Dungeon Defense (WN)

“An important misunderstanding. There's very little I don't know about Daisy. ”

“…… Miss Daisy is Dantalian's eternal witness. ”

Laffith said.

“That must be Dantalian's idea. Ms. Daisy did her best to fit into that idea. I learned all kinds of languages, worked hard in academia and martial arts, and I struggled to be equal to Dantalian in every way. ”

I nodded trembling.

“Yeah, well. It's extraordinary. I admit it. ”

“But Miss Daisy didn't know Dantalian's intentions on her own. ”

“Huh?"

Laffith shuts up. A little silence passed.

“Originally, Miss Daisy did not fully understand how she became an angel. I couldn't imagine standing up to Dantalian. Perhaps Miss Daisy wanted to walk with Dantalian as her faithful companion. ”

“What the……. ”

“Daisy talked to me the other day. I don't understand why Dantalian won't take his own body. ”

Quiet again.

Rarely did my head pursue the context of the conversation. In order to interpret what Lapis said, every part of the brain turned to its maximum output, but it felt like the motor was running unnecessarily into the air.

After a long time, I said a word.

“What the hell are you talking about? ”

“That's what I said. Miss Daisy was still unable to accurately calculate Dantalian's concerns. That's why I advised him. What Dantalian needs is not a lover, but an understander. ”

“ ……. ”

“For Miss Daisy, that would have been the beginning. ”

I still don't understand what you're talking about. But it was clear that Laffith looked more serious than needed. If Daisy had been assisted by Lapis in realizing her role, what difference would it make?

Daisy was a little dumber than I thought. That's all I'm saying. Nothing changes.

Laffith stared at my face. The shade in her eyes is slightly darker. I became increasingly frustrated. Every time Lapis's complexion changed, I was captivated by the tightening sensation of his heart.

“Dantalian. That's not it. That's not the point. It is important that Miss Daisy has a passion for Dantalian. ”

“Erotic?”

“Yes. The driving force behind Miss Daisy is not hatred for Dantalian. Quite the opposite. Rather……. ”

I shook my right hand and laughed small. I was sorry to cut out what Laffith said, but I couldn't just listen and move on. It was something to be clear about.

“No, it can't be. That's absolutely not true. You like me? Daisy? It would be more plausible for you to be an idiot and love me. ”

“ ……. ”

“Why did you have such a serious look on your face? You were so delusional. Laffith, I can't tell you why, but Daisy has no love for me. ”

Yes, the likelihood system was absolute

At some point, I was a little reluctant to check my liking. It was because it made the impression that the world was not a reality, but a simulator built in some way.

It didn't matter if the world was a mock-ups. For me, this was real. Like reality, people breathe here. I think. I move. Suffering, suffering, enduring grief, moving forward, endlessly between vulgarity and nobility. ― ― If this is not real, what is real?

That's why I decided to become Dantalian, not me, before I died in the car accident earlier. I accepted this world. I accepted the name Dantalian. So I am a murderer and a butcher. There is no excuse here.

Nevertheless, the affection system is iron walls.

It used to be a blessing, but now it was just a curse. Personally, I thought this was a cause and effect. Now that I've played with people's minds so well, I can't pay more or less late than one step…….

“Dantalian. How do you think Miss Daisy was able to disobey orders? ”

Laffith protests without a step back.

“A slaver can never disobey his master's orders. Nevertheless, Miss Daisy disobeyed Dantalian's orders, as if to look at her. It's not possible. There's a good reason for that. ”

“You used a contradiction between commands. ”

I was speechless.

It was a matter I thought about and thought about. A few days ago, I ordered Ivar to bring me a slave. I gave the slave a contradictory order. Then the slave was dumbfounded.

“Slavers take orders purely subjectively. If you think you contradict each other, then slavery can act to some degree freely. Daisy was after it, too. ”

“That's right.”

Laffith's blue eyes stared straight at me.

“But that's not all. Isn't that right, Dantalian? ”

“ ……. ”

“Slaves have no choice but to make good choices for their masters. Even in contradictory situations, it is not possible for a slave to do harm to its owner. ”

Yes, it is.

Suppose, for example, that two commands were given to slavers.

There is a command saying, 'Protect your master no matter what,’ and a command saying, ’Do not die no matter what.’ What if the owner is in danger of death with these commands entered? And what if he had to give his life instead of saving his master?

We must not let the owner die. But you can't give up your life. This is a setback. There is a collision between orders…….

In this way, slavery chooses a direction that is good for its owner. Perhaps in most cases, slaves will save their masters, even if they lay down their lives. Lapis was pointing that out right now.

