition anomaly, so if you try Rosemary, it's less than the secret drug's inferior compatibility. I can also throw up lies, but I don't think they're usually worth much use.

"Originally, a lousy, cowardly man begged a witch to make it to dictate a woman of his own accord."

Ha. So it's Yonagadori.

"Still... you're very cooperative"

"Oh. This is my country, isn't it? It's up to the filthy people who stick their necks in from elsewhere not to care."

Rosemary laughs, as she deserves.

Does that mean because it is the country that I (...) rule? Or does it simply mean that it is the country in which I was born and raised? Rosemary's words are difficult to distinguish between many things.

But... now you've got a star to pull information from them.