Tilea’s Worries

This is the Student Council Room at the School of Magic.

I became a student council member. Yes, he became a student council secretary after an extraordinary bend. Being a student council officer, I work every day on the school's autonomous work. It's hard to reconcile with school studies, but I have more to gain than that.

Immediately after the attack on Wang Du, the death of his best friend (Lilith) was unacceptable and became a living corpse. I was unmotivated and I refused to go to school and pulled myself into the dorm.

But one thing kicked my ass and I was determined to move forward. I could feel what I was missing. And then to make up for it, I'm going to absorb it with greed.

In that sense, the student council is a place where we can grow up. The seniors coach me precisely on my immature parts. It's so harsh. I can't count the days I cried. But most of all, they're sweet people. Makes me care to follow. Here, I'll be strong. Let it be.

Though a student, it is a student council at the School of Magic proud of the Kingdom of Alkudas. I think the student council work is at a level no less impressive than the actual state operation, the construction of battlefield barracks. In such an environment, I do student council work every day.

However, today, I am not here for student council work.

That day, for an investigation entrusted to me by my best friend in that place.

Aria, who the hell are you?

Lilith's will. "Rely on Aria" was entrusted at the time of death. Lilith, who has always watched over me pitifully weak, is the one who entrusts me. Aria may be someone like Lilith, who must be strong and gentle.

Can we be best friends with that person, too?

Hehe, it's annoying to lay Lilith right on your own, isn't it? But you don't have to be my best friend, I don't care if you don't like me. I want to see him, because he's the one who entrusted me with caring and worrying until my best friend almost died. Of course, Aria's investigation is not just a private matter. Perhaps demonic raids will intensify in the future. Aria should be a trump card for humanity.

Recovering from the demonic king's raid on the capital, I explored Aria's whereabouts. People asked, accessed school databases, and surveyed many aspects. And I was able to find several people of the same name.

The name Aria is not that unusual. What's more, some people are commonly known as Aria, such as Arla Lille Durrua. Together, there were quite a few of them. Hear stories from such dozens or hundreds of people. However, no such person was found. He was almost just a citizen. Occasionally, I found an adventurer there, but he wouldn't be the one Lilith would say.

He thinks he's like a trump card protecting mankind from the Demon King's Army.

Aria... I don't know if it's a name or a common name, but if you include tens of thousands of people in the King's Capital alone and hundreds of thousands outside the King's Capital, look for them. It's a pretty broken bone job.

Where are you?

Wang Du, domestic, foreign, no, if you spread your hand out to foreign countries, you can do whatever you want. Though I'm a student at the School of Magic, my parents are just shoppers. Not so much, neither does the royal family or guild have connections.

Having felt the limits of what I could do personally, I decided to rely on the power of others.

The person is both the student chairman of the school and a leading nobleman in his parents' home. And most importantly, clean and white, my arms stand. Yes, he consulted Mvoderi Dessan, president of the School of Magic Students Association. The chairman is not a person to divulge information lightly, he can be trusted.

The investigation went ahead after consulting the chairman. They dived deeper into the data than I looked into, and they looked at it at a level higher than the cone I had.

Identify candidates based on age, gender, appearance, war history, etc. He went to speak directly to such as this. So, months into the investigation, Aria's list succeeded in narrowing it down to a few dozen in an instant.

When the student council is off, the chairman and I are thus doing an aria investigation. Even today, I was about to hear from the chairman about the progress of the investigation.

"Ercol, do you have a minute?"

"Yes."

The Chairman has spoken to me with a heavy look. Was there any trouble with the investigation? I stare at the chairman with a nervous face.

"Let's conclude. The investigation is discontinued."

"Why not!

Unexpectedly stuffed by the chairman. Aria's whereabouts are Lilith's life-threatening will. You can't give up so easily. I asked the chairman to continue the investigation.

The chairman looks troubled by my desperation and sighs furiously.

"Nicole, calm down. Aria, the investigation is dangerous."

"Is it dangerous..."

"That's right. Perhaps Aria is a man of the back tissue, but also a man of considerable superiority. If we look poorly at who we are, we can guarantee our lives."

Is that still the person? If you're the person behind it, maybe Lilith belongs to the Five Magnificent Stars (Decalapia) to which she belonged.

