Chapter 40: The Witch's Trick
Levy's impression of Vita is extremely limited. After all, most of the time, he acted alone, either receiving guidance from the "Seventh Pillar" at the stronghold of the "Society", or he was out to do some tasks assigned by the superiors. Unlike other wayward executors, Lévy can be regarded as a rare model worker among the many executors of the "association".
Strong swordsmanship, handsome on the outside, and an illusion of nobility and coldness because of the sadness on his heart, but essentially a pretty good guy - this trait makes Levi attract the attention of many people within the Society. Not only his colleagues in the "Executor", but also the other "Apostles" praised him - including the witch who looked rather seductive and frivolous on the outside, Vita Clotid.
However, the two only have such a nodding relationship. And that's all Lévy can offer to Vita. He could have mentioned more information about the "Saintess of Steel" than she did.
And that's when the strange thing happened - when Heliga decided to get straight to the point and ask Emma about this Vita, Emma herself showed a rather confused expression - it was definitely not a disguise.
"I'm sorry......," Emma said weakly, "but I really don't know—"
"Vita-wait......" Helliga seemed to notice something, he first stopped and looked closely at Emma's expression, which seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary, and then he said, "It's good, squad leader—I'm going to say a key word next, and if you hear what I'm saying, repeat it—okay?" ”
“…… Good. Emma's eyes lit up, then dimmed a little, apparently guessing something.
Sure enough, when Helliga repeated the witch's name again, Emma still had an indifferent expression. Apparently, she didn't hear what Heliga was saying.
Heiliga guessed that this would be the result—according to Levy, although not directly linked, in general, the number of the apostles was also related to the status and importance of their correspondence in the association, especially the first column, which was clearly one notch higher than the other apostles. And it can be seen that Erzhu's own strength is definitely not weak, and in terms of business level-
If Rossi could directly manipulate the time or space here from a long distance, wouldn't it be easy for the woman named Vita to block her name?
There are similar spells in the magic system of the continent of Tamriel, which can distract one from reminding him of something that the caster is unwilling to bring to mind in the moment he is reminded of something that is extremely urgent. This is somewhat similar to the situation today.
Emma obviously figured this out, with a somewhat helpless and lost expression on her face.
"Sister......" she whispered to the man she loved and hated.
admires her as the strongest genius in the witch clan, and loves her meticulous care.
I don't understand that she desperately broke the witch's taboo, and was finally expelled by the angry mother-in-law.
I was not talented enough, but I finally got to this point through hard work - on the way to find my sister. However, the barrier in front of this cannot be crossed.
Vita is the most gifted witch of all time - a trick that Emma can't even think of, can be easily unleashed by Vita. In other words, as long as the spell is still in effect, Emma won't be able to get any information about Vita – let alone find it.
However, these small losses can only be put aside at this moment. Emma knows that it is more important to solve the problem at hand.
His own traces were discovered. The same goes for the purpose and the existence of Serenu - and the person in front of him seems to have something to do with his mother-in-law. What kind of impact will such a person have on what follows?
"Looks ...... Something isn't going well. Heliga frowned, "She doesn't want you to know about her existence?" ”
"yes......" Emma whispered, "and that'......"
"Your business...... I'm too lazy to care. "The question is...... What's the point of doing that? ”
“…… Hairica-san, how much do you know about the affairs of the witch family? After thinking for a long time, Emma asked softly.
"Not a lot. Just know that you keep a system fully operational...... It's the mechanic where the "riders" fight each other. Heliga thought for a moment, "Strange to say...... When I first heard about it, I asked Oku...... Acquaintances went to find relevant records. Looking at Emma's puzzled eyes, Helliga added, "I have a friend in the Royal Archives' library...... But he told me that he didn't see what I was looking for in any of the original texts in the survey. ”
"Of course...... Emma forced a smile, "all of these things are mechanically forgotten and eventually disappear or evolve into unrelated myths and legends." ”
"You erased people's memories?"
"No...... Although the setting of that rule is also related to us...... But that's what everybody has been doing all along. That's what I was taught...... More secrets, mother-in-law never told me. Emma shook her head, "Speaking of which, Haliga-san...... Did you know that you got this from the "Black History Book"? ”
"The Black History Book?" Heliga scratched her head, "What's that?" ”
There was a suffocating silence.
"Could it be...... Haven't seen it? Emma muttered, and then her expression began to fill with surprise: "This ......"
"I've come across some things where 'associations' are deeply involved." For a long time, Helriga explained a little, "At the same time, I have a certain good relationship with the church...... But I really don't know what that thing you're talking about. ”
“…… Who the hell are you? After looking up and down for a long time, looking at the young man in front of him with a calm expression like water, Emma could only ask weakly.
After all, today's events have gone far beyond her imagination.
Maybe...... Don't push too hard? Heiliga thought.
"Nothing...... It's just ......" Helliga didn't finish his sentence, and suddenly stood up, "Forget it...... Squad leader, it's time for you to go and rest. ”
"Huh? But, I ......," Emma hurriedly stood up.
"Good night." Heliga said this solemnly—and then, without looking back, walked up the stairs.
He didn't mean to choke Emma – but he suddenly thought of an attractive possibility.
"The History Book of Black...... It's a bonus to hear the name. "And the trip was not without its rewards.
Emma was left alone, stunned in place.