The Economics of Prophecy

She's on my side... just mine... okay.

"Ricardo? Look at that horrible face... Is something wrong?"

Alfina looks at me anxiously. That's what I was thinking right now.... yes, it's about not forcing Alfina to do it.

"Yes, no. I do think the information is important right now. However, the use of crystals is a burden…. There's one thing you can't ignore about the magic that comes from crystals."

Calm down, calm down. I told him that the purple magic emanating from the crystal could attract demon worms.

"I see... the possibility of calamity to the King's capital..."

Alfina turned into a slightly troubled face. But I'll get my face up soon.

"Then what if it gets colder? Ricardo's hypothesis is that during the winter, the demon worm is in a state of pupae and can't move."

Mmm, that's... Logical. But it's not what I'm after.

"Ji, in fact, could use the crystal itself to counter the demonic worm. So I want to use the crystal there, not the prophecy."

I explained that building a device that attracts a bunch of demonic worms with purple magic is central to my strategy.

"I see, draw a bunch of demon worms to a place where no one is. It's a boulder, Ricardo. If you're a researcher, I can work with you."

Alfina said. That's what I was concerned about. If Alfina becomes indispensable to generate purple magic, I could pack it. It's not just research, it's also for the actual showdown. I mean, you're going to put her in direct danger. Besides, it's not a year by my assumption.

"Please don't. Then the burden of Master Alfina!

I inadvertently reinforced my tone.

"Ricardo..."

As a matter of fact, when I look at Alfina, She is confused with a surprised face. Shit, I thought you were calm. What if I'm more upset?

"... Ricardo. The scale of the disaster that Ricardo and the others have uncovered matches what I have seen. Ricardo, you're right, it's likely to be a really serious disaster."

"Yes......"

"And we don't have too much time"

"It is, yes"

Alfina told me to talk and make me listen. I nod reluctantly.

"And I'm on my way to the crystal with proper help from Klau and Luitzer. The burden isn't that great."

Alfina said looking back at the two behind her. The two nodded. In fact, he had solid legs when he came running over to me, and he had strong arms on him. But there's no way I can't afford to be exposed to such high density magic.

"Not to say it was a little burdensome."

"That's right. But when anyone does their job, they don't say they're tired at all."

"No, it's dangerous to think about that magic thing at that level. You shouldn't do that."

"Ricardo..."

Alfina looked at me. I get barometric pressure from my straight gaze.

"Ricardo is a little strange from earlier. Given the magnitude of the disaster hazard Ricardo anticipates and the seriousness of preventing it, isn't it natural that I should do everything I can"

Alfina said.

"Oh, that, that. I'm also thinking about setting up a battlefield and how to base it on a long-term strategy. Everyone in the lab and members of the Central Garden. Plus, you'll get the help of the Empire, His Highness Maityle. So..."

How do you convince me? I think with my eyes swimming. It doesn't taste good, I can't think of a good idea. Until now, I have used the magnitude of the disaster to persuade the kings. The position has been reversed.

"And anyway, I'll do something about it, so Master Alfina..."

Out of my mouth were words that didn't even make sense. Alfina looked sad at me.

"Is that how Ricardo approaches dangerous things again?"

Alfina said quietly. Look at me with a look that bears something.

"It is...... No, well, I'm not getting any closer to the demon worm..."

I can't say I won't. You should at least be present in the final showdown. Because there are a number of titles that I don't know about, and they don't have anything to do with that, but they also involve the construction of a future central garden. I mean, there's no way I'm not on the spot. But there's no need for Alfina to be there. You can't do that.

"Still, Alfina............ to Master Alfina...... Master Alfina just needs to do what I say."

"Ricardo?

"Oh, that?

It showed no basis or logic, and I realized I was saying things as if they were just kids. Besides, he's ordering toward Alfina.

"Ricardo. Again......"

"Dear Alfina,"

Luitsia stopped Alfina's words from behind. Luetua looks at me. Yummy. If my lord says this, how many of these two...

"Hmm. It's not necessarily a bad trend. You'd better calm down a little."

Luetua said. Aren't you mad at me? And what are you talking about, not a bad trend?

"Right, Master Alfina. Looks like Ricardo is tired too. Take the time to talk to me again."

Say things like follow me to Claudia. Why do you look at me like that with such warm eyes? Sure, I lost a little chill on that one right now, and I felt sorry for it.

No, do you both know what the story is in the first place? I'm talking about Alfina's safety.