"What is the back tissue... the Extinct Pentagram (Decalapia)?

"Right. Likely."

"Then it's okay. The members of the Five Magnificent Stars (Decalapia) have fought the Demons with their lives at stake. We're on the side of humanity."

"Surely they defended the king's capital. Instead of us being impudent. They may be the hope of mankind. But that organization is wrapped up in secrets. Secretive organizations hate those who explore their own organizations. There's a good chance whoever explores it will be erased."

"Oh, no... can't you handle it?

"There's nothing I can do."

The chairman raises his hand and makes a gesture of surrender. The investigation has ridden up the reef. What do we do now?

"Me too, Nicole, I got into the conversation because you were interested in Aria speaking. If Aria is a person in the back organization, she needs to look into it for the royal family. To be honest, I want to keep investigating too"

"Then!

"No. There was pressure from the top."

"Is it pressure!?"

"Oh, my father gave the suspension order, but the direct order would come from the World Federation of Nations (Zytwenty)."

World Federation of Nations (Zytwenti) …….

Certainly a meeting of the heads of State of the Twenty, known as the Kingdom of Alkudas, the Manafint Union and the Magic Powers. It's an extraordinary gathering of power. I pointed the blade at this tissue, but at the end of the day, every house would be crushed.

Ugh, we were almost there...

Thanks to the chairman, he had narrowed down the candidates to over a dozen. With a little more investigation, they must have looked for you.

"Aren't we almost there! And just a little research."

"Stop. Life-threatening. You want to die!

"I don't mind. I'm Lilith."

"Mr. Nicole!

A moderate personality chairman has been absurd in his voice. A calm chairman is always rare.

"Many died in the battle ahead. It is blasphemy to the dead that the living make their lives crude. Never stop. Nice!"

"... Yes"

Looking at the chairman, he won't be cooperating anymore.

Tide time. Looks like a limit to exploring from the surface.

Then......

"Edim, I'm sorry. Suddenly I called."

Since then, I've invited Edim to Lint's coffee. Edim, who belongs to an organization similar to the Five Magnificent Stars (Decalapia), might be able to get Aria's information.

"Jessica, I'm super busy."

"Sorry."

Yes, it is. Edim has been busy since entering the back tissue and has hardly been face-to-face. So I was also mindful to ask for an investigation...

I thought I'd calmed down lately, but I don't know if I can do it yet.

"Well, okay. I had a favor for Jessica, too, and it was just fine."

"Please?

"Look, you had a rampage of my family before."

"Yeah. He was definitely a guy named Guiny, wasn't he? When I told you I had a vampire attacking people, Edim solved it for me."

"That was a great time. Because my stupid family gave me an iron hammer."

"Don't let your family make such a case anymore."

"Yes, that's it. I definitely want to stop the runoff of my family. That's why I need Jessica to keep an eye on me."

"Huh!? Huh, I can't. With my power, I can't contain him if he goes wild."

"Don't hurry up. He's just not swearing allegiance to me, 'cause the basics are quiet."

"If you're not under oath of allegiance, aren't you going to break out?

"It's okay. Basically, she's a discerning woman. Because it can't be against Master Tyrea."

"Oh well. If you're pledging allegiance to Mr. Tyrea, you'll be fine. Hmm!? Then we don't need surveillance, do we?

"... That being said, I'm anxious because you haven't sworn allegiance to me. It's not something I know what I'm going to do. So I want to keep surveillance so I don't take unsolicited action. Because they're wary that it's me and my men."

"I want to help Edim... but it's out of my control if you're a vampire opponent. Let's ask Master Remilia or Mr. Tyrea."

"F ~ Jessica...... First of all, no Remilia. Because we can't let the outside world divulge information. And don't let anything annoy Lord Tyrea. How many times do I have to tell you? You want to get me in trouble?

"Ugh. But I wonder if I can do it. When something happens, it could be in return..."

"Don't worry. Jessica is Master Tyrea's favorite, so that woman doesn't show her hand. If you get your hands on me, that's bullshit... nothing."

It's like they said something at the end that you shouldn't listen to... but do me a favor. I have to ask you a favor too.

"Okay. cooperate."