“Miss Daisy found that restraining her execution was a choice for Dalian. So it was possible to act. In other words, hate doesn't make that choice. Dantalian, only the opposite emotion can lead Miss Daisy. ”

“He must have done something else. ”

I shook my head.

“What scheme are you referring to? ”

“I don't know about that. They must have used sophisticated and sophisticated means that we couldn't figure out. But not as much as Daisy likes me. ”

Yes, it is.

It was a very simple choice.

First, I accept Laffith's claim. In this case, I have to conclude that the likelihood system is wrong.

Second, I accept my guess. In this case, it should be concluded that Daisy has devised an elaborate plan that I am not even aware of.

Which would be more plausible if I thought about it with common sense? Of course it was the second time. It was much more reasonable to believe Daisy's ruse than to believe that the system had collapsed. Only Lapis seriously believed in the first possibility because he didn't know the first thing about liking it.

In sum, it was a misunderstanding created by the differences in information.

“Lapis, what Daisy did has nothing to do with you. ”

I clutched Laffith's right hand. Feels cool and good. I've always enjoyed touching Lapis because my hands are hot.

“Because you gave her some advice, Daisy's hatred has always been her own creation. If you take responsibility for that, it's entirely my responsibility, not yours. ”

I looked at Lapis with gentle eyes.

“There's no reason for Lapis to feel responsible. Really.”

Maybe Laffith feels responsible for all of this. Daisy had an outburst like that, and I would have blamed myself for cutting off my left foot because of it, and as a result, it was her hasty advice.

Lapis is a person who doesn't show his emotions on the outside. No matter how much I suffer, I don't feel like it. Only I truly understand the expressionless face of Lapis…….

I spread my arms wide to embrace Lapis. But Lapis grabbed my wrist. Laffith looked at me with a stronger will than before.

I was embarrassed. It was very rare for Laffith to express such intense emotions.

“Lapis……? ”

“Trust me. ”

My face was frozen solid.

“Dantalian...... Please... trust me this time." ”

Laffith vomits a little as if in agony. No, she was really suffering. Although he was unlikely to be as expressive as anyone else, Laffith is clearly expressing pain now.

“ ……. ”

I immediately changed my mind.

- Correct guesswork.

Laffith asked you to trust him. Lapis, who never asked me to do anything like that, asked me to trust him with his face surrounded by pain.

Then I should have turned my mind upside down. No matter how reasonable the judgment, if Laffith really asked for a reconsideration, he would have to seriously doubt it. Laffith's request was of such weight and value.

I walked in the chair and sat down. Laffith bows his head and says nothing. I was submerged in a sea of accidents from a quiet Oval Office.

“ ……. ”

How did you do that?

Suppose, as Laffith said, Daisy was very fond of me. However, this is a frontal disregard for the status window. What should I do to misrepresent my appeal?

Is that really possible? If there's one way, if there's a tenth of a million, what is it?

“Lapis, let me check one thing. Is Daisy's feelings for me really some kind of positive emotion, like friendship or sympathy? ”

“Yes, Dantalian. ”

“... I don't think so. Not enough information.”

I tapped the floor of the room with my cane. I looked at the air slanted with a solemn face.

“Miss Daisy always paid attention to Dantalian. ”

“Of course you are. Was there anything unusual or unusual at all? ”

“I don't know if this information is helpful, but I was wondering what Dantalian had done in the past. What kind of life did you have before you met yourself? What time did you spend? We've been collecting information to find out. ”

That was not unusual either....

Suddenly, one possibility hit my head.

What if Daisy used dolls like Ivar did?

Daisy used some means to create a doll that looked just like her. Daisy herself was fond of me, but the doll was not as fond of the body…… could that be possible?

“Hmm."

It was a fairly thorough scenario, but it would not be worth verifying at all.

I picked up the bell and shook it. A cheerful sound of metal rings and a moment later, Ivar enters the office. Ivar was still nervous.

“You summoned me, Your Grace. ”

“Ivar, this is an urgent order. Can you bring me any dolls you have right now? ”

Ivar blinks.

“Yes, of course. There are also twelve puppets hidden here in the Imperial Palace. ”

“Would it be all right for you to move the ritual to the puppet and then come here? I have something urgent to verify. ”

“I mean this. Please wait a little longer.”

Ivar grabs the corners of his skirt with both hands and greets politely. I survived. He was probably terrified because he thought he could blame himself.

About three minutes ago. A young man with a familiar face came into the office. Boov. It was the doll she was using when I first met Ivar. I smiled bitterly.

“It's been a long time. ”

“I chose this body because I thought it would be a little entertainment for you. ”

The young man bent down with a big smile.

‘Status window.’

And I said to myself,

A blue status window appeared in front of my eyes.