"Jessica, thank you. Because it's so annoying when you hide from my men and act so fucking weird."

"Yeah, you are. The safety of everyone in the city is at stake. I'll keep an eye on him so he doesn't get busted."

Yes. What were you afraid of? I decided to protect the city on behalf of Lilith and her dead friends. Cases like Guignu must never happen again. I haven't sworn allegiance to Edim. I'm a vampire. He could be hiding and attacking people.

Then Edim was briefed on the subject of surveillance.

The vampire's name is Kikka Ki Mercato. She's the daughter of an established department store on North Avenue. I have shopped at the store several times. She was giving stirring orders to the warden and the valet. I felt like an intelligent, adult woman. Are you even a vampire to that man?

"So, what's Jessica's favor?

"Yeah. You know, do you remember Lilith?

"Oh, I'm a student at the School of Magic and a bad..."

"Ugh, yeah. My attitude is heartless, but it's not bad."

"Phew, well, I don't care. It's not that bad. Lilith threw a hammer at my flank (...) just being unfathomable. What?

"Become!? Edim, did you know?

"Well. I was scrubbing my flank, and I was looking for a killer who imitated me like that."

"Oh, yeah. I just thought you were looking for Mr. Tilea or me who killed Arcune."

"Ugh!? Well, yeah... you said Lilith also found out in the process... oh, enough! Jessica, stop saying that! I don't want to remember it in me at all. It's something I really regret."

Edim is excited to get on with it. He seems to care so much about that time. Ugh, you care about trying to kill Mr. Tyrea. Did you think so, too? I hope so.

"Hey, what are you nibbling at? I'm busy with Jessica."

"Hehe, nothing..."

"Yes, just get down to business. What happened to that Lilith? I heard you were dead."

"Ugh, yeah. That Lilith has something to do with you and someone you want to look for..."

"What? Are you with Lilith?

Edim's face transforms into a fierce expression. As it were, it was like a demon tribe... scared. Feel the pressure.

"Yes, no, I'm not. Someone took care of Lilith when we buried her. I was shocked and couldn't thank him enough at the time, so I wanted to thank him. But I only know his name. I need you to find out where he is."

Liar, I lied to you. Somehow I felt like I should tell the truth to Edim right now.

... That's right. It could be in a rivalry with the organization to which Edim belongs, or it could be hostile.

Oh, or Demons...... yeah, no. Force me to shake off a bad feeling.

"Huh - you're still straggling that crap? It's been a year."

"That's crap... Edim, it's terrible. I wasn't a kid who said such terrible things. Or, after all..."

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry"

"What. The way you put it! Lots of people have died and there are people who still suffer. That case..."

"Okay. I apologize. Don't be so angry anymore."

"Mm, back in the day, I didn't mean to say that. Sometimes I say tight things, but kinder to caring for people than anyone else -"

"You're persistent. I'm not that human? You call it a monster? I thought Jessica was my best friend (...)"

"Ah..."

Edim gives me a sad look. Are you hurt? Oh, I have to apologize. So, but you also look like you're acting something.

When I'm confused by Edim's attitude, Edim lays his hands on mine.

"Hey. I appreciate it. Jessica keeps her mouth shut about me to the royal family. We're best friends (...), right?

"Ugh, yeah. Sorry."

That's right. What's wrong with you doubting Edim for saying you're such a best friend?

... So, but the look I just gave you was really like a demon tribe. Fierce eyes that found enemies. Now I make it normal, but pretend to be human like Arcune, who once lurked in school and committed repeated assaults...

Yeah, no. No. Absolutely not!

You don't have to act like that on a little girl like me. There's no reason for Edim to leave me alone knowing I'm a vampire. That's right. If you really are a demon, a little girl like me should kill you lightly. Besides, Edim's boss, Mr. Tyrea, can't explain anything.

Mr. Tyrea is the evil executive?

It doesn't look alike. Sure, strength is a natural, but character is a good thing itself.

Yes. Edim is not the enemy. Mr. Tyrea is right, he's a vampire, but he has a human heart. I have also been helped many times since then by Edim. Edim is my best friend. Absolutely. Absolutely!

My kang whispers. Unpleasant delusions. Mr. Tyrea as well as Edim are demons - let's not. It really breaks my heart if I think any more.

I waved my thoughts as much as I could to interrupt my thoughts.

My best friend is not dead. My best friend is still here.

"Jessica, what's wrong? I just blued my face, shook my head off, sounded like an idiot."

"Uh, haha"

"Stop acting weird, right? Stupid, because stupid bosses are enough."

"... yeah"

"Well, fine. It's a favor from my best friend. I'll do you a favor."

"Really!"

"Yep. Evil - Using the intelligence of our organization, that's about as much trouble as it takes. It's not a big burden. Besides, would you like Jessica to spy on you, and to exchange information, and this is how we do tea on a regular basis?

"Really!

"I won't lie to you."

Hehe. I miss it. Until last year, I always had tea with Edim. I did, but again, we can go back like we used to, right?

"Well, will you find out where the people on this list are?

I give you a piece of paper with information on Aria that I've narrowed down to dozens. Edim will receive the survey list and confirm its name.

"Phew, if you know your name so far, can you find out for yourself?

"Yeah. I couldn't. All the people written there are missing. Besides, I couldn't even find an acquaintance family. Nobody knows."

"It's true that the King's capital population has fallen dramatically as a result of that commotion. But if it's on our organization, it's fine. I'll even find out who his first ancestors are. More missing than that, doesn't that just mean they're all dead? Well, it looks like he was alive when he buried Lilith."

"If he's dead, that's what I want to know."

"Okay. In the meantime, I'll call you when I know where this guy is."

"Yeah. Thanks, Edim"

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When Edim returns to his office as he pleases, he reads the list given to him by Jessica.

Aria, hey.

Are you really just a benefactor......

Something caught on. I know Jessica is being prescriptive, but as much as she has helped me bury my best friend, I doubt she will investigate this far. There must be a lot of work to be done to rebuild Wang Du. Would a serious Jessica hold you for such a personal matter forever?

Jessica, what are you hiding?

If you want to harm Lady Camilla or Lady Tyrea, you can't just do it. Unexpectedly, I'm about to grip the list.

Well, okay. Whatever you're hiding, whatever Jessica's up to, that's what it is. Dear great Camilla, in front of the help of Lord Tyrea, you are equal to dust.

I don't have time for this. I have a number of concerns that bother my head.

Bloodsucking Mausoleum Guard problem. Subordinates who behave unfaithfully towards me, such as Jeje and Kikka. In particular, Kikka is showing disturbing movements.

Division II issues. Baccatissio, he sticks with me, nonetheless. You can say that half of the affairs of my bloodsucking group are sacrificed because of this guy.

Demon King Army problem. In my previous diplomatic negotiations, I became the focal point for the Demon King Army and the Evil Gods Army. Both sides make unscrupulous demands, so my stomach doesn't hurt.

Ugh, can we just start with a simple project?

I am moving to the office of the Fourth Division, an intelligence unit of the Evil Gods Army. When I knocked on the door and entered the room, Master Bernandez of the Fourth Division seemed busy judging the paperwork.

"I'm sorry to keep you busy. I'm Edim."

"Edim? What can I do for you?

"Actually, I folded into the intelligence unit and asked for a favor..."

Tell Master Bernandez about Jessica's request. I could feel free to ask Master Bernandez to do something like this, but maybe all my troops are busy. Busy, not half-baked. There are no more free people to do this sort of thing. I know Division IV is busy, but it's a different size and ability than ours. I expect you to handle this in one hassle.

"Edim, are you insane? You want me to do that crap chore? Do you understand the existential significance of Division IV?

"Ah, uh..."

And, shit. Master Bernandez is also the most angry. It was too disrespectful a request to the Fourth Division, which is purchasing the latest situation for the unification of the Evil Gods Army under heaven. No matter how busy I was, it was a job I'd do with a blood sucker.

"Damn it, you have somewhere out there. How angry Lady Camilla and Lady Tyrea would be if they found out they were doing such chores."

"also, sorry"

"... well, I understand you're in trouble. I can't do it as an evil army business, but I'll take it between us as out of work."

Oh, you know I'm having a hard time with bacatissio, so you seem to have pitied me. He also took on the training of young people. I owed it to Master Bernandez, but it was far more than Baccatissio.